US3794953A
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Electrical terminal for conductive foil
Assignee: SECURITY INSTR Inc
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Filing: 1973-01-22
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Granted: 1974-02-26
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Expires: 1993-01-22
Abstract
Abstract An electrical terminal is disclosed that is adapted to be adhesively retained upon a smooth surface such as glass. The terminal contains a flat generally U shaped spring member encircling a cooperating insulator block member. The spring member completes an electrical path to a frangible conductive tape carried by the glass from an electrically conductive wire held in intimate contact with the spring member by screws. The aforementioned Abstract is neither intended to define the invention of the application which, of course, is measured by the claims, not is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way.
Inventors
- 👤 J Malin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:21
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/55; H01R12/57; H01R11/00; H01R11/11; H01R11/22; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
An electrical terminal for being adhesively secured to a surface carrying a frangible conductive strip comprising in combination: a. an electrically non-conductive block member having a top and bottom surface, said top surface having a threaded bore extending therefrom; b. an electrically conductive spring member having a hole therein aligned with the bore in said insulated block member, said spring member encircling said block member and normally extending beyond said bottom surface thereof; c. adhesive means provided on said bottom surface of said block member for retaining said block member on a surface whereby the said spring member is depressed to a compressed condition and is adapted to retain said spring member in intimate contact with the electrical conductor provided on said surface; and d. screw means adapted to cooperate with said holes and adapted to complete an electrically conductive path between a wire affixed thereunder and the frangible conductive strip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
An electrical terminal for being adhesively secured to a surface carrying a frangible conductive strip comprising in combination: a. an electrically non-conductive block member having a top and bottom surface, said top surface having a threaded bore extending therefrom; b. an electrically conductive spring member having a hole therein aligned with the bore in said insulated block member, said spring member encircling said block member and normally extending beyond said bottom surface thereof; c. adhesive means provided on said bottom surface of said block member for retaining said block member on a surface whereby the said spring member is depressed to a compressed condition and is adapted to retain said spring member in intimate contact with the electrical conductor provided on said surface; and d. screw means adapted to cooperate with said holes and adapted to complete an electrically conductive path between a wire affixed thereunder and the frangible conductive strip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An electrical terminal according to claim 1 wherein said spring member is fabricated of electrically conductive flat spring material being generally of a U shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An electrical terminal according to claim 1 wherein said block member is fabricated of a unitary thermoplastic electrically non-conductive material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
An electrical terminal according to claim 1 further including a threaded metal insert provided within said insulated block member and adapted to retain said screw means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
An electrical terminal according to claim 1 including a foam pad interposed between the said adhesive means and said block member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The electrical terminal of claim 5 wherein said adhesive means is pressure sensitive.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The electrical terminal of claim 5 wherein said adhesive means if provided with a strippable protective layer.
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) | 1977-02-25 | 1977-08-27 | 1978-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-25 | 1981-08-27 | 1982-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-25 | 1985-08-27 | 1986-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |