US4368939A
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Modular connector housing
Assignee: FCI Americas Technology LLC
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Filing: 1980-04-18
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Granted: 1983-01-18
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Expires: 2000-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A multiplicity of modules slidably engaged by a key and slot assembly to form a connector housing. Each module contains at least two rows of connector blocks containing terminal receiving channels.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilhelmus T. M. Foederer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:22
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/514; H01R24/00; H01R24/76; H01R13/40; H01R13/42; H01R13/422; H01R13/4223; H01R2107/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A dielectric connector housing comprising at least two identical modules slidably engaged together, each module having a first complete row of blocks and at least one second row of intermittently spaced apart blocks integrally molded to said first row of blocks, each space of one module adapted to receive a corresponding block from the other module, each block containing a terminal receiving channel open at both ends and adapted to receive an electrical terminal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A dielectric connector housing comprising at least two identical modules slidably engaged together, each module having a first complete row of blocks and at least one second row of intermittently spaced apart blocks integrally molded to said first row of blocks, each space of one module adapted to receive a corresponding block from the other module, each block containing a terminal receiving channel open at both ends and adapted to receive an electrical terminal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A dielectric connector housing according to claim 1 wherein a third module having a complete middle row of blocks and intermittently spaced apart blocks integrally molded to each side thereof is slidably engaged between the two identical modules.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A dielectric connector housing according to claim 1 wherein one opening to the terminal receiving channel has chamfered edges for alignment of terminal receiving pins.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A dielectric connector housing according to claim 1 wherein each intermittently spaced apart block has a top surface containing a latch for engagement with a notch on a lower exposed surface of the complete row of blocks.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A dielectric connector housing according to claim 1 wherein at least one block has a flexible latch extending into the terminal receiving channel, said latch being in the path of withdrawal of a terminal seated in said channel.
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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) | 1986-01-17 | 1986-07-19 | 1987-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-17 | 1990-07-19 | 1991-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-17 | 1994-07-19 | 1995-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |