US3398388A
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Universal electrical connector
Assignee: Amphenol Corp
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Filing: 1966-09-02
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Granted: 1968-08-20
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Expires: 1986-09-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Chow Weichien
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:17
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/28; H01R9/00; H01R9/03; H01R9/05; H01R9/0521
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A CONNECTOR PART OF THE CHARACTER DISCLOSED COMPRISING A CONDUCTOR HAVING AN END CONTACT SURFACE, A MALE ELEMENT MOVABLE BETWEEN AN ACTIVE POSITION AXIALLY OUTWARDLY BEYOND SAID CONTACT SURFACE AND AN INACTIVE POSITION AXIALLY INWARDLY REMOVED FROM THE CONTACT SURFACE, AND AN ACTUATOR MEMBER OPERATIVE ON ACTUATION THEREOF FOR MOVING THE MALE ELEMENT BETWEEN ITS SAID POSITIONS, AND OPERATIVE, WHEN THE MALE ELEMENT IS IN ITS INACTIVE POSITION, FOR CONNECTION WITH THE MALE ELEMENT IN ACTIVE POSITION OF ANOTHER LIKE CONNECTOR PART.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A CONNECTOR PART OF THE CHARACTER DISCLOSED COMPRISING A CONDUCTOR HAVING AN END CONTACT SURFACE, A MALE ELEMENT MOVABLE BETWEEN AN ACTIVE POSITION AXIALLY OUTWARDLY BEYOND SAID CONTACT SURFACE AND AN INACTIVE POSITION AXIALLY INWARDLY REMOVED FROM THE CONTACT SURFACE, AND AN ACTUATOR MEMBER OPERATIVE ON ACTUATION THEREOF FOR MOVING THE MALE ELEMENT BETWEEN ITS SAID POSITIONS, AND OPERATIVE, WHEN THE MALE ELEMENT IS IN ITS INACTIVE POSITION, FOR CONNECTION WITH THE MALE ELEMENT IN ACTIVE POSITION OF ANOTHER LIKE CONNECTOR PART.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-08-20 | 1972-02-19 | 1972-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-20 | 1976-02-19 | 1976-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-20 | 1980-02-19 | 1980-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |