US3963295A
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Heat-shrinkable molded high voltage connector
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1975-04-21
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Granted: 1976-06-15
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Expires: 1995-04-21
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to an electrical connector for a high voltage electrical lead terminated to an electrical contact and a method for making the same wherein the connector includes a silicone rubber receptacle insertably receiving and surrounding the contact to prevent arcing thereof together with a dielectric tube having a section secured within the receptacle and being pre-shrunk to conform in shape to that of the electrical contact. A heat-shrinkable section of the tube projects from the receptacle and is heat-shrinkable to conform sealably around the electrical lead.
Inventors
- 👤 Jan Philip Askman
- 👤 George Warren Wolverton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:29
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/53; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/932
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
An electrical connector, comprising: a molded silicone rubber portion having a cavity therein, a sleeve of heat-shrinkable material having a first section molded into said cavity of said silicone rubber portion, said first section being pre-shrunk to conform to the surface irregularities of an electrical contact, and said sleeve having a relatively enlarged heat-shrinkable second section integral with said first section and protruding from said silicone rubber portion and being heat-shrinkable to conform sealably in encirclement over an insulation covered wire terminated to said contact.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
An electrical connector, comprising: a molded silicone rubber portion having a cavity therein, a sleeve of heat-shrinkable material having a first section molded into said cavity of said silicone rubber portion, said first section being pre-shrunk to conform to the surface irregularities of an electrical contact, and said sleeve having a relatively enlarged heat-shrinkable second section integral with said first section and protruding from said silicone rubber portion and being heat-shrinkable to conform sealably in encirclement over an insulation covered wire terminated to said contact.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure as recited in claim 1 wherein, the interior of said second section is provided with a sealant coating.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The structure as recited in claim 1, and further including: a rigid shell receiving said silicone rubber portion, a flange on said silicone rubber portion, and a ring received over said flange and secured removably to said shell.
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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) | 1979-06-15 | 1979-12-15 | 1980-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-15 | 1983-12-15 | 1984-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-15 | 1987-12-15 | 1988-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |