US4478477A
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Electrical wire connector holder
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1982-06-16
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Granted: 1984-10-23
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Expires: 2002-06-16
Abstract
Abstract A unitary molded plastic holder for a multiplicity of wire connectors of the type wherein a body and cover are crimped together after insertion of the wires between them. The holder has an elongate body with a multiplicity of electrical wire connector receptacles in two rows, one row on each of the opposing longitudinal surfaces of the body with each connector receptacle in one row being in back-to-back relation to a connector receptacle in the other row. An electrical connector is received, supported and releasably latched in each receptacle, both in the open and crimped positions of the connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry D. Fleisher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:18
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/22; H01R9/24; H01R9/2408; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2416
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A unitary molded plastic holder for a multiplicity of electrical wire connectors of the type wherein a plastic body and cover are latched in an open position, wires to be connected are inserted between them and they are pressed together to a crimped position to connect the wires in an insulation displacement contact element within the connector, comprising an elongate body having a multiplicity of electrical wire connector receptacles in two rows, one row of connector receptacles being on each of two opposing longitudinal surfaces of said elongate body with each connector receptacle in one row being in back-to-back relation to a connector receptacle in the other row, each said receptacle being formed to receive and support a said electrical wire connector in its latched open position for receipt of wires to be connected, and resilient connector latching means for each of said receptacles into which a said electrical wire connector can be snapped for releasably retaining a said electrical wire connector in its latched open position and in its crimped position in a manner permitting a said electrical connector to be removed therefrom by pulling on the connector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A unitary molded plastic holder for a multiplicity of electrical wire connectors of the type wherein a plastic body and cover are latched in an open position, wires to be connected are inserted between them and they are pressed together to a crimped position to connect the wires in an insulation displacement contact element within the connector, comprising an elongate body having a multiplicity of electrical wire connector receptacles in two rows, one row of connector receptacles being on each of two opposing longitudinal surfaces of said elongate body with each connector receptacle in one row being in back-to-back relation to a connector receptacle in the other row, each said receptacle being formed to receive and support a said electrical wire connector in its latched open position for receipt of wires to be connected, and resilient connector latching means for each of said receptacles into which a said electrical wire connector can be snapped for releasably retaining a said electrical wire connector in its latched open position and in its crimped position in a manner permitting a said electrical connector to be removed therefrom by pulling on the connector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
An electrical wire connector holder as recited in claim 1 for electrical wire connectors having a wire port extension at one end wherein said connector latching means for each said receptacle comprises a pair of arcuate resilient fingers adjacent one edge of said holder for snapping around and resiliently engaging a said wire port extension of a said connector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
An electrical wire connector holder as recited in claim 1 or 2 wherein there are five of said connector receptacles in each row.
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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) | 1987-10-23 | 1988-04-23 | 1988-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-23 | 1992-04-23 | 1992-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-23 | 1996-04-23 | 1996-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |