US3612748A
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Explosion connector
Assignee: Ideal Industries Inc
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Filing: 1969-05-21
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Granted: 1971-10-12
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Expires: 1989-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A method of connecting wires, cables and the like including the steps of placing the wires inside a deformable shell, placing an explosive on the outside of the deformable shell, confining the explosive by a generally nondeformable outer shell, and igniting the explosive to deform the deformable shell into contact with the wires and the wires into contact with one another. A connector for joining wires, cables and the like including inner and outer shells and an explosive located between the shells, the explosive functioning, upon ignition, to deform the inner shell into crimping engagement with wires placed therein and the wires into crimping engagement with one another.
Inventors
- 👤 David T James
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:58
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A connector for attachment to at least one wire or the like including: a deformable member having a central bore adapted to receive at least one wire or the like, at least one opening into said bore, a generally nondeformable member enclosing and spaced from at least a portion of said deformable member to form a chamber therebetween, a heat-sensitive explosive located in said chamber and of sufficient quantity, when exploded, to deform said deformable member into physical contact with said wire, said deformable and nondeformable members being formed of electrically conductive materials and electrically insulated from each other, and an explosive ignition means including an electrical conductor contacting said deformable and nondeformable members, said conductor being located in operative contact with said explosive and having such resistance as to heat sufficiently upon passage of a small amount of current therethrough to ignite said explosive.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A connector for attachment to at least one wire or the like including: a deformable member having a central bore adapted to receive at least one wire or the like, at least one opening into said bore, a generally nondeformable member enclosing and spaced from at least a portion of said deformable member to form a chamber therebetween, a heat-sensitive explosive located in said chamber and of sufficient quantity, when exploded, to deform said deformable member into physical contact with said wire, said deformable and nondeformable members being formed of electrically conductive materials and electrically insulated from each other, and an explosive ignition means including an electrical conductor contacting said deformable and nondeformable members, said conductor being located in operative contact with said explosive and having such resistance as to heat sufficiently upon passage of a small amount of current therethrough to ignite said explosive.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized in that said electrical conductor is a wire deformed to contact both said deformable member and said nondeformable member when positioned in said chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized in that said electrical conductor is a turn of thin wire of sufficient diameter to contact both said deformable member and said nondeformable member when positioned in said chamber.
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) | 1974-10-11 | 1975-04-12 | 1975-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-11 | 1979-04-12 | 1979-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-11 | 1983-04-12 | 1983-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |