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Method of making tap off connectors
Assignee: National Telephone Supply Co
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Filing: 1965-09-20
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Granted: 1968-03-12
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Expires: 1985-09-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leroy H Burns
- 👤 Herbert J Mayer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:46
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21F; B21F15/00; B21F15/02; B21F15/06; H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49204; Y10T29/49789; Y10T29/49798; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49925; Y10T29/49927; Y10T29/49929; Y10T29/49938
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
PROCESS OF MAKING A TAP OFF CONNECTOR FOR CONNECTING A STRAIGHT RUN CONDUCTOR TO A TAKE OFF CONDUCTOR, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF EXTRUDING A CONTINUOUS LENGTH OF METAL WHICH INCLUDES A WEB CONNECTED AT EITHER SIDE TO FIRST AND SECOND GENERALLY PARALLEL ANNULAR SIDE MEMBERS WITH THE FIRST ANNULAR SIDE MEMBER BEING HOLLOW AND OPEN ALONG ONE SIDE AND THE SECOND ANNULAR SIDE MEMBER BEING HOLLOW AND CLOSED ON ALL SIDE, PRODUCING A SERIES OF SPACED OPENINGS IN THE WEB, AND CUTTING SAID CONTINUOUS LENGTH OF METAL INTO PIECES IN A DIRECTION TRANSVERSE TO THE LENGTH THEREOF AND THROUGH THE OPENINGS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
THE PROCESS OF MAKING A TAP OFF CONNECTOR FOR CONNECTING A STRAIGHT RUN CONDUCTOR TO A TAKE OFF CONDUCTOR, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF EXTRUDING A CONTINUOUS LENGTH OF METAL WHICH INCLUDES A FLAT WEB CONNECTED AT EITHER SIDE TO FIRST AND SECOND GENERALLY PARALLEL ANNULAR SIDE MEMBER BOTH OPEN ON EACH END WITH THE FIRST ANNULAR SIDE MEMBER BEING HOLLOW AND OPEN ALONG ONE SIDE AND THE SECOND ANNULAR SIDE MEMBER BEING HOLLOW AND CLOSED ON ALL SIDES, PRODUCING A SERIES OF SPACED OPENINGS IN THE FLAT WEB, CUTTING SAID CONTINUOUS LENGTH OF METAL INTO PIECES IN A DIRECTION TRANSVERSE TO THE LENGTH THEREOF AND THROUGH THE OPENINGS, CLOSING ONE END OF SAID SECOND ANNULAR SIDE MEMBER OF THE PIECES, AND TWISTING THE FIRST AND SECOND SAID MEMBERS OF THE PIECES RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER ABOUT THE WEB TO DISTORT THE WEB AND LOCATE THE FIRST AND SECOND SIDE MEMBERS AT VARIOUS ANGULAR POSITIONS RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER.
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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) | 1971-03-12 | 1971-09-11 | 1972-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-12 | 1975-09-11 | 1976-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-12 | 1979-09-11 | 1980-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |