US4045113A
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Connector safety tip
Assignee: Kings Electronics Co Inc
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Filing: 1976-06-28
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Granted: 1977-08-30
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Expires: 1996-06-28
Abstract
Abstract A safety tip for a connector contact of the type having a conductive body surrounding the contact is provided. The tip is made of an insulating material, preferably plastic.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick Della Iacono
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:56
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
A connector having a male center conductor, a grounding contact surrounding said male center conductor and spaced therefrom and not contacting said male center conductor, an insulating tip on the end of said male center conductor for reducing the chance of finger contact between the male center conductor and the grounding contact.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
52 words
A connector having a male center conductor, a grounding contact surrounding said male center conductor and spaced therefrom and not contacting said male center conductor, an insulating tip on the end of said male center conductor for reducing the chance of finger contact between the male center conductor and the grounding contact.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The connector according to claim 1 wherein said connector has a body surrounding said grounding contact and extending past the tipped end of said male center conductor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The connector according to claim 1 wherein said insulating tip is made of plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The connector according to claim 1 wherein said insulating tip is made of glass.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The connector according to claim 1 wherein said insulating tip is made of ceramic material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The connector according to claim 1 wherein said male center conductor has a reduced thickness section and wherein said tip is mounted on said reduced thickness section.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3140374A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-08-29 | 1981-02-28 | 1981-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-29 | 1985-02-28 | 1985-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-29 | 1989-02-28 | 1989-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |