US3907400A
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Contact post
Assignee: FCI Americas Technology LLC
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Filing: 1973-11-21
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Granted: 1975-09-23
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Expires: 1993-11-21
Abstract
Abstract A contact post with a pair of arcuate springs extending from opposite sides of the post for retaining the post in a hole formed through the thickness of a support. The springs include weld tabs for securing wires to the post.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard K Dennis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:10
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A contact post adapted to be mounted in a hole in a support comprising an elongate post, a pair of arcuate springs joined to opposite sides of the post and each extending substantially 180* around the post to define a generally cylindrical spring portion adapted to be fitted in the hole in the support and to engage substantially the entire interior circumference of the hole, and wire contact means extending from one side of one spring and located adjacent the post within the outer circumference of the cylindrical spring portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A contact post adapted to be mounted in a hole in a support comprising an elongate post, a pair of arcuate springs joined to opposite sides of the post and each extending substantially 180* around the post to define a generally cylindrical spring portion adapted to be fitted in the hole in the support and to engage substantially the entire interior circumference of the hole, and wire contact means extending from one side of one spring and located adjacent the post within the outer circumference of the cylindrical spring portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
115 words
A contact post adapted to be mounted in a hole in a support comprising an elongate post, a pair of arcuate springs joined to opposite sides of the post and each extending substantially 180* around the post to define a generally cylindrical spring portion adapted to be fitted in the hole in the support and to engage substantially the entire interior circumference of the hole, and wire wrap weld tabs extending from the same side of both springs, said tabs including neck portions extending from the springs toward the post and collar portions extending from the ends of the neck portions outwardly of the post to define an annular wire wrap recess surrounding the post.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
115 words
A contact post adapted to be mounted in a hole in a support comprising an elongate post, a pair of arcuate springs joined to opposite sides of the post and each extending substantially 180* around the post to define a generally cylindrical spring portion adapted to be fitted in the hole in the support and to engage substantially the entire interior circumference of the hole, and wire wrap weld tabs extending from the same side of both springs, said tabs including neck portions extending from the springs toward the post and collar portions extending from the ends of the neck portions outwardly of the post to define an annular wire wrap recess surrounding the post.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A contact post as in claim 1 including openings extending through the crests of said springs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A contact post as in claim 2 wherein said post includes a strengthening recess extending along the length thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A contact post as in claim 1 wherein said post extends to both sides of said spring portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A contact post as in claim 1 wherein said post extends to one side of said spring portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
148 words
A contact post adapted to be mounted in a hole in a support comprising an elongate metal post, a pair of arcuate springs joined to opposite sides of the post and each extending substantially 180* around the post with the free end of each spring located closely adjacent the connection between the other spring and the post, said springs defining a generally cylindrical spring portion adapted to be fitted in the hole in the support and to engage substantially the entire interior circumference of the hole, weld tabs extending from both sides of said springs and each including a neck portion and a collar portion, the junction between said neck and collar portions being located adjacent said post so as to define an annular wire wrap recess surrounding the post to each side of the springs, said tabs being located within the outer circumference of the spring portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
148 words
A contact post adapted to be mounted in a hole in a support comprising an elongate metal post, a pair of arcuate springs joined to opposite sides of the post and each extending substantially 180* around the post with the free end of each spring located closely adjacent the connection between the other spring and the post, said springs defining a generally cylindrical spring portion adapted to be fitted in the hole in the support and to engage substantially the entire interior circumference of the hole, weld tabs extending from both sides of said springs and each including a neck portion and a collar portion, the junction between said neck and collar portions being located adjacent said post so as to define an annular wire wrap recess surrounding the post to each side of the springs, said tabs being located within the outer circumference of the spring portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A contact post as in claim 7 wherein two weld tabs extend to each side of each spring.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A contact post as in claim 8 including openings extending through the crests of said springs.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A contact post as in claim 9 including a strengthening recess extending along the length of the post and through the spring portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
101 words
A contact member adapted to be mounted in a hole in a support comprising a central portion, a pair of arcuate springs joined to opposite sides of said central portion and each extending substantially 180* around the central portion to define a generally cylindrical spring system substantially surrounding the central portion, such system being adapted to be fitted in the hole in the support and to engage the sides of the hole, diametrally opposed openings exteNding through the crests of said springs to either side of said central portion and a contact post extending from one end of the central portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
101 words
A contact member adapted to be mounted in a hole in a support comprising a central portion, a pair of arcuate springs joined to opposite sides of said central portion and each extending substantially 180* around the central portion to define a generally cylindrical spring system substantially surrounding the central portion, such system being adapted to be fitted in the hole in the support and to engage the sides of the hole, diametrally opposed openings exteNding through the crests of said springs to either side of said central portion and a contact post extending from one end of the central portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
A contact member as in claim 11 including a contact post extending from each end of said central portion.
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) | 1978-09-22 | 1979-03-24 | 1979-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-22 | 1983-03-24 | 1983-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-22 | 1987-03-24 | 1987-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |