US3705756A
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Terminal member for light transmitting means
Assignee: AMP DOMESTIC Inc
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Filing: 1970-12-28
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Granted: 1972-12-12
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Expires: 1990-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A terminal member for terminating an end of a light transmission means for use in a device for effecting multiple light transmission from a single light source. The terminal member is crimped onto the end of a fiber-optics member to facilitate connection of the fiber-optics member to a panel display.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Richard Keller
- 👤 James Pritulsky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:10
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/42; G02B6/4298
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A terminal member for terminating an end of lighttransmitting means comprising a first section and a second section having a generally rectangular configuration, a third section between said first and second sections and including lance means extending divergently outwardly therefrom, and a fourth section extending outwardly from said third section and including beveled edges, said sections being in axial alignment with each other and being formed into a U-shaped configuration and said first, second and third sections being bent into secured engagement with said end of said light-transmitting means with a minimum of deformation thereto and with said lance means and beveled edges being directed toward each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A terminal member for terminating an end of lighttransmitting means comprising a first section and a second section having a generally rectangular configuration, a third section between said first and second sections and including lance means extending divergently outwardly therefrom, and a fourth section extending outwardly from said third section and including beveled edges, said sections being in axial alignment with each other and being formed into a U-shaped configuration and said first, second and third sections being bent into secured engagement with said end of said light-transmitting means with a minimum of deformation thereto and with said lance means and beveled edges being directed toward each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
160 words
An elongated terminal member securable on a covering member and light-transmitting elements of light-transmitting means comprising a first ferrule member for receiving said light-transmitting elements and a second ferrule member for receiving said covering member with both said members having a generally U-shaped configuration; said members being in axial alignment with each other, said first ferrule member including longitudinally spaced sections being bendable into engagement with said light-transmitting elements, one section having substantially parallel legs provided with beveled edges extending out-wardly from said spaced sections and one of said spaced sections having stop means in the form of lances extending divergently outwardly from the spaced section from which they extend and longitudinally spaced from the one section; said second ferrule member being bendable into engagement with said covering member; said ferrule members being formable into a geometrical configuration while being formed into engagement with said light-transmitting elements and said covering member with a minimum of deformation to said light-transmitting elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
160 words
An elongated terminal member securable on a covering member and light-transmitting elements of light-transmitting means comprising a first ferrule member for receiving said light-transmitting elements and a second ferrule member for receiving said covering member with both said members having a generally U-shaped configuration; said members being in axial alignment with each other, said first ferrule member including longitudinally spaced sections being bendable into engagement with said light-transmitting elements, one section having substantially parallel legs provided with beveled edges extending out-wardly from said spaced sections and one of said spaced sections having stop means in the form of lances extending divergently outwardly from the spaced section from which they extend and longitudinally spaced from the one section; said second ferrule member being bendable into engagement with said covering member; said ferrule members being formable into a geometrical configuration while being formed into engagement with said light-transmitting elements and said covering member with a minimum of deformation to said light-transmitting elements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A terminal member according to claim 2 wherein said second ferrule member includes means to penetrate said covering member to secure said second ferrule member thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
165 words
A terminal member securable on a covering member and light-transmitting elements of light-transmitting means comprising a first ferrule member for receiving said light-transmitting elements and a second ferrule member for receiving said covering member, said members being in axial alignment with each other with both said members having a generally U-shaped configuration; said first ferrule member including spaced sections being bendable into engagement with said light-transmitting elements, one section having substantially parallel legs provided with beveled edges extending outwardly from said spaced sections and one of said spaced sections having lances extending divergently outwardly from the spaced section from which they extend; said second ferrule member being bendable into engagement with said covering member; said ferrule members being formable into a geometrical configuration while being formed into engagement with said light-transmitting elements and said covering member with a minimum of deformation to said light-transmitting elements, said lances and said beveled edges defining means to secure said terminal member in an opening of a housing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
165 words
A terminal member securable on a covering member and light-transmitting elements of light-transmitting means comprising a first ferrule member for receiving said light-transmitting elements and a second ferrule member for receiving said covering member, said members being in axial alignment with each other with both said members having a generally U-shaped configuration; said first ferrule member including spaced sections being bendable into engagement with said light-transmitting elements, one section having substantially parallel legs provided with beveled edges extending outwardly from said spaced sections and one of said spaced sections having lances extending divergently outwardly from the spaced section from which they extend; said second ferrule member being bendable into engagement with said covering member; said ferrule members being formable into a geometrical configuration while being formed into engagement with said light-transmitting elements and said covering member with a minimum of deformation to said light-transmitting elements, said lances and said beveled edges defining means to secure said terminal member in an opening of a housing means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-12-12 | 1976-06-12 | 1976-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-12 | 1980-06-12 | 1980-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-12 | 1984-06-12 | 1984-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |