US3601786A
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Wire grip terminal
Assignee: Berg Electronics Inc
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Filing: 1969-08-18
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1989-08-18
Abstract
Abstract A wire grip circuit board eyelet with wire-engaging burrs on the edges of the wire grip fingers and the method of making the same.
Inventors
- 👤 Weldon L Brubaker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:09
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A wire grip terminal comprising a longitudinal hollow body, at least one wire grip finger cut from the wall of said body and projecting into the interior of said body, and a continuous wire grip burr on the corner of the finger facing the interior of the body extending from the junction of one side of the finger with the wall along said side of the finger, past the tip of the finger and along the other side of the finger to the junction of said other side of the finger and the wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A wire grip terminal comprising a longitudinal hollow body, at least one wire grip finger cut from the wall of said body and projecting into the interior of said body, and a continuous wire grip burr on the corner of the finger facing the interior of the body extending from the junction of one side of the finger with the wall along said side of the finger, past the tip of the finger and along the other side of the finger to the junction of said other side of the finger and the wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
A wire grip terminal as in claim 1 including means for attaching said body to a circuit board, and a plurality of tapered wire grip fingers cut out from said body and bent into the interior of the body with the ends of said fingers grouped together, a continuous burr extending from the wall along both edges on said sides of the finger and around the apex of the finger.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
96 words
A circuit board eyelet formed from relatively thin sheet metal stock comprising an elongate cylindrical hollow body rolled from said stock, means at the ends of said body for confining the eyelet within a circuit board hole, and a plurality of tapered wire grip fingers cut out from said body and bent into the interior of said body with the ends of said fingers grouped together, and a burr extending from the wall along each side of each finger at the edge facing the interior of the body for engaging a lead inserted into said eyelet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
96 words
A circuit board eyelet formed from relatively thin sheet metal stock comprising an elongate cylindrical hollow body rolled from said stock, means at the ends of said body for confining the eyelet within a circuit board hole, and a plurality of tapered wire grip fingers cut out from said body and bent into the interior of said body with the ends of said fingers grouped together, and a burr extending from the wall along each side of each finger at the edge facing the interior of the body for engaging a lead inserted into said eyelet.
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) | 1974-08-23 | 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 |