US4445747A
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Rib cage terminal
Assignee: FCI Americas Technology LLC
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Filing: 1982-07-21
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Granted: 1984-05-01
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Expires: 2002-07-21
Abstract
Abstract A female electrical terminal for receiving round or square pins having a rib cage mounted on a spine. The rib cage has at least four pair of curved cantilevered beams attached at one end to the spine and forming an acute angle with the spine.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas A. Neidich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:09
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/35; H01R13/10; H01R13/11; H01R31/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A female electrical terminal comprising an electrically conducting rib cage mounted on a spine the rib cage having at least four pair of ribs in the form of curved cantilvered beams attached at one end to the spine and spaced apart at its other end from a corresponding beam, each beam being at an acute angle with respect to the spine, the rib cage having a diameter sufficient to accept a round or square pin for electrical termination.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A female electrical terminal comprising an electrically conducting rib cage mounted on a spine the rib cage having at least four pair of ribs in the form of curved cantilvered beams attached at one end to the spine and spaced apart at its other end from a corresponding beam, each beam being at an acute angle with respect to the spine, the rib cage having a diameter sufficient to accept a round or square pin for electrical termination.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A terminal according to claim 1 having a tab on at least one end of the spine extending in a direction away from the rib cage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A terminal according to claim 1 wherein a rib bridge connects the ends of the ribs on each side of the rib cage.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A terminal according to claim 1 wherein each beam is aligned with respect to the corresponding beam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A terminal according to claim 1 wherein the rib cage has at least five pair of ribs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A terminal according to claim 1 wherein the rib cage has six pair of ribs.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A terminal according to claim 6 having a tab at each end of the spine extending in a direction away from the rib cage.
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) | 1987-05-01 | 1987-10-31 | 1988-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-01 | 1991-10-31 | 1992-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-01 | 1995-10-31 | 1996-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |