US3601774A
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Connector device having serially disposed pretensioned contacts
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1968-12-06
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1988-12-06
Abstract
Abstract A connector device containing a support block and one or more terminal members is disclosed in which the support block includes a socket opening and at least one terminal pocket and each terminal member is located in a terminal pocket and has two serially disposed contacts extending into the socket opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore Stathos
- 👤 Norman Wasserman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:13
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/721
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
In a connector assembly for accommodating a plug-in component, the combination comprising: a support block having a central opening for accommodating said plug-in component and at least one terminal pocket, said terminal pocket including an inner wall, a pair of flanges and a slot located between said flanges and extending to said central opening; and a terminal member mounted in at least one terminal pocket, said terminal member having a terminal blade, a base section bearing against said inner wall, a contact section bearing against said flanges and including a single unitary portion, two end sections joining said base section and said contact section and biased to urge said base and contact sections against said inner wall and flanges, respectively, one end section being rigidly joined to said base section and the other of said end sections moveably contacting said base section, and a pair of contacts disposed on said single unitary portion of said contact section and located in said slot serially with respect to each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
In a connector assembly for accommodating a plug-in component, the combination comprising: a support block having a central opening for accommodating said plug-in component and at least one terminal pocket, said terminal pocket including an inner wall, a pair of flanges and a slot located between said flanges and extending to said central opening; and a terminal member mounted in at least one terminal pocket, said terminal member having a terminal blade, a base section bearing against said inner wall, a contact section bearing against said flanges and including a single unitary portion, two end sections joining said base section and said contact section and biased to urge said base and contact sections against said inner wall and flanges, respectively, one end section being rigidly joined to said base section and the other of said end sections moveably contacting said base section, and a pair of contacts disposed on said single unitary portion of said contact section and located in said slot serially with respect to each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein said terminal blade, base section, contact section and end section comprise a single unitary structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein said contacts are separated by a depressed portion of said contact section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein each terminal member includes a locking tab and said support block includes a groove for accommodating said locking tab.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |