US3358196A
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Pressure multiple electrical contact assembly for electrical devices
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1966-06-08
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Granted: 1967-12-12
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Expires: 1986-06-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John J Steinmetz
- 👤 Pasquale A Trongo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:25
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W20/00; H10W20/40; H10W72/00; H10W72/20; H10W76/00; H10W76/40; H10W76/42; H10W76/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A PRESSURE MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL CONTACT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING (1) A PARTIALLY DEFORMABLE CUSHIONING MEMBER HAVING TWO MAJOR OPPOSED SURFACES, THE MEMBER HAVING A PLURALITY OF APERTURES, EACH APERTURE EXTENDING COMPLETELY BETWEEN THE OPPOSED SURFACES, (2) AT LEAST TWO ELECTRICAL CONTACTS, EACH ELECTRICAL CONTACT BEING THREADED THROUGH A SEPARATE PORTION OF THE PLURALITY OF APERTURES, (3) AT LEAST ONE CONTACT HAVING AN INTEGRAL EXPANSION PORTION CONTAINED THEREIN, (4) AN ELECTRICAL LEAD AFFIXED TO THE EXPANSION ELEMENT OF EACH ELECTRICAL CONTACT HAVING AN INTEGRAL EXPANSION ELEMENT, AND (5) AN ELECTRICAL LEAD AFFIXED TO EACH OF THE OTHER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A PRESSURE MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL CONTACT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING (1) A PARTIALLY DEFORMABLE CUSHIONING MEMBER HAVING TWO MAJOR OPPOSED SURFACES, THE MEMBER HAVING A PLURALITY OF APERTURES, EACH APERTURE EXTENDING COMPLETELY BETWEEN THE OPPOSED SURFACES, (2) AT LEAST TWO ELECTRICAL CONTACTS, EACH ELECTRICAL CONTACT BEING THREADED THROUGH A SEPARATE PORTION OF THE PLURALITY OF APERTURES, (3) AT LEAST ONE CONTACT HAVING AN INTEGRAL EXPANSION PORTION CONTAINED THEREIN, (4) AN ELECTRICAL LEAD AFFIXED TO THE EXPANSION ELEMENT OF EACH ELECTRICAL CONTACT HAVING AN INTEGRAL EXPANSION ELEMENT, AND (5) AN ELECTRICAL LEAD AFFIXED TO EACH OF THE OTHER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS.
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) | 1970-12-11 | 1971-06-12 | 1971-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-11 | 1975-06-12 | 1975-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-11 | 1979-06-12 | 1979-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |