US3387254A
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Stress-relieving device for electrical plugs
Assignee: DAVID G WHEELER
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Filing: 1966-11-07
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Granted: 1968-06-04
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Expires: 1986-11-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 David G Wheeler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:54
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/58; H01R13/5804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A STRESS-RELIEVING DEVICE FOR ELECTRICAL PLUG CONNECTORS OF THE TYPE HAVING A HOUSING WITH AT LEAST ONE CONDUCTIVE MEMBER ASSOCIATED THEREWITH AND A CORD CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING BY A CONDUCTOR INTERIOR OF SAID CORD, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING: AN ENDLESS FLEXIBLE DIELECTRIC LOOP HAVING A SIZE GREATER THAN SAID HOUSING; SAID LOOP HAVING FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS ON DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF; MEANS ON SAID FIRST PORTION TO CONNECT THE FACE OF SAID HOUSING TO SAID LOOP WITH SAID HOUSING BEING LOCATED ON THE INTERIOR OF SAID LOOP; CLAMP MEANS MOUNTED TO THE SECOND PORTION OF SAID LOOP TO RECEIVE SAID CORD IN LOCKED ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH, SAID CORD BEING LOOPED BETWEEN SAID CLAMP MEANS AND SAID HOUSING SUFFICIENTLY TO RELIEVE TENSIONAL FORCES APPLIED TO SAID CORD AT THE JUNCTURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND SAID CORD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A STRESS-RELIEVING DEVICE FOR ELECTRICAL PLUG CONNECTORS OF THE TYPE HAVING A HOUSING WITH AT LEAST ONE CONDUCTIVE MEMBER ASSOCIATED THEREWITH AND A CORD CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING BY A CONDUCTOR INTERIOR OF SAID CORD, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING: AN ENDLESS FLEXIBLE DIELECTRIC LOOP HAVING A SIZE GREATER THAN SAID HOUSING; SAID LOOP HAVING FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS ON DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF; MEANS ON SAID FIRST PORTION TO CONNECT THE FACE OF SAID HOUSING TO SAID LOOP WITH SAID HOUSING BEING LOCATED ON THE INTERIOR OF SAID LOOP; CLAMP MEANS MOUNTED TO THE SECOND PORTION OF SAID LOOP TO RECEIVE SAID CORD IN LOCKED ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH, SAID CORD BEING LOOPED BETWEEN SAID CLAMP MEANS AND SAID HOUSING SUFFICIENTLY TO RELIEVE TENSIONAL FORCES APPLIED TO SAID CORD AT THE JUNCTURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND SAID CORD.
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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) | 1971-06-04 | 1971-12-04 | 1972-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-06-04 | 1975-12-04 | 1976-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-06-04 | 1979-12-04 | 1980-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |