US3729701A
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Longitudinal top spring receptacle
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1971-09-01
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Granted: 1973-04-24
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Expires: 1991-09-01
Abstract
Abstract An electrical tab receptacle has a channel-shaped receptacle portion having spring arms extending from one end of the base of the channel and overlying the base, the arms being locked against outward movement by engagement with ears formed on the free edge of the channel sides.
Inventors
- 👤 P Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:02
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/10; H01R13/11; H01R13/115
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
An electrical terminal tab receptacle comprising a receptacle portion in the form of a channel having a base and two sides, a pair of arms folded up from an end of the channel and extending over the base to define together with the base and the sides of the channel a socket for a tab, the sides of the channel having free edges turned in over those sides of the arms distal from the base to resist movement of the arms away from the base by engagement of the inturned free edges with the arms, and a wireconnecting portion extending from the receptacle portion at the end from which the arms are folded up; the arms being formed from excess metal removed from around the wire-connecting portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
An electrical terminal tab receptacle comprising a receptacle portion in the form of a channel having a base and two sides, a pair of arms folded up from an end of the channel and extending over the base to define together with the base and the sides of the channel a socket for a tab, the sides of the channel having free edges turned in over those sides of the arms distal from the base to resist movement of the arms away from the base by engagement of the inturned free edges with the arms, and a wireconnecting portion extending from the receptacle portion at the end from which the arms are folded up; the arms being formed from excess metal removed from around the wire-connecting portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A tab receptacle as claimed in claim 1, in which the shape of the inner marginal edges of the arms is complementary to the blank shape of the wire-connecting portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
A tab receptacle as claimed in claim 1, in which the arms extend throughout the length of the channel sides and are formed at their free ends with ears projecting generally towards each other and turned up away from the base at the forward edges to facilitate entry of a tab between the arms and the base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A tab receptacle as claimed in claim 3, in whIch the arms, along their length, are inclined towards each other and towards the channel base.
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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) | 1976-04-23 | 1976-10-23 | 1977-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-23 | 1980-10-23 | 1981-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-23 | 1984-10-23 | 1985-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |