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Dual slot contact
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1976-08-12
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Granted: 1978-04-25
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Expires: 1996-08-12
Abstract
Abstract A slotted plate type contact is disclosed for simultaneously terminating two wires of small diameter which are inserted simultaneously in a first slot portion of the contact and are automatically diverted into separate wire terminating slots.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Volinskie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:09
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/59; H01R12/65; H01R12/67; H01R12/675
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
229 words
A slotted plate electrical contact, comprising: a single metal plate having a slot therein, said slot including an initial slot portion and first and second diverging slot portions each having an entryway communicating with said first slot portion, a portion of said plate having an apex between said diverging first and second slot portions, said initial slot portion having a width greater than the diameter of a first or a second uninsulated, relatively small diameter wire to be connected electrically in said slot but less than the sum of diameters of said first and second wires, said first and second diverging slot portions each having a width less than the diameter of a first or a second wire to be connected electrically in said slot, and a length greater than the diameter of a first or a second wire to be electrically connected in said slot, said apex being so constructed and arranged for diverting a first wire to either side thereof into one said entryway of one of said diverging slot portions, whereby a first wire is detained in one said entryway, and a second wire is diverted by a first wire detained in one said entryway into an entryway of the remaining diverging slot portion, whereby a first and a second wire are positioned respectively in said entryways for corresponding wire termination in said diverging slot portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
229 words
A slotted plate electrical contact, comprising: a single metal plate having a slot therein, said slot including an initial slot portion and first and second diverging slot portions each having an entryway communicating with said first slot portion, a portion of said plate having an apex between said diverging first and second slot portions, said initial slot portion having a width greater than the diameter of a first or a second uninsulated, relatively small diameter wire to be connected electrically in said slot but less than the sum of diameters of said first and second wires, said first and second diverging slot portions each having a width less than the diameter of a first or a second wire to be connected electrically in said slot, and a length greater than the diameter of a first or a second wire to be electrically connected in said slot, said apex being so constructed and arranged for diverting a first wire to either side thereof into one said entryway of one of said diverging slot portions, whereby a first wire is detained in one said entryway, and a second wire is diverted by a first wire detained in one said entryway into an entryway of the remaining diverging slot portion, whereby a first and a second wire are positioned respectively in said entryways for corresponding wire termination in said diverging slot portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The structure as recited in claim 1, and further including: each of said first and second diverging slot portions having narrow width slot portions elongated parallel to said initial slot portion and forming wire terminating slot portions.
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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) | 1981-04-24 | 1981-10-24 | 1982-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-24 | 1985-10-24 | 1986-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-24 | 1989-10-24 | 1990-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |