US3671918A
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Intraconnector wiring change module
Assignee: Raytheon Co
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Filing: 1969-04-28
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Granted: 1972-06-20
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Expires: 1989-04-28
Abstract
Abstract The module is provided with input and output electrical contacts which are arranged to receive conventional cable terminations. The input and output contacts are respectively brought out from the interior of the module body to exposed connection pins. There are as many exposed connection pins as there are input and output contacts. Connections are made between or among the several connection pins by conventional means in order to change the scheme or arrangement of wiring connections in an electronic apparatus to another connection scheme. An insulating and sealing cover or permanent potting may be placed over the pins to protect the newly made connections.
Inventors
- 👤 John E Mitchell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:34
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
An intraconnector wiring change module comprising a body having input and output electrical contacts at opposed ends of said body said input and output contacts being arranged in layers, each said layer being progressively removed from the preceeding layer in a direction away from the axis of said body, said input and output contacts being shaped and arrAnged to receive electrical equipment terminals, said body comprising a plurality of sections secured together each said section having a plurality of exposed connection pins arranged in a row and extending from said body substantially at right angles to the axis thereof to form with the others of said sections a plurality of pin rows extending parallel to each other one-half of said pins having connections to said input contacts and the other one-half of said pins having connections to said output contacts, said pin rows axially furthest from said contacts having their connections to said layers of said contacts closest to the axis of said body and said pin rows axially closest to said contacts having their connections to said layers of said contacts furthest from the axis of said body, means for connecting at least one of said pins with any selected other one of said pins, and cover means for enclosing said pins.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
An intraconnector wiring change module comprising a body having input and output electrical contacts at opposed ends of said body said input and output contacts being arranged in layers, each said layer being progressively removed from the preceeding layer in a direction away from the axis of said body, said input and output contacts being shaped and arrAnged to receive electrical equipment terminals, said body comprising a plurality of sections secured together each said section having a plurality of exposed connection pins arranged in a row and extending from said body substantially at right angles to the axis thereof to form with the others of said sections a plurality of pin rows extending parallel to each other one-half of said pins having connections to said input contacts and the other one-half of said pins having connections to said output contacts, said pin rows axially furthest from said contacts having their connections to said layers of said contacts closest to the axis of said body and said pin rows axially closest to said contacts having their connections to said layers of said contacts furthest from the axis of said body, means for connecting at least one of said pins with any selected other one of said pins, and cover means for enclosing said pins.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
An intraconnector wiring change module comprising a body having male and female contacts at opposed ends of said body for mating connection with cables and a plurality of exposed separate connecting pins extending from said body at an angle to said contacts, one-half of said pins being connected to and equal in number to said female contacts and the other one-half of said pins being connected to and equal in number to said male contacts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
An intraconnector wiring change module comprising a body having male and female contacts at opposed ends of said body for mating connection with cables and a plurality of exposed separate connecting pins extending from said body at an angle to said contacts, one-half of said pins being connected to and equal in number to said female contacts and the other one-half of said pins being connected to and equal in number to said male contacts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A module as in claim 2 further including a removable collar placed about and sealed to said body and enclosing said pins.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A module as in claim 2 wherein said contacts are arranged in rectangular configuration for mating with rectangular wire connectors of said cables.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A module as in claim 2 wherein said contacts are arranged in circular configuration for mating with round wire connectors of said cables.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A module as in claim 2 wherein said contacts are arranged in substantially flat configuration for mating with flat ribbon cable connectors of said cables.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
A module as in claim 2 comprising a plurality of sections secured together, each said section having at least one of said pins and at least one connection from said one of said pins to at least one of said contacts.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
A module as in claim 7 wherein said sections include polarization keying means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A module as in claim 2 further including a permanent potting compound placed about and sealed to said body and enclosing said pins.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
127 words
An intraconnector wiring change module adapted to connect first and second electric devices comprising a body having first contact means couplable to the first electric device and extending in a first direction, second contact means couplable to the second electric device and extending in a second direction other than the first direction, and intermediate individual connection means, one-half of said connection means being secured to and equal in number to said first contact means and the other one-half of said connection means being secured to and equal in number to said second contact means, and interconnection means coupling any one and more of said connection means among any two and more of others of said connection means for selective interconnection among said first and second contact means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
127 words
An intraconnector wiring change module adapted to connect first and second electric devices comprising a body having first contact means couplable to the first electric device and extending in a first direction, second contact means couplable to the second electric device and extending in a second direction other than the first direction, and intermediate individual connection means, one-half of said connection means being secured to and equal in number to said first contact means and the other one-half of said connection means being secured to and equal in number to said second contact means, and interconnection means coupling any one and more of said connection means among any two and more of others of said connection means for selective interconnection among said first and second contact means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
88 words
In an electronic apparatus requiring intermediate electrical interconnections between electrical terminals, a module having first contacts couplable to first ones of the terminals, second contacts couplable to second ones of the terminals, said first contacts having ends and said second contacts having ends, said ends being independent and free from coupling with each other and being exposed at the exterior of said module, and means coupling at least one of said exposed first contact ends with any selected number of said exposed second and other first contact ends.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
88 words
In an electronic apparatus requiring intermediate electrical interconnections between electrical terminals, a module having first contacts couplable to first ones of the terminals, second contacts couplable to second ones of the terminals, said first contacts having ends and said second contacts having ends, said ends being independent and free from coupling with each other and being exposed at the exterior of said module, and means coupling at least one of said exposed first contact ends with any selected number of said exposed second and other first contact ends.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
136 words
A method for making a change in an electrical connection scheme in an electronic apparatus having a plurality of first terminals connected to a plurality of second terminals accordiNg to the connection scheme comprising the steps of: utilizing a module having a plurality of input contacts mateable with the first terminals, a plurality of output contacts mateable with the second terminals, a plurality of exposed separate and independent first lead ends, each of said first lead ends connected to each of said input contacts, and a plurality of exposed separate and independent second lead ends, each of said second lead ends connected to each of said output contacts, and connecting at least some of said exposed first lead ends to at least some of said exposed second and/or other first lead ends to effect the change.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
136 words
A method for making a change in an electrical connection scheme in an electronic apparatus having a plurality of first terminals connected to a plurality of second terminals accordiNg to the connection scheme comprising the steps of: utilizing a module having a plurality of input contacts mateable with the first terminals, a plurality of output contacts mateable with the second terminals, a plurality of exposed separate and independent first lead ends, each of said first lead ends connected to each of said input contacts, and a plurality of exposed separate and independent second lead ends, each of said second lead ends connected to each of said output contacts, and connecting at least some of said exposed first lead ends to at least some of said exposed second and/or other first lead ends to effect the change.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
136 words
A method for making a change in an electrical connection scheme in an electronic apparatus having a plurality of first terminals connected to a plurality of second terminals according to the connection scheme comprising the steps of: utilizing a module having a plurality of input contacts mateable with the first terminals, a plurality of output contacts mateable with the second terminals, a plurality of separate and independent first lead ends, each connected to each of said input contacts, and a plurality of separate and independent second lead ends, each connected to each of said output contacts; connecting at least some of said first lead ends to at least some of said second and/or other first lead ends to effect the change; and placing a protective cover over said lead ends in sealing engagement with said module.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
136 words
A method for making a change in an electrical connection scheme in an electronic apparatus having a plurality of first terminals connected to a plurality of second terminals according to the connection scheme comprising the steps of: utilizing a module having a plurality of input contacts mateable with the first terminals, a plurality of output contacts mateable with the second terminals, a plurality of separate and independent first lead ends, each connected to each of said input contacts, and a plurality of separate and independent second lead ends, each connected to each of said output contacts; connecting at least some of said first lead ends to at least some of said second and/or other first lead ends to effect the change; and placing a protective cover over said lead ends in sealing engagement with said module.
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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) | 1975-06-20 | 1975-12-20 | 1976-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-20 | 1979-12-20 | 1980-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-20 | 1983-12-20 | 1984-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |