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US4772220A
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Clip/bracket for trailer wiring connector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-11-12
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Granted: 1988-09-20
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Expires: 2007-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A clip for receiving and retaining a plug having means for securing the same to a support and including a back wall, side walls with surfaces shaped and spaced to engage sides of the plug, the side walls having top and bottom flanges and a slanted wall surface extending between said flanges.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin J. Hallier, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:00
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A clip for receiving and retaining a plug or socket connector element of a trailer electrical system comprising, a substantially flat back wall portion, means for securing the back wall portion to a support, side walls integral with the back wall and having facing surfaces shaped and spaced to engage firmly the opposite side edges of a wiring plug element, each side wall having a laterally projecting top flange, a laterally projecting bottom flange, and a slanted wall surface extending between said flanges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A clip for receiving and retaining a plug or socket connector element of a trailer electrical system comprising, a substantially flat back wall portion, means for securing the back wall portion to a support, side walls integral with the back wall and having facing surfaces shaped and spaced to engage firmly the opposite side edges of a wiring plug element, each side wall having a laterally projecting top flange, a laterally projecting bottom flange, and a slanted wall surface extending between said flanges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A clip according to claim 1 wherein the flat back wall portion has parallel top and bottom edges and the side walls have top edges which are coplanar with the top edge of the back wall portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A clip according to claim 1 wherein each side wall top flange has a bottom which merges in an arcuate curve with the top of an adjacent slanted wall surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A clip according to claim 3 wherein the spacing of the bottom flanges from each other is less than the spacing of the wall surfaces at their respective lines of merger with the arcuate curves.
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) | 1991-09-20 | 1992-03-21 | 1992-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-09-20 | 1996-03-21 | 1996-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-09-20 | 2000-03-21 | 2000-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |