US3346833A
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Electric plug and socket with interlocking terminals
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-07-22
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Granted: 1967-10-10
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Expires: 1985-07-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lee Hop
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:31
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R24/00; H01R24/005; H01R2103/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
IN A DEVICE OF THE TYPE DESCRIBED; A SOCKET COMPRISING: (A) A BODY MEMBER MADE OF INSULATING MATERIAL AND HAVING AN END AND A BORE EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THROUGH SAID BODY FOR RECEIVING ELECTRIC WIRES; (B) A PLURALITY OF TWO-PRONGED ELECTRODES SECURED TO THE END OF SAID BODY; ALL OF SAID ELECTRODES HAVING AN INTEGRAL LIP AT THE OUTER END OF ONE PRONG IN EACH ELECTRODE THAT EXTENDS AT AN ANGLE TOWARD THE OTHER ASSOCIATE PRONG; ALL BUT ONE OF SAID LIPS BEING WITH SUCH PRONG; SAID ONE LIP BEING SPACED FROM THE ADJACENT SIDE OF ITS ASSOCIATE PRONG;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
IN A DEVICE OF THE TYPE DESCRIBED; A SOCKET COMPRISING: (A) A BODY MEMBER MADE OF INSULATING MATERIAL AND HAVING AN END AND A BORE EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THROUGH SAID BODY FOR RECEIVING ELECTRIC WIRES; (B) A PLURALITY OF TWO-PRONGED ELECTRODES SECURED TO THE END OF SAID BODY; ALL OF SAID ELECTRODES HAVING AN INTEGRAL LIP AT THE OUTER END OF ONE PRONG IN EACH ELECTRODE THAT EXTENDS AT AN ANGLE TOWARD THE OTHER ASSOCIATE PRONG; ALL BUT ONE OF SAID LIPS BEING WITH SUCH PRONG; SAID ONE LIP BEING SPACED FROM THE ADJACENT SIDE OF ITS ASSOCIATE PRONG;
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-10-09 | 1971-04-10 | 1971-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-09 | 1975-04-10 | 1975-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-09 | 1979-04-10 | 1979-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |