US3665377A
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Frame and wire termination block assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-27
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Granted: 1972-05-23
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Expires: 1991-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A frame and wire termination block assembly is provided which enables a plurality of wire termination blocks mounted on the frame to independently assume various selected positions of tilted adjustment so as to facilitate connecting or disconnecting of various wire leads with respect to one or more blocks.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph H Mackenzie Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:15
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04Q; H04Q1/00; H04Q1/02; H04Q1/14; H04Q1/141; H04Q1/021; H04Q1/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A frame and wire termination block assembly comprising a support, an elongated member mounted on said support and angularly disposed with respect thereto; bracket means mounted on and projecting from said member; and an elongated wire termination block having electrical contacts thereon, said block being adjustably mounted on said bracket means to assume selected positions of tilted adjustment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A frame and wire termination block assembly comprising a support, an elongated member mounted on said support and angularly disposed with respect thereto; bracket means mounted on and projecting from said member; and an elongated wire termination block having electrical contacts thereon, said block being adjustably mounted on said bracket means to assume selected positions of tilted adjustment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The frame and wire termination block assembly of claim 1, wherein said support includes a pair of elongated elements arranged in spaced relation, and said elongated block substantially spans the distance between said elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
The frame and wire termination block assembly of claim 1, including a plurality of elongated members mounted in spaced relation on said support and angularly disposed with respect thereto; bracket means for each of said members; and an elongated wire termination block for each bracket means; the spacing between said elongated members permitting tilted adjustment of one block without interference by adjacent blocks.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The frame and wire termination block assembly of claim 3, wherein said elongated members are arranged in spaced substantially parallel relation and tilting of each elongated block being about an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of said block.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The frame and wire termination assembly of claim 3, including first wire guide means carried by said elongated membErs and disposed adjacent to said blocks.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The frame and wire termination assembly of claim 5, including complemental second wire guide means carried by said support.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
The frame and wire termination assembly of claim 6, wherein said first wire guide means comprises a plurality of rodlike units transversely mounted on each of said elongated members and disposed in longitudinally spaced relation thereon, the outer distal end of each rodlike unit being angularly offset to form a wire stop.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
76 words
The frame and wire termination assembly of claim 1, wherein said bracket means includes a pair of spaced bracket elements mounted on and projecting transversely from said elongated member, the outer distal end of each bracket element pivotally supporting an adjacent end of said block, and means cooperating with the distal end of at least one bracket element and the adjacent end of said block for releasably retaining said block in selected positions of tilted adjustment.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
79 words
The frame and wire termination block assembly of claim 8, wherein the cooperative means includes a spring biased detent carried by the outer distal end of at least one bracket element; said detent releasably and selectively engaging one of a plurality of pockets arranged in arcuately spaced relation, said pockets being formed adjacent the end of said block; the relative positions of said pockets with respect to said detent corresponding to selected positions of tilted adjustment of said block.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The frame and wire termination block assembly of claim 9, wherein said block is adjustable through a tilt angle of approximately 90* .
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
64 words
The frame and wire termination block assembly of claim 1, wherein said bracket means projects from opposite sides of the elongated member and a pair of elongated wire termination blocks are disposed on opposite sides of said elongated member, each block being adjustably mounted on a projecting portion of said bracket means to assume selected positions of tilted adjustment independently of the other block.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
The frame and wire termination block assembly of claim 11, including first wire guide means disposed intermediate said elongated member and at least one of said blocks; said guide means being secured to said elongated member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
The frame and wire termination block assembly of claim 12, including second wire guide means mounted on said support and angularly disposed relative to said first wire guide means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The frame and wire termination block assembly of claim 13, wherein said first guide means comprises a plurality of projecting rodlike units, each unit having a distal end angularly offset to form a stop.
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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) | 1975-05-23 | 1975-11-22 | 1976-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-11-22 | 1980-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-23 | 1983-11-22 | 1984-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |