US3408613A
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Telephone connecting panel and connector therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-07-20
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Granted: 1968-10-29
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Expires: 1986-07-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward S Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 05:00
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00; H01R31/08; H04; H04Q; H04Q1/00; H04Q1/02; H04Q1/14; H04Q1/142
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
IN A TELEPHONE EXCHANGE CONNECTOR PANEL ASSEMBLY CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING AND ELECTRICALLY INTERCONNECTING A PLURALITY OF COMPONENT NETWORKS, IN WHICH CERTAIN COMPONENTS AND CONDUCTORS ARE MOUNTED ON ONE SIDE OF A BOARD-LIKE ASSEMBLY WHILE THE CONNECTING TERMINALS THEREOF EXTEND TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE AND ARE ARRANGED IN GROUPS ONE FOR EACH SUBSCRIBER, SAID GROUPS FORMING LINES AND COLUMNS, A PLURALITY OF PIN CLUSTERS COMPRISING SAID TERMINALS OF A GROUP, ONE PIN BEING CENTRALLY LOCATED WHILE THE REMAINING PINS SUBSTANTIALLY ENCIRCLE SAID ONE PIN, CERTAIN OF SAID SURROUNDING PINS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY LONGER THAN THE OTHER PINS AND A COUPLING CONNECTOR FOR SELECTIVELY COUPLING CERTAIN PAIRS OF SAID REMAINING PINS IN DIFFERENT RELATIONS BY ALTERNATIVE POSITIONING THEREOF, SAID PLUG IN EACH OF ITS ALTERNATIVE POSITIONS COUPLING BOTH SAID LONGER PINS WITH DIFFERENT SHORTER PINS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
IN A TELEPHONE EXCHANGE CONNECTOR PANEL ASSEMBLY CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING AND ELECTRICALLY INTERCONNECTING A PLURALITY OF COMPONENT NETWORKS, IN WHICH CERTAIN COMPONENTS AND CONDUCTORS ARE MOUNTED ON ONE SIDE OF A BOARD-LIKE ASSEMBLY WHILE THE CONNECTING TERMINALS THEREOF EXTEND TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE AND ARE ARRANGED IN GROUPS ONE FOR EACH SUBSCRIBER, SAID GROUPS FORMING LINES AND COLUMNS, A PLURALITY OF PIN CLUSTERS COMPRISING SAID TERMINALS OF A GROUP, ONE PIN BEING CENTRALLY LOCATED WHILE THE REMAINING PINS SUBSTANTIALLY ENCIRCLE SAID ONE PIN, CERTAIN OF SAID SURROUNDING PINS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY LONGER THAN THE OTHER PINS AND A COUPLING CONNECTOR FOR SELECTIVELY COUPLING CERTAIN PAIRS OF SAID REMAINING PINS IN DIFFERENT RELATIONS BY ALTERNATIVE POSITIONING THEREOF, SAID PLUG IN EACH OF ITS ALTERNATIVE POSITIONS COUPLING BOTH SAID LONGER PINS WITH DIFFERENT SHORTER PINS.
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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) | 1971-10-29 | 1972-04-29 | 1972-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-10-29 | 1976-04-29 | 1976-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-10-29 | 1980-04-29 | 1980-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |