US3652973A
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Multiconductor belt and connector
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1970-12-21
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Granted: 1972-03-28
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Expires: 1990-12-21
Abstract
Abstract An electrical cable and a receptacle connector into which the cable is plugged. The cable is in the form of a belt, with the insulation on both sides readily removable for access to the conductor contact surfaces. The connector is provided with a releasable clamping means for securing the belt in the connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederic C Doughty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:30
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/77; H01R12/79
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A multiconductor belt comprising a strip of electrical insulating material provided with spaced elongate ridges on both sides, each of certain ridges on each side opposite a space between adjacent ridges on the other side, and a plurality of elongate conductors each partially embedded along its length in the strip near the medial portion of an associated one of said ridges with its exposed portion along said length extending into the space opposite its associated ridge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A multiconductor belt comprising a strip of electrical insulating material provided with spaced elongate ridges on both sides, each of certain ridges on each side opposite a space between adjacent ridges on the other side, and a plurality of elongate conductors each partially embedded along its length in the strip near the medial portion of an associated one of said ridges with its exposed portion along said length extending into the space opposite its associated ridge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A multiconductor belt according to claim 1 wherein said exposed portion of each conductor is below the adjacent side of said strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A multiconductor belt according to claim 2 including electrical insulating tape removably adhesively bonded to each side of said strip and covering the exposed portions of said conductors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
The combination of a multiconductor belt according to claim 3 and a receptacle connector containing an end of said belt from which the tape has been removed, said connector comprising two rows of spaced contacts, each contact of each row opposite a space between adjacent contacts of the other row and in contact with one of said conductors, and means releasably clamping said belt to prevent its removal from said connector.
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) | 1975-03-28 | 1975-09-27 | 1976-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-28 | 1979-09-27 | 1980-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-28 | 1983-09-27 | 1984-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |