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Drop-wire closure having a high axial strength
Assignee: Raychem Corp
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Filing: 1986-05-09
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Granted: 1987-08-11
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Expires: 2006-05-09
Abstract
Abstract A closure which includes a casing and an insulation displacement connector. The casing includes first and second fixed-sized passageways with an insulation placement connector disposed within each of the passageways. The connector includes a pair of spaced-apart walls each having at least one slot therein for receiving a wire. The slots in each pair of spaced-apart walls are laterally offset from one another.
Inventors
- 👤 Jose P. Gamarra
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:29
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2416; H01R4/2445; H01R4/245
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A closure comprising: a casing including first and second fixed-sized passageways; and an insulation displacement connector disposed within each of the passageways, said connector comprising a pair of spaced-apart walls each having at least one slot therein for receiving a wire wherein the slots in each pair of spaced-apart walls are laterally offset from one another
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
A closure comprising: a casing including first and second fixed-sized passageways; and an insulation displacement connector disposed within each of the passageways, said connector comprising a pair of spaced-apart walls each having at least one slot therein for receiving a wire wherein the slots in each pair of spaced-apart walls are laterally offset from one another
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The closure of claim 1, wherein inlets for each of the passageways are on opposite sides of the casing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The closure of claim 1, wherein each of the passageways has a plurality of fixed projections or teeth therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The closure of claim 1, further comprising a cover which is sized for mating with the casing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The closure of claim 4, wherein the cover has projections or teeth on at least that portion which overlies the passageways.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The closure of claim 4, further comprising means for locking the cover and casing in firm engagement.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The closure of claim 4, wherein the cover has means for wedging a wire within each of the passageways.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The closure of claim 4, further comprising a gel disposed within the casing for repelling water and other environmental contaminants.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
57 words
The closure of claim 4, wherein the casing has a central cavity and the cover has central spaced-apart projections defining first and second passageways so that when the cover is mated with the casing, the central spaced-apart projections enter the central cavity and the cover first and second passageways register with the casing first and second passageways.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
55 words
The closure of claim 9, wherein the cover further comprises an insulation displacement connector disposed within each of the cover passageways, said connector comprising a pair of spaced-apart walls each having at least one slot therein for receiving a wire wherein the slots in each pair of spaced-apart walls are laterally offset from one another.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
46 words
An insulation displacement connector having a pair of spaced-apart walls joined by a connecting wall so as to appear U-shaped when viewed in cross-section, each spaced-apart wall having at least one slot therein for receiving a wire wherein the slots are laterally offset from one another.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
46 words
An insulation displacement connector having a pair of spaced-apart walls joined by a connecting wall so as to appear U-shaped when viewed in cross-section, each spaced-apart wall having at least one slot therein for receiving a wire wherein the slots are laterally offset from one another.
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) | 1990-08-10 | 1991-02-09 | 1991-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-08-10 | 1995-02-09 | 1995-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-08-10 | 1999-02-09 | 1999-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |