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US3566006A
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Wire connector and method of using said connector
Assignee: Ideal Industries Inc
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Filing: 1969-07-07
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1989-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A connector and a method of using the connector to join insulated wires and particularly insulated wires of the magnet type without prestripping the insulation from the wires. The connector has internal barbs which abrade the insulation on the wires as the connector is twisted into contact with the wires. The connection formed is not susceptible to release due to spring back.
Inventors
- 👤 Irving R Metcalf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:16
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/22; H01R4/10; H01R4/12; H01R4/24; H01R4/2495
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A method of connecting insulated wires including the steps of: placing said wires alongside one another in a tubular sleeve of a conductive material having a plurality of barbs projecting inwardly therefrom; and twisting said tubular sleeve and the wires contained therein about the longitudinal axis of the sleeve into a generally helical form to collapse a portion of said tube onto said wires and thereby move said barbs relative to said wires to abrade the insulation from the wires and provide electrical contact between the sleeve and the wires.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
90 words
A method of connecting insulated wires including the steps of: placing said wires alongside one another in a tubular sleeve of a conductive material having a plurality of barbs projecting inwardly therefrom; and twisting said tubular sleeve and the wires contained therein about the longitudinal axis of the sleeve into a generally helical form to collapse a portion of said tube onto said wires and thereby move said barbs relative to said wires to abrade the insulation from the wires and provide electrical contact between the sleeve and the wires.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 1 further characterized in that said barbs of said sleeve are moved against the insulation of the wires in directions transverse of the wires during twisting of said sleeve into a generally helical form.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
The method of claim 1 further characterized in that the engagement of the barbs of the portion of the sleeve which collapses during twisting with the wires rearranges the wires in the sleeve with respect to one another and to the barbs so that intimate contact between the barbs of the sleeve and the wires contained therein is assured.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
An electrical connection between insulated wires extending side-by-side including an elongated sleeve of conductive material surrounding a portion of said wires, said sleeve with said wires therein being twisted generallY about the longitudinal axis of the sleeve in the shape of a helix with the twisted portion of the sleeve having a plurality of barbs contacting the metal portions of the wires from which the insulation has been abraded.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
An electrical connection between insulated wires extending side-by-side including an elongated sleeve of conductive material surrounding a portion of said wires, said sleeve with said wires therein being twisted generallY about the longitudinal axis of the sleeve in the shape of a helix with the twisted portion of the sleeve having a plurality of barbs contacting the metal portions of the wires from which the insulation has been abraded.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3064072A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |