US3798588A
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Electrical socket assembly
Assignee: Cinch Connectors Ltd
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Filing: 1972-11-09
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1992-11-09
Abstract
Abstract An electrical socket assembly for a lamp or a plug is formed of two body parts in mutual mating engagement. Contact members are positively located in cavities defined between the body parts, and may be shaped to engage directly with conductors on a printed circuit board with which the socket is assembled.
Inventors
- 👤 J Howe
- 👤 D Anthony
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:21
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/05; H01R33/46; H01R33/465
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
An electrical socket assembly, for a lamp or other plug-like member, comprising in combination a two-part body constituted by a first, lamp- or plug-receiving member and a second member in mating telescoped engagement with, and secured to, said first member and defining therebetween a cavity, said second member being in the form of a cup, closed at one end and open at its other end, in which said first member is nested, and which carries adjacent its open end a radially outwardly extending sealing flange, and a contact member positively located within said cavity, said contact member comprising a first, lamp or plug receiving, region and a second, terminal, portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
An electrical socket assembly, for a lamp or other plug-like member, comprising in combination a two-part body constituted by a first, lamp- or plug-receiving member and a second member in mating telescoped engagement with, and secured to, said first member and defining therebetween a cavity, said second member being in the form of a cup, closed at one end and open at its other end, in which said first member is nested, and which carries adjacent its open end a radially outwardly extending sealing flange, and a contact member positively located within said cavity, said contact member comprising a first, lamp or plug receiving, region and a second, terminal, portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An electrical socket assembly according to claim 1 wherein indexing means define correct relative alignment of said first and second members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
An electrical socket assembly according to claim 1 wherein a plurality of contact members are provided, each located within a corresponding cavity region.
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) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |