Connector block
Abstract
Abstract A CONNECTOR BLOCK FOR RECEIVING AND REMOVABLY HOLDING AN ELECTRICAL TERMINAL IN A CAVITY IS PROVIDED WITH A CAM AND A LATCH LONGITUDINALLY SPACED ALONG ONE SIDE OF THE CAVITY SO THAT DURING INSERTION OF THE TERMINAL INTO THE CAVITY THE CAM ENGAGES THE TERMINAL AND HOLDS THE LATCH AWAY FROM THE TERMINAL TO PREVENT WEARING AWAY OF THE LATCH BY REPEATED INSERTION OF THE TERMINAL INTO THE CAVITY. WHEN THE TERMINAL IS FULLY INSERTED, THE LATCH FALLS IN PLACE TO SECURE THE TERMINAL IN THE CAVITY. THE CAM AND LATCH ARE LOCATED ON A FLEXIBLE STRIP FORMED IN THE SIDE OF THE CAVITY WITH BOTH ENDS OF THE STRIP SECURED TO THE BLOCK TO FACILITATE MOVEMENT OF THE CAM AND LATCH AWAY FROM THE TERMINAL BY FLEXING OF HE STRIP.
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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) | 1975-08-15 | 1976-02-14 | 1976-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-15 | 1980-02-14 | 1980-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-15 | 1984-02-14 | 1984-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |