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US3777299A
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Wiring adapter
Assignee: ABB Installation Products Inc
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Filing: 1972-10-06
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A wiring adapter for disposition intermediate a plurality of first conductors having a first predetermined spacing and a plurality of second conductors having a second predetermined spacing different than the spacing between the first conductors to permit a convenient, simple, and rapid interconnection therebetween. The device comprises a generally elongate base member formed preferably of electrically insulating material and having a series of generally parallel transverse first recesses disposed in one surface thereof and two further series of recesses each series extending down a respective surface on either side of the base member, the series of recesses on one side communicating with the even ones of the first series of recesses and the recesses extending down the other side of the base member communicating with the odd ones of the first series of recesses. The side recesses extend at an oblique angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the base member, each pair of alternated, opposed side recesses generally defining a Vee, the apex of which is arranged to engage a respective pair of aligned parallel conductors in a socket member or the like, wherein the pitch of the parallel conductors may be selectively altered to conform to that defined by the series of first recesses.
Inventors
- 👤 E Nickerson
- 👤 J Cole
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:35
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/59; H01R12/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A wiring adapter comprising: a generally elongate base member having a first surface having first and second longitudinally disposed edges in selectively spaced parallel relationship, a second surface adjacent said first surface anD communicating therewith along said first surface first edge, and a third surface adjacent said first surface and communicating therewith along said first surface second edge, therewith along said first surface second edge, there being a series of selectively spaced, generally parallel first recesses extending generally transversely across said first surface, there being a series of selectively spaced, generally parallel, second recesses extending from even ones of said series of first recesses across said second surface in oblique angular relationship with the longitudinal axis of said second surface, there being a series of selectively spaced, generally parallel, third recesses extending from odd ones of said series of first recesses across said third surface in oblique angular relationship with the longitudinal axis of said third surface, said series of second recesses and said series of third recesses being so oriented with respect to each other as to be substantially equally but oppositely angularly displaced from the longitudinal axis of said base member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A wiring adapter comprising: a generally elongate base member having a first surface having first and second longitudinally disposed edges in selectively spaced parallel relationship, a second surface adjacent said first surface anD communicating therewith along said first surface first edge, and a third surface adjacent said first surface and communicating therewith along said first surface second edge, therewith along said first surface second edge, there being a series of selectively spaced, generally parallel first recesses extending generally transversely across said first surface, there being a series of selectively spaced, generally parallel, second recesses extending from even ones of said series of first recesses across said second surface in oblique angular relationship with the longitudinal axis of said second surface, there being a series of selectively spaced, generally parallel, third recesses extending from odd ones of said series of first recesses across said third surface in oblique angular relationship with the longitudinal axis of said third surface, said series of second recesses and said series of third recesses being so oriented with respect to each other as to be substantially equally but oppositely angularly displaced from the longitudinal axis of said base member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A wiring adapter as defined in claim 1 wherein said base member is formed from electrically insulating material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A wiring adapter as defined in claim 1 wherein said second and said third surfaces are planarly oriented generally normal to the plane of said first surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A wiring adapter as defined in claim 1 wherein said second and said third surfaces are planarly oriented in generally oblique angular relationship with the plane of said first surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A wiring adapter as defined in claim 1 wherein said base member further comprises means for selectively positioning said base member adjacent a plurality of terminals for attachment thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A wiring adapter as defined in claim 1 wherein said first recesses are equally spaced one from another.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
83 words
A wiring adapter as defined in claim 1 wherein said series of second recesses and series of third recesses are angularly oriented to define a plurality of paired sets, each set comprising one recess from said series of second recesses and one recess from said series of third recesses, the ends of each of said paired sets remote from their communication with respective ones of said series of first recesses being axially aligned generally normal to the longitudinal axis of said base member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A wiring adapter as defined in claim 7 wherein said second and said third surfaces are planarly oriented generally normal to the plane of said first surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A wiring adapter as defined in claim 7 wherein said second and said third surfaces are planarly oriented in generally oblique angular relationship with the plane of said first surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A wiring adapter as defined in claim 7 wherein said base member further comprises means for selectively positioning said base member adjacent a plurality of parallel pairs of terminals for attachment thereto.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
A wiring adapter as defined in claim 7 wherein said first recesses are equally spaced one from another.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
A wiring adapter as defined in claim 7 wherein said base member is formed from electrically insulating material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
A wiring adapter as defined in claim 12 wherein said second and third surfaces are planarly oriented generally perpendicular to the plane of said first surface.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A wiring adapter as defined in claim 1 further comprising socket means coupled to said base member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
54 words
A wiring adapter as defined in claim 14 wherein said socket means further comprises a plurality of parallel pairs of contacts, each of said contacts having an extending portion selectively disposed in an adjacent one of said series of second and third recesses and overlying an associated one of said series of first recesses.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
266 words
A wiring adapter comprising: a generally elongate base member having a first surface having first and second longitudinally disposed edges in selectively spaced parallel relationship, a second surface adjacent said first surface and communicating therewith along said first surfAce first edge, and a third surface adjacent said first surface and communicating therewith along said first surface second edge, there being a series of selectively spaced, generally parallel first recesses extending generally transversely across said first surface, there being a series of selectively spaced, generally parallel first recesses extending generally transversely across said first surface, there being a series of selectively spaced, generally parallel second recesses extending from even ones of said series of first recesses across said second surface in oblique angular relationship with the longitudinal axis of said second surface, there being a series of selectively spaced, generally parallel third recesses extending from odd ones of said series of first recesses across said third surface in oblique angular relationship with the longitudinal axis of said third surface, said first series of recesses being arranged in selective groups, said groups being spaced one from another a first predetermined distance, the recesses comprising each of said groups being spaced one from another a second predetermined distance, each of said groups comprising an even member of said first recesses, said first predetermined distance being at least equal to said second predetermined distance, said series of second recesses and said series of third recesses being so oriented with respect to each other as to be substantially equally but oppositely angularly displaced from the longitudinal axis of said base member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
266 words
A wiring adapter comprising: a generally elongate base member having a first surface having first and second longitudinally disposed edges in selectively spaced parallel relationship, a second surface adjacent said first surface and communicating therewith along said first surfAce first edge, and a third surface adjacent said first surface and communicating therewith along said first surface second edge, there being a series of selectively spaced, generally parallel first recesses extending generally transversely across said first surface, there being a series of selectively spaced, generally parallel first recesses extending generally transversely across said first surface, there being a series of selectively spaced, generally parallel second recesses extending from even ones of said series of first recesses across said second surface in oblique angular relationship with the longitudinal axis of said second surface, there being a series of selectively spaced, generally parallel third recesses extending from odd ones of said series of first recesses across said third surface in oblique angular relationship with the longitudinal axis of said third surface, said first series of recesses being arranged in selective groups, said groups being spaced one from another a first predetermined distance, the recesses comprising each of said groups being spaced one from another a second predetermined distance, each of said groups comprising an even member of said first recesses, said first predetermined distance being at least equal to said second predetermined distance, said series of second recesses and said series of third recesses being so oriented with respect to each other as to be substantially equally but oppositely angularly displaced from the longitudinal axis of said base member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
A wiring adapter as defined in claim 15 wherein each of said groups comprises a pair of said first recesses.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
A wiring adapter as defined in claim 15 wherein each of said groups comprises at least two pair of said first recesses.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
A wiring adapter as defined in claim 15 wherein said first predetermined distance is a predetermined multiple of said second predetermined distance.
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) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |