US3359533A
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Connector for multi-contact relays and the like
Assignee: Federal Tool Engineering Co
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Filing: 1966-04-08
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Granted: 1967-12-19
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Expires: 1986-04-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J Barry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:07
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/10; H01R13/11; H01R13/112; H01H; H01H50/00; H01H50/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A CONNECTOR FOR MULTI-CONTACT RELAYS AND THE LIKE COMPRISING A DIELECTRIC BLOCK-LIKE BODY PORTION, A PLURALITY OF SEPARATED THROUGH PASSAGES FORMED IN SAID BODY PORTION, EACH PASSAGE HAVING RAISED RIBS EXTENDING ALONG ONE PAIR OF OPPOSED SIDE WALLS THEREOF THROUGHOUT A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE LENGTH OF THE PASSAGE, SAID RIBS TERMINATING SOMEWHAT INWARDLY OF THE ENDS OF THE PASSAGE AND THE ENDS OF THE BODY PORTION, SAID RIBS HAVING RELATIVELY NARROW LONGITUDINAL GROOVES FORMED THEREIN, THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE RIBS CONSTITUTING LATERALLY OPPOSED SHOULDERS, AND A FLAT, PLATE-LIKE, METALLIC CONNECTOR TANG LONGITUDINALLY INSERTABLE WITHIN EACH OF SAID PASSAGES, EACH CONNECTOR TANG HAVING A LEADING, RESILIENT, BIFURCATED CONNECTOR SECTION FORMED BY A SINUSOIDAL SLOT EXTENDING THERETHROUGH, A PAIR OF LATERAL PROJECTIONS FORMED ON THE LEADING ENDS OF THE BIFURCATED CONNECTOR SECTION FOR INTER-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A CONNECTOR FOR MULTI-CONTACT RELAYS AND THE LIKE COMPRISING A DIELECTRIC BLOCK-LIKE BODY PORTION, A PLURALITY OF SEPARATED THROUGH PASSAGES FORMED IN SAID BODY PORTION, EACH PASSAGE HAVING RAISED RIBS EXTENDING ALONG ONE PAIR OF OPPOSED SIDE WALLS THEREOF THROUGHOUT A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE LENGTH OF THE PASSAGE, SAID RIBS TERMINATING SOMEWHAT INWARDLY OF THE ENDS OF THE PASSAGE AND THE ENDS OF THE BODY PORTION, SAID RIBS HAVING RELATIVELY NARROW LONGITUDINAL GROOVES FORMED THEREIN, THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE RIBS CONSTITUTING LATERALLY OPPOSED SHOULDERS, AND A FLAT, PLATE-LIKE, METALLIC CONNECTOR TANG LONGITUDINALLY INSERTABLE WITHIN EACH OF SAID PASSAGES, EACH CONNECTOR TANG HAVING A LEADING, RESILIENT, BIFURCATED CONNECTOR SECTION FORMED BY A SINUSOIDAL SLOT EXTENDING THERETHROUGH, A PAIR OF LATERAL PROJECTIONS FORMED ON THE LEADING ENDS OF THE BIFURCATED CONNECTOR SECTION FOR INTER-
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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 |