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US3617985A
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Accessory connector
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1969-10-24
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Granted: 1971-11-02
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Expires: 1989-10-24
Abstract
Abstract An accessory connector for attaching an external control device to a portable two-way radio. The connector consists of two portions; the first portion being secured to the radio housing in place of the push-to-talk switch, and the second portion being secured to the radio housing in place of the push-to-talk switch actuator. The two portions, when coupled together, provide an electrical and mechanical connection between the external operating device and the two-way radio thereby allowing remote operation in place of operation from the push-to-talk switch.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph D Kehl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:22
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/66; H01R13/70; H01R13/701; H01R13/62; H01R13/621; H01R13/6215
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
218 words
A connector for converting a locally actuated portable radio to a remotely actuated portable radio, said portable radio including a housing having a wall wherein is located an opening for mounting a local actuation switch when said radio is locally actuated, and mounting means including a pivot pin adjacent said opening for pivotally securing an actuator for the local actuation switch when said radio is locally actuated, said connector including in combination, a first portion including securing means extending through the opening and engaging said wall for securing said first portion to said wall in place of said switch, a second portion electrically coupled to the external control device, and coupling means extending through said opening for electrically coupling said first portion to the radio, said second portion engaging said mounting means pivot pin for securing said second portion to said housing at a first point in place of said actuator, and mating with said first portion to provide an electrical and mechanical connection between the radio and the external control device, said second portion further engaging said securing means for securing said second portion to said housing at a second point, said second portion when secured to said first and second points providing operation of the radio from the external control device in place of the switch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
218 words
A connector for converting a locally actuated portable radio to a remotely actuated portable radio, said portable radio including a housing having a wall wherein is located an opening for mounting a local actuation switch when said radio is locally actuated, and mounting means including a pivot pin adjacent said opening for pivotally securing an actuator for the local actuation switch when said radio is locally actuated, said connector including in combination, a first portion including securing means extending through the opening and engaging said wall for securing said first portion to said wall in place of said switch, a second portion electrically coupled to the external control device, and coupling means extending through said opening for electrically coupling said first portion to the radio, said second portion engaging said mounting means pivot pin for securing said second portion to said housing at a first point in place of said actuator, and mating with said first portion to provide an electrical and mechanical connection between the radio and the external control device, said second portion further engaging said securing means for securing said second portion to said housing at a second point, said second portion when secured to said first and second points providing operation of the radio from the external control device in place of the switch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The connector of claim 1 further including first fastening means engaging said second portion and threadably attaching to said first portion for securing said second portion to said first portion, whereby said connector and the housing form a unitary assembly when so secured.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The connector of claim 1 wherein, said first portion includes first electrical connection means coupled to the radio, said securing means securing said first electrical connection means to said housing, and wherein said coupling means couples said first electrical connection means to the radio through the opening in the housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
94 words
The connector of claim 3 wherein said securing means includes a cylindrical hollow bushing, said bushing having inner and outer surfaces with screw threads thereon, said bushing further having an opening in the wall thereof perpendicular to the axis of said bushing, and a nut threadably attached to said bushing, said bushing and nut retaining said first electrical connection means in assembled relation with said housing, said coupling means extending from said first electrical connection means through the opening in said bushing wall and through the hollow center of said bushing to the radio.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The connector of claim 3 wherein said second portion includes a cover, second electrical connection means mounted in said cover for mating with said first electrical connection means in said first portion, said second connection means being coupled to the external control device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
105 words
The connector of claim 5 wherein said cover is a rectangular structure having a top and four sides, said second connection means being secured to the inner surface of said top, a side of said cover having a U-shaped notch cut therein parallel with said top, said notch cooperating with the switch actuator mounting means pivot pin to secure said second portion to the radio housing, and wherein said second portion further includes fastening means engaging said top and threadably attaching to said securing means of said first portion securing said second portion to said first portion and the radio housing at said second point.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-11-01 | 1975-05-03 | 1975-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-01 | 1979-05-03 | 1979-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-01 | 1983-05-03 | 1983-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |