US3609633A
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Circuit board connectors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-09-23
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1988-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A two-part connector assembly including a female connector having asymmetrical contact elements which prevent simultaneous mechanical resonance of the elements. A mating male connector includes barbed pin contacts securely embedded within a block.
Inventors
- 👤 Hoke S Hargett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:02
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/721
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
An electrical connector comprising a core member having at least one recess therein, a female contact inserted in the recess, a housing fastened to the core member for securing the contact in its recess, the female contact having a first trifurcated portion adapted to receive a male contact, the trifurcated portion including three fingers with respective offset points for engaging the male contact in a nonsymmetrical manner, the fingers being designed to exhibit nonharmonic response with respect to each other thereby obviating simultaneous intermittent disengagement between any two fiNgers and the male contact, the female contact having a second portion for engaging a printed circuit board to complete an electrical path between the male contact and the board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
An electrical connector comprising a core member having at least one recess therein, a female contact inserted in the recess, a housing fastened to the core member for securing the contact in its recess, the female contact having a first trifurcated portion adapted to receive a male contact, the trifurcated portion including three fingers with respective offset points for engaging the male contact in a nonsymmetrical manner, the fingers being designed to exhibit nonharmonic response with respect to each other thereby obviating simultaneous intermittent disengagement between any two fiNgers and the male contact, the female contact having a second portion for engaging a printed circuit board to complete an electrical path between the male contact and the board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 wherein the core and housing include detent means for removably fastening the core member to the housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure of claim 2 wherein the detent means comprises doglike projections along edges of the housing, and chamfer formations along edges of the core members for receiving respective projections.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure of claim 3 wherein an opening is formed in the housing in registry with the male contact, the opening serving to shelter the fingers from direct exposure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
A female contact comprising a first trifurcated portion adapted to receive a male contact, and an S-shaped portion extending from the trifurcated portion adapted to engage the circuit board, the trifurcated portion including three fingers extending in the same general direction, the fingers having mutually offset bends therein to engage a received male contact along spaced points thereon, the points being designed to prevent mutual harmonic oscillation of any two fingers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
71 words
A female contact comprising a first trifurcated portion adapted to receive a male contact, and an S-shaped portion extending from the trifurcated portion adapted to engage the circuit board, the trifurcated portion including three fingers extending in the same general direction, the fingers having mutually offset bends therein to engage a received male contact along spaced points thereon, the points being designed to prevent mutual harmonic oscillation of any two fingers.
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) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |