US4173349A
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Connector interface sealing arrangement
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1978-08-24
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Granted: 1979-11-06
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Expires: 1998-08-24
Abstract
Abstract An interface seal is mounted on a tubular end portion of a connector body. The interface seal has a biconic head having a converging section which is engaged and folded back toward a diverging section by a conical ramp at the end of a mating connector body when the connector bodies are locked together.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank T. Neale, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:17
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16J; F16J15/00; F16J15/02; F16J15/021; F16J15/022; F16J15/024; F16J15/025; H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/52; H01R13/5219; H01R13/58; H01R13/62; H01R13/627
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
An interface sealing arrangement for matable connector bodies comprising: a first connector body having a tubular end portion, an interface seal having a sleeve portion at one end and a biconic head portion at an opposite end, said sleeve portion sealingly engaging a peripheral surface of the tubular end portion and said biconic head portion terminating in a converging end section radially spaced from the tubular end portion, and a second connector body including a shroud having a conical ramp at one end, said conical ramp engaging and folding the converging end section back toward a diverging section of the biconic head portion when said connector bodies are mated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
An interface sealing arrangement for matable connector bodies comprising: a first connector body having a tubular end portion, an interface seal having a sleeve portion at one end and a biconic head portion at an opposite end, said sleeve portion sealingly engaging a peripheral surface of the tubular end portion and said biconic head portion terminating in a converging end section radially spaced from the tubular end portion, and a second connector body including a shroud having a conical ramp at one end, said conical ramp engaging and folding the converging end section back toward a diverging section of the biconic head portion when said connector bodies are mated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
140 words
An interface sealing arrangement for matable connector bodies comprising: a first connector body having a tubular end portion, an interface seal having a sleeve portion at one end and a biconic head portion at an opposite end, said sleeve portion having a plurality of internal ribs sealingly engaging a peripheral surface of the tubular end portion at locations spaced from a free end thereof and said biconic head portion terminating in a converging end section which is radially spaced from the tubular end portion and axially spaced from the free end thereof, and a second connector body including a shroud having a conical ramp at one end, said shroud receiving said tubular portion with said conical ramp engaging and folding the converging end section back toward a diverging section of the biconic head portion when said connector bodies are mated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
140 words
An interface sealing arrangement for matable connector bodies comprising: a first connector body having a tubular end portion, an interface seal having a sleeve portion at one end and a biconic head portion at an opposite end, said sleeve portion having a plurality of internal ribs sealingly engaging a peripheral surface of the tubular end portion at locations spaced from a free end thereof and said biconic head portion terminating in a converging end section which is radially spaced from the tubular end portion and axially spaced from the free end thereof, and a second connector body including a shroud having a conical ramp at one end, said shroud receiving said tubular portion with said conical ramp engaging and folding the converging end section back toward a diverging section of the biconic head portion when said connector bodies are mated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
161 words
An interface sealing arrangement for matable connector bodies comprising: a first connector body having a tubular end portion and a lock member including triangularly shaped lock projections adjacent a free end of the tubular end portion, an interface seal disposed on the tubular end portion inwardly of the lock member, said interface seal having a sleeve portion at one end and a biconic head portion at an opposite end, said sleeve portion sealingly engaging a peripheral surface of the tubular end portion and said biconic head portion terminating in a converging end section radially spaced from the tubular end portion, and a second connector body including a shroud having a radial lip comprising a forward diverging conical ramp and a rearward lock shoulder at one end, said conical ramp engaging and folding the converging end section back toward a diverging section of the biconic head portion as said radial lip passes the lock projections during mating engagement of the connector bodies.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
161 words
An interface sealing arrangement for matable connector bodies comprising: a first connector body having a tubular end portion and a lock member including triangularly shaped lock projections adjacent a free end of the tubular end portion, an interface seal disposed on the tubular end portion inwardly of the lock member, said interface seal having a sleeve portion at one end and a biconic head portion at an opposite end, said sleeve portion sealingly engaging a peripheral surface of the tubular end portion and said biconic head portion terminating in a converging end section radially spaced from the tubular end portion, and a second connector body including a shroud having a radial lip comprising a forward diverging conical ramp and a rearward lock shoulder at one end, said conical ramp engaging and folding the converging end section back toward a diverging section of the biconic head portion as said radial lip passes the lock projections during mating engagement of the connector bodies.
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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) | 1982-11-05 | 1983-05-07 | 1983-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-05 | 1987-05-07 | 1987-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-05 | 1991-05-07 | 1991-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |