US3701505A
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Cable connector
Assignee: Heyman Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1970-11-23
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Granted: 1972-10-31
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Expires: 1990-11-23
Abstract
Abstract A plastic connector including an aperture gripping feature and closeable gripping yokes safely functions to replace prior expensive metal parts requiring laborious installation.
Inventors
- 👤 Ferdinand Klumpp Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:47
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/08; F16L3/10; F16L3/1091; H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/06; H02G3/0616; H02G3/0625; H02G3/0683
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A plastic electric line connector for insertion into an aperture comprising a connector made of plastic adapted to extinguish itself under flaming conditions, a bushing portion, said bushing portion including an outer flange, gripping means on said bushing, said gripping means adapted to grasp a peripheral aperture wall between said flange and said gripping means, and integral strap means extending from Said bushing, said strap means including integral yoke means, said yoke means adapted to grasp an electric line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A plastic electric line connector for insertion into an aperture comprising a connector made of plastic adapted to extinguish itself under flaming conditions, a bushing portion, said bushing portion including an outer flange, gripping means on said bushing, said gripping means adapted to grasp a peripheral aperture wall between said flange and said gripping means, and integral strap means extending from Said bushing, said strap means including integral yoke means, said yoke means adapted to grasp an electric line.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said grasping means further include screw means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said grasping means is corrugated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said grasping means is adapted to act as a strain relief.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein said strain relief comprises a cavity and a gripper adapted to interact with said cavity.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said grasping means include interlocking detents.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
The invention of claim 6 wherein said interlocking detents include teeth.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said bushing includes flat sides.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-31 | 1976-05-01 | 1976-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-31 | 1980-05-01 | 1980-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-31 | 1984-05-01 | 1984-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |