US3771102A
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Bussing block
Assignee: Duracell Inc USA
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Filing: 1971-07-01
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Granted: 1973-11-06
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Expires: 1991-07-01
Abstract
Abstract Individual terminal stations receive electrical terminals with bussing bars bridging selected terminal stations, the bars having fingers extending to the selected stations.
Inventors
- 👤 S Murray
- 👤 H Simmons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:53
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00; H01R31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
In combination: a. a bussing block comprising a base member, terminal stations and islands disposed in said base member, and an outer wall surrounding said terminal stations and islands, each said terminal stations and said islands separated so as to be electrically isolated from each other by channels disposed in said base member, said terminal stations including a pair of spaced islands, and means receiving electrical terminals disposed in said terminal stations, and b. electrical bussing means comprising an electrically conductive bar carried by said channels and staked in said channels at a common corner of said islands so as to bridge selected ones of said terminal stations, and electrically conductive fingers extending from said bar to selected terminal stations and engaging said electrical terminals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
In combination: a. a bussing block comprising a base member, terminal stations and islands disposed in said base member, and an outer wall surrounding said terminal stations and islands, each said terminal stations and said islands separated so as to be electrically isolated from each other by channels disposed in said base member, said terminal stations including a pair of spaced islands, and means receiving electrical terminals disposed in said terminal stations, and b. electrical bussing means comprising an electrically conductive bar carried by said channels and staked in said channels at a common corner of said islands so as to bridge selected ones of said terminal stations, and electrically conductive fingers extending from said bar to selected terminal stations and engaging said electrical terminals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said means receiving said electrical terminals includes opposed slots in each of said pair of islands, and an aperture in said base member between said islands.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said fingers extend into a cavity between said pair of islands and are biased against said electrical terminals.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said bars and said fingers are constructed as a single unit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said bars and said fingers are seperate elements but are held in electrical engagement with each other when assembled in said bussing block.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination according to claim 1 further including a cooperating terminal block receiving said bussing block, said electrical terminals integrally connected to fixed and moveable contact blades, said terminal block carrying said blades.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination according to claim 6 wherein said terminal block includes a pair of spaced boards one carrying said fixed contact blade, the other carrying said moveable contact blade.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination according to claim 6 wherein there are at least two of said bussing blocks received by said terminal block.
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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) | 1976-11-05 | 1977-05-07 | 1977-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-05 | 1981-05-07 | 1981-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-05 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |