US3643202A
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Quick release female plug
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-03-06
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Granted: 1972-02-15
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Expires: 1990-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A quick release female plug in which the socket portions of the female plug are resilient and are forced into engagement with the male prongs by means of a hand-actuated sliding cam bar engaged therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 James A Coon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:11
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/193
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A quick release female plug comprising a pair of detachably connected body members, a pair of contact members mounted in one of said body members, a second pair of contact members individually integrally secured to said first pair of contact members in divergent opposed relation with said second pair of contact members extending upwardly into the other of said body members, hand-slidable means mounted in the other of said body members for contacting said second pair of contact members for camming said second pair of contact members toward said first pair of contact members, and a generally rectangular partition formed on said one body and extending longitudinally thereof projecting upwardly into said other body, said hand-actuated means provided with a recess engaging over said partition to provide a guide for said hand actuated means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A quick release female plug comprising a pair of detachably connected body members, a pair of contact members mounted in one of said body members, a second pair of contact members individually integrally secured to said first pair of contact members in divergent opposed relation with said second pair of contact members extending upwardly into the other of said body members, hand-slidable means mounted in the other of said body members for contacting said second pair of contact members for camming said second pair of contact members toward said first pair of contact members, and a generally rectangular partition formed on said one body and extending longitudinally thereof projecting upwardly into said other body, said hand-actuated means provided with a recess engaging over said partition to provide a guide for said hand actuated means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The plug of claim 1, wherein said pairs of contact members have completely smooth surfaces with no projections or teeth extending therefrom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said hand-slidable means includes a bar perpendicular to and in contact with said second pair of contact members on its lower side and in contact with said body on its upper side and having a sloping cam surface on its lower side.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The plug of claim 3, including means extending from the upper side of said bar in slidable engagement with the outer top surface of said other of said body members for stabilizing said slidable means and preventing said slidable means from falling into said one of said body members.
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) | 1975-02-14 | 1975-08-16 | 1976-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-14 | 1979-08-16 | 1980-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-14 | 1983-08-16 | 1984-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |