US4194801A
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Cross-connecting comb for electrical terminals
Assignee: Weidmueller Interface GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1978-07-21
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Granted: 1980-03-25
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Expires: 1998-07-21
Abstract
Abstract A cross-connecting comb for interconnecting electrical terminals consists of a metal back and metal teeth, and a U-section insulating plastic sheath enclosing the metal back and provided with locking means holding the sheath in position on the metal back, the teeth projecting through apertures in the sheath.
Inventors
- 👤 Arno Fitzler
- 👤 Hans-Herbert Kordt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00; H01R31/08; H01R31/085; H01R31/02; H01R9/00; H01R9/22; H01R9/24; H01R9/26; H01R9/2675; H01R11/00; H01R11/03; H01R11/09; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A comb for making electrical cross-connection between electrical terminals, said comb comprising (a) a multiplicity of metal teeth and a metal back interconnecting said teeth, and (b) a unitary sheath of resilient insulating plastic material enclosing the back of said comb, said sheath comprising (i) an extruded strip having a cross section in the shape of a "U" and provided with apertures at one end of the cross section through which apertures said teeth project, and (ii) an integral locking rib of ratchet-tooth cross section extending along the inner surface of at least one leg of the "U" adjacent to the free end of said leg, the legs of the "U" being deflectable for permitting insertion of said back, and said rib engaging behind said back due to the resilience of said sheath, for retaining said back within said sheath.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A comb for making electrical cross-connection between electrical terminals, said comb comprising (a) a multiplicity of metal teeth and a metal back interconnecting said teeth, and (b) a unitary sheath of resilient insulating plastic material enclosing the back of said comb, said sheath comprising (i) an extruded strip having a cross section in the shape of a "U" and provided with apertures at one end of the cross section through which apertures said teeth project, and (ii) an integral locking rib of ratchet-tooth cross section extending along the inner surface of at least one leg of the "U" adjacent to the free end of said leg, the legs of the "U" being deflectable for permitting insertion of said back, and said rib engaging behind said back due to the resilience of said sheath, for retaining said back within said sheath.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A comb according to claim 1, wherein said apertures are located in the base of the "U".
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A comb according to claim 1, wherein said locking rib is gapped to define said apertures.
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) | 1983-03-25 | 1983-09-24 | 1984-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-25 | 1987-09-24 | 1988-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-25 | 1991-09-24 | 1992-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |