US3590140A
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Cable-insulation-piercing crimp tool, terminal, and method of forming
Assignee: TDK Micronas GmbH
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Filing: 1970-04-02
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1990-04-02
Abstract
Abstract An insulated conductor sinuously crimped in a hollow tubular section of a terminal. Crimped indentations of the tubular section are disposed on diametrically opposite sides thereof and axially offset. The sides of the section at the indentations are in electrical contact with the conductor. The insulation is dislodged at the areas of contact and disposed in regions of the tubular section where contact does not occur.
Inventors
- 👤 Ian E Robb
- 👤 Marcy R Malcolm Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:49
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/04; H01R43/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
An article of manufacture comprising an insulated conductor sinuously crimped in a hollow tubular section of a terminal, characterized by crimped indentations of the tubular section disposed on diametrically opposite sides thereof and axially offset, the sides of the section at the indentations being in electrical contact with the conductor, the insulation being dislodged at the areas of contact and disposed in regions of the tubular section where contact does not occur.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
An article of manufacture comprising an insulated conductor sinuously crimped in a hollow tubular section of a terminal, characterized by crimped indentations of the tubular section disposed on diametrically opposite sides thereof and axially offset, the sides of the section at the indentations being in electrical contact with the conductor, the insulation being dislodged at the areas of contact and disposed in regions of the tubular section where contact does not occur.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 1 wherein the opposite sides of the section are in closer proximity intermediate the indentations than elsewhere.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
An article of manufacture a defined in claim 2 wherein the conductor is in a generally flattened kidney shape at the indentations and in a generally flattened dumbbell shape intermediate the indentations.
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) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |