US3569914A
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Connector housing
Assignee: HP Inc
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Filing: 1969-02-19
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Granted: 1971-03-09
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Expires: 1989-02-19
Abstract
Abstract An integral piece of flexible, plastic material is molded to have hinged top and bottom members which pivot at one edge to enclose a connector. Each of the top and bottom members have complementary portions for positioning and clamping the connector adjacent to and extending through the hinge. In addition, complementary strain relief means grip the cable when the members are in a closed position.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald F Taylor
- 👤 Ernest L Riberdy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:32
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/06; H02G3/0616; H02G3/0625; H02G3/0633; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/516
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A housing for positioning and enclosing a connector and cable adapted to be electrically connected to said connector, comprising: first and second shell-like members each having sidewalls; hinge means for integrally connecting one sidewall of each of said members together along a single edge for pivotal movement of said members at said edge between open and closed positions; said members having complementary protuberances engaging said connector for locking said connector in position adjacent to said hinge means when said members are in a closed position; said hinge means and the connected sidewalls being partially cut away to define an opening permitting access to said connector through said hinge means; and said members having complementary strain relief means for gripping said cable when said members are in a closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A housing for positioning and enclosing a connector and cable adapted to be electrically connected to said connector, comprising: first and second shell-like members each having sidewalls; hinge means for integrally connecting one sidewall of each of said members together along a single edge for pivotal movement of said members at said edge between open and closed positions; said members having complementary protuberances engaging said connector for locking said connector in position adjacent to said hinge means when said members are in a closed position; said hinge means and the connected sidewalls being partially cut away to define an opening permitting access to said connector through said hinge means; and said members having complementary strain relief means for gripping said cable when said members are in a closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein each of said members have mating latching members adapted to engage for securing said members in a closed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said members when closed define a passageway for said cable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the exterior of each of said members has protuberances adapted to engage and mount said housing in a wall orifice.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said housing is formed of plastic and said hinge means is formed of a thin flexible portion of said plastic joining said first and second members.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-03-08 | 1974-09-07 | 1975-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-08 | 1978-09-07 | 1979-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-08 | 1982-09-07 | 1983-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |