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Electrical grounding clamp
Assignee: Nortel Networks Ltd
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Filing: 1965-06-03
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Granted: 1967-11-14
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Expires: 1985-06-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George A Sodderland
- 👤 Allan J Solar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:53
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/58; H01R4/64; H01R4/643; H01R4/60; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1412; Y10T24/1439; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427; Y10T24/3439; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/71; Y10T403/7129; Y10T403/7141
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A GROUND CLAMP FOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING A CONDUCTOR TO A GROUNDED ELEMENT COMPRISING A STRAP ADAPTED TO SUBSTANTIALLY ENCIRCLE THE GROUNDED ELEMENT, A SADDLE MEMBER ENGAGING OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE STRAP AND MEANS FOR MOVING THE SADDLE MEMBER AWAY FROM THE GROUNDED ELEMENT TO TENSION THE STRAP; ONE END OF SAID SADDLE MEMBER HAVING A CURVED PORTION FOR RECEIVING THE CONDUCTOR, A SLOT ADJACENT THE CURVED PORTION AND A TAB PROJECTING INTO THE SLOT FROM ONE SIDE THEREOF, THE STRAP HAVING A SLOT FOR ENGAGING THE TAB; SAID STRAP PASSING THROUGH THE SLOT AND OVER THE CONDUCTOR WHEREBY THE CONDUCTOR IS ENCIRCLED PARTIALLY BY THE STRAP AND PARTIALLY BY THE SADDLE MEMBER AND IS THUS CLAMPED BETWEEN THE SADDLE MEMBER AND THE STRAP WHEN THE LATTER IS TIGHTLY SECURED ABOUT THE GROUNDED ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A GROUND CLAMP FOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING A CONDUCTOR TO A GROUNDED ELEMENT COMPRISING A STRAP ADAPTED TO SUBSTANTIALLY ENCIRCLE THE GROUNDED ELEMENT, A SADDLE MEMBER ENGAGING OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE STRAP AND MEANS FOR MOVING THE SADDLE MEMBER AWAY FROM THE GROUNDED ELEMENT TO TENSION THE STRAP; ONE END OF SAID SADDLE MEMBER HAVING A CURVED PORTION FOR RECEIVING THE CONDUCTOR, A SLOT ADJACENT THE CURVED PORTION AND A TAB PROJECTING INTO THE SLOT FROM ONE SIDE THEREOF, THE STRAP HAVING A SLOT FOR ENGAGING THE TAB; SAID STRAP PASSING THROUGH THE SLOT AND OVER THE CONDUCTOR WHEREBY THE CONDUCTOR IS ENCIRCLED PARTIALLY BY THE STRAP AND PARTIALLY BY THE SADDLE MEMBER AND IS THUS CLAMPED BETWEEN THE SADDLE MEMBER AND THE STRAP WHEN THE LATTER IS TIGHTLY SECURED ABOUT THE GROUNDED ELEMENT.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-11-13 | 1971-05-15 | 1971-11-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-13 | 1975-05-15 | 1975-11-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-13 | 1979-05-15 | 1979-11-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |