US4230387A
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Continuous connector
Assignee: Autosplice Inc
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Filing: 1979-04-18
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Granted: 1980-10-28
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Expires: 1999-04-18
Abstract
Abstract An endless connector is disclosed which comprises a continuous length of insulating material, the length of insulating material having electrical contacts spaced therealong and being provided with severance means intermediate said contacts for selectively severing said length of insulating material at locations intermediate said contacts. In one embodiment of the invention, the electrical contacts are imbedded in the length of insulating material, while in another embodiment, the continuous length of insulating material includes open ended cavities disposed intermediate the severance means with the contacts being disposed in the cavities.
Inventors
- 👤 Irwin Zahn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:37
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/514; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/75; H01R12/77; H01R12/79; H01R13/02; H01R13/10; H01R13/11; H01R13/114; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2416; H01R4/2445
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
An endless connector arrangement comprising a first continuous length of insulating material, said first length of insulating material having electrical contacts spaced therealong and being provided with severence means intermediate said contacts for selectively severing said first length of insulating material at locations intermediate said contacts; a second continuous length of insulating material, said second length of insulating material having electrical contacts spaced therealong and being provided with severance means intermediate said contacts for selectively severing said second length of insulating material at locations intermediate said contacts; one surface of said first length of insulating material and one surface of said second length of insulating material having interconnection means for removably joining said first and second lengths of insulating material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
An endless connector arrangement comprising a first continuous length of insulating material, said first length of insulating material having electrical contacts spaced therealong and being provided with severence means intermediate said contacts for selectively severing said first length of insulating material at locations intermediate said contacts; a second continuous length of insulating material, said second length of insulating material having electrical contacts spaced therealong and being provided with severance means intermediate said contacts for selectively severing said second length of insulating material at locations intermediate said contacts; one surface of said first length of insulating material and one surface of said second length of insulating material having interconnection means for removably joining said first and second lengths of insulating material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The endless connector arrangement of claim 1, wherein the contacts of said first length of insulating material and the contacts of said second length of insulating material are removably connected to each other when said first and second lengths of insulating material are removably joined.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The endless connector arrangement of claim 2, wherein the contacts of said first length of insulating material comprise elongated pins, and the contacts of said second length of insulating material include reception means at at least one end thereof for receiving said elongated pins.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
The endless connector arrangement of claim 2, wherein said one surface of said first length of insulating material includes upstanding locking ribs, and said one surface of said second length of insulating material includes outstanding locking ribs which are received by said locking ribs when said first and second lengths are removably joined; said locking ribs and said outstanding locking ribs comprising said interconnection means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The endless connector arrangement of claim 4, wherein the contacts of said first length of insulating material comprise elongated pins, and the contacts of said second length of insulating material include reception means at at least one end thereof for receiving said elongated pins.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
The endless connector arrangement of claim 1, wherein said one surface of said first length of insulating material includes upstanding locking ribs, and said one surface of said second length of insulating material includes outstanding locking ribs which are received by said locking ribs when said first and second lengths are removably joined; said locking ribs and said outstanding locking ribs comprising said interconnection means.
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) | 1983-10-28 | 1984-04-28 | 1984-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-28 | 1988-04-28 | 1988-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-28 | 1992-04-28 | 1992-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |