US3351892A
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Polarized patchcord
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1967-02-06
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Granted: 1967-11-07
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Expires: 1987-02-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Feeser William Coover
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:34
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00; H01R31/02; H01R2101/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A PATCHCORD ASSEMBLY FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH OPENINGS IN A PLUGBOARD COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PLUG MEMBERS, EACH OF THE PLUG MEMBERS INCLUDING A SLEEVE HAVING A SUPPORT PORTION AND A CONTACT PORTION, LATCH MEANS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM AN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID SLEEVE AND BEING MOVABLE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM A LONGITUDINALLY AXIS OF SAID SLEEVE BY A FORCE ACTING SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL WITH RESPECT TO SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS, STOP MEANS EXTENDING SLEEVE SPACED FROM SAID LATCH MEANS, AND MEANS EXTENDING ALONG SAID EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID SLEEVE OF AT LEAST ONE OF SAID PLURALITY OF PLUG MEMBERS BETWEEN SAID LATCH MEANS AND SAID STOP MEANS AND BEING MAINTAINED THEREON BY SAID LATCH MEANS, SAID MEANS INTERFERING WITH OPENINGS OF A CONFIGURATION TO RECEIVE AT LEAST THE OTHER OF SAID PLURALITY OF PLUG MEMBERS THEREBY DEFINING A POLARIZED PATCHCORD ASSEMBLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A PATCHCORD ASSEMBLY FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH OPENINGS IN A PLUGBOARD COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PLUG MEMBERS, EACH OF THE PLUG MEMBERS INCLUDING A SLEEVE HAVING A SUPPORT PORTION AND A CONTACT PORTION, LATCH MEANS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM AN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID SLEEVE AND BEING MOVABLE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM A LONGITUDINALLY AXIS OF SAID SLEEVE BY A FORCE ACTING SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL WITH RESPECT TO SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS, STOP MEANS EXTENDING SLEEVE SPACED FROM SAID LATCH MEANS, AND MEANS EXTENDING ALONG SAID EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID SLEEVE OF AT LEAST ONE OF SAID PLURALITY OF PLUG MEMBERS BETWEEN SAID LATCH MEANS AND SAID STOP MEANS AND BEING MAINTAINED THEREON BY SAID LATCH MEANS, SAID MEANS INTERFERING WITH OPENINGS OF A CONFIGURATION TO RECEIVE AT LEAST THE OTHER OF SAID PLURALITY OF PLUG MEMBERS THEREBY DEFINING A POLARIZED PATCHCORD ASSEMBLY.
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) | 1970-11-06 | 1971-05-08 | 1971-11-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-06 | 1975-05-08 | 1975-11-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-06 | 1979-05-08 | 1979-11-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |