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US3371152A
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Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1964-02-14
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Granted: 1968-02-27
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Expires: 1984-02-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph N Damiano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:02
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R4/00; H01R4/10; H01R4/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A CONTACT SPRING FOR A STATIONARY PLUGBOARD DEVICE HAVING A BARREL SHAPED SECTION ADAPTED TO BE FRICTIONALLY POSITIONED IN SAID PLUGBOARD DEVICE, SAID BARREL SECTION HAVING FIRST AND SECOND END POSITION OF SAID BARREL GRALLY FORMED WITH SAID FIRST END POSITION OF SAID BARREL SHAPED SECTION, SAID WIPER ELEMENT ADAPTED TO MAKE AN OHMIC CONNECTION WITH A CONTACT ELEMENT OF A REMOVABLE PLUGBOARD DEVICE THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: (A) A CHANNEL SHAPED POST MEMBER INTEGRALLY FORMED AT SAID SECOND END POSITION OF SAID BARREL SHAPED SECTION, (B) SAID CHANNEL SHAPED POST MEMBER HAVING FOUR SHARPLY EDGED CORNERS RUNNING THE LENGTH THEREOF, AT LEAST TWO OF WHICH SHARPLY EDGED CORNERS BEING FORMED BY AN ARCUATE INDENTATION OF THE SURFACE LYING OPPOSITE THE SURFACE HAVING THE CHANNEL THEREIN, SAID FOUR SHARPLY EDGED CORNERS PROVIDING BITING SURFACES FOR A CONTINUOUS WIRE WRAP CONNECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A CONTACT SPRING FOR A STATIONARY PLUGBOARD DEVICE HAVING A BARREL SHAPED SECTION ADAPTED TO BE FRICTIONALLY POSITIONED IN SAID PLUGBOARD DEVICE, SAID BARREL SECTION HAVING FIRST AND SECOND END POSITION OF SAID BARREL GRALLY FORMED WITH SAID FIRST END POSITION OF SAID BARREL SHAPED SECTION, SAID WIPER ELEMENT ADAPTED TO MAKE AN OHMIC CONNECTION WITH A CONTACT ELEMENT OF A REMOVABLE PLUGBOARD DEVICE THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: (A) A CHANNEL SHAPED POST MEMBER INTEGRALLY FORMED AT SAID SECOND END POSITION OF SAID BARREL SHAPED SECTION, (B) SAID CHANNEL SHAPED POST MEMBER HAVING FOUR SHARPLY EDGED CORNERS RUNNING THE LENGTH THEREOF, AT LEAST TWO OF WHICH SHARPLY EDGED CORNERS BEING FORMED BY AN ARCUATE INDENTATION OF THE SURFACE LYING OPPOSITE THE SURFACE HAVING THE CHANNEL THEREIN, SAID FOUR SHARPLY EDGED CORNERS PROVIDING BITING SURFACES FOR A CONTINUOUS WIRE WRAP CONNECTION.
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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) | 1971-02-26 | 1971-08-28 | 1972-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-26 | 1975-08-28 | 1976-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-26 | 1979-08-28 | 1980-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |