US3668613A
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Electrical connector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-22
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Granted: 1972-06-06
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Expires: 1990-01-22
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector for cables and the like having a current carrying means, a deformable attaching body adapted to at least partially surround a length of the cable, and at least one toothshaped penetrating member in electrical contact with the current carrying means of the connector. The attaching body is positioned about the cable and fixed to the cable by means of a compression tool or the like which at least partially deforms the attaching body causing the penetrating member to pierce the cable insulation and contact the inner conductive core of the cable. All external surfaces of the connector may be fully insulated including the penetrating members. Insulation on the connector may be used to seal the connection between the connector and the cable to provide a weatherproof insulated connection.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Klosin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:42
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2495
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
An electrical connector for electrical conductors having an outer layer of insulating material and an inner core of electrically conductive material, said connector comprising: means to carry current; a deformable attaching body operatively associated with said means to carry current and adapted for disposition about a conductor; and at least one penetrating member of electrically conductive material in electrical communication with said means to carry current, said penetrating member disposed and adapted to penetrate said outer layer of insulating material to contact the inner conductive core of the conductor upon deformation of the attaching body about the conductor so that current will be carried from the core of the conductor to said means to carry current, a layer of insulating material, covering the entire connector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
An electrical connector for electrical conductors having an outer layer of insulating material and an inner core of electrically conductive material, said connector comprising: means to carry current; a deformable attaching body operatively associated with said means to carry current and adapted for disposition about a conductor; and at least one penetrating member of electrically conductive material in electrical communication with said means to carry current, said penetrating member disposed and adapted to penetrate said outer layer of insulating material to contact the inner conductive core of the conductor upon deformation of the attaching body about the conductor so that current will be carried from the core of the conductor to said means to carry current, a layer of insulating material, covering the entire connector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
An electrical connector for electrical conductors having an outer layer of insulating material and an inner core of electrically conductive material, said conNector comprising: means to carry current; a deformable attaching body operatively associated with said means to carry current and adapted for disposition about a conductor; and at least one penetrating member of electrically conductive material in electrical communication with said means to carry current, a layer of insulation covering at least said penetrating member and the exposed surfaces of said connector adjacent thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
An electrical connector for electrical conductors having an outer layer of insulating material and an inner core of electrically conductive material, said conNector comprising: means to carry current; a deformable attaching body operatively associated with said means to carry current and adapted for disposition about a conductor; and at least one penetrating member of electrically conductive material in electrical communication with said means to carry current, a layer of insulation covering at least said penetrating member and the exposed surfaces of said connector adjacent thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
74 words
The combination claimed in claim 2 wherein said deformable body is shaped to partially conform to the shape of the conductor with said penetrating member being disposed with relation to said connector so that the insulation on said penetrating member will be stripped from said penetrating member by the conductor to form an insulating cushion between said connector and the insulating layer of said conductor upon deformation of said attaching body about said conductor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination claimed in claim 3 wherein said attaching body has a weakened portion adapted to give upon said deformation of said attaching body to cause said penetrating member to penetrate said conductor in a direction toward the center of the conductor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
A combination claimed in claim 3 wherein said penetrating member has a relatively rounded end disposed remotely from said attaching body, said remote end adapted to provide an area contact with said electrically conductive inner core of said conductor upon deformation of the attaching body about the conductor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination claimed in claim 3 further comprising a plurality of penetrating members spaced to conform to a predetermined cable lay of a multi-strand conductor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination claimed in claim 3 wherein said deformable attaching body is made from electrically conductive material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination claimed in claim 7 wherein said connector is made from aluminum.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination claimed in claim 3 wherein said deformable attaching body is generally C-shaped in cross section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination claimed in claim 9 wherein said penetrating member is connected to said attaching body on the inner part of said C cross section near one end of said C.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination claimed in claim 3 wherein said means to carry current includes a tap wire connecting member of conductive material electrically communicated with said penetrating member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination claimed in claim 11 wherein said tap wire connecting member comprises: a. a lead off segment of electrically conductive material electrically communicated to said deformable attaching body; and b. a passage in said lead off segment adapted to receive a take off cable.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
177 words
The combination claimed in claim 3 further comprising: a plurality of penetrating members disposed in spaced relation to provide means for penetrating a plurality of electrical conductors; a plurality of deformable attaching bodies operatively associated with said plurality of penetrating members and connected to said means to carry current so that deformation of said plurality of deformable attaching bodies will cause said plurality of penetrating members to penetrate a plurality of conductors and electrically connect said plurality of conductors through said means to carry current, said plurality of penetrating members being connected to said means to carry current, said penetrating members being connected to said deformable attaching bodies, said deformable attaching bodies being shaped to partially conform to the shape of the conductor with said penetrating members being disposed with relation to said connector so that the insulation on said penetrating members will be stripped from said penetrating members by the conductor to form an insulating cushion between said connector and the insulating layer of said conductor upon deformation of said deformable attaching bodies about said conductor.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination claimed in claim 13 further comprising a layer of insulation at leAst partially covering said connector.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination claimed in claim 13 further comprising a layer of insulation covering the entire connector.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination claimed in claim 13 wherein said connector is made from aluminum.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination claimed in claim 13 wherein: said means to carry current include frame means; and each of said plurality of penetrating members is operatively connected to an operatively associated deformable attaching body.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination claimed in claim 13 wherein said means to carry current include a ''''buss'''' member.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination claimed in claim 13 wherein said means to carry current includes an attaching bar.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination claimed in claim 11 further comprising an attaching bar connected to said tap wire connecting member.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination claimed in claim 20 wherein said attaching bar includes a hook shaped portion adapted to fit over a conductor and to be supported thereby.
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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) | 1975-06-06 | 1975-12-06 | 1976-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-06 | 1979-12-06 | 1980-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-06 | 1983-12-06 | 1984-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |