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US3597722A
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Connector
Assignee: Malco Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1969-10-13
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1989-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A connector clip for making an electrical connection between a terminal post and an apertured plate or the like. The clip has resilient parallel legs and bows outwardly to grip the post between them while anchoring itself in the aperture. The plate provides a uniform power source at all terminals to which it is connected and is insulated from a ground plate, which it overlies, and in which the terminals are mounted.
Inventors
- 👤 George Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:15
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/55; H01R12/58; H01R12/70; H01R12/7088; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427; Y10T24/3459; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45607
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A connector clip for electrically connecting a terminal post in an electrical terminal with a plate having one aperture through which said post extends and another aperture adjacent said one aperture, comprising: a. a pair of generally coextensive legs formed of resilient material and disposed substantially parallel to each other, b. each end of one of said legs being disposed adjacent the corresponding end of the other of said legs, c. a common base section joining one pair of adjacent ends of said legs together, d. a foot extending from each of the other adjacent ends of said legs for seating in said other aperture, and e. a cutout formed in the opposed surfaces of each of said legs between said base section and said feet for engaging and clamping the post when said feet are seated in the other aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A connector clip for electrically connecting a terminal post in an electrical terminal with a plate having one aperture through which said post extends and another aperture adjacent said one aperture, comprising: a. a pair of generally coextensive legs formed of resilient material and disposed substantially parallel to each other, b. each end of one of said legs being disposed adjacent the corresponding end of the other of said legs, c. a common base section joining one pair of adjacent ends of said legs together, d. a foot extending from each of the other adjacent ends of said legs for seating in said other aperture, and e. a cutout formed in the opposed surfaces of each of said legs between said base section and said feet for engaging and clamping the post when said feet are seated in the other aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
179 words
A connector clip for electrically connecting a terminal post in an electrical terminal with a plate having one aperture through which said post extends and another aperture adjacent said one aperture, comprising: a. a pair of relatively long, generally coextensive legs formed of resilient material and disposed substantially parallel to each other, b. each end of one of said legs being disposed adjacent the corresponding end of the other of said legs, c. a common base section joining at least one pair of adjacent ends of said legs together, d. a relatively short foot for seating in said other aperture depending from each of said legs at a distance substantially greater than the length of said feet from said base section, and e. means formed on opposed inner surfaces of said legs disposed between said base section and said feet for resiliently engaging and clamping the post, f. said legs being long enough so that they bow outwardly around the post when said feet are seated in said other aperture and said engaging and clamping means grip the post.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
179 words
A connector clip for electrically connecting a terminal post in an electrical terminal with a plate having one aperture through which said post extends and another aperture adjacent said one aperture, comprising: a. a pair of relatively long, generally coextensive legs formed of resilient material and disposed substantially parallel to each other, b. each end of one of said legs being disposed adjacent the corresponding end of the other of said legs, c. a common base section joining at least one pair of adjacent ends of said legs together, d. a relatively short foot for seating in said other aperture depending from each of said legs at a distance substantially greater than the length of said feet from said base section, and e. means formed on opposed inner surfaces of said legs disposed between said base section and said feet for resiliently engaging and clamping the post, f. said legs being long enough so that they bow outwardly around the post when said feet are seated in said other aperture and said engaging and clamping means grip the post.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The clip of claim 2 further characterized in that: a. said legs and said base section lie substantially in a single plane, and b. said feet depend generally perpendicular from said plane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The clip of claim 2 further characterized in that: a. said feet depend from the other ends of each of said legs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
The connector clip of claim 2 further characterized in that: a. said legs are joined together by common base sections at both ends of the legs, b. said feet depend from each of said legs intermediate said base sections, c. said engaging means include means formed on opposed inner surfaces of said legs disposed between said feet and each of said base sections.
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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) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |