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US3072880A
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Snap-in terminal for panel
Assignee: Malco Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1959-08-05
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Granted: 1963-01-08
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Expires: 1979-08-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Billy E Olsson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:46
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/55; H01R12/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A TERMINAL OF THE SNAP-IN TYPE ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED THROUGH AN OPENING OF A SUPPORT, SAID TERMINAL COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID GENERALLY FRUSTO-CONICAL, HOLLOW TIP EMBODYING ADJACENT SPACED APART AND GENERALLY PARALLEL BARB MEANS LOCATED AT ONE SIDE OF THE TERMINAL AND EXTENDING IN THE SAME GENERAL DIRECTION, EACH OF SAID MEANS INCLUDING CUTTING MEANS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY AND REARWARDLY TO PENETRATE SAID SUPPORT DURING MOUNTING OF THE TERMINAL AND, FURTHER, STOP MEANS INTEGRAL WITH BUT SPACED AXIALLY OF SAID CUTTING MEANS TO RESTRAIN SAID TIP AGAINST
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A TERMINAL OF THE SNAP-IN TYPE ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED THROUGH AN OPENING OF A SUPPORT, SAID TERMINAL COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID GENERALLY FRUSTO-CONICAL, HOLLOW TIP EMBODYING ADJACENT SPACED APART AND GENERALLY PARALLEL BARB MEANS LOCATED AT ONE SIDE OF THE TERMINAL AND EXTENDING IN THE SAME GENERAL DIRECTION, EACH OF SAID MEANS INCLUDING CUTTING MEANS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY AND REARWARDLY TO PENETRATE SAID SUPPORT DURING MOUNTING OF THE TERMINAL AND, FURTHER, STOP MEANS INTEGRAL WITH BUT SPACED AXIALLY OF SAID CUTTING MEANS TO RESTRAIN SAID TIP AGAINST
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) | 1966-01-07 | 1966-07-09 | 1967-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-07 | 1970-07-09 | 1971-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-07 | 1974-07-09 | 1975-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |