US4626052A
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Electrical connectors
Assignee: CORABELMENT AG
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Filing: 1985-02-06
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Granted: 1986-12-02
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Expires: 2005-02-06
Abstract
Abstract A multiplug adapter comprises a casing 1 containing a stack of sliding pin carriers 6. Each carrier 6 with a pin array can be advanced to an operative position by lugs L protruding from the side of the casing. Releasable detents associated with the lugs locate the sliding carriers in the forward and retracted conditions.
Inventors
- 👤 Clive S. Rumble
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:29
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00; H01R31/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
An adaptor comprising a casing, a plurality of sliding carriers each carrying an array of pins and slidable between a rear pins-retracted position and at least one forward pins-protruding position, the carriers being disposed in stacked relationship and means for moving a selected one of the said carriers between the forward and rear positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
An adaptor comprising a casing, a plurality of sliding carriers each carrying an array of pins and slidable between a rear pins-retracted position and at least one forward pins-protruding position, the carriers being disposed in stacked relationship and means for moving a selected one of the said carriers between the forward and rear positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
93 words
An adapter comprising a casing, a plurality of sliding carriers in the casing each carrying an array of pins and slidable between a rear pins-retracted position and at least one front pins-protruding position, opposed guides in the casing wall engaged by complementary parts on the carrier and releasable detent means operable from outside the casing, the arrangement being that with a carrier moved at least to a front position and preferably also to the rear position the detent means operates securely to locate the carrier in that position until the detent is released.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
93 words
An adapter comprising a casing, a plurality of sliding carriers in the casing each carrying an array of pins and slidable between a rear pins-retracted position and at least one front pins-protruding position, opposed guides in the casing wall engaged by complementary parts on the carrier and releasable detent means operable from outside the casing, the arrangement being that with a carrier moved at least to a front position and preferably also to the rear position the detent means operates securely to locate the carrier in that position until the detent is released.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
An adapter according to claim 2 wherein means for moving the sliding carrier also control the detent means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
An adapter according to claim 2 wherein the sliding carriers are positioned in stacked relationship one above the other in the casing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
An adapter according to claim 4 wherein the guides are slots extending along diametrically opposed positions in the walls of a tubular casing and operating lugs for the detent means protrude from the said slots.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
An adapter according to claim 5 wherein each lug is carried on a resiliently flexible limb extending from one side of a sliding carrier, the limb and the casing being formed for notched and projection inter-engagement to provide the detent, the detent being released by laterally inward movement of the limb.
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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) | 1989-12-01 | 1990-06-02 | 1990-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-12-01 | 1994-06-02 | 1994-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-12-01 | 1998-06-02 | 1998-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |