US3356987A
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Insulation support and wire guide for an electrical connector
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1966-08-10
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Granted: 1967-12-05
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Expires: 1986-08-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gillespie James Francis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:24
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/10; H01R4/18; H01R4/20; H01R4/203; H01R4/206
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
IN AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A WIRE BARREL ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A WIRE CONDUCTOR A SLEEVE FITTED TO AND EXTENDING BEYOND THE MOUTH END OF SAID BARREL TO SUPPORT A WIRE WHERE IT JOINS SAID BARREL, AN ANNULAR PROJECTION IN SAID SLEEVE, SAID PROJECTION HAVING A FORWARD EDGE DISPOSED ADJACENT THE OPPOSITE END OF THE BARREL TO POSITION SAID SLEEVE ONTO SAID BARREL AND A REARWARD TRANSITIONAL SLOPE DEFINING FUNNEL MEANS TOGETHER AND POINT ALL STRANDS OF SAID CONDUCTOR TOWARDS THE CENTER OF SAID PROJECTION AND GUIDE SAID CONDUCTOR INTO SAID BARREL, SAID PROJECTION HAVING AN INSIDE DIAMETER SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF SAID BARREL, SAID PROJECTION HAVING A DOUBLE WALL SECTION TO STRENGTHEN SAID FUNNEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
IN AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A WIRE BARREL ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A WIRE CONDUCTOR A SLEEVE FITTED TO AND EXTENDING BEYOND THE MOUTH END OF SAID BARREL TO SUPPORT A WIRE WHERE IT JOINS SAID BARREL, AN ANNULAR PROJECTION IN SAID SLEEVE, SAID PROJECTION HAVING A FORWARD EDGE DISPOSED ADJACENT THE OPPOSITE END OF THE BARREL TO POSITION SAID SLEEVE ONTO SAID BARREL AND A REARWARD TRANSITIONAL SLOPE DEFINING FUNNEL MEANS TOGETHER AND POINT ALL STRANDS OF SAID CONDUCTOR TOWARDS THE CENTER OF SAID PROJECTION AND GUIDE SAID CONDUCTOR INTO SAID BARREL, SAID PROJECTION HAVING AN INSIDE DIAMETER SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF SAID BARREL, SAID PROJECTION HAVING A DOUBLE WALL SECTION TO STRENGTHEN SAID FUNNEL.
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) | 1970-12-04 | 1971-06-05 | 1971-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-04 | 1975-06-05 | 1975-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-04 | 1979-06-05 | 1979-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |