US4744143A
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Covering for an electrical connector
Assignee: ABB Installation Products International LLC
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Filing: 1986-04-25
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Granted: 1988-05-17
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Expires: 2006-04-25
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for sealing exposed portions of an electrical connector is disclosed. A sealing member is formed directly onto the housing of the electrical connector to seal the exposed portions of the electrical contacts therein. The sealing member engages the housing in a non-adhered relation so as to admit removal of the sealing member from the housing. The sealing member is useful to seal the electrical contact from exposure to a protective coating process.
Inventors
- 👤 Amir-Akbar Sadigh-Behzadi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:11
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/52; H01R13/5213; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49124; Y10T29/4913; Y10T29/49139; Y10T29/49146; Y10T29/49204; Y10T29/49208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
A method of sealing exposed portions of electrical elements of an insulative electrical connector housing from external environmental contact; said method comprising the step of: forming a sealing member directly onto said housing and said exposed portions, said sealing member being non-adhesively bonded to said housing to admit ready removal of said sealing member from said housing.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
57 words
A method of sealing exposed portions of electrical elements of an insulative electrical connector housing from external environmental contact; said method comprising the step of: forming a sealing member directly onto said housing and said exposed portions, said sealing member being non-adhesively bonded to said housing to admit ready removal of said sealing member from said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A method in accordance with claim 1 wherein said housing includes a hollow internal cavity supporting said electrical elements and wherein said forming step includes: molding said sealing member onto said housing and into said hollow cavity, said sealing member at least partially filling said cavity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method in accordance with claim 2 wherein said forming step further includes molding said sealing member around each of said exposed portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method in accordance with claim 3 wherein said exposed portions are coated with said sealing member.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
96 words
A method of forming an electrical component assembly comprising: disposing an electrical connector on an electrical wiring board, said electrical connector including an insulative housing having plural electrical terminals, portions of which are exposed from said housing; forming a sealing member directly onto said housing coating said exposed portions of said electrical terminals, said sealing member being non-adhesively bonded to said housing; subjecting said wiring board and said electrical connector to a coating of insulative material; and removing said sealing member from said housing to expose said portions of said electrical terminals for exterior electrical connection.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
96 words
A method of forming an electrical component assembly comprising: disposing an electrical connector on an electrical wiring board, said electrical connector including an insulative housing having plural electrical terminals, portions of which are exposed from said housing; forming a sealing member directly onto said housing coating said exposed portions of said electrical terminals, said sealing member being non-adhesively bonded to said housing; subjecting said wiring board and said electrical connector to a coating of insulative material; and removing said sealing member from said housing to expose said portions of said electrical terminals for exterior electrical connection.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method in accordance with claim 5 wherein said forming step includes: molding said member onto said housing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
A method in accordance with claim 5 wherein said electrical connector housing includes a hollow cavity, said electrical terminals being disposed in said hollow cavity and wherein said forming step includes: molding said sealing member to fill said cavity and to cover said terminals therein.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-05-17 | 1991-11-16 | 1992-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-05-17 | 1995-11-16 | 1996-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-05-17 | 1999-11-16 | 2000-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |