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Multicompartment connector
Assignee: ABB Installation Products Inc
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Filing: 1971-03-29
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Granted: 1973-02-06
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Expires: 1991-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A uniquely formed, deformable, multicompartment connector having two or more adjacently disposed, independently deformable article receiving portions selectively arranged for intimate engagement about one or more articles disposed therewithin, to provide a secure coupling therebetween. The connector may be suitably formed from electrically conducting material, with locking means and internally disposed teeth, to provide a highly effective electrical connector for use in conjunction with variously configured insulated or noninsulated electrical conductors.
Inventors
- 👤 L Kuo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:28
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/10; H01R4/18; H01R4/188; H01R4/24; H01R4/2495; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/49; Y10T403/4966
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A multicompartment electrical connector comprising: a deformable metallic base member having at least three independently movable, hingedly intercoupled partitions said partitions forming at least two discrete article receiving cavities said article receiving cavities being separated one from another by at least one of said partitions, the respective partitions forming one of said article receiving cavities being closable one upon another independently of said partitions forming the remainder of said article receiving cavities.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A multicompartment electrical connector comprising: a deformable metallic base member having at least three independently movable, hingedly intercoupled partitions said partitions forming at least two discrete article receiving cavities said article receiving cavities being separated one from another by at least one of said partitions, the respective partitions forming one of said article receiving cavities being closable one upon another independently of said partitions forming the remainder of said article receiving cavities.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
A multicompartment electrical connector comprising: a deformable metallic base member having at least three independently movable, hingedly intercoupled partitions said partitions forming at least two discrete article receiving cavities said article receiving cavities being separated one from another by at least one of said partitions, the respective partitions forming one of said article receiving cavities being closable one upon another independently of said partitions forming the remainder of said article receiving cavities.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
72 words
A multicompartment electrical connector comprising: a deformable metallic base member having at least three independently movable, hingedly intercoupled partitions said partitions forming at least two discrete article receiving cavities said article receiving cavities being separated one from another by at least one of said partitions, the respective partitions forming one of said article receiving cavities being closable one upon another independently of said partitions forming the remainder of said article receiving cavities.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A connector as defined in claim 1 wherein said base member is formed from electrically conducting material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A connector as defined in claim 1 wherein at least one of said partitions is formed to define a substantially flat planar member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A connector as defined in claim 1 wherein at least one of said partitions is substantially arcuate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A connector as defined in claim 1 wherein said partitions are arranged to form at least two generally U-shaped article receiving cavities.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A connector as defined in claim 1 further comprising an extending portion adjacent at least one end of at least one of said partitions for coupling said connector to a further member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A connector as defined in claim 1 further comprising locking means for securing said partitions in locked interengagement.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A connector as defined in claim 7 wherein said locking means comprises at least one protruding portion and at least one complementary recess disposed in adjacent mating relationship.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
A connector as defined in claim 1 further comprising a plurality of teeth disposed adjacent at least a poRtion of at least one surface of at least one of said partitions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-02-06 | 1976-08-07 | 1977-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-06 | 1980-08-07 | 1981-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-06 | 1984-08-07 | 1985-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |