US3407380A
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Electrical connector
Assignee: Molex LLC
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Filing: 1966-06-09
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Granted: 1968-10-22
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Expires: 1986-06-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John H Krehbiel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:00
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A PLUG-TYPE ELECTRIC CONNECTOR COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF CYLINDRICAL CONDUCTIVE TERMINAL MEMBERS IN SPACED APART, SIDE-BY-SIDE PARALLEL ARRAY, AND AN UNSUPPORTED INSULATED RESINOUS PLASTIC HOUSING POSITIONING AND SUPPORTING SAID TERMINALS, SAID HOUSING BEING GENERALLY WIDE AND FLAT AND HAVING AN ENTERING END COMPRISING A SERIES OF SIDE-BY-SIDE ADJOINED HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL SECTIONS EACH COAXIAL WITH AND SUPPORTING ONE OF SAID TERMINAL MEMBERS, THE TWO LATERALLY OUTERMOST OF SAID CYLINDRICAL SECTIONS HAVING PROJECTIONS EXTENDING THEREFROM AND ELONGATED AXIALLY OF THE TERMINALS FOR POSITIONING AND KEYING SAID ELECTRIC CONNECTOR RELATIVE TO A COMPLEMENTARY ELECTRIC CONNECTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A PLUG-TYPE ELECTRIC CONNECTOR COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF CYLINDRICAL CONDUCTIVE TERMINAL MEMBERS IN SPACED APART, SIDE-BY-SIDE PARALLEL ARRAY, AND AN UNSUPPORTED INSULATED RESINOUS PLASTIC HOUSING POSITIONING AND SUPPORTING SAID TERMINALS, SAID HOUSING BEING GENERALLY WIDE AND FLAT AND HAVING AN ENTERING END COMPRISING A SERIES OF SIDE-BY-SIDE ADJOINED HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL SECTIONS EACH COAXIAL WITH AND SUPPORTING ONE OF SAID TERMINAL MEMBERS, THE TWO LATERALLY OUTERMOST OF SAID CYLINDRICAL SECTIONS HAVING PROJECTIONS EXTENDING THEREFROM AND ELONGATED AXIALLY OF THE TERMINALS FOR POSITIONING AND KEYING SAID ELECTRIC CONNECTOR RELATIVE TO A COMPLEMENTARY ELECTRIC CONNECTOR.
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) | 1971-10-22 | 1972-04-22 | 1972-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-10-22 | 1976-04-22 | 1976-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-10-22 | 1980-04-22 | 1980-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |