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Crimped banana-type electrical connector and method thereof
Assignee: Monster Cable Products Inc
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Filing: 1981-12-17
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Granted: 1984-08-28
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Expires: 2001-12-17
Abstract
Abstract A crimped banana-type electrical connector includes an axially extending male pin having a conductive contact portion and a connector post extending axially from one end of the pin. The stranded or solid core of a wire or wires is positioned along the exposed post and a crimping ferrule placed over the wire and the post. The crimping ferrule is forced radially inward to crimp the wire to the post and, thereafter, an insulating sleeve is placed over the crimped connection to provide a compact and permanent mechanical and electrical connection between the wire and the banana-type pin.
Inventors
- 👤 Noel Lee
- 👤 Andrew L. Choy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/10; H01R4/18; H01R4/20; H01R2101/00; H01R24/00; H01R24/28; H01R4/70; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49174; Y10T29/49181; Y10T29/49183
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A banana-type connector comprising: a solid cylindrical base member; a male pin member extending from one end of said base member and including at least one expansible conductor portion; a conductor post extending from the other end of said base member and including at least one recessed groove extending transversely to the axis of said post; at least one wire extending adjacent, substantially parallel to, and in contact with, said conductor post; a crimped ferrule extending around said conductor post and said wire and crimped thereto to force said wire into engagement with said conductor post and into said groove; and an insulating sleeve covering at least said crimped ferrule.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A banana-type connector comprising: a solid cylindrical base member; a male pin member extending from one end of said base member and including at least one expansible conductor portion; a conductor post extending from the other end of said base member and including at least one recessed groove extending transversely to the axis of said post; at least one wire extending adjacent, substantially parallel to, and in contact with, said conductor post; a crimped ferrule extending around said conductor post and said wire and crimped thereto to force said wire into engagement with said conductor post and into said groove; and an insulating sleeve covering at least said crimped ferrule.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The conductor of claim 1 wherein the diameter of said conductor post is less than that of said base member.
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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) | 1987-08-28 | 1988-02-27 | 1988-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-28 | 1992-02-27 | 1992-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-28 | 1996-02-27 | 1996-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |