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US3735172A
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Motor brush holder
Assignee: Regina Co Inc
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Filing: 1971-12-22
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A motor brush holder is disclosed including a plastic housing having a bore for receiving an electrically conductive brush and spring means engaged at one end with the brush, and further having the provision of a terminal clip means secured at the outer end of the housing in contact with the spring means, and a plastic cover for shielding the terminal clip and its associated wire.
Inventors
- 👤 P Battaglia
- 👤 E Fitzwater
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:31
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R39/00; H01R39/02; H01R39/38; H01R39/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
In a brush holder device adapted to be attached to a motor casing and having: a plastic housing, including a sleeve provided with a bore for receiving an electrically conductive brush and spring means engaged at one end with said brush, and a conductive lead connected to said brush, the improvement comprising a terminal clip secured at the outer end of the housing in contact with said spring means, said clip having arcuate end portions fitting around the periphery of said housing; said conductive lead being in the form of a wire lead extending from within said motor casing to said outer end of the housing, and being connected thereat to said clip; a plastic cover engaging with the outer end of said housing, said cover having a longitudinal groove cooperatively defining, with a corresponding groove formed in said housing, an enclosed path for said conductive wire lead.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
In a brush holder device adapted to be attached to a motor casing and having: a plastic housing, including a sleeve provided with a bore for receiving an electrically conductive brush and spring means engaged at one end with said brush, and a conductive lead connected to said brush, the improvement comprising a terminal clip secured at the outer end of the housing in contact with said spring means, said clip having arcuate end portions fitting around the periphery of said housing; said conductive lead being in the form of a wire lead extending from within said motor casing to said outer end of the housing, and being connected thereat to said clip; a plastic cover engaging with the outer end of said housing, said cover having a longitudinal groove cooperatively defining, with a corresponding groove formed in said housing, an enclosed path for said conductive wire lead.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as defined in claim 1 in which said clip is connected through said spring means to said brush.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device as defined in claim 1 in which said clip is provided with a terminal lug adapted to receive the outer end of said conductive wire lead.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as defined in claim 1, further comprising means for securing said plastic cover so as to firmly attach said housing to said motor casing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 in which said housing includes an upwardly extending portion for abutting with the casing of said motor, and a depending portion in which said corresponding groove is formed and in which a boss is provided having a bore.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as defined in claim 5 in which said plastic cover includes a boss adapted to be aligned with said boss in said housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device as defined in claim 1 in which the bore in the sleeve of said housing has a round cross-section and said brush has a rectangular cross-section.
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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |