US3299392A
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Electrical connector for printed circuit boards
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1966-06-21
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Granted: 1967-01-17
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Expires: 1986-06-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William R Evans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 18:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/712; H01R12/716; H01R12/72; H01R12/73; H01R12/77; H01R12/771; H01R12/772; H01R13/00; H01R13/40; H01R13/405; H01R13/415; H01R31/00; H01R31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
IN AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT MOUNTED ON A SUPPORTING INSULATING BLOCK, A GROOVE EXTENDING ALONG ONE SIDE OF SAID BLOCK TO AN END FACE THEREOF, A RECESS EXTENDING INTO SAID END FACE IN ALIGNMENT WITH AND INTERSECTING SAID GROOVE AND BEING WIDER THAN SAID GROOVE TO PROVIDE UNDERCUT SURFACES ADJACENT THE BOTTOM OF SAID GROOVE, SAID CONTACT BEING OF SHEET METAL AND INCLUDING A BASE PORTION LAID ALONG THE BOTTOM OF SAID GROOVE, A PAIR OF OPPOSED EARS EXTENDING FROM OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID BASE PORTION AND BENT AROUND TOWARD EACH OTHER TO DEFINE AN OVAL DEFORMABLE LOCKING ELEMENT FORMING A TUBE HAVING A LONGI-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
IN AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT MOUNTED ON A SUPPORTING INSULATING BLOCK, A GROOVE EXTENDING ALONG ONE SIDE OF SAID BLOCK TO AN END FACE THEREOF, A RECESS EXTENDING INTO SAID END FACE IN ALIGNMENT WITH AND INTERSECTING SAID GROOVE AND BEING WIDER THAN SAID GROOVE TO PROVIDE UNDERCUT SURFACES ADJACENT THE BOTTOM OF SAID GROOVE, SAID CONTACT BEING OF SHEET METAL AND INCLUDING A BASE PORTION LAID ALONG THE BOTTOM OF SAID GROOVE, A PAIR OF OPPOSED EARS EXTENDING FROM OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID BASE PORTION AND BENT AROUND TOWARD EACH OTHER TO DEFINE AN OVAL DEFORMABLE LOCKING ELEMENT FORMING A TUBE HAVING A LONGI-
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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) | 1970-01-16 | 1970-07-18 | 1971-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-16 | 1974-07-18 | 1975-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-16 | 1978-07-18 | 1979-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |