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US4947115A
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Test probe adapter
Assignee: Siemon Co
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Filing: 1989-01-05
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Granted: 1990-08-07
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Expires: 2009-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A test probe adapter for mounting on a bridge clip carrier or the like is presented. The test probe adapter includes an insulative housing having a pair of conductive test posts extended outwardly from the top and bottom of the housing. Attached to the bottom of each test post is a spring-loaded test probe mechanism which terminates at a probe tip. The test adapter further includes opposed biased hinged levers. These levers each terminate at a shoulder which is adapted for grasping and retaining the flattened top portion of a handle on a bridge clip carrier or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Siemon
- 👤 Brian E. Reed
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:34
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00; H01R31/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/912
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A test probe adapter for connecting to an electrical device, comprising: an insulative housing having a top and a bottom; a pair of spring-activated electrically conductive test posts, said test posts extending outwardly from said top and bottom of said housing; a pair of biased hinged levers positioned on opposed surfaces of said housing, said levers each having a top end and a bottom end; hook means, positioned near the bottom end of each lever, for grasping a surface of the electrical device; ramp means positioned at the bottom end of each lever for pivotably displacing said hook means to allow engagement with the surface of the electrical device; and registration means for preventing axial movement of the test probe adapter relative to the electrical device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A test probe adapter for connecting to an electrical device, comprising: an insulative housing having a top and a bottom; a pair of spring-activated electrically conductive test posts, said test posts extending outwardly from said top and bottom of said housing; a pair of biased hinged levers positioned on opposed surfaces of said housing, said levers each having a top end and a bottom end; hook means, positioned near the bottom end of each lever, for grasping a surface of the electrical device; ramp means positioned at the bottom end of each lever for pivotably displacing said hook means to allow engagement with the surface of the electrical device; and registration means for preventing axial movement of the test probe adapter relative to the electrical device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The adapter of claim 1, wherein: each test post terminates at a circular serrated edge.
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) | 1993-08-06 | 1994-02-05 | 1994-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-08-06 | 1998-02-05 | 1998-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-08-06 | 2002-02-05 | 2002-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |