US3613048A
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Waterproof electrical connector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-01-18
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Granted: 1971-10-12
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Expires: 1988-01-18
Abstract
Abstract The connector includes a male and female member adapted to be interconnected with one another, and a fastening member draws the male and female members together to form a waterproof seal therebetween by means of a suitable sealing means. A clamping member is mounted on the male member for clamping the male member in place within a hole in a suitable support means and for providing a waterproof seal therewith. Adapter means and compressing means are also supported on the female connector member to provide an effective waterproof seal between the female connector member and an electrical lead means associated therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul Brundza
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:59
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/52; H01R13/523
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A waterproof electrical connector comprising relatively rigid male connector means having bores formed therein, male pin means press fitted within each of said bores formed therein, female pin means press fitted within each of said last-mentioned bores and extending therefrom for engaging and providing an electrical connection with said male pin means, said female connector means including a threaded outer end portion, adapter means including a threaded end threaded on the threaded end portion of said female connector means, said adapter means having a bore formed therethrough including a tapered bore portion, sealing means for providing a water proof seal between said male connector means and said female connector means, and fastening means interengaging said male connector means and said female connector means for drawing the male and female connector means together with said sealing means compressed therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A waterproof electrical connector comprising relatively rigid male connector means having bores formed therein, male pin means press fitted within each of said bores formed therein, female pin means press fitted within each of said last-mentioned bores and extending therefrom for engaging and providing an electrical connection with said male pin means, said female connector means including a threaded outer end portion, adapter means including a threaded end threaded on the threaded end portion of said female connector means, said adapter means having a bore formed therethrough including a tapered bore portion, sealing means for providing a water proof seal between said male connector means and said female connector means, and fastening means interengaging said male connector means and said female connector means for drawing the male and female connector means together with said sealing means compressed therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
An electrical connector as defined in claim 1 wherein the bore formed through said adapter means includes a reduced bore portion, said adapter means having a threaded outer end portion formed thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
An electrical connector as defined in claim 2 including compressing means having threads formed thereon, the threads of said compressing means being threaded on the threaded outer end portion of said adapter means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
An electrical connector as defined in claim 3 wherein said compressing means has a bore formed therethrough said bore including a tapered bore portion, and sealing means engaging the tapered bore portion of said compressing means for providing an effective waterproof seal with an associated electrical lead means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
378 words
A waterproof electrical connector comprising relatively rigid male connector means having bores formed therein, male pin means press fitted within each of said bores and extending therefrom, relatively rigid female connector means having bores formed therein, female pin means press fitted within each of said last-mentioned bores and extending therefrom for engaging and providing an electrical connection with said male pin means, sealing means for providing a waterproof seal between said male connector means and said female connector means, and fastening means interengaging said male connector means and said female connector means for drawing the male and female connector means together with said sealing means compressed therebetween, said male pin means being asymmetrically mounted on the male connector means, said female pin means being asymmetrically mounted on the female connector means and receiving said male pin means, said male connector means including a threaded outer end portion, an annular clamping means including a threaded bore, said clamping means being threaded on the threaded outer end portion of said male connector means, said male connector means including an annular shoulder receiving a sealing means, the opposite end portion of said male connector means being threaded, said female connector means having an annular collar formed thereon, said fastening means being of generally annular construction and having a hole formed therethrough receiving said female connector means, said fastening means including an internally threaded portion threaded on sAid opposite threaded end portion of said male connector means, said male connector means defining a recess at one end thereof, said female connector means fitting at least partially within said recess, said female connector means including a threaded outer end portion, adapter means including a threaded portion threaded on said threaded end portion of the female connector means, sealing means disposed between and in engagement with said female connector means and said adapter means, said adapter means including a bore formed therethrough having a tapered bore portion and a reduced bore portion, the outer end portion of said adapter means being threaded, compression means including a threaded portion threaded on the threaded outer end portion of said adapter means, and sealing means in engagement with said compressing means and adapter to engage an associated electrical lead means to provide an effective waterproof seal therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
378 words
A waterproof electrical connector comprising relatively rigid male connector means having bores formed therein, male pin means press fitted within each of said bores and extending therefrom, relatively rigid female connector means having bores formed therein, female pin means press fitted within each of said last-mentioned bores and extending therefrom for engaging and providing an electrical connection with said male pin means, sealing means for providing a waterproof seal between said male connector means and said female connector means, and fastening means interengaging said male connector means and said female connector means for drawing the male and female connector means together with said sealing means compressed therebetween, said male pin means being asymmetrically mounted on the male connector means, said female pin means being asymmetrically mounted on the female connector means and receiving said male pin means, said male connector means including a threaded outer end portion, an annular clamping means including a threaded bore, said clamping means being threaded on the threaded outer end portion of said male connector means, said male connector means including an annular shoulder receiving a sealing means, the opposite end portion of said male connector means being threaded, said female connector means having an annular collar formed thereon, said fastening means being of generally annular construction and having a hole formed therethrough receiving said female connector means, said fastening means including an internally threaded portion threaded on sAid opposite threaded end portion of said male connector means, said male connector means defining a recess at one end thereof, said female connector means fitting at least partially within said recess, said female connector means including a threaded outer end portion, adapter means including a threaded portion threaded on said threaded end portion of the female connector means, sealing means disposed between and in engagement with said female connector means and said adapter means, said adapter means including a bore formed therethrough having a tapered bore portion and a reduced bore portion, the outer end portion of said adapter means being threaded, compression means including a threaded portion threaded on the threaded outer end portion of said adapter means, and sealing means in engagement with said compressing means and adapter to engage an associated electrical lead means to provide an effective waterproof seal therewith.
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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 |