US3784952A
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High voltage anode cup
Assignee: IND ELECTRONIC RUBBER CO US
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Filing: 1972-04-20
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1992-04-20
Abstract
Abstract A suction type of high voltage lead connection comprising a molded elastomeric body having a bottom receptor portion of appreciable length with rounded exterior corners at its ends. There is a T-shape slot in the bottom of the cup which intersects an axial passage in the receptor part, with a power lead interiorly connected to a spring clip which extends upwardly through the slot to make the energy available for connection within the interior of the cup. The slot is filled with insulating material, such as silicone gel, and the exit end of the power lead passage is formed of a relatively reduced diameter which acts as a wiper to contain the sealant and provide a watertight joint for the lead.
Inventors
- 👤 M Murray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:23
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J29/00; H01J29/92; H01J29/925
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A cup form of connector for a high voltage lead and the like, comprising a body molded of an elastomeric material having a generally hemispherically shaped first portion and an integral power lead receptor portion extending generally lengthwise at the bottom exterior of said body, the receptor portion having forward and rear ends, with an integral passage opening at the rear end and having a closed inner end, the outer surface of the receptor portion and the rear end thereof having rounded corners where they join the exterior surface of said first portion, the forward end being curved also lengthwise to its juncture with the exterior surface of said first portion, a slot in the bottom interior of the body in communication with the passage in the receptor portion, an insulated power lead having a connector electrically connected to an end thereof within said slot, the connector projecting through said slot to the interior of said body and said lead extending through said passage for external connection of the same, and insulating material filling voids within the slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A cup form of connector for a high voltage lead and the like, comprising a body molded of an elastomeric material having a generally hemispherically shaped first portion and an integral power lead receptor portion extending generally lengthwise at the bottom exterior of said body, the receptor portion having forward and rear ends, with an integral passage opening at the rear end and having a closed inner end, the outer surface of the receptor portion and the rear end thereof having rounded corners where they join the exterior surface of said first portion, the forward end being curved also lengthwise to its juncture with the exterior surface of said first portion, a slot in the bottom interior of the body in communication with the passage in the receptor portion, an insulated power lead having a connector electrically connected to an end thereof within said slot, the connector projecting through said slot to the interior of said body and said lead extending through said passage for external connection of the same, and insulating material filling voids within the slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A connector as set forth in claim 1, wherein the connector is a spring clip type of contact preassembled about the power lead end before insertion thereof in the slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A connector as set forth in claim 1, wherein the passage in said receptor portion has a relatively reduced diameter section firmly to engage and seal about the inserted power lead.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A connector as set forth in claim 3, wherein said reduced diameter section occurs at the opening in the rear end face of the receptor portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A connector as set forth in claim 4, wherein the power lead has an exterior coating thereon sealing the extent of the same within said passage.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
215 words
A cup form of connector for a high voltage lead and the like, comprising a body molded of an elastomeric material having a generally hemispherically shaped first portion and an integral power lead receptor portion extending generally lengthwise at the bottom exterior of said body, the receptor portion having forward and rear ends, with an internal passage opening at the rear end and having a closed inner end, the outer surfaces of the receptor portion and the rear end thereof having rounded corners, where they join the exterior surface of said first portion, the forward end being curved also lengthwise to its juncture with the exterior surface of said first portion, a slot in the bottom interior of the body in communication with the passage and the receptor portion, an insulated power lead having a conductor element exposed at one end and bent back about the exterior of the lead, and a U-shaped clip having its closed portion engaged about such end of the lead and the conductor element thereof, the clip being thus pre-assembled about the lead and secured thereto, with the lead inserted through the slot and said passage, locating the clip and lead connection in the slot with the legs of the former projecting therefrom to the interior of the molded body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
215 words
A cup form of connector for a high voltage lead and the like, comprising a body molded of an elastomeric material having a generally hemispherically shaped first portion and an integral power lead receptor portion extending generally lengthwise at the bottom exterior of said body, the receptor portion having forward and rear ends, with an internal passage opening at the rear end and having a closed inner end, the outer surfaces of the receptor portion and the rear end thereof having rounded corners, where they join the exterior surface of said first portion, the forward end being curved also lengthwise to its juncture with the exterior surface of said first portion, a slot in the bottom interior of the body in communication with the passage and the receptor portion, an insulated power lead having a conductor element exposed at one end and bent back about the exterior of the lead, and a U-shaped clip having its closed portion engaged about such end of the lead and the conductor element thereof, the clip being thus pre-assembled about the lead and secured thereto, with the lead inserted through the slot and said passage, locating the clip and lead connection in the slot with the legs of the former projecting therefrom to the interior of the molded body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
189 words
A cup form of connector for a high voltage lead and the like, comprising a body molded of an elastomeric material having a generally hemispherically shaped first portion and an integral power lead receptor portion extending generally lengthwise at the bottom exterior of said body, the receptor portion having forward and rear ends, with an internal passage opening at the rear end and having a closed inner end, the outer surface of the receptor portion being substantially semicircular in cross section along its length and the rear end of the receptor portion having rounded corners where it joins with said outer surface of the receptor and with said first portion, with the forward end being curved also lengthwise to its juncture with the exterior surface of said first portion, a slot in the bottom interior of the body in communication with the passage in the receptor portion, and an insulated power lead having a connector electrically connected to an end thereof within said slot, the connector projecting through said slot to the interior of said body and said lead extending through said passage for external connection of the same.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
189 words
A cup form of connector for a high voltage lead and the like, comprising a body molded of an elastomeric material having a generally hemispherically shaped first portion and an integral power lead receptor portion extending generally lengthwise at the bottom exterior of said body, the receptor portion having forward and rear ends, with an internal passage opening at the rear end and having a closed inner end, the outer surface of the receptor portion being substantially semicircular in cross section along its length and the rear end of the receptor portion having rounded corners where it joins with said outer surface of the receptor and with said first portion, with the forward end being curved also lengthwise to its juncture with the exterior surface of said first portion, a slot in the bottom interior of the body in communication with the passage in the receptor portion, and an insulated power lead having a connector electrically connected to an end thereof within said slot, the connector projecting through said slot to the interior of said body and said lead extending through said passage for external connection of the same.
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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) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |