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Strip cable connector
Assignee: TDK Micronas GmbH
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Filing: 1961-07-25
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Granted: 1967-07-25
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Expires: 1981-07-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon W Dean
- 👤 Rose Harold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:35
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/59; H01R12/65; H01R12/67
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A STRIP CABLE CONNECTOR COMPRISING A STRIP CABLE COMPOSED OF A PLURALITY OF PARALLEL, SPACED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR RIBBONS ENCLOSED BETWEEN SHEETS OF RUPTURABLE MATERIAL THAT ARE BONDED TOGETHER; AN ELONGATED WEDGE OF MATERIAL ABOUT WHICH SAID STRIP CABLE IS FOLDED FOR STABILIZING AND POSITIONING THE STRIP CABLE; AN INSULATOR BODY HAVING A COMPARTMENT THEREIN, SAID BODY HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED, PARALLEL GUIDE SLOTS THEREIN THAT SLIDABLY RECEIVE OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID WEDGE; AND A PLURALITY OF SPACED, ALIGNED ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEMBERS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID BODY AND HAVING ELECTRICAL TERMINAL MEANS THEREON; SAID CONTACT MEMBERS EACH HAVING A SLOT THEREIN THE ENTRANCE OF WHICH HAS CORNERS THEREON THAT LOCALLY RUPTURE AND STRIP ONE SHEET OF SAID MATERIAL OF SAID STRIP CABLE TO EXPOSE THE CONDUCTOR RIBBONS TO AN INTIMATE ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH SAID CONTACT MEMBER WHEN THE STABILIZED STRIP CABLE IS INSERTED INTO SAID SLOT; SAID CONTACT MEMBERS EACH HAVING RESILIENT PORTIONS THEREON ON EACH SIDE OF SAID SLOT THAT ARE CAPABLE OF BEING FLEXED AWAY FROM EACH OTHER WHEN THE STRIP CABLE IS INSERTED INTO SAID SLOT AND IN COOPERATION WITH SAID GUIDE SLOTS INSURES, AT LEAST IN PART, THAT SAID CONDUCTOR RIBBONS ARE NOT DAMAGED WHEN THE ENCLOSING MATERIAL IS RUPTURED AND STRIPPED THEREFROM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A STRIP CABLE CONNECTOR COMPRISING A STRIP CABLE COMPOSED OF A PLURALITY OF PARALLEL, SPACED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR RIBBONS ENCLOSED BETWEEN SHEETS OF RUPTURABLE MATERIAL THAT ARE BONDED TOGETHER; AN ELONGATED WEDGE OF MATERIAL ABOUT WHICH SAID STRIP CABLE IS FOLDED FOR STABILIZING AND POSITIONING THE STRIP CABLE; AN INSULATOR BODY HAVING A COMPARTMENT THEREIN, SAID BODY HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED, PARALLEL GUIDE SLOTS THEREIN THAT SLIDABLY RECEIVE OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID WEDGE; AND A PLURALITY OF SPACED, ALIGNED ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEMBERS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID BODY AND HAVING ELECTRICAL TERMINAL MEANS THEREON; SAID CONTACT MEMBERS EACH HAVING A SLOT THEREIN THE ENTRANCE OF WHICH HAS CORNERS THEREON THAT LOCALLY RUPTURE AND STRIP ONE SHEET OF SAID MATERIAL OF SAID STRIP CABLE TO EXPOSE THE CONDUCTOR RIBBONS TO AN INTIMATE ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH SAID CONTACT MEMBER WHEN THE STABILIZED STRIP CABLE IS INSERTED INTO SAID SLOT; SAID CONTACT MEMBERS EACH HAVING RESILIENT PORTIONS THEREON ON EACH SIDE OF SAID SLOT THAT ARE CAPABLE OF BEING FLEXED AWAY FROM EACH OTHER WHEN THE STRIP CABLE IS INSERTED INTO SAID SLOT AND IN COOPERATION WITH SAID GUIDE SLOTS INSURES, AT LEAST IN PART, THAT SAID CONDUCTOR RIBBONS ARE NOT DAMAGED WHEN THE ENCLOSING MATERIAL IS RUPTURED AND STRIPPED THEREFROM.
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) | 1970-07-24 | 1971-01-23 | 1971-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-24 | 1975-01-23 | 1975-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-24 | 1979-01-23 | 1979-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |