US5376013A
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Connector
Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems Ltd
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Filing: 1993-06-30
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Granted: 1994-12-27
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Expires: 2013-06-30
Abstract
Abstract An engaging hole is formed in the housing of a female connector. A waterproof rubber ring is provided on the inner surface of the engaging hole so that the waterproof rubber ring seals the space between the inner surface of the engaging hole and the outer surface of a male connector inserted into the housing of the female connector. A plurality of stopper convex portions is formed on the outer surface of the waterproof rubber ring. A plurality of stopper concave portions which is to be engaged by each of the stopper convex portions is formed on the inner surface of the housing of the female connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Hisashi Sawada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:21
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/52; H01R13/5219
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A connector comprising an elliptical waterproof rubber ring provided on the inner surface of an engaging hole formed in an elliptical housing of a female connector so as to seal the space between the inner surface of the engaging hole and the outer surface of an elliptical housing of a male connector inserted into the housing of the female connector, in which a plurality of stopper convex portions are formed on an elliptical outer surface of the waterproof rubber ring; and a plurality of stopper concave portions, which are engaged by each of the stopper convex portions, are formed on an elliptical inner surface of the housing of the female connector, and a part of a peripheral wall between the bottom surface of each stopper concave portion and the outer surface of the housing of the female connector effectively maintains insulating performance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A connector comprising an elliptical waterproof rubber ring provided on the inner surface of an engaging hole formed in an elliptical housing of a female connector so as to seal the space between the inner surface of the engaging hole and the outer surface of an elliptical housing of a male connector inserted into the housing of the female connector, in which a plurality of stopper convex portions are formed on an elliptical outer surface of the waterproof rubber ring; and a plurality of stopper concave portions, which are engaged by each of the stopper convex portions, are formed on an elliptical inner surface of the housing of the female connector, and a part of a peripheral wall between the bottom surface of each stopper concave portion and the outer surface of the housing of the female connector effectively maintains insulating performance.
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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) | 1997-12-26 | 1998-06-27 | 1998-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-12-26 | 2002-06-27 | 2002-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-12-26 | 2006-06-27 | 2006-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |