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US3846740A
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Multiple-pin plug adaptor
Assignee: Augat Inc
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Filing: 1972-07-17
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Granted: 1974-11-05
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Expires: 1992-07-17
Abstract
Abstract A precision insulative component for adapting a conventional cable plug assembly having a plurality of terminal pins arranged in spaced parallel rows for electrical connection with a like plurality of upstanding resilient terminals correspondingly arrayed on a mounting panel. The adaptor includes a generally flat rectangular body having spaced parallel rows of posts integral with the long edges of the body and a plurality of shoulders aligned with the posts and extending laterally from the body to form channels between them to receive the terminal pins of the cable plug assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 N Damon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:55
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/0091; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/10; H05K7/1015
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
An insulative adaptor for a multiple-pin plug having parallel rows of terminal pins, said adaptor comprising: a generally flat rectangular body portion; a pair of spaced parallel rows of upstanding posts projecting substantially perpendicularly from one side of said body portion and integral therewith, said posts being disposed along said side adjacent opposite parallel edges thereof; a plurality of spaced shoulders projecting laterally beyond said parallel edges of said body portion and integral therewith, said shoulders being aligned with and substantially equal to the width of said posts, thereby forming a plurality of generally parallel slots between said shoulders; and a pair of U-shaped end members integral with said body portion and having legs substantially parallel with said posts, the sides of said end members extending laterally from said body portion parallel to and farther than said shoulders.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
An insulative adaptor for a multiple-pin plug having parallel rows of terminal pins, said adaptor comprising: a generally flat rectangular body portion; a pair of spaced parallel rows of upstanding posts projecting substantially perpendicularly from one side of said body portion and integral therewith, said posts being disposed along said side adjacent opposite parallel edges thereof; a plurality of spaced shoulders projecting laterally beyond said parallel edges of said body portion and integral therewith, said shoulders being aligned with and substantially equal to the width of said posts, thereby forming a plurality of generally parallel slots between said shoulders; and a pair of U-shaped end members integral with said body portion and having legs substantially parallel with said posts, the sides of said end members extending laterally from said body portion parallel to and farther than said shoulders.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The adaptor recited in claim 1 wherein said legs of said end members are shorter than said posts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The adaptor recited in claim 1 wherein said legs of said end members are formed with bevels adjacent their ends on their facing surfaces adjacent said posts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The adaptor recited in claim 2 wherein the end posts in each row are formed with bevels at the ends thereof, said bevels facing said end members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
204 words
A multiple-pin plug and adaptor assembly comprising: an insulative adaptor comprising: a generally flat rectangular body portion having a rectangular opening through the center thereof; a pair of spaced parallel rows of upstanding posts projecting substantially perpendicularly from one side of said body portion and integral therewith, said posts being disposed along said side adjacent opposite parallel edges thereof; and a plurality of spaced shoulders projecting laterally beyond said parallel edges of said body portion and integral therewith, said shoulders being aligned with and substantially equal to the width of said posts, thereby forming a plurality of generally parallel slots between said shoulders; a plug having a pair of spaced parallel rows of connector pins projecting therefrom and extending between said shoulders of said adaptor, said plug having a generally flat rectangular body with a countersunk rectangular opening through the center thereof; and a resilient H-shaped connector having wing-like projections engaging said opening in said plug and button projections on the legs of said connector, said connector extending below said plug body into said opening in said adaptor body, said connector flexing sufficiently for said button projections to frictionally engage the walls of said adaptor body opening, thereby securing said plug and adaptor together.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
204 words
A multiple-pin plug and adaptor assembly comprising: an insulative adaptor comprising: a generally flat rectangular body portion having a rectangular opening through the center thereof; a pair of spaced parallel rows of upstanding posts projecting substantially perpendicularly from one side of said body portion and integral therewith, said posts being disposed along said side adjacent opposite parallel edges thereof; and a plurality of spaced shoulders projecting laterally beyond said parallel edges of said body portion and integral therewith, said shoulders being aligned with and substantially equal to the width of said posts, thereby forming a plurality of generally parallel slots between said shoulders; a plug having a pair of spaced parallel rows of connector pins projecting therefrom and extending between said shoulders of said adaptor, said plug having a generally flat rectangular body with a countersunk rectangular opening through the center thereof; and a resilient H-shaped connector having wing-like projections engaging said opening in said plug and button projections on the legs of said connector, said connector extending below said plug body into said opening in said adaptor body, said connector flexing sufficiently for said button projections to frictionally engage the walls of said adaptor body opening, thereby securing said plug and adaptor together.
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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) | 1977-11-04 | 1978-05-06 | 1978-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-04 | 1982-05-06 | 1982-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-04 | 1986-05-06 | 1986-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |