US3718889A
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Terminal block covering means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-02
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Granted: 1973-02-27
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Expires: 1991-03-02
Abstract
Abstract Cooperating first and second case members provide a compartment enclosing the terminals of a terminal block and the electrical leads connected thereto, one of the case members having a shelf for carrying the terminal block.
Inventors
- 👤 K Bartlett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:07
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/516; H01R13/58; H01R13/595; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
In combination, an elongated terminal block including means to electrically connect electrically conductive paths of printed circuit boards to electrical leads and a cover means substantially enclosing electrical terminals protruding from said electrical terminal block, said cover means including: cooperating first and second case members providing a compartment enclosing said electrical terminals and said electrical leads, said first case member including a wall having four sides, and a shelf including a base member having an elongated aperture receiving at least a portion of said elongated terminal block and extending substantialLy normal from one side thereof and ears extending substantially normal to said wall from two other opposed sides thereof in the same direction as said base, said second case member including a wall having four sides and ears extending substantially normal from said wall from three sides thereof, two of said ears cooperating with said ears of said first case member to mate said case members together to provide said compartment, and exit means allowing said electrical leads to extend out said compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
In combination, an elongated terminal block including means to electrically connect electrically conductive paths of printed circuit boards to electrical leads and a cover means substantially enclosing electrical terminals protruding from said electrical terminal block, said cover means including: cooperating first and second case members providing a compartment enclosing said electrical terminals and said electrical leads, said first case member including a wall having four sides, and a shelf including a base member having an elongated aperture receiving at least a portion of said elongated terminal block and extending substantialLy normal from one side thereof and ears extending substantially normal to said wall from two other opposed sides thereof in the same direction as said base, said second case member including a wall having four sides and ears extending substantially normal from said wall from three sides thereof, two of said ears cooperating with said ears of said first case member to mate said case members together to provide said compartment, and exit means allowing said electrical leads to extend out said compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said cover means further includes means securing said electrical leads to one of said case members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said exit means includes an aperture in the third ear of said second case member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination according to claim 1 further including a strap connected to one of said wall, said strap receiving said electrical leads against said wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said cover means further includes means securing said base member to said terminal block.
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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) | 1976-02-27 | 1976-08-28 | 1977-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-27 | 1980-08-28 | 1981-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-27 | 1984-08-28 | 1985-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |