US3581268A
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Electrical connection and distribution system
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1969-04-01
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1989-04-01
Abstract
Abstract This invention discloses an electrical connection and distribution system including one or more unique distribution connectors. Each of sad distribution connectors is capable of distributing current or voltage to a plurality of wire connections from an individual connection. The connector shell envisioned, for use in this connector, is of a commercially available configuration. By including one or more unique jumper means in these commercially available connectors, a new and novel connector combination is created wherein a single wire enters a terminal one side of the connector and multiple wires leave corresponding multiple terminals on the same side to provide a distribution system for the current or voltage source which entered the single terminal.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold Akst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:59
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00; H01R31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
An electrical distribution system comprising a first electricaL pin and socket connector having a fixed and a removable portion, a cable having a plurality of individual wires connected to said removable portion for detachable connection to said fixed portion, said wires being arranged one each to a pin and socket, a second electrical pin and socket connector also having a fixed and a removable portion, a selected plurality of the wires of said cable from the first connector connected to the removable portion of said second connector, one or more multipronged jumper means inserted in the fixed portion of said second connector, and a plurality of wires connected to the removable portion of said second connector such that for each wire entering the removable portion of said connector a plurality of wires leave said removable portion and return to said cable, which wires are commonly connected to each of the selected entering wires upon engagement of the fixed and removable portions of said second connector to thereby provide in said cable one or more groups of commonly connected wires for distribution to various locations for each previously selected wire from said cable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
An electrical distribution system comprising a first electricaL pin and socket connector having a fixed and a removable portion, a cable having a plurality of individual wires connected to said removable portion for detachable connection to said fixed portion, said wires being arranged one each to a pin and socket, a second electrical pin and socket connector also having a fixed and a removable portion, a selected plurality of the wires of said cable from the first connector connected to the removable portion of said second connector, one or more multipronged jumper means inserted in the fixed portion of said second connector, and a plurality of wires connected to the removable portion of said second connector such that for each wire entering the removable portion of said connector a plurality of wires leave said removable portion and return to said cable, which wires are commonly connected to each of the selected entering wires upon engagement of the fixed and removable portions of said second connector to thereby provide in said cable one or more groups of commonly connected wires for distribution to various locations for each previously selected wire from said cable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The electrical distribution system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said system includes a plurality of first connectors and a plurality of second connectors with each of said plurality of second connectors having a plurality of multipronged jumper means insertably mounted in the fixed portions of said plurality of second connectors.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
205 words
An electrical distribution system comprising a first electrical pin and socket connector having a first and a second portion, a cable having a plurality of individual wires connected to said second portion for detachable connection to said first portion, said wires being arranged, one each to a pin and socket, such that one wire on said first portion is connected to one wire on said second portion upon engagement of connector, a second electrical pin and socket connector also having a first and a second portion, a selected plurality of wires of said cable leaving the first connector connected to the second portion of said second connector, one or more multipronged jumper means inserted in the first portion of said second connector, and a plurality of wires connected to the second portion of said second connector such that for each wire entering the second portion of said second connector a plurality of wires leave said second portion and return to said cable, which wires are commonly connected to each of the selected entering wires upon engagement of said second connector to thereby provide in said cable a plurality of commonly connected wires for distribution to various locations for each previously selected wire from said cable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
205 words
An electrical distribution system comprising a first electrical pin and socket connector having a first and a second portion, a cable having a plurality of individual wires connected to said second portion for detachable connection to said first portion, said wires being arranged, one each to a pin and socket, such that one wire on said first portion is connected to one wire on said second portion upon engagement of connector, a second electrical pin and socket connector also having a first and a second portion, a selected plurality of wires of said cable leaving the first connector connected to the second portion of said second connector, one or more multipronged jumper means inserted in the first portion of said second connector, and a plurality of wires connected to the second portion of said second connector such that for each wire entering the second portion of said second connector a plurality of wires leave said second portion and return to said cable, which wires are commonly connected to each of the selected entering wires upon engagement of said second connector to thereby provide in said cable a plurality of commonly connected wires for distribution to various locations for each previously selected wire from said cable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The electrical distribution system as set forth in claim 3 wherein said system includes a plurality of first electrical connectors and a plurality of second connectors and each of said multipronged jumper means has a plurality of identically shaped and sized prongs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The electrical distribution system of claim 4 wherein said first and second electrical connectors are identical connectors prior to the insertion of said multipronged jumper means in said plurality of second connectors.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-24 | 1974-11-23 | 1975-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-24 | 1978-11-23 | 1979-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-24 | 1982-11-23 | 1983-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |