US4059333A
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Electrical connector
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1977-01-05
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Granted: 1977-11-22
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Expires: 1997-01-05
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a device for mechanically and electrically joining two cables. The device includes a wedge-shaped member and a C-member formed from resilient, spring wire.
Inventors
- 👤 James Lenhart Mixon, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:26
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16G; F16G11/00; F16G11/04; H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/28; H01R4/50; H01R4/5083; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3969; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7062; Y10T403/7064; Y10T403/7066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
An electrical connector for mechanically retaining and electrically connecting two cables, comprising: A. a wedge member of conductive material having beveled sides converging toward one end; and B. a member formed from a length of resilient spring wire having two spaced apart, parallel sections one shorter than the other, said sections being joined together by a length of said wire, the ends of each section being formed into inwardly facing hooks, Whereby upon cradling cables in parallel hooks and driving the wedge member inbetween, said cables are mechanically retained and electrically connected.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
An electrical connector for mechanically retaining and electrically connecting two cables, comprising: A. a wedge member of conductive material having beveled sides converging toward one end; and B. a member formed from a length of resilient spring wire having two spaced apart, parallel sections one shorter than the other, said sections being joined together by a length of said wire, the ends of each section being formed into inwardly facing hooks, Whereby upon cradling cables in parallel hooks and driving the wedge member inbetween, said cables are mechanically retained and electrically connected.
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) | 1980-11-21 | 1981-05-23 | 1981-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-21 | 1985-05-23 | 1985-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-21 | 1989-05-23 | 1989-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |