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Electrical connection clip
Assignee: Rapid SA
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Filing: 1973-01-22
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Granted: 1974-07-23
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Expires: 1993-01-22
Abstract
Abstract An electrical coupling device designed for instantaneous manual coupling of a conductor, such as an electrical conductor wire, to the conducting pin of an electrical apparatus of any type. The coupling has the general cross-sectional shape of a C whose body is approximately flat and has a lug protruding toward the inside of the C and whose wings are respectively constituted of a pair of small tongues which are sloped with respect to the base.
Inventors
- 👤 B Duchatellier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:28
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/28; H01R4/48; H01R4/4809; H01R4/48185; H01R4/4819; H01R4/4823
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
An electrical coupling device for establishing an electrical connection between a conductor and the conducting pin of an electrical apparatus, said coupling device comprising a body of generally cross-sectionally C shape, the wings of said C being close enough to the base of the C to retain said pin and said conductor in direct pressurized contact upon insertion of said pin and said conductor into said coupling device, said wings each comprising a pair of tongues which are inclined with respect to the base, each tongue having an end sloping outwardly from the base to aid insertion of said conductor and an opposed end sloping towards the base to provide a biting edge to resist removal of said conductor, said coupling device adapted to establish said electrical connection when said pin is inserted from the end of the coupling whereat the ends of the tongues are inclined toward the body and then the conductor is inserted between the wings and the pin from the end of the coupling whereat the ends of the tongues are inclined from the body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
An electrical coupling device for establishing an electrical connection between a conductor and the conducting pin of an electrical apparatus, said coupling device comprising a body of generally cross-sectionally C shape, the wings of said C being close enough to the base of the C to retain said pin and said conductor in direct pressurized contact upon insertion of said pin and said conductor into said coupling device, said wings each comprising a pair of tongues which are inclined with respect to the base, each tongue having an end sloping outwardly from the base to aid insertion of said conductor and an opposed end sloping towards the base to provide a biting edge to resist removal of said conductor, said coupling device adapted to establish said electrical connection when said pin is inserted from the end of the coupling whereat the ends of the tongues are inclined toward the body and then the conductor is inserted between the wings and the pin from the end of the coupling whereat the ends of the tongues are inclined from the body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The coupling device of claim 1 wherein the base of the C includes a lug protruding towards the wings, said lug designed to engage an opening provided in said pin upon insertion of said pin into said conductor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The coupling device of claim 2 wherein said lug comprises a small triangular strip cut out of the base of the C and bent toward the wings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The electrical coupling device of claim 2 wherein the embrasure between the wings of the C is generally aligned with the axis of the body of the C and is of a width approximately half that of the conductor.
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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) | 1977-07-22 | 1978-01-21 | 1978-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-22 | 1982-01-21 | 1982-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-22 | 1986-01-21 | 1986-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |