US3960433A
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Shielded power cable separable connector module having conducting contact rod with a beveled shoulder overlapped by insulating follower material
Assignee: Chardon Rubber Co
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Filing: 1975-09-05
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Granted: 1976-06-01
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Expires: 1995-09-05
Abstract
Abstract A separable connector module for connecting shielded electrical power cable. It is of the type including an insulating housing containing a cable insert member. A male contact rod assembly, including a metal contact rod, is fixed at one end to the insert member. An insulating arc follower is fixed to the rod at its other end. The improvement comprises that the arc follower overlaps a beveled portion of the shoulder of the contact rod to favorably affect the configuration of the potential field there.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent J. Boliver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:08
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/53; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/933; Y10S439/934
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
Apparatus for connecting electrical power cable, the apparatus being of the type having a rod contact to be received by a bore contact, the rod contact having an insulating arc follower fixed to the end for insertion into the bore, wherein the improvement comprises: a beveled shoulder on said contact rod adjacent said follower and overlapped by the material of said follower.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
Apparatus for connecting electrical power cable, the apparatus being of the type having a rod contact to be received by a bore contact, the rod contact having an insulating arc follower fixed to the end for insertion into the bore, wherein the improvement comprises: a beveled shoulder on said contact rod adjacent said follower and overlapped by the material of said follower.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3617987A
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US3917374A
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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) | 1979-06-01 | 1979-12-01 | 1980-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-01 | 1983-12-01 | 1984-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-01 | 1987-12-01 | 1988-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |