US3594685A
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Electrical coupler
Assignee: Joslyn Manufacturing and Supply Co
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Filing: 1969-07-14
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1989-07-14
Abstract
Abstract A coupler for making or breaking contact with the end of a fixed terminal comprising a body having terminal means on one side adapted for contact with the fixed terminal and bracket means extending outwardly on an opposite side. An elongated slot is formed in the bracket means for slideably receiving the pin of a hot stick used for moving the coupler toward and away from the fixed terminal to make and break contact therewith, the slot extending in a general direction toward and away from the end of the fixed terminal and including stop surfaces at opposite ends. The hot stick pin is freely movable between the stop surfaces and is engageable therewith to exert force on the coupler to make or break contact with the fixed terminal.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis V Cunningham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:34
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/08; H01H9/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A coupler for making and breaking contact with the end of a fixed terminal, said coupler including a body having terminal means on one side adapted for contact with said fixed terminal and bracket means extending outwardly on opposite side, and elongated slot means formed in said bracket means for slideably receiving the pin of a hot stick used for moving said coupler toward and away from said fixed terminal to make and break contact therewith, said slot means extending in a direction generally toward and away from the end of said fixed terminal and including stop surfaces at opposite ends whereby said hot stick pin can freely move from one end to the other of said slot means to gain momentum before exerting impact force on said coupler to make or break contact with said fixed terminal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A coupler for making and breaking contact with the end of a fixed terminal, said coupler including a body having terminal means on one side adapted for contact with said fixed terminal and bracket means extending outwardly on opposite side, and elongated slot means formed in said bracket means for slideably receiving the pin of a hot stick used for moving said coupler toward and away from said fixed terminal to make and break contact therewith, said slot means extending in a direction generally toward and away from the end of said fixed terminal and including stop surfaces at opposite ends whereby said hot stick pin can freely move from one end to the other of said slot means to gain momentum before exerting impact force on said coupler to make or break contact with said fixed terminal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The coupler of claim 1 wherein said terminal means comprises an elongated member movable axially to make and break contact with said fixed terminal, said slot means extending in a direction generally the same as the direction of elongation of said terminal means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
143 words
A coupler for making and breaking contact with the end of a fixed terminal, said coupler including a body having terminal means on one side adapted for contact with said fixed terminal and bracket means extending outwardly on an opposite side, and elongated V-shaped slot means formed in said bracket means for slideably receiving the pin of a hot stick used for moving said coupler toward and away from said fixed terminal to make and break contact therewith, said slot means extending in a direction generally toward and away from the end of said fixed terminal and including stop surfaces at the ends of both legs and the apex thereof whereby said hot stick pin can freely move from one end to the other of said slot means before exerting force on said coupler to make or break contact with said fixed terminal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
143 words
A coupler for making and breaking contact with the end of a fixed terminal, said coupler including a body having terminal means on one side adapted for contact with said fixed terminal and bracket means extending outwardly on an opposite side, and elongated V-shaped slot means formed in said bracket means for slideably receiving the pin of a hot stick used for moving said coupler toward and away from said fixed terminal to make and break contact therewith, said slot means extending in a direction generally toward and away from the end of said fixed terminal and including stop surfaces at the ends of both legs and the apex thereof whereby said hot stick pin can freely move from one end to the other of said slot means before exerting force on said coupler to make or break contact with said fixed terminal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
152 words
A coupler for selectively making and breaking contact between the ends of a pair of spaced-apart, fixed terminals, said coupler including an elongated body adapted to extend transversely between said fixed terminals and having a pair of spaced-apart electrically interconnected terminal means on one side thereof adapted for engagement with said fixed terminals, upstanding bracket means on an opposite side of said body intermediate said spaced terminal means, and elongated slot means formed in said bracket means for slideably receiving the pin of a hot stick used for moving said coupler to make and break contact with said fixed terminals, said slot means extending in a direction generally transverse of said body and having stop surfaces at opposite ends Whereby said hot stick pin can freely move from one end to the other of said slot means before exerting force on said coupler to make or break contact with said fixed terminals.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
152 words
A coupler for selectively making and breaking contact between the ends of a pair of spaced-apart, fixed terminals, said coupler including an elongated body adapted to extend transversely between said fixed terminals and having a pair of spaced-apart electrically interconnected terminal means on one side thereof adapted for engagement with said fixed terminals, upstanding bracket means on an opposite side of said body intermediate said spaced terminal means, and elongated slot means formed in said bracket means for slideably receiving the pin of a hot stick used for moving said coupler to make and break contact with said fixed terminals, said slot means extending in a direction generally transverse of said body and having stop surfaces at opposite ends Whereby said hot stick pin can freely move from one end to the other of said slot means before exerting force on said coupler to make or break contact with said fixed terminals.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The coupler of claim 4 wherein said slot means is V-shaped and includes stop surfaces at the ends of both legs and the apex thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The coupler of claim 4 wherein said terminal means each includes an elongated conductor extending generally transversely of said body and movable axially to make and break contact with a respective fixed terminal.
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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) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |