US3727174A
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Housing for electrical connectors
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1970-04-01
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Granted: 1973-04-10
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Expires: 1990-04-01
Abstract
Abstract An insulating housing for an electrical connector is formed by extruding plastics material to provide two housing parts connected together by a reduced cross-section part which forms a hinge extending in the extrusion direction so that the two housing parts are closable to embrace an electrical connector.
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
An insulating housing for an electrical connector, said housing comprising two mating parts, said parts being connected together by a reduced cross-section part forming a hinge, said hinge extending completely across said housing in a given direction, said two mating parts being of substantially constant cross-section throughout in a direction transverse to said given direction, whereby said housing is capable of being produced by an extrusion process, and a slot provided in the housing for receiving locking means on the electrical connector, which slot extends transversely of the given direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
An insulating housing for an electrical connector, said housing comprising two mating parts, said parts being connected together by a reduced cross-section part forming a hinge, said hinge extending completely across said housing in a given direction, said two mating parts being of substantially constant cross-section throughout in a direction transverse to said given direction, whereby said housing is capable of being produced by an extrusion process, and a slot provided in the housing for receiving locking means on the electrical connector, which slot extends transversely of the given direction.
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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) | 1976-04-09 | 1976-10-09 | 1977-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-09 | 1980-10-09 | 1981-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-09 | 1984-10-09 | 1985-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |