US3075169A
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Snap-in contact for multiple connectors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-06-13
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Granted: 1963-01-22
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Expires: 1980-06-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Amico Anthony F D
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:49
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/40; H01R13/42; H01R13/428; H01R13/434
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
IN A DEVICE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED, A CONNECTOR PLUG BODY HAVING A BORE THERETHROUGH; A REMOVABLE CONNECTOR MEMBER INSERTED IN THE BORE INCLUDING, A CONDUCTOR CONNECTION END; AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT END; A REDUCED MID-PORTION CONNECTING SAID ENDS; A RETAINER ELEMENT CONSTITUTING A SPLIT SLEEVE EXTENDING OVER THE REDUCED MID-PORTION OF THE CONNECTOR; A PLURALITY OF SLITS IN SAID SLEEVE PROVIDING SPRING PRONGS THEREON; AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING ARCUATE FLANGE ON THE OUTER END OF EACH OF SAID SPRING PRONGS; A RECESS IN THE END OF EACH FLANGE; A SHOULDER HAVING A SURFACE LYING IN A PLANE NORMAL TO THE AXIS OF THE BORE IN EACH OF SAID RECESSES; AN ANNULAR SHOULDER ON THE CONTACT END ARRANGED TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE SHOULDERS IN THE RECESSES; AND A SHOULDER IN THE BORE HAVING A SURFACE LYING IN A PLANE NORMAL TO THE AXIS OF THE BORE ARRANGED TO CONTACT THE SIDES OF THE FLANGES OPPOSITE THE CONTACT END SHOULDER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
IN A DEVICE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED, A CONNECTOR PLUG BODY HAVING A BORE THERETHROUGH; A REMOVABLE CONNECTOR MEMBER INSERTED IN THE BORE INCLUDING, A CONDUCTOR CONNECTION END; AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT END; A REDUCED MID-PORTION CONNECTING SAID ENDS; A RETAINER ELEMENT CONSTITUTING A SPLIT SLEEVE EXTENDING OVER THE REDUCED MID-PORTION OF THE CONNECTOR; A PLURALITY OF SLITS IN SAID SLEEVE PROVIDING SPRING PRONGS THEREON; AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING ARCUATE FLANGE ON THE OUTER END OF EACH OF SAID SPRING PRONGS; A RECESS IN THE END OF EACH FLANGE; A SHOULDER HAVING A SURFACE LYING IN A PLANE NORMAL TO THE AXIS OF THE BORE IN EACH OF SAID RECESSES; AN ANNULAR SHOULDER ON THE CONTACT END ARRANGED TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE SHOULDERS IN THE RECESSES; AND A SHOULDER IN THE BORE HAVING A SURFACE LYING IN A PLANE NORMAL TO THE AXIS OF THE BORE ARRANGED TO CONTACT THE SIDES OF THE FLANGES OPPOSITE THE CONTACT END SHOULDER.
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) | 1966-01-21 | 1966-07-23 | 1967-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-21 | 1970-07-23 | 1971-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-21 | 1974-07-23 | 1975-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |