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US3820059A
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Quick connect terminal apparatus and device for providing terminals and splices on coaxial cable leads
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-10
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Granted: 1974-06-25
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Expires: 1993-01-10
Abstract
Abstract A quick connect terminal and splicing device for rapidly effecting connection of a terminal or another coaxial cable to the raw end of a coaxial cable, the device including a body having embedded therein, a pair of spaced, metal conductor elements. A pair of flexible clamp jaws project from one side of the body, and the metal conductor elements embedded in the body each have end portions formed as elongated contact pins which project from the body between the clamp jaws. Similar clamp jaws and contact pins are provided at the opposite side of the body when the device of the invention is to be used for splicing coaxial cable. Alternatively, the metal conductor elements embedded in the body may be projected from the body on the opposite side thereof from the contact pins as a pair of metal tie hooks which can be utilized for quickly and easily attaching the device of the invention to the screw type contact terminals provided on an electronic device, such as a television set. The clamp jaws include means allowing them to be interlocked in flatly abutting relation to each other to clamp between them the end of a coaxial cable.
Inventors
- 👤 H Gibbons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:46
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/28; H01R4/50; H01R4/5033; H01R9/00; H01R9/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A quick connect device for connecting the raw end of a coaxial cable to a terminal board or other cable section comprising: a body; a pair of elongated, electrical conductor elements embedded in said body and each including a bend along the length thereof at a location within said body for preventing the conductor element from being pulled from said body, each of said conductor elements including: a contact pin projecting from one side of said body; and a tie hook projecting from the opposite side of said body; a pair of flexible clamp jaws projecting divergentlY with respect to each other from said one side of said body with said contact pins disposed therebetween; and means for interengaging said clamp jaws in substantially parallel relation to each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A quick connect device for connecting the raw end of a coaxial cable to a terminal board or other cable section comprising: a body; a pair of elongated, electrical conductor elements embedded in said body and each including a bend along the length thereof at a location within said body for preventing the conductor element from being pulled from said body, each of said conductor elements including: a contact pin projecting from one side of said body; and a tie hook projecting from the opposite side of said body; a pair of flexible clamp jaws projecting divergentlY with respect to each other from said one side of said body with said contact pins disposed therebetween; and means for interengaging said clamp jaws in substantially parallel relation to each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
A quick connect device as defined in claim 1 wherein said clamp jaws are each of flared, trapezoidal configuration, and wherein the means for inter-engaging said clamp jaws includes: a pair of apertures formed through one of said clamp jaws; and a pair of snap buttons secured to and projecting from the other of said clamp jaws and aligned with said apertures.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A quick connect device as defined in claim 1 wherein said body and clamp jaws are integrally formed of a flexible, elastomeric material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A quick connect device as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said clamp jaws is further characterized in having a series of ribs extending transversely thereacross in a direction substantially normal to the direction of extension of said elongated conductor elements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
A quick connect device as defined in claim 4 and further characterized as including a second pair of flexible clamp jaws disposed on the opposite side of said body from said first mentioned pair of clamp jaws and projecting divergently with respect to each other with said second portions of said conductor elements disposed therebetween.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
A quick connect device as defined in claim 4 wherein said means for inter-engaging said clamp jaws comprises: apertures through one of said clamp jaws; and snap buttons carried by the second of said clamp jaws in a position of alignment with said apertures, and adapted for snapping engagement with said apertures to hold said clamp jaws in substantially parallel relation to each other.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
253 words
A quick connect device for connecting the raw end of a coaxial cable to a terminal board or other cable section comprising: a body; a pair of elongated, electrical conductor elements embedded in said body, each of said conductor elements including a sharp pointed contact pin projecting from one side of said body, and a second portion in addition to said sharp pointed contact pins projecting from the opposite side of said body, said contact pins extending substantially parallel to each other; a pair of flexible clamp jaws of flared, trapezoidal shape projecting divergently with respect to each other from one side of said body and formed integrally with said body with said contact pins disposed therebetween, one of said clamp jaws having a pair of apertures formed therethrough on opposite sides of said contact pins for clearing said contact pins when said clamp jaws are clamped together; a pair of snap buttons secured to and projecting from the other of said clamp jaws at a location on opposite sides of said contact pins and aligned with said apertures for engaging said apertures when said clamp jaws are clamped together; and a series of ribs extending transversely across at least one of said clamp jaws at a location to position said ribs between said contact pins when said clamp jaws are clamped together whereby said ribs are positioned to engage the central web portion of a coaxial cable having its conductors engaged with said contact pins when said clamp jaws are clamped together.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
253 words
A quick connect device for connecting the raw end of a coaxial cable to a terminal board or other cable section comprising: a body; a pair of elongated, electrical conductor elements embedded in said body, each of said conductor elements including a sharp pointed contact pin projecting from one side of said body, and a second portion in addition to said sharp pointed contact pins projecting from the opposite side of said body, said contact pins extending substantially parallel to each other; a pair of flexible clamp jaws of flared, trapezoidal shape projecting divergently with respect to each other from one side of said body and formed integrally with said body with said contact pins disposed therebetween, one of said clamp jaws having a pair of apertures formed therethrough on opposite sides of said contact pins for clearing said contact pins when said clamp jaws are clamped together; a pair of snap buttons secured to and projecting from the other of said clamp jaws at a location on opposite sides of said contact pins and aligned with said apertures for engaging said apertures when said clamp jaws are clamped together; and a series of ribs extending transversely across at least one of said clamp jaws at a location to position said ribs between said contact pins when said clamp jaws are clamped together whereby said ribs are positioned to engage the central web portion of a coaxial cable having its conductors engaged with said contact pins when said clamp jaws are clamped together.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A quick connect device as defined in claim 7 wherein said second portion of each of said conductor elements is a tie hook.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
63 words
A quick connect device as defined in claim 7 wherein each of said clamp jaws carries said rib series, and each of the ribs in each of said series is of triangular cross-sectional configuration with the ribs in the series on each of the two clamp jaws cooperating to bite into and engage an insulating material used in a coaxial cable clamped therebetween.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
A quick connect device as defined in claim 7 wherein the second portion of each of said conductor elements is a contact pin whereby said conductor elements each have contact pins at the opposite ends thereof and projecting from opposite sides of said body.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-06-24 | 1977-12-24 | 1978-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-24 | 1981-12-24 | 1982-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-24 | 1985-12-24 | 1986-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |