US4822286A
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Hood having an integral strain relief for use with electrical connectors
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1988-05-12
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Granted: 1989-04-18
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Expires: 2008-05-12
Abstract
Abstract A hood for protecting an electrical connector and having a wire strain relief member integral therewith. More particularly, the hood is formed from a pair of mateable components. The strain relief member is formed simultaneously by half shells, projecting in to the cavity of the hood from the end walls, being brought together.
Inventors
- 👤 Giuseppe Bianca
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 03:18
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/58; H01R13/582; H01R13/46; H01R13/502; H01R13/506; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6591; H01R13/6592; H01R13/6593; H01R4/00; H01R4/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A protective hood for use with an electrical connector of the type having several wires extending away therefrom, said hood comprising: two mateable halves formed frorm a suitable plastics material, each having side and end walls with a groove in said end wall and an inwardly projecting cantilever shell attached to said end wall in alignment with said groove, said halves, upon being mated together, provides a cavity for receiving the electrical connector, an opening through said end walls and a tapered strain relief member formed by cooperation of said shells, said strain relief member projecting into said cavity and having a passage in alignment with said opening for receiving and closely encircling wires extending from the electrical connector which may be in said cavity, said strain relief member being capable of accepting a range of wire or cable sizes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A protective hood for use with an electrical connector of the type having several wires extending away therefrom, said hood comprising: two mateable halves formed frorm a suitable plastics material, each having side and end walls with a groove in said end wall and an inwardly projecting cantilever shell attached to said end wall in alignment with said groove, said halves, upon being mated together, provides a cavity for receiving the electrical connector, an opening through said end walls and a tapered strain relief member formed by cooperation of said shells, said strain relief member projecting into said cavity and having a passage in alignment with said opening for receiving and closely encircling wires extending from the electrical connector which may be in said cavity, said strain relief member being capable of accepting a range of wire or cable sizes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The protective hood according to claim 1 wherein metallic particles are added to said plastics material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-04-17 | 1992-10-17 | 1993-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-04-17 | 1996-10-17 | 1997-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-04-17 | 2000-10-17 | 2001-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |