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Process for making conductor element with double contact face
Assignee: Thales Avionics SAS
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Filing: 1981-04-16
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Granted: 1983-11-15
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Expires: 2001-04-16
Abstract
Abstract Metal section for making a conductor element with double contact face, adapted to be cut into portions, or electrical contacts. This section comprises a base arranged to abut and be fixed on a face of the conductor element, and a body, extending on either side of the base, and having two opposite contact surfaces.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond Buisson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 02:18
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H11/00; H01H11/04; H01H11/041; H01H11/043; H01H1/00; H01H1/12; H01H1/14; H01H2001/145; H01H2011/047; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49204; Y10T29/49208; Y10T29/4921; Y10T29/49211; Y10T29/49213
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A process for making a conductor element having a movable conductor blade and a double contact carried by the blade, which comprises cutting out a multimetallic portion from a prefabricated section, said portion having a pair of contacts thereon; cutting out a notch in one end of said blade; introducing said portion into said notch, whereby said portion extends away from opposite sides of said blade; abutting said portion against the edges of said notch; and securing said portion to said blade with said contacts on either side of said blade.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A process for making a conductor element having a movable conductor blade and a double contact carried by the blade, which comprises cutting out a multimetallic portion from a prefabricated section, said portion having a pair of contacts thereon; cutting out a notch in one end of said blade; introducing said portion into said notch, whereby said portion extends away from opposite sides of said blade; abutting said portion against the edges of said notch; and securing said portion to said blade with said contacts on either side of said blade.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The process according to claim 1, wherein said portion has a central base portion and flanges projecting away from opposite sides of said base, and said base portion is abutted against said edges of said notch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process according to claim 2, wherein said portion is secured to said blade by securing said flanges to said blade.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 3, wherein said securing is by electro-resistive welding.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 2, wherein said securing is by electro-resistive welding.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 5, wherein said securing is by electro-resistive welding.
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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) | 1986-11-14 | 1987-05-16 | 1987-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-11-14 | 1991-05-16 | 1991-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-11-14 | 1995-05-16 | 1995-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |