US3821689A
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Electrical connector
Assignee: Raytheon Co
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Filing: 1972-09-29
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Granted: 1974-06-28
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Expires: 1992-09-29
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector which is comprised of a combination of two different types of clips mechanically and electrically interconnected without leads in a completely externally insulated fashion, specifically a hook- or probe-type clip having a tubular extension within which an alligator clip is removably connected with a slidable clip plate carried by the inner end of the first clip.
Inventors
- 👤 C Graham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:10
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R11/00; H01R11/11; H01R11/22; H01R11/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
An electrical connector comprising a first clip including a hollow elongated casing of dielectric material having a hollow extension of reduced diameter extending from one end thereof, a conductive member within said casing having an elongated portion extending longitudinally within said extension and further having a contact portion projecting outwardly through one end of said extension and a contact plate on the inner end within the casing, a removable second clip slidable longitudinally within said casing and carrying adjacent conductive gripping members thereon, said gripping members being relatively movable perpendicularly of the longitudinal axis of the casing into gripping engagement with opposite sides of said contact plate, one end of an electrical lead being connected to said gripping members, and manually operable means connected to said gripping members and extending through an aperture in the side of said casing for manually positioning said gripping members in gripping engagement with said contact plate within said casing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
An electrical connector comprising a first clip including a hollow elongated casing of dielectric material having a hollow extension of reduced diameter extending from one end thereof, a conductive member within said casing having an elongated portion extending longitudinally within said extension and further having a contact portion projecting outwardly through one end of said extension and a contact plate on the inner end within the casing, a removable second clip slidable longitudinally within said casing and carrying adjacent conductive gripping members thereon, said gripping members being relatively movable perpendicularly of the longitudinal axis of the casing into gripping engagement with opposite sides of said contact plate, one end of an electrical lead being connected to said gripping members, and manually operable means connected to said gripping members and extending through an aperture in the side of said casing for manually positioning said gripping members in gripping engagement with said contact plate within said casing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A connector as set forth in claim 1 wherein said conductive member and elongated portion thereof are longitudinally movable within the casing and extension respectively, and spring means is positioned in engagement with said member for yieldably urging said member and elongated portion thereof into retracted position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A connector as set forth in claim 2 wherein said contact plate is engaged on opposite sides by said gripping members and said second clip and conductive member are simultaneously slidable longitudinally within the casing in response to manual manipulation of said manually operable means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A connector as set forth in claim 1 wherein stop means is carried by said contact plate for engagement by at least one said gripping members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A connector as set forth in claim 1 wherein said gripping members are a pair of jaws which are movable in a direction toward and away from one another.
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) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | 1982-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | 1986-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |