US4406506A
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Shielded cover for a quick-release electrical connector
Assignee: Automation Industries Inc
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Filing: 1981-08-03
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Granted: 1983-09-27
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Expires: 2001-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A cover is provided for removably locating over the open end of a generally cylindrical connector part to protect exposed electrical elements against undesirable intrusions and to shield the elements from external electromagnetic energy.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth B. Baldwin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 12:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6581; H01R13/6585; H01R13/6588; H01R13/46; H01R13/52; H01R13/44; H01R13/447
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A shielded cover for a connector part having a hollow substantially cylindrical open-ended hub with at least one radially protruding keying member on the hub peripheral surface and an enlarged flange spaced from said keying member a predetermined amount, comprising: a cap having an open end, an imperforate end wall and a unitarily related cylindrical sidewall; the sidewall edge margin defining the cap open end having a continuous radially inwardly directed flange forming an open space which is dimensionally less than the cross-section dimension of the hub taken through the keying member, a groove in the inner surface of the cap cylindrical sidewall of total diameter greater than the hub cross-section dimension taken through the keying member; and metal liner means affixed to the cap end wall and having a portion extending partway along the cap sidewall, said liner being so dimensioned as to be contactingly related to the connector part hub when said cover is in place thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A shielded cover for a connector part having a hollow substantially cylindrical open-ended hub with at least one radially protruding keying member on the hub peripheral surface and an enlarged flange spaced from said keying member a predetermined amount, comprising: a cap having an open end, an imperforate end wall and a unitarily related cylindrical sidewall; the sidewall edge margin defining the cap open end having a continuous radially inwardly directed flange forming an open space which is dimensionally less than the cross-section dimension of the hub taken through the keying member, a groove in the inner surface of the cap cylindrical sidewall of total diameter greater than the hub cross-section dimension taken through the keying member; and metal liner means affixed to the cap end wall and having a portion extending partway along the cap sidewall, said liner being so dimensioned as to be contactingly related to the connector part hub when said cover is in place thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A shielded cover as in claim 1, in which said cap is molded from a pliable rubber and said metal liner partially encapsulated in the cap with an outwardly directed surface free from cap material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A shielded cover as in claim 1, in which the cap sidewall immediately adjacent the cap opening extends radially inward to form a flange, the dimension measured across its facing surfaces being less than the connector part hub diameter.
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) | 1986-09-26 | 1987-03-28 | 1987-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-09-26 | 1991-03-28 | 1991-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-09-26 | 1995-03-28 | 1995-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |