US3868800A
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Panel jack connector
Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation Inc
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Filing: 1973-12-03
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Granted: 1975-03-04
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Expires: 1993-12-03
Abstract
Abstract A jack connector is disclosed for detachably securing together at least a pair of spaced apart panels. The connector comprises a minimum of first and second spaced apart connector arms having opposite ends which terminate adjacent to but spaced from the opposite ends of the other connector arm. First and second receiver means secure the opposite ends of the inserted connector arms by screw members extending therethrough for threadable attachment to the adjacent edge portions of the panel. An elongated bolt member extends through one of the connector arms and is threadably received by the other connector arm so that threadable rotation of the bolt member will cause relative movement of the opposite ends of the connector arms. A modified form of the invention is also disclosed for joining the adjacent edges of from two to four panels.
Inventors
- 👤 David A Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:44
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/38; E04B1/61; E04B1/6108; E04B1/612; E04B1/6145; E04B1/6158; F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/0004; F16B5/0056; F16B5/0068; F16B5/0072; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/75
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
269 words
A connector for joining adjacent panels having spaced apart adjacent edge portions, comprising, a first connector arm having first and second ends, a second connector arm having first and second ends and being spaced apart from said first connector arm, a first receiver means removably secured to the first ends of said first and second connector arms, a second receiver means removably secured to the second ends of said first and second connector arms, first and second screw members extending through said first and second receiver means respectively for threadable insertion into the adjacent edge portions of the panels, a length adjustable member connected to said first and second connector arms and extending therebetween for selectively moving the first ends of said first and second connector arms with respect to the second ends of said first and second connector arms, said first ends of said first and second connector arms being parallel to the edge portion of the adjacent panel, said first ends being spaced apart to define an opening therebetween, said second ends of said first and second connector arms being parallel to the edge portion of the adjacent panel, said second ends being spaced apart to define an opening therebetween, said screw members extending through said openings and through said receiver means, said first and second ends of said connector arms having inner and outer sides, each of said receiver means comprising plate means bent upon itself to form first and second plate members having substantally a U-shaped configuration, said first and second plate members being positioned on opposite sides of the ends of the connector arms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
269 words
A connector for joining adjacent panels having spaced apart adjacent edge portions, comprising, a first connector arm having first and second ends, a second connector arm having first and second ends and being spaced apart from said first connector arm, a first receiver means removably secured to the first ends of said first and second connector arms, a second receiver means removably secured to the second ends of said first and second connector arms, first and second screw members extending through said first and second receiver means respectively for threadable insertion into the adjacent edge portions of the panels, a length adjustable member connected to said first and second connector arms and extending therebetween for selectively moving the first ends of said first and second connector arms with respect to the second ends of said first and second connector arms, said first ends of said first and second connector arms being parallel to the edge portion of the adjacent panel, said first ends being spaced apart to define an opening therebetween, said second ends of said first and second connector arms being parallel to the edge portion of the adjacent panel, said second ends being spaced apart to define an opening therebetween, said screw members extending through said openings and through said receiver means, said first and second ends of said connector arms having inner and outer sides, each of said receiver means comprising plate means bent upon itself to form first and second plate members having substantally a U-shaped configuration, said first and second plate members being positioned on opposite sides of the ends of the connector arms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
172 words
A connector for joining adjacEnt panels having spaced apart adjacent edge portions, comprising, a first connector arm having first and second ends, a second connector arm having first and second ends and being spaced apart from said first connector arm, a first receiver means removably secured to the first ends of said first and second connector arms, a second receiver means removably secured to the second ends of said first and second connector arms, first and second screw members extending through said first and second receiver means respectively for threadable insertion into the adjacent edge portions of the panels, and a bolt member rotatably mounted in said first connector arm and threadably connected to said second connector arm so that selective rotation of said bolt member causes the first ends of said first and second connector arms to be moved with respect to the second ends of said first and second connector arms to permit the adjacent edge portions of the panels to be adjustably moved towards and away from one another.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
172 words
A connector for joining adjacEnt panels having spaced apart adjacent edge portions, comprising, a first connector arm having first and second ends, a second connector arm having first and second ends and being spaced apart from said first connector arm, a first receiver means removably secured to the first ends of said first and second connector arms, a second receiver means removably secured to the second ends of said first and second connector arms, first and second screw members extending through said first and second receiver means respectively for threadable insertion into the adjacent edge portions of the panels, and a bolt member rotatably mounted in said first connector arm and threadably connected to said second connector arm so that selective rotation of said bolt member causes the first ends of said first and second connector arms to be moved with respect to the second ends of said first and second connector arms to permit the adjacent edge portions of the panels to be adjustably moved towards and away from one another.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
80 words
The connector of claim 2 wherein the first ends of said first and second connector arms are parallel to the edge portion of the adjacent panel, said first ends being spaced apart to define an opening therebetween, said second ends of said first and second connector arms being parallel to the edge portion of the adjacent panel, said second ends being spaced apart to define an opening therebetween, said screw members extending through said openings and through said receiver means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The connector of claim 1 wherein said first plate member of each of said receiver means has arcuate end portions which partially embrace the ends of said connector arms.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The connector of claim 1 wherein each of said plate members of each of said receiver means has an opening formed therein to permit the screw member to extend therethrough.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The connector of claim 2 wherein said connector arms have notches formed therein to facilitate the bending thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
133 words
A connector for joining adjacent panels having spaced apart adjacent edge portions, comprising, a first connector arm having first, second, third and fourth transversely disposed depending legs, a second connector arm having first, second, third and fourth transversely disposed depending legs, the ends of the legs of said first connector arm being disposed adjacent to but spaced from the ends of the legs of said second connector arm, a receiver element removably secured to each of the adjacent ends of said legs, a screw element extending through each of said receiver elements for threadable insertion into the adjacent edge portions of the panels, and a length adjustable member connected to said first and second connector arms and extending therebetween for selectively moving the adjacent ends of the legs with respect to each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
133 words
A connector for joining adjacent panels having spaced apart adjacent edge portions, comprising, a first connector arm having first, second, third and fourth transversely disposed depending legs, a second connector arm having first, second, third and fourth transversely disposed depending legs, the ends of the legs of said first connector arm being disposed adjacent to but spaced from the ends of the legs of said second connector arm, a receiver element removably secured to each of the adjacent ends of said legs, a screw element extending through each of said receiver elements for threadable insertion into the adjacent edge portions of the panels, and a length adjustable member connected to said first and second connector arms and extending therebetween for selectively moving the adjacent ends of the legs with respect to each other.
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) | 1978-03-03 | 1978-09-02 | 1979-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-03 | 1982-09-02 | 1983-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-03 | 1986-09-02 | 1987-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |