US3596236A
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Deformable electrical connector for clamping conductors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-03
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1989-04-03
Abstract
Abstract A deformable electrical connection for clamping conductors and the like comprising a body member having a pair of normally rigid nonmovable spaced opposed jaws formed therein and in which at least one of the jaws is deformable in a direction towards the other of the jaws. The body member supports a lever against one of the jaws for applying a closing force to the one jaw to deform it in the direction of the other jaw when the closing force is applied to the one jaw to thereby permanently clamp a conductor between the jaws.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard Edward Shlesinger Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:48
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/22; H01R9/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 38
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A deformable electrical connector for clamping conductors and the like comprising: a. a body member of permanently deformable material including a substantially nonflexible shank b. a pair of normally rigid nonmovable spaced opposed jaws connected to said shank c. at least one of said jaws being permanently deformable in a direction toward the other of said jaws d. said body member supporting a permanently deformable lever against said at least one of said jaws and movable relative to said shank e. said lever having one end terminating in a fulcrum integral with said body member f. said lever extending from said at least one deformable jaw adjacent said shank, and g. means movable relative to said shank on said body member for applying a constant force to said lever to maintain said jaws in claiming engagement with a conductor when said means have been moved relative to said shank.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
25 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 1 and wherein: a. said lever is an arm extending from said at least one of said jaws.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 2 and wherein: a. said arm extends transversely to the longitudinal axis of said body member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 2 and wherein: a. said arm extends in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of said body member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 2 and wherein: a. the shortest distance between said at least one of said jaws and said fulcrum is less than the length of said lever arm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 5 and wherein: a. said lever arm has a portion extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of said body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 2 and wherein: a. said body member in the area where said lever member is supported against said at least one of said jaws includes a structurally weakened area for forming a hinge about which said at least one of said jaws pivots when said lever applies a closing force against said at least one of said jaws.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 2 and wherein: a. said lever is a separate part of said electrical connector.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 2 and wherein: a. said lever has a bow therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 2 and wherein: a. said jaws are offset form the longitudinal axis of said body member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 2 and wherein: a. said jaws are axially aligned with the longitudinal axis of said body member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 2 and wherein: a. said jaws are transverse to the longitudinal axis of said body member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 2 and including: a. a second lever bearing against said first mentioned lever.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 2 and wherein: a. said electrical connector includes a lever forcing member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 14 and wherein: a. said lever forcing member is a nut, and b. said body member is threaded to receive said nut.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 14 and wherein: a. said forcing member includes a sleeve seated on said body member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 2 and wherein: a. said fulcrum for said lever arm is integral with said body member and said lever arm.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
30 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 2 and wherein: a. said fulcrum for said lever arm is a stop on said body member against which said lever arm rests.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 2 and including: a. one of said lever arms extending from each of said jaws.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 19 and wherein: a. said lever arms are transverse to the longitudinal axis of said body member.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
27 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 19 and wherein: a. said lever arms each have one end terminating in a fulcrum integral with said body member.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 19 and wherein: a. said lever arms lie in the same plane as said jaws.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 22 and wherein: a. said lever arms are bowed in diverse directions.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
25 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 19 and wherein: a. said lever arms lie in a plane transverse to the plane of said jaws.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
20 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 24 and wherein: a. said lever arms are bowed in the same direction.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
19 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 24 and wherein: a. said lever arms are bowed in diverse directions.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
31 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 19 and wherein: a said body member includes a second pair of said jaws spaced on said body member from said first mentioned pair.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
28 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 27 and wherein: a. said second pair of jaws and said first mentioned pair of jaws have the same lever arms.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
35 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 27 and wherein: a. said second pair of jaws includes a second pair of jaws includes a second pair of lever arms independent of said other lever arms.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
45 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 2 and wherein: a. said body includes a second pair of jaws spaced on said body member from said first mentioned pair, and b. said pairs of jaws being transverse to the longitudinal axis of said body member.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
23 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 30 and wherein: a. said lever arm is single and operates both pairs of said jaws.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
22 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 1 and wherein: a. said lever forms an opening between it and said body member.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
22 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 32 and wherein: a. said opening is in the upper portion of said body member.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
21 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 32 and wherein: a. said opening is the center portion of said body member.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
45 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 32 and wherein: a. said body member has upper and lower portions, and b. said opening is in said lower portion of said body member, and c. said jaws are in said upper portion of said body member.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
17 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 1 and wherein: a. said lever has a bow therein.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
20 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 36 and wherein: a. said bow lies in the plane of said jaws.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
24 words
A deformable electrical connector as in claim 36 and wherein: a. said bow lies in a plane transverse to the plane of said jaws.
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) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |