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US4534609A
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Electrical connector block
Assignee: Methode Electronics Inc
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Filing: 1983-08-22
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Granted: 1985-08-13
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Expires: 2003-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A multi-terminal connector unit includes a block having a plurality of spaced terminal pins extending from a surface thereof and each terminal pin is surrounded by a socket that extends to an opposite surface of the block. The bottom of each socket has at least one opening extending to the adjacent surface of the block to provide a flow-through or drain path for cleaning liquid used to clean the socket and associated PC board.
Inventors
- 👤 Johnnie W. White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:09
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/712; H01R12/716; H01R24/00; H01R24/76; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/50; H01R13/52; H01R2107/00; H01R31/00; H01R31/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A multi-terminal connector block comprising a body member having a plurality of openings or sockets extending from a surface thereof and terminating short of an opposed surface to define a base wall, support means on said base wall in each of said sockets for supporting a terminal pin in each socket, said base wall having openings extending therethrough to provide a liquid flow-through system whereby any liquid utilized as a cleaning agent will drain out and not accumulate in the sockets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A multi-terminal connector block comprising a body member having a plurality of openings or sockets extending from a surface thereof and terminating short of an opposed surface to define a base wall, support means on said base wall in each of said sockets for supporting a terminal pin in each socket, said base wall having openings extending therethrough to provide a liquid flow-through system whereby any liquid utilized as a cleaning agent will drain out and not accumulate in the sockets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A multi-terminal connector as defined in claim 1, in which each support means includes a center post integral with said base wall and having an aperture for receiving the terminal pin and in which there are a plurality of openings surrounding said post in each of said sockets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A multi-terminal connector as defined in claim 2, in which said openings are equally spaced around said center post.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A multi-terminal connector as defined in claim 2, wherein said base wall includes downwardly depending stand offs to assure said base is spaced from the associated mounting to assure drainage from said sockets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
73 words
An electrical terminal unit comprising a generally box-like main body with an open top, said body having an integral base with a plurality of spaced terminal pins extending through said base and sockets surrounding each terminal pin and extending to an opposed surface of said main body, the improvement of means defining openings in said base extending from the bottoms of each of said sockets to provide a flow-through path for cleaning fluid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
73 words
An electrical terminal unit comprising a generally box-like main body with an open top, said body having an integral base with a plurality of spaced terminal pins extending through said base and sockets surrounding each terminal pin and extending to an opposed surface of said main body, the improvement of means defining openings in said base extending from the bottoms of each of said sockets to provide a flow-through path for cleaning fluid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
An electrical terminal unit as defined in claim 5, in which there are a plurality of equally-spaced openings extending from each of said sockets.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
67 words
A multi-terminal connector unit including first wall means defining a block-like base portion, a second wall means integral with said first wall means and defining a plurality of elongated side-by-side recesses, support means on said first wall means in each of said recesses for supporting a connector pin, and opening means extending from each of said recesses to allow any liquid accumulated in said recesses to drain.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
67 words
A multi-terminal connector unit including first wall means defining a block-like base portion, a second wall means integral with said first wall means and defining a plurality of elongated side-by-side recesses, support means on said first wall means in each of said recesses for supporting a connector pin, and opening means extending from each of said recesses to allow any liquid accumulated in said recesses to drain.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
A multi-terminal connector unit as defined in claim 7, in which said opening means consists of a plurality of openings extending from each recess.
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) | 1988-08-12 | 1989-02-11 | 1989-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-12 | 1993-02-11 | 1993-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-12 | 1997-02-11 | 1997-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |