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US3638166A
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Connector element
Assignee: Schaltbau GmbH
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Filing: 1969-03-12
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Granted: 1972-01-25
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Expires: 1989-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A connector element is disclosed which is cut from an elongated plastic bar made by extrusion and having a longitudinal groove lined with a conductive layer with notches being cut to form individual socket elements.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo A Steipe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 02:12
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/721; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A connector bar for receiving plugs or other contact elements, such as contact strips on printed circuit boards, or the like, comprising a plastic bar having a longitudinal groove to obtain a bottom and two walls defining essentially U-shaped cross section and profile, the groove being lined with an electrically conductive layer, and means to make electric contact with the layer, there being notches traversing the walls of the bar as corresponding to legs of the U-shaped profile and separating also the electrically conductive layer to provide individual contact socket elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A connector bar for receiving plugs or other contact elements, such as contact strips on printed circuit boards, or the like, comprising a plastic bar having a longitudinal groove to obtain a bottom and two walls defining essentially U-shaped cross section and profile, the groove being lined with an electrically conductive layer, and means to make electric contact with the layer, there being notches traversing the walls of the bar as corresponding to legs of the U-shaped profile and separating also the electrically conductive layer to provide individual contact socket elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A connector bar, as in claim 1, the plastic bar having rectangular outer cross section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A connector element, as set forth in claim 1, the groove having lip-shaped inwardly projecting bulges narrowing the entrance to the groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A connector bar, as in claim 1, the legs of the U being selected to be resilient.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A connector bar, as in claim 1, there being at least one bore through the bar body, a wire inserted in the bore to provide connection to the lining in the groove.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
96 words
A connector element, comprising; a flat, elongated base of insulative material; a plurality of arms extending in pairs from the base integral therewith and parallel to each other and defining two parallel rows, the arms of a pair pertaining to different rows, each arm of a pair of the pairs having a bulged portion on its end extending toward the respective bulged portion of the other arm of the pair; and contact-making lining on at least a surface portion of at least one arm of each pair as facing the respective other arm of the pair.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
96 words
A connector element, comprising; a flat, elongated base of insulative material; a plurality of arms extending in pairs from the base integral therewith and parallel to each other and defining two parallel rows, the arms of a pair pertaining to different rows, each arm of a pair of the pairs having a bulged portion on its end extending toward the respective bulged portion of the other arm of the pair; and contact-making lining on at least a surface portion of at least one arm of each pair as facing the respective other arm of the pair.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A connector element as in claim 6, the arms of a pair being resilient for resilient pivoting of the respective bulged portions relative to each other.
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) | 1975-01-24 | 1975-07-26 | 1976-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-24 | 1979-07-26 | 1980-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-24 | 1983-07-26 | 1984-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |