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Means for and method of connecting stranded electric wires and/or stranded wire cables
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-05-05
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Granted: 1963-03-26
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Expires: 1980-05-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John R Mitthauer
- 👤 Vetere Rudolph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/02; H01R4/023; H01R4/28; H01R4/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A CONNECTOR FOR A PAIR OF CABLES EACH HAVING A PLURALITY OF GROUPS OF STRANDED WIRES, ONE OF SAID GROUPS OF WIRES BEING DISPOSED RADIALLY INWARDLY OF ANOTHER OF SAID GROUPS, SAID CONNECTOR COMPRISING A PAIR OF CONNECTOR MEMBERS FOR SAID CABLES, EACH OF SAID CONNECTOR MEMBERS HAVING A TERMINAL MEMBER FOR EACH OF THE STRANDED WIRES IN THE COMPANION CABLE, SAID TERMINAL MEMBERS BEING ARRANGED IN GROUPS AND POSITIONED CORRESPONDING TO THE POSITIONS OF THE STRANDED WIRES OF THE RESPECTIVE GROUPS, OF THE COMPANION CABLE, SAID GROUP OF TERMINAL MEMBERS CORRESPONDING TO SAID INWARDLY ARRANGED GROUP OF STRANDED WIRES BEING MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE COMPANION CABLE TO FACILITATE THE ALIGNMENT OF THE TERMINAL MEMBERS WITH THE CORRESPONDING STRANDED WIRES OF THE COMPANION CABLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A CONNECTOR FOR A PAIR OF CABLES EACH HAVING A PLURALITY OF GROUPS OF STRANDED WIRES, ONE OF SAID GROUPS OF WIRES BEING DISPOSED RADIALLY INWARDLY OF ANOTHER OF SAID GROUPS, SAID CONNECTOR COMPRISING A PAIR OF CONNECTOR MEMBERS FOR SAID CABLES, EACH OF SAID CONNECTOR MEMBERS HAVING A TERMINAL MEMBER FOR EACH OF THE STRANDED WIRES IN THE COMPANION CABLE, SAID TERMINAL MEMBERS BEING ARRANGED IN GROUPS AND POSITIONED CORRESPONDING TO THE POSITIONS OF THE STRANDED WIRES OF THE RESPECTIVE GROUPS, OF THE COMPANION CABLE, SAID GROUP OF TERMINAL MEMBERS CORRESPONDING TO SAID INWARDLY ARRANGED GROUP OF STRANDED WIRES BEING MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE COMPANION CABLE TO FACILITATE THE ALIGNMENT OF THE TERMINAL MEMBERS WITH THE CORRESPONDING STRANDED WIRES OF THE COMPANION CABLE.
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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) | 1966-03-25 | 1966-09-24 | 1967-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-25 | 1970-09-24 | 1971-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-25 | 1974-09-24 | 1975-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |