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US3432906A
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Fixture for securing an electrical contact with a support shell
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1966-10-28
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Granted: 1969-03-18
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Expires: 1986-10-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth Mcnamara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:12
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/532; Y10T29/53209; Y10T29/53213; Y10T29/53217
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A FIXTURE FOR ASSEMBLING RETROFLEXED BENDABLE MEMBERS ON AN APERTURED SUPPORT, WHICH COMPRISES: MEANS FOR SUPPORTING AND HOLDING AN APERTURED SUPPORT WITH A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF ONE APERTURED SURFACE OF THE SUPPORT EXPOSED AND A FREE END OF THE SUPPORT EXTENDING AS A CANTILEVER FROM THE SUPPORTING AND HOLDING MEANS, MEANS FOR HOLDING A RETROFLEXED END OF EACH BENDABLE MEMBER IN AN ASSOCIATED APERTURE IN THE EXPOSED SURFACE OF THE SUPPORT WITH AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF EACH MEMBER RESTING ON THE CANTILEVE PORTION OF THE EXPOSED SURFACE OF THE SUPPORT AND THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE MEMBER PROJECTING BEYOND THE CANTILEVER PORTION OF THE SUPPORT, AND MEANS FOR BENDING THE PROJECTING PORTION OF EACH MEMBER AROUND THE CANTILEVER END OF THE SUPPORT AND INTO A POSITION ADJACENT TO THE SURFACE OF THE CANTILEVER PORTION OF THE SUPPORT OPPOSITE THE EXPOSED SURFACE OF THE SUPPORT SO THAT EACH MEMBER IS ASSEMBLED WITH AND SECURED TO THE SUPPORT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A FIXTURE FOR ASSEMBLING RETROFLEXED BENDABLE MEMBERS ON AN APERTURED SUPPORT, WHICH COMPRISES: MEANS FOR SUPPORTING AND HOLDING AN APERTURED SUPPORT WITH A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF ONE APERTURED SURFACE OF THE SUPPORT EXPOSED AND A FREE END OF THE SUPPORT EXTENDING AS A CANTILEVER FROM THE SUPPORTING AND HOLDING MEANS, MEANS FOR HOLDING A RETROFLEXED END OF EACH BENDABLE MEMBER IN AN ASSOCIATED APERTURE IN THE EXPOSED SURFACE OF THE SUPPORT WITH AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF EACH MEMBER RESTING ON THE CANTILEVE PORTION OF THE EXPOSED SURFACE OF THE SUPPORT AND THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE MEMBER PROJECTING BEYOND THE CANTILEVER PORTION OF THE SUPPORT, AND MEANS FOR BENDING THE PROJECTING PORTION OF EACH MEMBER AROUND THE CANTILEVER END OF THE SUPPORT AND INTO A POSITION ADJACENT TO THE SURFACE OF THE CANTILEVER PORTION OF THE SUPPORT OPPOSITE THE EXPOSED SURFACE OF THE SUPPORT SO THAT EACH MEMBER IS ASSEMBLED WITH AND SECURED TO THE SUPPORT.
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) | 1972-03-17 | 1972-09-16 | 1973-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-03-17 | 1976-09-16 | 1977-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-03-17 | 1980-09-16 | 1981-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |