US4442182A
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One-piece, composite electrical connector
Assignee: TELEDYNE PENN-UNION EDINBORO PA A CORP OF
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Filing: 1982-05-26
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Granted: 1984-04-10
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Expires: 2002-05-26
Abstract
Abstract A one-piece, composite electrical connector is disclosed. The connector is fabricated from at least two portions of electrically conductive metals.
Inventors
- 👤 John E. Chart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:10
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R11/00; H01R11/11; H01R11/26; H01R4/00; H01R4/58; H01R4/62; H01R4/625; H01R43/00; H01R43/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/12; Y10T428/12493; Y10T428/12736; Y10T428/12764; Y10T428/12771; Y10T428/12861; Y10T428/12903; Y10T428/1291; Y10T428/12944
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
241 words
A one-piece, composite electrical connector fabricated from at least two portions of electrically conductive metal alloys, comprising at least a first one of said portions being a precipitation hardenable metal alloy which is thermally hardenable, and at least a second one of said portions being a work hardenable metal alloy which is thermally softenable, said first and second portions being joined together by a bond along an interface common to said first and second portions, said first and second portions each having more than about 87% by weight of aluminum as a compositional element thereof for substantially precluding formation at said interface of intermetallic compounds harmful to said bond, said first portion being suitable for mechanical connection and being selected from the group consisting of AA 2011, AA 2014, AA 2017, AA 2018, AA 2024, AA 2025, AA 2036, AA 2117, AA 2124, AA 2218, AA 2219, AA 2319, AA 2618, AA 6003, AA 6005, AA 6053, AA 6061, AA 6063, AA 6066, AA 6070, AA 6101, AA 6105, AA 6151, AA 6162, AA 6201, AA 6253, AA 6262, AA 6351, AA 6463, AA 6951, AA 7001, AA 7005, AA 7008, AA 7011, AA 7072, AA 7075, and AA 7178, said second portion being crimpable and being selected from the group consisting of AA 1050, AA 1060, AA 1100, AA 1145, AA 1175, AA 1200, AA 1230, AA 1235, AA 1345, AA 1350, AA 3003, AA 3004, AA 3005, AA 3105.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
241 words
A one-piece, composite electrical connector fabricated from at least two portions of electrically conductive metal alloys, comprising at least a first one of said portions being a precipitation hardenable metal alloy which is thermally hardenable, and at least a second one of said portions being a work hardenable metal alloy which is thermally softenable, said first and second portions being joined together by a bond along an interface common to said first and second portions, said first and second portions each having more than about 87% by weight of aluminum as a compositional element thereof for substantially precluding formation at said interface of intermetallic compounds harmful to said bond, said first portion being suitable for mechanical connection and being selected from the group consisting of AA 2011, AA 2014, AA 2017, AA 2018, AA 2024, AA 2025, AA 2036, AA 2117, AA 2124, AA 2218, AA 2219, AA 2319, AA 2618, AA 6003, AA 6005, AA 6053, AA 6061, AA 6063, AA 6066, AA 6070, AA 6101, AA 6105, AA 6151, AA 6162, AA 6201, AA 6253, AA 6262, AA 6351, AA 6463, AA 6951, AA 7001, AA 7005, AA 7008, AA 7011, AA 7072, AA 7075, and AA 7178, said second portion being crimpable and being selected from the group consisting of AA 1050, AA 1060, AA 1100, AA 1145, AA 1175, AA 1200, AA 1230, AA 1235, AA 1345, AA 1350, AA 3003, AA 3004, AA 3005, AA 3105.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
122 words
A one-piece, composite electrical connector fabricated from at least two portions of electrically conductive metal alloys, comprising at least a first one of said portions being a precipitation hardenable metal alloy which is thermally hardenable, and at least a second one of said portions being a work hardenable metal alloy which is thermally softenable, said first and second portions being joined together by a bond along an interface common to said first and second portions, said first and second portions each having more than about 90% by weight of aluminum as a compositional element thereof for substantially precluding formation at said interface of intermetallic compounds harmful to said bond, said first portion being suitable for mechanical connection, said second portion being crimpable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
122 words
A one-piece, composite electrical connector fabricated from at least two portions of electrically conductive metal alloys, comprising at least a first one of said portions being a precipitation hardenable metal alloy which is thermally hardenable, and at least a second one of said portions being a work hardenable metal alloy which is thermally softenable, said first and second portions being joined together by a bond along an interface common to said first and second portions, said first and second portions each having more than about 90% by weight of aluminum as a compositional element thereof for substantially precluding formation at said interface of intermetallic compounds harmful to said bond, said first portion being suitable for mechanical connection, said second portion being crimpable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electrical connector of claim 2 wherein said first portion is made of AA 356.0; and wherein said second portion is made of AA 100.1.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electrical connector of claim 2 wherein said first portion is made of AA 7075; and wherein said second portion is made of AA 1060.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
122 words
A one-piece, composite electrical connector fabricated from at least two portions of electrically conductive metal alloy, comprising at least a first one of said portions being a precipitation hardenable metal alloy which is thermally hardenable, and at least a second one of said portions being a work hardenable metal alloy which is thermally softenable, said first and second portions being joined together by a bond along an interface common to said first and second portions, said first and second portions each having more than about 97% by weight of aluminum as a compositional element thereof for substantially precluding formation at said interface of intermetallic compounds harmful to said bond, said first portion being suitable for mechanical connection, said second portion being crimpable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
122 words
A one-piece, composite electrical connector fabricated from at least two portions of electrically conductive metal alloy, comprising at least a first one of said portions being a precipitation hardenable metal alloy which is thermally hardenable, and at least a second one of said portions being a work hardenable metal alloy which is thermally softenable, said first and second portions being joined together by a bond along an interface common to said first and second portions, said first and second portions each having more than about 97% by weight of aluminum as a compositional element thereof for substantially precluding formation at said interface of intermetallic compounds harmful to said bond, said first portion being suitable for mechanical connection, said second portion being crimpable.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electrical connector of claim 5 wherein said first portion is made of AA 6061; and wherein said second portion is made of AA 1100.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electrical connector of claim 5 wherein said first portion is made of AA 6061-T6; and wherein said second portion is made of AA 1100-0.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electrical connector of claim 5 wherein said first portion is made of AA 6061-T6; and wherein said second portion is made of AA 1100-H18.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
122 words
A one-piece, composite electrical connector fabricated from at least two portions of electrically conductive metal alloys, comprising at least a first one of said portions being a precipitation hardenable metal alloy which is thermally hardenable, and at least a second one of said portions being a work hardenable metal alloy which is thermally softenable, said first and second portions being joined together by a bond along an interface common to said first and second portions, said first and second portions each having more than about 63% by weight of nickel as a compositional element thereof for substantially precluding formation at said interface of intermetallic compounds harmful to said bond, said first portion being suitable for mechanical connection, said second portion being crimpable.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
122 words
A one-piece, composite electrical connector fabricated from at least two portions of electrically conductive metal alloys, comprising at least a first one of said portions being a precipitation hardenable metal alloy which is thermally hardenable, and at least a second one of said portions being a work hardenable metal alloy which is thermally softenable, said first and second portions being joined together by a bond along an interface common to said first and second portions, said first and second portions each having more than about 63% by weight of nickel as a compositional element thereof for substantially precluding formation at said interface of intermetallic compounds harmful to said bond, said first portion being suitable for mechanical connection, said second portion being crimpable.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The electrical connector of claim 9 wherein said first portion is made of Monel Alloy K500; and wherein said second portion is made of Nickel 200.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
125 words
A one-piece, composite electrical connector fabricated from at least two portions of electrically conductive metal alloys, comprising at least a first one of said portions being a precipitation hardenable metal alloy which is thermally hardenable, and at least a second one of said portions being a work hardenable metal alloy which is thermally softenable, said first and second portions being joined together by a bond along an interface common to said first and second portions, said first and second portions having more than about 95% by weight respectively of copper and of nickel as major compositional elements thereof for substantially precluding formation at said interface of intermetallic compounds harmful to said bond, said first portion being suitable for mechanical connection, said second portion being crimpable.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
125 words
A one-piece, composite electrical connector fabricated from at least two portions of electrically conductive metal alloys, comprising at least a first one of said portions being a precipitation hardenable metal alloy which is thermally hardenable, and at least a second one of said portions being a work hardenable metal alloy which is thermally softenable, said first and second portions being joined together by a bond along an interface common to said first and second portions, said first and second portions having more than about 95% by weight respectively of copper and of nickel as major compositional elements thereof for substantially precluding formation at said interface of intermetallic compounds harmful to said bond, said first portion being suitable for mechanical connection, said second portion being crimpable.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electrical connector of claim 11 wherein said first portion is made of CDA 647; and wherein said second portion is made of Nickel 200.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
139 words
A one-piece, composite electrical connector fabricated from at least two portions of electrically conductive metal alloys, comprising at least a first one of said portions being a precipitation hardenable metal alloy which is thermally hardenable, and at least a second one of said portions being a work hardenable metal alloy which is thermally softenable, said first and second portions being joined together by a bond along an interface common to said first and second portions, said first and second portions each having more than about 95% by weight of copper as a compositional elements thereof for substantially precluding formation at said interface of of intermetallic compounds harmful to said bond, said first portion being suitable for mechanical connection, said second portion being crimpable, said second portion being made of CDA 102, said first portion being made of CDA 647.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
139 words
A one-piece, composite electrical connector fabricated from at least two portions of electrically conductive metal alloys, comprising at least a first one of said portions being a precipitation hardenable metal alloy which is thermally hardenable, and at least a second one of said portions being a work hardenable metal alloy which is thermally softenable, said first and second portions being joined together by a bond along an interface common to said first and second portions, said first and second portions each having more than about 95% by weight of copper as a compositional elements thereof for substantially precluding formation at said interface of of intermetallic compounds harmful to said bond, said first portion being suitable for mechanical connection, said second portion being crimpable, said second portion being made of CDA 102, said first portion being made of CDA 647.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
138 words
A one-piece, composite electrical connector fabricated from at least two portions of electrically conductive metal alloys, comprising at least a first one of said portions being a precipitation hardenable metal alloy which is thermally hardenable, and at least a second one of said portions being a work hardenable metal alloy which is thermally softenable, said first and second portions being joined together by a bond along an interface common to said first and second portions, said first and second portions each having more than about 95% by weight of copper as a compositional element thereof for substantially precluding formation at said interface of intermetallic compounds harmful to said bond, said first portion being suitable for mechanical connection, said second portion being crimpable, said second portion being made of CDA 102, said first portion being made of CDA 182.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
138 words
A one-piece, composite electrical connector fabricated from at least two portions of electrically conductive metal alloys, comprising at least a first one of said portions being a precipitation hardenable metal alloy which is thermally hardenable, and at least a second one of said portions being a work hardenable metal alloy which is thermally softenable, said first and second portions being joined together by a bond along an interface common to said first and second portions, said first and second portions each having more than about 95% by weight of copper as a compositional element thereof for substantially precluding formation at said interface of intermetallic compounds harmful to said bond, said first portion being suitable for mechanical connection, said second portion being crimpable, said second portion being made of CDA 102, said first portion being made of CDA 182.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
137 words
A one-piece, composite electrical connector fabricated from at least two portions of electrically conductive metal alloys, comprising at least a first one of said portions being a precipitation hardenable metal alloy which is thermally hardenable, and at least a second one of said portions being a work hardenable metal alloy which is thermally softenable, said first and second portions being joined together by a bond along an interface common to said first and second portions, said first and second portions having more than about 74% by weight of copper as a compositional element thereof for substantially precluding formation at said interface of intermetallic compounds harmful to said bond, said first portion being suitable for mechanical connection, said second portion being crimpable, said second portion being made of CDA 801, said first portion being made of CDA 955.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
137 words
A one-piece, composite electrical connector fabricated from at least two portions of electrically conductive metal alloys, comprising at least a first one of said portions being a precipitation hardenable metal alloy which is thermally hardenable, and at least a second one of said portions being a work hardenable metal alloy which is thermally softenable, said first and second portions being joined together by a bond along an interface common to said first and second portions, said first and second portions having more than about 74% by weight of copper as a compositional element thereof for substantially precluding formation at said interface of intermetallic compounds harmful to said bond, said first portion being suitable for mechanical connection, said second portion being crimpable, said second portion being made of CDA 801, said first portion being made of CDA 955.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-04-10 | 1987-10-10 | 1988-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-04-10 | 1991-10-10 | 1992-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-04-10 | 1995-10-10 | 1996-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |