US3348187A
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Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1964-08-25
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1984-08-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Friend Lindsay Carlton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 18:05
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F9/00; G06F9/02; H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/629; H01R13/62933; H01R24/00; H01R24/38; H01R24/40; H01R24/52; H01R2101/00; H01R2103/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
A PLUGBOARD DEVICE INCLUDING A REAR BOARD HAVING AN ARRAY OF FIRST CONTACTORS SECURED THEREIN AND PROJECTING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM, A FRONT BOARD HAVING AN ARRAY OF SECOND CONTACTORS SECURED THEREIN AND PROJECTING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM IN POSITIONS TO MATE WITH SAID ARRAY OF FIRST CONTACTORS IN SAID REAR BOARD, A CARRIAGE INCLUDING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID REAR BOARD TO SUPPORT AND POSITION SAID FRONT BOARD WITH THE SECOND CONTACTORS FACING THE SAID FIRST CONTACTORS IN SPACED APART RELATIONSHIP AND FURTHER MEANS TO DRIVE SAID FRONT BOARD AND SAID SECOND CONTACTORS RELATIVE TO SAID REAR BOARD TO DRIVE SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONTRACTORS INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT UNDER SUBSTANTIAL FORCE TO EFFECT GOOD CONTACT, THE SAID FRONT BOARD INCLUDING HANDLE MEMBERS SECURED TO EACH SIDE OF SAID FRONT BOARD TO FACILITATE HANDLING OF SAID FRONT BOARD AND TO FACILITATE INSERTION AND WITHDRAWAL THEREOF FROM SAID CARRIAGE, SAID HANDLE MEMBERS BEING OF A MATERIAL OF SUBSTANTIAL RIGIDITY AND STRENGTH AND BEING ATTACHED TO SAID FRONT BOARD THROUGH A CONNECTION SUFFICIENTLY RIGID AND STRONG TO WITHSTAND SUBSTANTIAL FORCES APPLIED THERETO AND THE SAID CARRIAGE INCLUDING FURTHER MEANS BEING POSITIONED TO EFFECT SAID DRIVE OF SAID FRONT BOARD AND SECOND CONTACTORS BY A DIRECT ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID HANDLE MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
A PLUGBOARD DEVICE INCLUDING A REAR BOARD HAVING AN ARRAY OF FIRST CONTACTORS SECURED THEREIN AND PROJECTING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM, A FRONT BOARD HAVING AN ARRAY OF SECOND CONTACTORS SECURED THEREIN AND PROJECTING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM IN POSITIONS TO MATE WITH SAID ARRAY OF FIRST CONTACTORS IN SAID REAR BOARD, A CARRIAGE INCLUDING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID REAR BOARD TO SUPPORT AND POSITION SAID FRONT BOARD WITH THE SECOND CONTACTORS FACING THE SAID FIRST CONTACTORS IN SPACED APART RELATIONSHIP AND FURTHER MEANS TO DRIVE SAID FRONT BOARD AND SAID SECOND CONTACTORS RELATIVE TO SAID REAR BOARD TO DRIVE SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONTRACTORS INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT UNDER SUBSTANTIAL FORCE TO EFFECT GOOD CONTACT, THE SAID FRONT BOARD INCLUDING HANDLE MEMBERS SECURED TO EACH SIDE OF SAID FRONT BOARD TO FACILITATE HANDLING OF SAID FRONT BOARD AND TO FACILITATE INSERTION AND WITHDRAWAL THEREOF FROM SAID CARRIAGE, SAID HANDLE MEMBERS BEING OF A MATERIAL OF SUBSTANTIAL RIGIDITY AND STRENGTH AND BEING ATTACHED TO SAID FRONT BOARD THROUGH A CONNECTION SUFFICIENTLY RIGID AND STRONG TO WITHSTAND SUBSTANTIAL FORCES APPLIED THERETO AND THE SAID CARRIAGE INCLUDING FURTHER MEANS BEING POSITIONED TO EFFECT SAID DRIVE OF SAID FRONT BOARD AND SECOND CONTACTORS BY A DIRECT ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID HANDLE MEMBERS.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-10-16 | 1971-04-17 | 1971-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-16 | 1975-04-17 | 1975-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-16 | 1979-04-17 | 1979-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |