US3646499A
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Multiple connector
Assignee: Microdot Inc
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Filing: 1970-06-22
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Granted: 1972-02-29
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Expires: 1990-06-22
Abstract
Abstract The connector has a body containing a plug receiving recess at one end with male terminals therein and a plug containing mating female terminals at the other end. The terminals are joined to conductors which extend laterally from the body. The connector is so constructed that the recessed end will receive the plug end of a second conductor or a plug which is similar to the connector but which has the recessed end omitted. The connector and plug provides flexibility in locating outlets at spaced points with the conductors connected in series.
Inventors
- 👤 Don L De Lano
- 👤 Francis C Schmidt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:51
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R27/00; H01R27/02; H01R31/00; H01R31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
In a connector, a molded body of insulating material, a plurality of spaced conducting plates within the body, a plurality of conductors each having the end joined to one of said plates and extending from said body, said body having a plug receiving recess at one end into which the ends of said plates extend providing spaced male conducting terminals, and a plug portion on the other end of the body in which female terminals formed on the other end of the plates are embedded.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
In a connector, a molded body of insulating material, a plurality of spaced conducting plates within the body, a plurality of conductors each having the end joined to one of said plates and extending from said body, said body having a plug receiving recess at one end into which the ends of said plates extend providing spaced male conducting terminals, and a plug portion on the other end of the body in which female terminals formed on the other end of the plates are embedded.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
In a connector as recited in claim 1, wherein the diameter of said recess is substantially that of said plug portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
In a connector as recited in claim 2, wherein a second connector is the same as said first connector except that the end having the plug receiving recess is omitted.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
In a connector as recited in claim 3, wherein an assembly containing the first and second connectors provide spaced outlet locations for said plug portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
In a connector as recited in claim 3, wherein a first and second connector form a unit when continuous lengths of conductors are provided therebetween.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
In a connector as recited in claim 3, wherein a pair of said second conductors form a unit when continuous lengths of conductors are provided therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
In a connector as recited in claim 3, wherein the terminals are provided in offset relation in that each conductor is connected to a similarly located conductor so that each conductor will have the same seriesed relation throughout the assembly of the connectors.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
In a connector as recited in claim 3, wherein the molding material is flexible in the plug portions which is provided with an annular rib which seals a recess when extending thereinto.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
In a connector as recited in claim 8, wherein a cap forced over the plug portion of a connector is secured and sealed thereTo by said annular rib.
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) | 1975-02-28 | 1975-08-30 | 1976-02-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-28 | 1979-08-30 | 1980-02-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-28 | 1983-08-30 | 1984-02-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |