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Insulation displacement terminal
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-01-09
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Granted: 1988-06-07
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Expires: 2007-01-09
Abstract
Abstract An insulation displacement connector or terminal is comprised of inner and outer beams forming a slot. A coined area of the common portion between the inner and outer beams forces the inner beams toward each other and improves slot tolerance and spring force. The terminal may be provided with two slotted ends to permit the interconnection of different diameter cables or wires.
Inventors
- 👤 George Magnifico
- 👤 Paul Fitting
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:44
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2416; H01R4/242; H01R4/2425; H01R43/00; H01R43/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
40 words
An insulation displacement terminal comprised of at least two outer beams and at least two inner beams forming a wire receiving slot, one each of said outer beams and said inner beams sharing a common portion having a coined area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
40 words
An insulation displacement terminal comprised of at least two outer beams and at least two inner beams forming a wire receiving slot, one each of said outer beams and said inner beams sharing a common portion having a coined area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An insulation displacement terminal according to claim 1, wherein said common portion and coined area are slitted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An insulation displacement terminal according to claim 1, wherein a section of said inner beams at an opening of said receiving slot has coined cutting edges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
An insulation displacement terminal according to claim 1, wherein the terminal has an upper set of said inner and outer beams and a lower set of said inner and outer beams, said upper and lower sets forming upper and lower wire receiving slots.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
88 words
A method of manufacturing an insulation displacement terminal, comprising the steps of: (a) forming inner and outer beams by punching out a portion of material between each of said inner and outer beams; (b) forming a wire receiving slot by punching out a portion of material between two of said inner beams; (c) shearing one end of each of said inner beams from a central portion of said terminal; and (d) coining a portion of a common area shared by one each of said inner and outer beams.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
88 words
A method of manufacturing an insulation displacement terminal, comprising the steps of: (a) forming inner and outer beams by punching out a portion of material between each of said inner and outer beams; (b) forming a wire receiving slot by punching out a portion of material between two of said inner beams; (c) shearing one end of each of said inner beams from a central portion of said terminal; and (d) coining a portion of a common area shared by one each of said inner and outer beams.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 5, wherein a section of said common area is slitted.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 5, wherein a section of said adjacent inner beams at said wire receiving slot are coined to form a cutting edge.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 5, wherein the terminal has both upper and lower wire receiving slots.
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) | 1991-06-07 | 1991-12-07 | 1992-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-06-07 | 1995-12-07 | 1996-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-06-07 | 1999-12-07 | 2000-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |