US3609646A
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Connector assembly
Assignee: Fargo Mfg Co Inc
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Filing: 1969-03-06
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1989-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A rugged and compact connector assembly for a plurality of connections for direct burial applications providing permanent, watertight, insulated junction means, in which a plurality of connectors are provided for attachment to a bus bar in such manner that the user can select the direction in which a conductor will enter the connector and the direction from which the attaching means for conductor to connector is accessible.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen P Becker
- 👤 Henry R Wengen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/28; H01R4/50; H01R11/00; H01R11/01; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A connector assembly for underground applications including a bus bar, a plurality of connectors, first attaching means for attaching the connectors to the bus bar, attaching conductors to the connectors, second attaching means for attaching conductors to one of said connectors, a first conductor-receiving bore formed in said second attaching means, a first end of said first conductor-receiving bore open at the end opposite to the point of entry of a conductor therein, first fastening means accessible from said first end, third attaching means for attaching conductors to one of said connectors, a second conductor receiving bore formed in said third attaching means, a second end of said first conductor-receiving bore open at the end through which a conductor disposed therein enters, second fastening means accessible from said second end, and encapsulating insulation means for said bus bar, connectors and attaching means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A connector assembly for underground applications including a bus bar, a plurality of connectors, first attaching means for attaching the connectors to the bus bar, attaching conductors to the connectors, second attaching means for attaching conductors to one of said connectors, a first conductor-receiving bore formed in said second attaching means, a first end of said first conductor-receiving bore open at the end opposite to the point of entry of a conductor therein, first fastening means accessible from said first end, third attaching means for attaching conductors to one of said connectors, a second conductor receiving bore formed in said third attaching means, a second end of said first conductor-receiving bore open at the end through which a conductor disposed therein enters, second fastening means accessible from said second end, and encapsulating insulation means for said bus bar, connectors and attaching means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
121 words
A connector assembly for underground applications including a bus bar first and second connectors, a connector bar formed of electrically conductive material integral with and connecting said connectors, attaching means in each of said connectors for attaching a conductor to said respective connector, a conductor-receiving bore formed in each of said attaching means, an end of each of said conductor-receiving bores open at the end opposite to the point of entry of a conductor therein, fastening means associated with each of said attaching means accessible from said respective end, means for attaching said connector bar to said bus bar at a selected surface of said bus bar and encapsulating insulation means for said bus bar, connectors, connector bar and attaching means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
121 words
A connector assembly for underground applications including a bus bar first and second connectors, a connector bar formed of electrically conductive material integral with and connecting said connectors, attaching means in each of said connectors for attaching a conductor to said respective connector, a conductor-receiving bore formed in each of said attaching means, an end of each of said conductor-receiving bores open at the end opposite to the point of entry of a conductor therein, fastening means associated with each of said attaching means accessible from said respective end, means for attaching said connector bar to said bus bar at a selected surface of said bus bar and encapsulating insulation means for said bus bar, connectors, connector bar and attaching means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
118 words
A connector assembly for underground applications including a bus bar first and second connectors, a connector bar formed of electrically conductive material integral with and connecting said connectors, attaching means In each of said connectors for attaching a conductor to said respective connector, a conductor-receiving bore formed in each of said attaching means, an end of each of said conductor-receiving bores open at the end through which a conductor disposed therein enters, fastening means associated with each of said attaching means accessible from said respective end, means for attaching said connector bar to said bus bar at a selected surface of said bus bar and encapsulating insulation means for said bus bar, connectors, connector bar and attaching means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
118 words
A connector assembly for underground applications including a bus bar first and second connectors, a connector bar formed of electrically conductive material integral with and connecting said connectors, attaching means In each of said connectors for attaching a conductor to said respective connector, a conductor-receiving bore formed in each of said attaching means, an end of each of said conductor-receiving bores open at the end through which a conductor disposed therein enters, fastening means associated with each of said attaching means accessible from said respective end, means for attaching said connector bar to said bus bar at a selected surface of said bus bar and encapsulating insulation means for said bus bar, connectors, connector bar and attaching means.
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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 |