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Universal connector for thermocouples
Assignee: Omega Engineering Inc
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Filing: 1986-07-15
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Granted: 1988-05-24
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Expires: 2006-07-15
Abstract
Abstract A universal connector for polarized thermocouple leads and the like wherein a single connector replaces previously required multiple connectors and necessary adaptors. The universal connector is capable of receiving both standard-sized and smaller or miniature-sized male connectors, with resultant savings in parts and manipulative labor.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton B. Hollander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:02
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R27/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A universal polarized connector for thermocouple connections and the like comprising, a body having a first pair of sockets therein, said sockets being substantially circular and having differing diameters to visually indicate polarization, and a second pair of sockets therein, said second pair of sockets respectively having an elongated slot-like configuration, said second pair slot sockets lying in spaced end-to end relation substantially in a plane extending through the longer dimension of said slot sockets and substantially parallel to a line joining said circular sockets, each slot of said second pair along intersecting a respective said circular slot to be open therewith whereby polarized varying-width blades of a plug member when inserted into said second pair of sockets may extend partially into said first pair of circular sockets, means providing thermoelectric alloy contact within each said socket, means interconnecting a respective one of said contacts of said first pair with the intersecting one of said contacts of said second pair, and, lead means extending from said contacts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A universal polarized connector for thermocouple connections and the like comprising, a body having a first pair of sockets therein, said sockets being substantially circular and having differing diameters to visually indicate polarization, and a second pair of sockets therein, said second pair of sockets respectively having an elongated slot-like configuration, said second pair slot sockets lying in spaced end-to end relation substantially in a plane extending through the longer dimension of said slot sockets and substantially parallel to a line joining said circular sockets, each slot of said second pair along intersecting a respective said circular slot to be open therewith whereby polarized varying-width blades of a plug member when inserted into said second pair of sockets may extend partially into said first pair of circular sockets, means providing thermoelectric alloy contact within each said socket, means interconnecting a respective one of said contacts of said first pair with the intersecting one of said contacts of said second pair, and, lead means extending from said contacts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
127 words
A universal connector for thermocouple connections and the like comprising, a body having a first pair of sockets therein, said sockets being substantially circular and having differing diameters to visually indicate polarity, and having a second pair of sockets therein having a slot-like confiiguration, with the slots of said second pair having differing widths to visually indicate polarity, means providing a respective contact within each said socket for thermoelectric alloy leads, means interconnecting each respective one of said contacts of said first pair with a respective one of said contacts of said second pair, said connector body having a configuration for panel mounting with said sockets exposed on an end face thereof, and, said socket pairs being disposed in spaced parallel relation on said body end face.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
127 words
A universal connector for thermocouple connections and the like comprising, a body having a first pair of sockets therein, said sockets being substantially circular and having differing diameters to visually indicate polarity, and having a second pair of sockets therein having a slot-like confiiguration, with the slots of said second pair having differing widths to visually indicate polarity, means providing a respective contact within each said socket for thermoelectric alloy leads, means interconnecting each respective one of said contacts of said first pair with a respective one of said contacts of said second pair, said connector body having a configuration for panel mounting with said sockets exposed on an end face thereof, and, said socket pairs being disposed in spaced parallel relation on said body end face.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The universal connector of claim 2 further including a panel member configured to receive and mount a plurality of thermocouple connectors in side-by-side relation, and, a plurality of said universal connectors mounted therein in side-by-side relation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The universal connector of claim 2 wherein said slot-like sockets in their width dimension lie substantially in a common plane and substantially parallel to a line joining said circular sockets, each of said slot sockets respectively intersecting a said circular socket.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-05-24 | 1991-11-23 | 1992-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-05-24 | 1995-11-23 | 1996-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-05-24 | 1999-11-23 | 2000-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |