US3941444A
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Sealing member
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1974-07-24
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Granted: 1976-03-02
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Expires: 1994-07-24
Abstract
Abstract A hollow sealing member open at one end for receiving an electrical connector has at its opposite end, a wall formed with a plurality of recesses closed by a frangible base. The shape of the recesses permits a relatively wide flat tab to be passed through the wall without reducing the sealing effect of the wall around the conductor to which the flat tab is crimped.
Inventors
- 👤 Aldo Bruni
- 👤 Luigi Campari
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 03:33
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/52; H01R13/5202; H01R13/40; H01R13/42; H01R13/422; H01R13/4223; H01R13/4226
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A sealing member of resilient, rubber-like material comprising a hollow body part open at one end for receiving an electrical component, at its opposite end, the hollow body part has a wall which is formed inwardly towards the interior of the body part to define on its outer surface at least one first recess which is generally cylindrical and which has a pair of diametrically opposed grooves extending substantially the length thereof, said first recess communicates with a relatively smaller generally cylindrical second recess coaxial with the first recess, the transition between the first and second recesses defining a shoulder, a base of the second recess being frangible to permit the passage of a flat tab contact terminating the end of a cylindrical conductor, through the wall, the conductor having a smaller outer periphery than that of the flat tab contact, the tearing of the base being limited to the material of the second recess which embraces sealingly the cylindrical conductor extending rearwardly from the flat tab contact through the wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A sealing member of resilient, rubber-like material comprising a hollow body part open at one end for receiving an electrical component, at its opposite end, the hollow body part has a wall which is formed inwardly towards the interior of the body part to define on its outer surface at least one first recess which is generally cylindrical and which has a pair of diametrically opposed grooves extending substantially the length thereof, said first recess communicates with a relatively smaller generally cylindrical second recess coaxial with the first recess, the transition between the first and second recesses defining a shoulder, a base of the second recess being frangible to permit the passage of a flat tab contact terminating the end of a cylindrical conductor, through the wall, the conductor having a smaller outer periphery than that of the flat tab contact, the tearing of the base being limited to the material of the second recess which embraces sealingly the cylindrical conductor extending rearwardly from the flat tab contact through the wall.
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) | 1979-03-02 | 1979-09-01 | 1980-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-02 | 1983-09-01 | 1984-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-02 | 1987-09-01 | 1988-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |