US3416212A
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Apparatus for applying insulating housings to electrical terminals
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1966-08-03
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Granted: 1968-12-17
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Expires: 1986-08-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Willard L Busler
- 👤 Howard C Phillips
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:35
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5147; Y10T29/5148; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/532; Y10T29/53209; Y10T29/5327; Y10T29/53709; Y10T29/53787
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING INSULATING HOUSINGS TO TERMINALS, SAID HOUSINGS BEING IN LADDER STRIP FORM AND EACH HOUSING COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND HINGED-TOGETHER PARTS ADAPTED TO CLOSE INTO ENVELOPING RELATIONSHIP WITH A TERMINAL, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING MEANS FOR FEEDING A STRIP OF SAID HOUSINGS ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH TO AN ASSEMBLING ZONE, SUPPORTING MEANS IN SAID ZONE FOR SUPPORTING THE LEADING HOUSING OF SAID STRIP, RAM MEANS RECIPROCABLE TOWARDS AND AWAY FROM SAID SUPPORTING MEANS, BENDING MEANS IN SAID ZONE FOR BENDING SAID FIRST ONE OF SAID PARTS PARTIALLY TOWARDS THE SECOND ONE OF SAID PARTS UNTIL SAID FIRST PART IS ON THE PATH OF RECIPROCATION OF SAID RAM, AND PUNCH MEANS ON SAID RAM FOR FURTHER BENDING SAID FIRST TOWARDS SAID SECOND PART AND INTO ASSEMBLED AND ENVELOPING RELATIONSHIP WITH A TERMINAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING INSULATING HOUSINGS TO TERMINALS, SAID HOUSINGS BEING IN LADDER STRIP FORM AND EACH HOUSING COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND HINGED-TOGETHER PARTS ADAPTED TO CLOSE INTO ENVELOPING RELATIONSHIP WITH A TERMINAL, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING MEANS FOR FEEDING A STRIP OF SAID HOUSINGS ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH TO AN ASSEMBLING ZONE, SUPPORTING MEANS IN SAID ZONE FOR SUPPORTING THE LEADING HOUSING OF SAID STRIP, RAM MEANS RECIPROCABLE TOWARDS AND AWAY FROM SAID SUPPORTING MEANS, BENDING MEANS IN SAID ZONE FOR BENDING SAID FIRST ONE OF SAID PARTS PARTIALLY TOWARDS THE SECOND ONE OF SAID PARTS UNTIL SAID FIRST PART IS ON THE PATH OF RECIPROCATION OF SAID RAM, AND PUNCH MEANS ON SAID RAM FOR FURTHER BENDING SAID FIRST TOWARDS SAID SECOND PART AND INTO ASSEMBLED AND ENVELOPING RELATIONSHIP WITH A TERMINAL.
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) | 1971-12-17 | 1972-06-17 | 1972-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-12-17 | 1976-06-17 | 1976-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-12-17 | 1980-06-17 | 1980-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |