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US3747049A
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Strain relief for angle plug
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1971-07-29
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1991-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A cable indexing angle cap is provided having a cable clamp and power blades extending generally at right angles to each other. Reinforcement of the cable grip is achieved by including a keyway in the side wall of the angle cap and closing the side wall opening with a keyed wall portion formed integrally with the lower member of the cable clamp.
Inventors
- 👤 R Cressman
- 👤 L Sheldon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-06 06:37
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/56; H01R13/58; H01R13/595
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
An angle cap comprising a generally cylindrical insulating housing, power terminAls having a wire attachment end and contact blade end, the wire attachment end being mounted within said housing and the blades protruding through a face thereof, a cover for said housing, said cover being mounted to said housing by at least one attachment screw, said cover having a side opening for entry of a cable and a visor-like side extension over said opening, said visor having screw holes therein and an arched under surface forming the upper member of a cable clamp, a closure element covering said side opening, said closure element comprising a curved wall portion disposed to close said opening and a lower cable clamp element extending generally at right angels to said wall portion and having a trough and threaded screw holes therein adapted to cooperate with the arch and screw holes of said upper clamp to effectively clamp a cable therebetween, keyway guide runners at the sides of the opening of said cover, said keyway restraining outward movement of the curved wall portion of said closure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
An angle cap comprising a generally cylindrical insulating housing, power terminAls having a wire attachment end and contact blade end, the wire attachment end being mounted within said housing and the blades protruding through a face thereof, a cover for said housing, said cover being mounted to said housing by at least one attachment screw, said cover having a side opening for entry of a cable and a visor-like side extension over said opening, said visor having screw holes therein and an arched under surface forming the upper member of a cable clamp, a closure element covering said side opening, said closure element comprising a curved wall portion disposed to close said opening and a lower cable clamp element extending generally at right angels to said wall portion and having a trough and threaded screw holes therein adapted to cooperate with the arch and screw holes of said upper clamp to effectively clamp a cable therebetween, keyway guide runners at the sides of the opening of said cover, said keyway restraining outward movement of the curved wall portion of said closure.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |