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Releasable snap connector
Assignee: WILLIAMS JOSEPH R II
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Filing: 1983-09-16
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Granted: 1986-05-20
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Expires: 2003-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A releasable snap connector configured for use with conventional computer interfacing components, the connector comprising an elongate member for attachment to a conventional interface socket and an adapter member for attachment to a conventional interface plug. The elongate member is releasably retained within the adapter member so as to electrically and mechanically connect the plug and socket.
Inventors
- 👤 II Joseph R. Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:29
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/627; H01R13/6275; H01R13/46; H01R13/516; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/953
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A releasable connector comprising: an elongate member including a threaded end section for attachment to a conventional computer interface socket and a ribbed end section dimensioned to freely extend through a conventional interface plug mounting; and an adapter member, said adapter member comprising means for attaching said adapter member to a conventional interface plug, an internal passageway positioned to communicate with a conventional interface plug mounting and dimensioned to freely receive said ribbed end section of said elongate member, a pair of inwardly-biased plates mounted for radial movement with respect to said internal passageway each of said plates further including a bumper integrally formed therewith, and tab means positioned to engage said bumpers for selectively separating said inwardly biased plates, whereby said elongate member extends through said interface plug mounting sand engages said adapter member so as to releasably retain a conventional computer interface socket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A releasable connector comprising: an elongate member including a threaded end section for attachment to a conventional computer interface socket and a ribbed end section dimensioned to freely extend through a conventional interface plug mounting; and an adapter member, said adapter member comprising means for attaching said adapter member to a conventional interface plug, an internal passageway positioned to communicate with a conventional interface plug mounting and dimensioned to freely receive said ribbed end section of said elongate member, a pair of inwardly-biased plates mounted for radial movement with respect to said internal passageway each of said plates further including a bumper integrally formed therewith, and tab means positioned to engage said bumpers for selectively separating said inwardly biased plates, whereby said elongate member extends through said interface plug mounting sand engages said adapter member so as to releasably retain a conventional computer interface socket.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-05-19 | 1989-11-18 | 1990-05-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-05-19 | 1993-11-18 | 1994-05-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-05-19 | 1997-11-18 | 1998-05-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |