US3398393A
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Device for clamping wires to terminals
Assignee: Fastron Co
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Filing: 1966-09-09
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Granted: 1968-08-20
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Expires: 1986-09-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Cochrum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:26
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/28; H01R4/38; H01R4/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A CLAMP FOR A TERMINAL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A PLATE-LIKE BODY HAVING A HOLE EXTENDING THERETHROUGH, SAID BODY HAVING A REGION THAT LIES BETWEEN TWO OPPOSED EDGES OF THE BODY AND EXTENDS GENERALLY FROM ONE OF TWO OTHER OPPOSED EDGES TO THE OTHER BUT IS INTERRUPTED BY SAID HOLE, SAID BODY BEING BENT RELATIVE TO SAID REGION TO PROVIDE A GENERALLY CONVEX SIDE AND A GENERALLY CONCAVE SIDE AND FORMING CLAMPING PORTIONS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID REGION, SAID CLAMPING PORTION DEFINING GENERALLY AN OBTUSE ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID REGION, SAID CONCAVE SIDE AT SAID CLAMPING PORTIONS HAVING RIBS THAT EXTEND TO SAID FIRST MENTIONED TWO OPPSOED EDGES AND SAID CONVEX SIDE AT SAID REGION HAVING RAISED AXIAL BEADS ON EITHER SIDE OF SAID HOLE, EACH CLAMPING PORTION HAVING TWO RIBS, ONE RIB EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY FROM EACH BEAD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A CLAMP FOR A TERMINAL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A PLATE-LIKE BODY HAVING A HOLE EXTENDING THERETHROUGH, SAID BODY HAVING A REGION THAT LIES BETWEEN TWO OPPOSED EDGES OF THE BODY AND EXTENDS GENERALLY FROM ONE OF TWO OTHER OPPOSED EDGES TO THE OTHER BUT IS INTERRUPTED BY SAID HOLE, SAID BODY BEING BENT RELATIVE TO SAID REGION TO PROVIDE A GENERALLY CONVEX SIDE AND A GENERALLY CONCAVE SIDE AND FORMING CLAMPING PORTIONS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID REGION, SAID CLAMPING PORTION DEFINING GENERALLY AN OBTUSE ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID REGION, SAID CONCAVE SIDE AT SAID CLAMPING PORTIONS HAVING RIBS THAT EXTEND TO SAID FIRST MENTIONED TWO OPPSOED EDGES AND SAID CONVEX SIDE AT SAID REGION HAVING RAISED AXIAL BEADS ON EITHER SIDE OF SAID HOLE, EACH CLAMPING PORTION HAVING TWO RIBS, ONE RIB EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY FROM EACH BEAD.
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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) | 1971-08-20 | 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 |