US3907393A
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Hybrid takeout clip
Assignee: Western Atlas International Inc
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Filing: 1974-06-28
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Granted: 1975-09-23
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Expires: 1994-06-28
Abstract
Abstract The clip of this invention preferably has a tubular insulating sleeve having a pair of opposed transverse wall slots of different lengths and a pair of opposed arcuate lips projecting from one end thereof. A pair of polarized, arcuate takeout terminals are exposed by the slats. The polarized takeout terminals are in electrical contact with a pair of opposed resilient prongs projecting from one end of the sleeve, each prong being covered by a lip and being constructed to slidably receive a takeout terminal of a second like takeout clip.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip James Ludwig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:16
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R27/00; H01R27/02; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/025; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/93
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A hybrid takeout clip comprising: an insulating sleeve having a pair of opposed transverse wall slots; a pair of opposed takeout plates covering said slots; and a pair of opposed resilient prongs electrically connected to said takeout plates and projecting outwardly of said sleeve, said opposed transverse wall slots exposing said takeout plates for connection to the prongs of a second like takeout clip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A hybrid takeout clip comprising: an insulating sleeve having a pair of opposed transverse wall slots; a pair of opposed takeout plates covering said slots; and a pair of opposed resilient prongs electrically connected to said takeout plates and projecting outwardly of said sleeve, said opposed transverse wall slots exposing said takeout plates for connection to the prongs of a second like takeout clip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
91 words
A takeout clip comprising: a tubular insulating sleeve having a pair of opposed transverse wall slots of different length and a pair of arcuate lips of different width projecting from one end thereof; a pair of metallic segments, each segment having an arcuate takeout plate and a resilient prong, said segments being constructed to be slidably received inside said tubular sleeve whereby and said prongs are covered by said lips; and said opposed transverse wall slots exposing said takeout plates for connection to the prongs of a second like takeout clip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
91 words
A takeout clip comprising: a tubular insulating sleeve having a pair of opposed transverse wall slots of different length and a pair of arcuate lips of different width projecting from one end thereof; a pair of metallic segments, each segment having an arcuate takeout plate and a resilient prong, said segments being constructed to be slidably received inside said tubular sleeve whereby and said prongs are covered by said lips; and said opposed transverse wall slots exposing said takeout plates for connection to the prongs of a second like takeout clip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
The takeout clip of claim 2 and further comprising a cylindrical plug having a longitudinal bore therethrough for receiving the wires of an electric cable through the bore, the bare metallic end portions of the wires being disposed on the outer cylindrical wall of the plug constructed to be inserted inside said tubular sleeve and covered by said arcuate takeout plates.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The takeout clip of claim 3 wherein said plug has an enlarged head at one end thereof.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1978-09-22 | 1979-03-24 | 1979-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-22 | 1983-03-24 | 1983-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-22 | 1987-03-24 | 1987-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |