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Foil block device
Assignee: Alarm Device Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1970-12-28
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Granted: 1973-12-25
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Expires: 1990-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A foil block device, adapted to provide secure grip retention and protection of a foil strip in a terminal block, for interconnection with a security system.
Inventors
- 👤 L Guthart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:29
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/77; H01R4/00; H01R4/28; H01R4/30; H01R4/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A foil block device, which comprises: a. a block, which includes an inclined surface having a front end portion and a back end portion, and which further includes a top surface which includes an aperture therein, and which further includes a bottom surface having a front end portion and a front corner surface which extends from the inclined surface front end portion to the bottom surface front end portion; b. a contact plate, which includes an inner surface and an outer surface, and which further includes a projecting portion located on the inner surface thereof, and which includes a top surface which includes an affixation aperture therein which is complementarily located with respect to the position of the block top surface aperture; and c. means for mounting the contact plate to the block, which enables the location of the foil between the block inclined surface and the contact plate inclined surface including the projecting portion thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A foil block device, which comprises: a. a block, which includes an inclined surface having a front end portion and a back end portion, and which further includes a top surface which includes an aperture therein, and which further includes a bottom surface having a front end portion and a front corner surface which extends from the inclined surface front end portion to the bottom surface front end portion; b. a contact plate, which includes an inner surface and an outer surface, and which further includes a projecting portion located on the inner surface thereof, and which includes a top surface which includes an affixation aperture therein which is complementarily located with respect to the position of the block top surface aperture; and c. means for mounting the contact plate to the block, which enables the location of the foil between the block inclined surface and the contact plate inclined surface including the projecting portion thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A foil block device as recited in claim 1, in which the mounting means comprises an affixation member, which enables securement of a connecting wire to the contact plate, foil, and block, and which is extendable through the block top surface aperture and the contact plate affixation aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A foil block device as recited in claim 2, which further comprises means for affixing the block bottom surface to a window glass.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A foil block device as recited in claim 2, in which the block inclined surface includes a complementary Portion which is complementary in shape and location to the projecting portion of the contact plate.
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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) | 1976-12-24 | 1977-06-25 | 1977-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-24 | 1981-06-25 | 1981-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-24 | 1985-06-25 | 1985-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |