US3739318A
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Connector cap assembly
Assignee: Pass and Seymour Inc
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Filing: 1971-03-05
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Granted: 1973-06-12
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Expires: 1991-03-05
Abstract
Abstract A connector cap assembly for use in an attachment plug or cable connector wherein the cap assembly comprises a cylindrical body having an open bottom and a top with a cylindrical wall extending upwardly therefrom. A pair of supporting ears projects upwardly from the top to adjustably carry a pair of clamping members by means of a pair of screw assemblies. Cooperating guide means are provided on the clamping members and the wall portions to assure alignment of the clamping members throughout their entire travel.
Inventors
- 👤 P Winter
- 👤 W Davis
- 👤 H Meloling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:30
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/58; H01R13/595
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A connector cap assembly for use in an attachment plug or cable connector, said assembly comprising: a generally cylindrical body having an open bottom and a top portion with an opening therein; a cylindrical wall extending upwardly from the top portion coaxially with the body; a pair of diametrically positioned supporting ears projecting upwardly from the top portion; a pair of clamping members; means for mounting and adjustably positioning the clamping members on the supporting ears; and cooperating T-shaped keys on the clamping members and T-shaped slots in the adjacent wall portions, the inner end of each slot being closed so as to make certain that the respective clamping member does not slide completely outwardly from the slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A connector cap assembly for use in an attachment plug or cable connector, said assembly comprising: a generally cylindrical body having an open bottom and a top portion with an opening therein; a cylindrical wall extending upwardly from the top portion coaxially with the body; a pair of diametrically positioned supporting ears projecting upwardly from the top portion; a pair of clamping members; means for mounting and adjustably positioning the clamping members on the supporting ears; and cooperating T-shaped keys on the clamping members and T-shaped slots in the adjacent wall portions, the inner end of each slot being closed so as to make certain that the respective clamping member does not slide completely outwardly from the slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 and wherein the T-shaped key on each clamping member is of sufficient length that it will engage the T-slot throughout the travel of said clamping member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 and wherein the T-shaped key on each clamping member extends downwardly from the center portion thereof so that when it is engaged in its slot in the cylindrical wall there will be less tendency for the clamping member to swing about the upstanding ears.
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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) | 1976-06-11 | 1976-12-11 | 1977-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-11 | 1980-12-11 | 1981-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-11 | 1984-12-11 | 1985-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |