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US3259871A
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Plug-and-socket type connectors
Assignee: Plessey UK Ltd
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Filing: 1964-01-16
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Granted: 1966-07-05
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Expires: 1984-01-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Chandler Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:35
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/53; H01R13/40; H01R13/42; H01R13/424; H01R13/533
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
AN ELECTRICAL PLUG-IN CONNECTOR MEMBER COMPRISING IN COMBINATION AT LEAST ONE CONTACT TWO BODY MEMBERS SECURED TO EACH OTHER SO AS TO ABUT EACH OTHER ON AN ABUTMENT SURFACE TRANSVERSE TO THE PLUG-IN DIRECTION, SAID BODY MEMBERS HAVING FOR EACH CONTACT ALIGNED THROUGH BORES EXTENDING IN THE PLUG-IN DIRECTION, AND JOINTLY CONSTITUTING A CONTACT-ACCOMMODATION CHAMBER HAVING A WIDENED PORTION AT THE ABUTMENT SURFACE, EACH CONTACT INCLUDING A SHAFT PORTION ACCOMMODATED IN SUCH CHAMBER AND HAVING A SHOULDER-FORMING LFANGE ACCOMMODATED IN SAID WIDENED PORTION OF THE CHAMBER, SAID CHAMBER HAVING, AT LEAST IN THE VICINITY OF THE ABUTMENT SURFACE,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
AN ELECTRICAL PLUG-IN CONNECTOR MEMBER COMPRISING IN COMBINATION AT LEAST ONE CONTACT TWO BODY MEMBERS SECURED TO EACH OTHER SO AS TO ABUT EACH OTHER ON AN ABUTMENT SURFACE TRANSVERSE TO THE PLUG-IN DIRECTION, SAID BODY MEMBERS HAVING FOR EACH CONTACT ALIGNED THROUGH BORES EXTENDING IN THE PLUG-IN DIRECTION, AND JOINTLY CONSTITUTING A CONTACT-ACCOMMODATION CHAMBER HAVING A WIDENED PORTION AT THE ABUTMENT SURFACE, EACH CONTACT INCLUDING A SHAFT PORTION ACCOMMODATED IN SUCH CHAMBER AND HAVING A SHOULDER-FORMING LFANGE ACCOMMODATED IN SAID WIDENED PORTION OF THE CHAMBER, SAID CHAMBER HAVING, AT LEAST IN THE VICINITY OF THE ABUTMENT SURFACE,
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB587643A
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US3157450A
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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) | 1969-07-04 | 1970-01-03 | 1970-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-04 | 1974-01-03 | 1974-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-04 | 1978-01-03 | 1978-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |