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US3359526A
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Connector and insulating sleeve for spark plug or distributor
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1967-03-22
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Granted: 1967-12-19
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Expires: 1987-03-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bakker Roel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:54
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01T; H01T13/00; H01T13/02; H01T13/06; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/35; H01R13/46; H01R13/52; H01R13/5205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR MATING WITH A SPARK PLUG STEM OR A FEMALE RECEPTACLE OF A DISTRIBUTOR CAP, THE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ARRANGED RESILIENTLY TO ENGAGE THE SPARK PLUG STEM OR TO BE RECEIVED IN THE RECEPTACLE TO FORM A CONNECTION THEREWITH, A CONNECTION SECTION FORMED INTEGRALLY WITH THE CONNECTOR AND BEING CONNECTED TO THE END OF AN ELECTRICAL LEAD, AND AN INSULATING SLEEVE SURROUNDING THE CONNECTOR, THE SLEEVE HAVING A FIRST PORTION TIGHTLY ENGAGING THE LEAD, A SECOND PORTION IN ESSENTIALLY COAXIAL AND SPACED RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE CONNECTION SECTION AND ELECTRICAL LEAD, A THIRD PORTION COMPRISING A THIN ANNULAR FLEXIBLE SEALING RING FORMED INTEGRASLLY WITH SAID THIRD PORTION, SAID SEALING RING EXTENDING INWARDLY TOWARD AN AXIS OF SAID SLEEVE AND FORMING AN ENTRANCE THROUGH WHICH SAID SPARK PLUG STEM OR THE DISTRIBUTOR RECEPTACLE PASSES, SAID SEALING RING BEING SPACED FROM AN OUTER END OF SAID CONNECTOR, AND A FOURTH PORTION CONNECTING THE SECOND AND THIRD PORTIONS, THE FOURTH PORTION HAVING A THICKNESS LESS THAN THAT OF THE SECOND AND THIRD PORTIONS SO THAT THE FOURTH PORTION IS CAPABLE OF BEING COLLAPSED TO PERMIT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR MATING WITH A SPARK PLUG STEM OR A FEMALE RECEPTACLE OF A DISTRIBUTOR CAP, THE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ARRANGED RESILIENTLY TO ENGAGE THE SPARK PLUG STEM OR TO BE RECEIVED IN THE RECEPTACLE TO FORM A CONNECTION THEREWITH, A CONNECTION SECTION FORMED INTEGRALLY WITH THE CONNECTOR AND BEING CONNECTED TO THE END OF AN ELECTRICAL LEAD, AND AN INSULATING SLEEVE SURROUNDING THE CONNECTOR, THE SLEEVE HAVING A FIRST PORTION TIGHTLY ENGAGING THE LEAD, A SECOND PORTION IN ESSENTIALLY COAXIAL AND SPACED RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE CONNECTION SECTION AND ELECTRICAL LEAD, A THIRD PORTION COMPRISING A THIN ANNULAR FLEXIBLE SEALING RING FORMED INTEGRASLLY WITH SAID THIRD PORTION, SAID SEALING RING EXTENDING INWARDLY TOWARD AN AXIS OF SAID SLEEVE AND FORMING AN ENTRANCE THROUGH WHICH SAID SPARK PLUG STEM OR THE DISTRIBUTOR RECEPTACLE PASSES, SAID SEALING RING BEING SPACED FROM AN OUTER END OF SAID CONNECTOR, AND A FOURTH PORTION CONNECTING THE SECOND AND THIRD PORTIONS, THE FOURTH PORTION HAVING A THICKNESS LESS THAN THAT OF THE SECOND AND THIRD PORTIONS SO THAT THE FOURTH PORTION IS CAPABLE OF BEING COLLAPSED TO PERMIT
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1970-12-18 | 1971-06-19 | 1971-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-18 | 1975-06-19 | 1975-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-18 | 1979-06-19 | 1979-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |