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Socket with a lock
Assignee: Hosiden Electronics Co Ltd
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Filing: 1989-09-20
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Granted: 1991-08-20
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Expires: 2009-09-20
Abstract
Abstract A socket with a lock, in which a plurality of socket contacts (13) are held in a body (11) of a resin material, the body has an annular groove (14) cut therein outside the contacts and a ring-shaped metal cover (15) is secured in the annular groove along its outer peripheral surface. The ring-shaped cover (15) has an engaging edge for locking use (16) and at least one inwardly protruding lug (17).
Inventors
- 👤 Shigemi Sekiguchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:54
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/648; H01R13/62; H01R13/627; H01R13/658; H01R13/6591; H01R13/6594; H01R13/6581; H01R13/6582
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A socket with a lock, comprising: a body of a resin material having an annular groove formed therein, said annular groove defining and being located around a columnar portion of said body which holds therein a plurality of socket contacts, said columnar portion having an outer peripheral surface in which a guide groove extends axially of said columnar portion; and a ring-shaped metal cover inserted in said annular groove of said body to surround said columnar portion of said body, said cover having at least one inwardly protruding lug and also having a separate engaging edge which extends across said guide groove for locking use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A socket with a lock, comprising: a body of a resin material having an annular groove formed therein, said annular groove defining and being located around a columnar portion of said body which holds therein a plurality of socket contacts, said columnar portion having an outer peripheral surface in which a guide groove extends axially of said columnar portion; and a ring-shaped metal cover inserted in said annular groove of said body to surround said columnar portion of said body, said cover having at least one inwardly protruding lug and also having a separate engaging edge which extends across said guide groove for locking use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The socket with a lock according to claim 1 wherein said cover includes a rear end located within said annular groove, said engaging edge being formed by a slot cut into said cover from said rear end thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The socket with a lock according to claim 2 wherein said slot has about the same width as said guide groove, said slot being substantially colinear with said guide groove and being located above said guide groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The socket with a lock according to claim 1 or 3, wherein said ring-shaped cover has a pair of ends that are spaced from one another to define a gap which is angularly spaced from said guide groove.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The socket with a lock according to claim 1, or 3, wherein said ring-shaped cover has about the same outer diameter over its entire length.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The socket with a lock according to claim 1, or 3 wherein a plurality of said lugs are provided in said cover at equiangular intervals.
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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) | 1994-08-19 | 1995-02-18 | 1995-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-08-19 | 1999-02-18 | 1999-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-08-19 | 2003-02-18 | 2003-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |