US3662089A
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Modifications of wire connectors
Assignee: Post Office
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Filing: 1970-11-09
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Granted: 1972-05-09
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Expires: 1990-11-09
Abstract
Abstract A clip for use in jointing wires particularly of multi-wire cables the clip being trough like in form of having tangs in its sidewalls in addition to wire engaging means in its base.
Inventors
- 👤 John Patrick Harding
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 12:06
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2495; H01R4/10; H01R4/18; H01R4/188
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A crimping clip for joining together first and second lengths of insulated wire to make electrical connection between the wires, the clip comprising a substantially trough-shaped electrically conductive member adapted to receive, along the length thereof, the first and second wires, the said member having a base and first and second upstanding sidewalls, the base containing at least one wire engaging means, characterized in that the sidewalls and the base have piercings at a number of places providing inwardly projecting tangs spaced apart on the base and in the sidewalls, the tangs on the sidewalls, when the clip is crimped, lying proximate to the tangs in the base but not directly above them.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A crimping clip for joining together first and second lengths of insulated wire to make electrical connection between the wires, the clip comprising a substantially trough-shaped electrically conductive member adapted to receive, along the length thereof, the first and second wires, the said member having a base and first and second upstanding sidewalls, the base containing at least one wire engaging means, characterized in that the sidewalls and the base have piercings at a number of places providing inwardly projecting tangs spaced apart on the base and in the sidewalls, the tangs on the sidewalls, when the clip is crimped, lying proximate to the tangs in the base but not directly above them.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A clip as claimed in claim 1 and further characterized in that the tangs in the base are arrayed in two longitudinally extending rows, and some tangs of each row are of reduced height compared with the remainder of the tangs in that row.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A clip as claimed in claim 2 and further characterized in that the tangs in the sidewalls, which are positioned to cooperate with the tangs in the base which are of reduced height, are also of reduced height.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A clip as claimed in claim 1 and further characterized in that the base of the clip is slit to permit one tang in the base to move resiliently in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the base and independently of a second tang in the base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A clip as claimed in claim 1 and further characterized in that an insulating cover is provided to surround the clip and is pressed through the holes left by the piercing of the clip to form the tangs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A clip as claimed in claim 5 and further characterized in that further holes are provided in the clip to receive the insulation cover when pressed through the holes.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3553347A
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US3514528A
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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) | 1975-05-09 | 1975-11-08 | 1976-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-09 | 1979-11-08 | 1980-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-09 | 1983-11-08 | 1984-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |