US4887979A
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Water-proof outdoor tap with improved waterproof connector
Assignee: Philips North America LLC
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Filing: 1988-05-27
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Granted: 1989-12-19
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Expires: 2008-05-27
Abstract
Abstract A water-proof outdoor tap distributor of cable TV network system electrical signals wherein the electro-pin of a tap connector is designed with two different size sheets, a shorter one being assembled in the middle of a longer one and the longer one being stretched up to the end side as a transmission point; the exposed electro-pin of the connector being covered by a super design glue and every connector being also covered with a second glue to prevent water leaks into the inside of the PCB and internal cavity.
Inventors
- 👤 Leon D. Jacobs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:50
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R24/00; H01R24/38; H01R24/40; H01R24/52; H01R13/00; H01R13/58; H01R2103/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A waterproof outdoor tap distributor of electrical signals comprising a connector having an electro-pin formed by a single piece of metal formed into two sheets folded to face and press against each other and disposed within a fixed tube in said connector, said electro-pin having a first end portion forming an internal cavity for said connector and an opposite end portion forming a signal transmission point, characterized in that said sheets have unequal sizes, the first sheet being approximately half as long as the second sheet, said second sheet having a portion emerging from said fixed tube so as to form said signal transmission point and said first sheet being substantially disposed within said fixed tube and having an end portion covered with at least one type of waterproof compound so as to block the passage of liquids from said internal cavity to said transmission point.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A waterproof outdoor tap distributor of electrical signals comprising a connector having an electro-pin formed by a single piece of metal formed into two sheets folded to face and press against each other and disposed within a fixed tube in said connector, said electro-pin having a first end portion forming an internal cavity for said connector and an opposite end portion forming a signal transmission point, characterized in that said sheets have unequal sizes, the first sheet being approximately half as long as the second sheet, said second sheet having a portion emerging from said fixed tube so as to form said signal transmission point and said first sheet being substantially disposed within said fixed tube and having an end portion covered with at least one type of waterproof compound so as to block the passage of liquids from said internal cavity to said transmission point.
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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) | 1992-12-18 | 1993-06-19 | 1993-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-12-18 | 1997-06-19 | 1997-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-12-18 | 2001-06-19 | 2001-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |