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US3728669A
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Wire terminating device
Assignee: ABB Installation Products Inc
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Filing: 1971-05-04
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1991-05-04
Abstract
Abstract A mountable wire terminating device adapted to engagingly receive a range of mounting fasteners comprising a dimensionally variable mounting orifice defined, in one embodiment, by a series of interconnected, overlying, spaced, individually deflectable members resiliently responsive to a wide range of fasteners inserted therebetween. Other embodiments include either slidably or deflectably adjustable, selectively contoured frame-like members defining an enclosed variable mounting orifice. The deflectable members of the first mentioned embodiment may be selectively recessed to provide a series of overlapping, differently sized article receiving cavities each suitably proportioned for disposition about a particularly sized fastener.
Inventors
- 👤 J Churla
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:43
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R11/00; H01R11/11; H01R11/22; H01R11/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45775
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A wire terminating device comprising: a base member; a wire receiving portion coupled adjacent one edge of said base member; and mounting means coupled adjacent the other edge of said base member; said mounting means comprising a generally resilient elongate strip continuous with said base member and having a first portion extending generally outwardly from said base member, and a second portion arranged in generally overlying relationship with said first portion and coupled thereto adjacent the end of said first portion remote from said base member; said elongate strip having a longitudinally extending selectively proportioned slot separating each of said first and said second portions into associated pairs of individually deflectable members; each of said second portion deflectable members being deflectable independently of said first portion deflectable members in a first direction along an axis normal to the plane of said first portion deflectable members and laterally in a second direction along a plane parallel to the plane of said first portion deflectable members, each of said second portion deflectable members further comprising a projection adjacent the free end thereof arranged to prevent the unwanted removal of said terminating device from an article disposed between said deflectable members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A wire terminating device comprising: a base member; a wire receiving portion coupled adjacent one edge of said base member; and mounting means coupled adjacent the other edge of said base member; said mounting means comprising a generally resilient elongate strip continuous with said base member and having a first portion extending generally outwardly from said base member, and a second portion arranged in generally overlying relationship with said first portion and coupled thereto adjacent the end of said first portion remote from said base member; said elongate strip having a longitudinally extending selectively proportioned slot separating each of said first and said second portions into associated pairs of individually deflectable members; each of said second portion deflectable members being deflectable independently of said first portion deflectable members in a first direction along an axis normal to the plane of said first portion deflectable members and laterally in a second direction along a plane parallel to the plane of said first portion deflectable members, each of said second portion deflectable members further comprising a projection adjacent the free end thereof arranged to prevent the unwanted removal of said terminating device from an article disposed between said deflectable members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein at least one deflectable member, of at least one of said associated pairs, is selectively recessed adjacent said longitudinally extending slot to provide an enlarged article receiving cavity arranged for encompassing disposition about an article inserted therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as defined in claim 2 wherein both of said deflectable members, of at least one of said associated pairs, is selectively recessed adjacent said longitudinally extending slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said projection protrudes at least partially into said slot effecting at least a partial restriction thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said projection extends angularly towards said mounting means first portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said projection extends angularly away from said mounting means first portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device as claimed in claim 4 wherein said projection extends angularly towards said mounting means first portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as defined in claim 4 wherein said projection extends angularly away from said mounting means first portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
A device as defined in claim 4 wherein at least one deflectable member, of at least one of said associated pairs, is selectively recessed adjacent said longitudinally extending slot to provide an enlarged article receiving cavity arranged for encompassing disposition about an article inserted therebetween.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as defined in claim 4 wherein both of said deflectable members of at least one of said associated pairs, is selectively recessed adjacent said longitudinally extending slot.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
182 words
A wire terminating device comprising: a base member; a wire receiving portion coupled adjacent one edge of said base member; and mounting means coupled adjacent the other edge of said base member; said mounting means comPrising a generally resilient elongate strip continuous with said base member and having a first portion extending generally outwardly from said base member, a second portion arranged in generally overlying relationship with said first portion and coupled thereto adjacent the end of said first portion remote from said base member, and a third portion arranged in generally overlying relationship with said second portion and coupled thereto adjacent the end of said second portion remote from the juncture of said second portion and said first portion; said elongate strip having a longitudinally extending, selectively proportioned slot separating each of said first, said second, and said third portions into associated pairs of individually deflectable members; each of said third portion deflectable members further comprising a projection adjacent the free end thereof arranged to prevent the unwanted removal of said terminating device from an article disposed between said deflectable members.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
182 words
A wire terminating device comprising: a base member; a wire receiving portion coupled adjacent one edge of said base member; and mounting means coupled adjacent the other edge of said base member; said mounting means comPrising a generally resilient elongate strip continuous with said base member and having a first portion extending generally outwardly from said base member, a second portion arranged in generally overlying relationship with said first portion and coupled thereto adjacent the end of said first portion remote from said base member, and a third portion arranged in generally overlying relationship with said second portion and coupled thereto adjacent the end of said second portion remote from the juncture of said second portion and said first portion; said elongate strip having a longitudinally extending, selectively proportioned slot separating each of said first, said second, and said third portions into associated pairs of individually deflectable members; each of said third portion deflectable members further comprising a projection adjacent the free end thereof arranged to prevent the unwanted removal of said terminating device from an article disposed between said deflectable members.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
45 words
A device as defined in claim 11 wherein at least one deflectable member, of at least one of said associated pairs, is selectively recessed adjacent said longitudinally extending slot to provide an enlarged article receiving cavity arranged for encompassing disposition about an article inserted therebetween.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as defined in claim 11 wherein both of said deflectable members, of at least one of said associated pairs, is selectively recessed adjacent said longitudinally extending slot.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as defined in claim 11 wherein said projection protrudes at least partially into said slot effecting at least a partial restriction thereof.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device as defined in claim 11 wherein said projection extends angularly towards said mounting means first portion.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as defined in claim 11 wherein said projection extends angularly away from said mounting means first portion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device as defined in claim 14 wherein said projection extends angularly towards said mounting means first portion.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as defined in claim 14 wherein said projection extends angularly away from said mounting means first portion.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
45 words
A device as defined in claim 14 wherein at least one deflectable member, of at least one of said associated pairs, is selectively recessed adjacent said longitudinally extending slot to provide an enlarged article receiving cavity arranged for encompassing disposition about an article inserted therebetween.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as defined in claim 14 wherein both of said deflectable members, of at least one of said associated pairs, is selectively recessed adjacent said longitudinally extending slot.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
237 words
A wire terminating device comprising: a base member; a wire receiving portion coupled adjacent an edge of said base member; and mounting means coupled adjacent the other edge of said base member; said mounting means comprising a generally resilient elongate strip continuous with said base member and having a first portion extending generally outwardly from said base member, a second portion arranged in generally overlying relationship with said first portion and coupled thereto adjacent the end of said first portion remote from said base member, a third portion arranged in generally overlying relationship with said second portion and coupled thereto adjacent the end of said second portion remote from the juncture of said second portion and said first portion, and at least one further portion arranged in generally overlying relationship with said first portion, the first of said further portions being coupled to said third portion remote from the juncture between said third portion and said second portion, each of the remaining further portions being intercoupled in similar alternating arrangement; said elongate strip having a longitudinally extending, selectively proportioned slot separating each of said first, second, third, and further portions into associated pairs of individually deflectable members; each of the deflectable members of the oUtermost one of said further portions further comprising a projection adjacent the free end thereof arranged to prevent the unwanted removal of said terminating device from an article disposed between said deflectable members.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
237 words
A wire terminating device comprising: a base member; a wire receiving portion coupled adjacent an edge of said base member; and mounting means coupled adjacent the other edge of said base member; said mounting means comprising a generally resilient elongate strip continuous with said base member and having a first portion extending generally outwardly from said base member, a second portion arranged in generally overlying relationship with said first portion and coupled thereto adjacent the end of said first portion remote from said base member, a third portion arranged in generally overlying relationship with said second portion and coupled thereto adjacent the end of said second portion remote from the juncture of said second portion and said first portion, and at least one further portion arranged in generally overlying relationship with said first portion, the first of said further portions being coupled to said third portion remote from the juncture between said third portion and said second portion, each of the remaining further portions being intercoupled in similar alternating arrangement; said elongate strip having a longitudinally extending, selectively proportioned slot separating each of said first, second, third, and further portions into associated pairs of individually deflectable members; each of the deflectable members of the oUtermost one of said further portions further comprising a projection adjacent the free end thereof arranged to prevent the unwanted removal of said terminating device from an article disposed between said deflectable members.
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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) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |