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US3513438A
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Spring latch for electrical connector
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1966-03-25
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Granted: 1970-05-19
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Expires: 1986-03-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Homer Ernst Henschen
- 👤 William Vito Pauza
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:27
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/04; H01R13/40; H01R13/42; H01R13/428; H01R13/432
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A CONNECTOR ELEMENT ADAPTED TO BE RECEIVED IN A HOUSING, SAID CONNECTOR HAVING AN ELONGATED HOLLOW BODY HAVING A FORWARD PORTION AND A REARWARD PORTION, AN APERTURE DISPOSED IN A FIRST SIDE OF SAID BODY AND HAVING A FORWARD EDGE, SAID APERTURE BEING LOCATED BETWEEN SAID FORWARD AND REARWARD PORTIONS, AND A LANCE STRUCK FROM SAID BODY ALONG A SECOND SIDE OPPOSITE TO SAID FIRST SIDE AND SECURED TO THE FORWARD PORTION OF SAID BODY, SAID LANCE BEING BENT INWARDLY FROM SAID SECOND SIDE AND EXTENDING THROUGH SAID APERTURE IN SAID FIRST SIDE, SAID APERTURE BEING OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT REARWARD FLEXING OF SAID LANCE TO A STRESSED POSITION WHEREAT THE FREE END OF SAID LANCE IS SUBSTANTIALLY WITHIN THE PERIPHERY OF SAID HOLLOW BODY, WHEREBY UPON INSERTION OF THE FORWARD PORTION OF SAID CONNECTOR ELEMENT INTO SAID HOUSING SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A CONNECTOR ELEMENT ADAPTED TO BE RECEIVED IN A HOUSING, SAID CONNECTOR HAVING AN ELONGATED HOLLOW BODY HAVING A FORWARD PORTION AND A REARWARD PORTION, AN APERTURE DISPOSED IN A FIRST SIDE OF SAID BODY AND HAVING A FORWARD EDGE, SAID APERTURE BEING LOCATED BETWEEN SAID FORWARD AND REARWARD PORTIONS, AND A LANCE STRUCK FROM SAID BODY ALONG A SECOND SIDE OPPOSITE TO SAID FIRST SIDE AND SECURED TO THE FORWARD PORTION OF SAID BODY, SAID LANCE BEING BENT INWARDLY FROM SAID SECOND SIDE AND EXTENDING THROUGH SAID APERTURE IN SAID FIRST SIDE, SAID APERTURE BEING OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT REARWARD FLEXING OF SAID LANCE TO A STRESSED POSITION WHEREAT THE FREE END OF SAID LANCE IS SUBSTANTIALLY WITHIN THE PERIPHERY OF SAID HOLLOW BODY, WHEREBY UPON INSERTION OF THE FORWARD PORTION OF SAID CONNECTOR ELEMENT INTO SAID HOUSING SAID
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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) | 1973-05-18 | 1973-11-17 | 1974-05-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1977-05-18 | 1977-11-17 | 1978-05-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1981-05-18 | 1981-11-17 | 1982-05-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |