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US3915545A
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Wire connector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-27
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Granted: 1975-10-28
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Expires: 1993-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A wire connector or terminal block including an arch-shaped pressure lever having two opposite leg portions resiliently deformable and expandable under pressure and a conductor plate mounted opposite the pressure lever, adapted to receive a wire end portion and resiliently hold it between the pressure lever and the conductor plate so that the wire end portion can securely be retained by the pressure lever which becomes resiliently deformable under any vibration or other external forces thereby ensuring better electrical properties of the connected portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Yugo Saito
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:41
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/22; H01R9/24; H01R9/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A wire connector for conductively connecting wires comprising: a plurality of arch-shaped base member means comprised of electrically conductive material and arranged in parallel with each other with the open sides opposite each other for allowing said wires to pass therethrough; first connecting means comprised of conducting material attached to the bases of said plurality of arch-shaped base member means for connecting said base member means to each other and for conductively supporting wires running through said base member means; arch-shaped pressure lever means above each base member means having two resilient and opposite leg portions at the lowest ends thereof bent outwardly away from each other for fitting over the open sides of said base member means and contacting said wires; and a second adjustable connecting means for connecting the top of each of said pressure lever means to the top of each of said base member means, whereby adjusting said second connecting means downward will cause said pressure lever means to move toward said base member means and will force said outwardly bent legs of said pressure lever means against said wire and said first connecting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A wire connector for conductively connecting wires comprising: a plurality of arch-shaped base member means comprised of electrically conductive material and arranged in parallel with each other with the open sides opposite each other for allowing said wires to pass therethrough; first connecting means comprised of conducting material attached to the bases of said plurality of arch-shaped base member means for connecting said base member means to each other and for conductively supporting wires running through said base member means; arch-shaped pressure lever means above each base member means having two resilient and opposite leg portions at the lowest ends thereof bent outwardly away from each other for fitting over the open sides of said base member means and contacting said wires; and a second adjustable connecting means for connecting the top of each of said pressure lever means to the top of each of said base member means, whereby adjusting said second connecting means downward will cause said pressure lever means to move toward said base member means and will force said outwardly bent legs of said pressure lever means against said wire and said first connecting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
208 words
A wire connector for conductively connecting wires comprising: a plurality of arch-shaped base member means arranged in parallel with each other with the open sides opposite each other for allowing said wires to pass therethrough; first connecting means comprised of a joining plate attached to the bases of said plurality of arch-shaped base member means for joining said base member means to each other and a conductor plate of electrically conductive material located on said joining plate and running through said open sides of the plurality of base member means for conductively supporting wires running through said open sides; arch-shaped pressure lever means above each base member means having two resilient and opposite leg portions at the lowest ends thereof bent outwardly away from each other for fitting over the open sides of said base member means and contacting said wires; and a second adjustable connecting means for connecting the top of each of said pressure lever means to the top of each of said base member means, whereby adjusting said second connecting means downward will cause said presSure lever means to move toward said base member means and will force said outwardly bent legs of said pressure lever means against said wire and said first connecting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
208 words
A wire connector for conductively connecting wires comprising: a plurality of arch-shaped base member means arranged in parallel with each other with the open sides opposite each other for allowing said wires to pass therethrough; first connecting means comprised of a joining plate attached to the bases of said plurality of arch-shaped base member means for joining said base member means to each other and a conductor plate of electrically conductive material located on said joining plate and running through said open sides of the plurality of base member means for conductively supporting wires running through said open sides; arch-shaped pressure lever means above each base member means having two resilient and opposite leg portions at the lowest ends thereof bent outwardly away from each other for fitting over the open sides of said base member means and contacting said wires; and a second adjustable connecting means for connecting the top of each of said pressure lever means to the top of each of said base member means, whereby adjusting said second connecting means downward will cause said presSure lever means to move toward said base member means and will force said outwardly bent legs of said pressure lever means against said wire and said first connecting means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
82 words
A wire connector as claimed in claim 2 wherein each of said pressure lever means has a hole in the top thereof for receiving said adjustable connecting means; each of said base member means has an internally threaded hole in the top thereof for engaging said adjustable connecting means; and said adjustable connecting means is comprised of a screw running through said hole in said pressure lever means and is engageably threaded into said internally threaded hole in said base member means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A wire connector as claimed in claim 3 wherein said adjustable connecting means is further comprised of a spring surrounding said screw between said pressure lever means and said base member means for biasing the pressure lever means away from the base member means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A wire connector as claimed in claim 2, further comprising electrically isolated framing means for housing said base member means, said first and second connecting means and said pressure lever means.
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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) | 1978-10-27 | 1979-04-28 | 1979-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-27 | 1983-04-28 | 1983-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-27 | 1987-04-28 | 1987-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |