US4193658A
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Modular telephone plug
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1978-04-27
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Granted: 1980-03-18
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Expires: 1998-04-27
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a plug and its method of manufacture. The plug is of the type having a two piece, insulative housing and flat-bladed terminals. More particularly, the method of manufacture includes a continuous molding operation wherein a plurality of cavities are spaced about the circumference of a wheel.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry E. Dittmann
- 👤 Robert M. Koch
- 👤 Van K. Webster
- 👤 Edwin T. Harris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:15
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/18; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/26; H01R13/46; H01R13/502; H01R13/504; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2416; H01R43/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A modular telephone plug formed from two separate components, comprising: a. a first component, molded from an insulating material, being generally rectangular with one side wall being longer than the opposite side wall, thereby providing an inclined surface, said inclined surface having a plurality of longitudinally extending grooves thereon, and a plurality of slots extending from the grooves to the surface opposite said inclined surface, said slots being adapted to receive insulated wire-piercing terminals therein; and b. a second component, molded from an insulating material, being generally rectangular with one side wall being longer than the opposite side wall, thereby providing an inclined surface, said inclined surface having a plurality of longitudinally extending grooves thereon, said first and second components being oriented so that upon bonding the two together to form said plug, the inclined surfaces are conformably mated with the respective grooves forming circular passageways adapted to contain telephone wires therein for termination by inserting insulated wire piercing terminals through said slots.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A modular telephone plug formed from two separate components, comprising: a. a first component, molded from an insulating material, being generally rectangular with one side wall being longer than the opposite side wall, thereby providing an inclined surface, said inclined surface having a plurality of longitudinally extending grooves thereon, and a plurality of slots extending from the grooves to the surface opposite said inclined surface, said slots being adapted to receive insulated wire-piercing terminals therein; and b. a second component, molded from an insulating material, being generally rectangular with one side wall being longer than the opposite side wall, thereby providing an inclined surface, said inclined surface having a plurality of longitudinally extending grooves thereon, said first and second components being oriented so that upon bonding the two together to form said plug, the inclined surfaces are conformably mated with the respective grooves forming circular passageways adapted to contain telephone wires therein for termination by inserting insulated wire piercing terminals through said slots.
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) | 1983-03-18 | 1983-09-17 | 1984-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-18 | 1987-09-17 | 1988-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-18 | 1991-09-17 | 1992-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |