US3739323A
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Electrical terminal connector
Assignee: Briggs and Stratton Corp
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Filing: 1972-04-24
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Granted: 1973-06-12
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Expires: 1992-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A terminal member is initially in the form of a screw having a head that is square as viewed along the screw axis, with integral upstanding flanges extending along a pair of its opposite sides. End portions of leads are laid between the flanges. The flanges are sheared in half parallel to the screw axis and simultaneously the rear tabs of the flanges are bent inwardly and down to grip the leads. The extreme front end portions of the leads, between the still upstanding front tabs, are then resistance welded to the head.
Inventors
- 👤 J Spors
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:35
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/10; H01R4/18; H01R4/187
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
An electrical terminal assembly comprising wire conductor means and means for electrically and mechanically connecting the conductor means with another part, said assembly being characterized by: A. the means for connecting the conductor means with another part comprising a terminal member having 1. a screw-threaded shank portion, 2. a head having a top surface which is substantially normal to the axis of the shank portion, and 3. integral elongated tabs on the head that join said top surface of the head along parallel lines at opposite sides of the head, each of said tabs having a. a rear portion bent inwardly over said top surface toward the rear portion of the other tab, and b. an upstanding front portion which is substantially normal to said surface and which opposes the front portion of the other tab; said head, tabs, rear and upstanding front portion being fabricated from a single piece of material and B. the conductor means having an end portion received between the upstanding front portions of said tabs and fusingly bonded to said surface of the head, and having a portion adjacent to its said end portion that is clampingly confined between said surface and the rear portions of said tabs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
An electrical terminal assembly comprising wire conductor means and means for electrically and mechanically connecting the conductor means with another part, said assembly being characterized by: A. the means for connecting the conductor means with another part comprising a terminal member having 1. a screw-threaded shank portion, 2. a head having a top surface which is substantially normal to the axis of the shank portion, and 3. integral elongated tabs on the head that join said top surface of the head along parallel lines at opposite sides of the head, each of said tabs having a. a rear portion bent inwardly over said top surface toward the rear portion of the other tab, and b. an upstanding front portion which is substantially normal to said surface and which opposes the front portion of the other tab; said head, tabs, rear and upstanding front portion being fabricated from a single piece of material and B. the conductor means having an end portion received between the upstanding front portions of said tabs and fusingly bonded to said surface of the head, and having a portion adjacent to its said end portion that is clampingly confined between said surface and the rear portions of said tabs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
a head having a top surface which is substantially normal to the axis of the shank portion, and
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
a head having a top surface which is substantially normal to the axis of the shank portion, and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
an enlarged head at the top of said shank with a substantially flat upper surface, and
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
an enlarged head at the top of said shank with a substantially flat upper surface, and
Claim 7
Independent Claim
31 words
The method of providing for the electrical and mechanical connection of wire conductor means with another part of an eleCtrical apparatus which comprises: A. forming a single piece terminal member having
Claim 8
Independent Claim
31 words
The method of providing for the electrical and mechanical connection of wire conductor means with another part of an eleCtrical apparatus which comprises: A. forming a single piece terminal member having
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
a head having a top surface which is overlain by the conductor leads,
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
a head having a top surface which is overlain by the conductor leads,
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
An electrical terminal assembly comprising wire conductor leads and means for electrically and mechanically connecting the conductor leads with another part, said assembly being characterized by: A. the means for connecting the conductor leads comprising a terminal member having
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
An electrical terminal assembly comprising wire conductor leads and means for electrically and mechanically connecting the conductor leads with another part, said assembly being characterized by: A. the means for connecting the conductor leads comprising a terminal member having
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
100 words
a pair of fin-like tabs that project upwardly from said surface and extend fore-and-aft along opposite edges thereof, substantially parallel to one another; B. placing an end portion of the conductor means upon said surface and between the tabs, with the main portion of the conductor means extending rearwardly from the terminal member; C. bending the rear portion of each tab downwardly and inwardly over the conductor means to clampingly confine the conductor means against said surface; and D. fusingly bonding to said surface the end portion of the conductor means that lies between the front portions of said tabs.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
100 words
a pair of fin-like tabs that project upwardly from said surface and extend fore-and-aft along opposite edges thereof, substantially parallel to one another; B. placing an end portion of the conductor means upon said surface and between the tabs, with the main portion of the conductor means extending rearwardly from the terminal member; C. bending the rear portion of each tab downwardly and inwardly over the conductor means to clampingly confine the conductor means against said surface; and D. fusingly bonding to said surface the end portion of the conductor means that lies between the front portions of said tabs.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
37 words
integral rear tab portions on the head, bent inwardly and down from near opposite side edges of the head and tightly overlying the conductor leads, near ends thereof, to grippingly confine the leads against said surface, and
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
37 words
integral rear tab portions on the head, bent inwardly and down from near opposite side edges of the head and tightly overlying the conductor leads, near ends thereof, to grippingly confine the leads against said surface, and
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
136 words
integral elongated tabs on the head that join said top surface of the head along parallel lines at opposite sides of the head, each of said tabs having a. a rear portion bent inwardly over said top surface toward the rear portion of the other tab, and b. an upstanding front portion which is substantially normal to said surface and which opposes the front portion of the other tab; said head, tabs, rear and upstanding front portion being fabricated from a single piece of material and B. the conductor means having an end portion received between the upstanding front portions of said tabs and fusingly bonded to said surface of the head, and having a portion adjacent to its said end portion that is clampingly confined between said surface and the rear portions of said tabs.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
136 words
integral elongated tabs on the head that join said top surface of the head along parallel lines at opposite sides of the head, each of said tabs having a. a rear portion bent inwardly over said top surface toward the rear portion of the other tab, and b. an upstanding front portion which is substantially normal to said surface and which opposes the front portion of the other tab; said head, tabs, rear and upstanding front portion being fabricated from a single piece of material and B. the conductor means having an end portion received between the upstanding front portions of said tabs and fusingly bonded to said surface of the head, and having a portion adjacent to its said end portion that is clampingly confined between said surface and the rear portions of said tabs.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
47 words
integral front tab portions on the head, projecting up from said surface near said side edges of the head and between which said ends of the conductor leads are disposed; and B. said ends of the conductor leads being fusingly bonded to said surface of the head.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
47 words
integral front tab portions on the head, projecting up from said surface near said side edges of the head and between which said ends of the conductor leads are disposed; and B. said ends of the conductor leads being fusingly bonded to said surface of the head.
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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 |