US4364624A
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Adapter assembly for electrical leads
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-04-14
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Granted: 1982-12-21
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Expires: 1998-04-14
Abstract
Abstract An adapter assembly for electrical connectors is disclosed. The adapter assembly comprises a body with a T-shaped opening therein and male and female terminals positioned at right angle. An access opening with a press fitted closure is provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 01:03
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/901; Y10S439/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
An adapter assembly comprising: a body formed of metal, a first opening extending through said body in a first direction, said first opening having first and second ends on opposite sides of said body, a second opening extending into said body in a second direction transverse to said first direction and intersecting said first opening, first electrical connector means having a plurality of electrical terminals at one end adapted to be coupled to said first end of said first opening of said body, second electrical connector means having a plurality of electrical terminals at one end adapted to be coupled to said second opening, a plurality of electrical leads adapted to be coupled to said electrical terminals of said first and second electrical connectors and routed between said electrical terminals of said first and second electrical connectors through the passageway formed by said first and second openings, said second end of said first opening being employed to facilitate connection and routing of said electrical leads to said terminals of said first and second electrical connectors, and a metallic closure member adapted to be press fitted in said second end of said first opening for closing said second end of said first opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
An adapter assembly comprising: a body formed of metal, a first opening extending through said body in a first direction, said first opening having first and second ends on opposite sides of said body, a second opening extending into said body in a second direction transverse to said first direction and intersecting said first opening, first electrical connector means having a plurality of electrical terminals at one end adapted to be coupled to said first end of said first opening of said body, second electrical connector means having a plurality of electrical terminals at one end adapted to be coupled to said second opening, a plurality of electrical leads adapted to be coupled to said electrical terminals of said first and second electrical connectors and routed between said electrical terminals of said first and second electrical connectors through the passageway formed by said first and second openings, said second end of said first opening being employed to facilitate connection and routing of said electrical leads to said terminals of said first and second electrical connectors, and a metallic closure member adapted to be press fitted in said second end of said first opening for closing said second end of said first opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
204 words
An adapter assembly comprising: a body formed of metal, a first opening extending through said body in a first direction, said first opening having first and second ends on opposite sides of said body, a second opening extending into said body in a second direction transverse to said first direction intersecting said first opening, first electrical connector means having a plurality of electrical terminals at one end coupled to said first end of said first opening of said body, second electrical connector means having a plurality of electrical terminals at one end coupled to said second opening, a plurality of electrical leads coupled to said electrical terminals of said first and second electrical connectors and routed between said electrical terminals of said first and second electrical connectors through the passageway formed by said first and second openings, said second end of said first opening being employed to facilitate connection and routing of said electrical leads to said terminals of said first and second electrical connectors, and a metallic closure member press fitted in said second end of said first opening closing said second end of said first opening, said closure member closing said second end of said first opening by a press fit only.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
204 words
An adapter assembly comprising: a body formed of metal, a first opening extending through said body in a first direction, said first opening having first and second ends on opposite sides of said body, a second opening extending into said body in a second direction transverse to said first direction intersecting said first opening, first electrical connector means having a plurality of electrical terminals at one end coupled to said first end of said first opening of said body, second electrical connector means having a plurality of electrical terminals at one end coupled to said second opening, a plurality of electrical leads coupled to said electrical terminals of said first and second electrical connectors and routed between said electrical terminals of said first and second electrical connectors through the passageway formed by said first and second openings, said second end of said first opening being employed to facilitate connection and routing of said electrical leads to said terminals of said first and second electrical connectors, and a metallic closure member press fitted in said second end of said first opening closing said second end of said first opening, said closure member closing said second end of said first opening by a press fit only.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-12-20 | 1986-06-21 | 1986-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-20 | 1990-06-21 | 1990-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-20 | 1994-06-21 | 1994-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |