US3582864A
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Electrically conducting device
Assignee: BUSSCO ENGINEERING Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1969-10-20
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1989-10-20
Abstract
Abstract An electrical conducting device for a plurality of independent electrical contacts arranged in a row, the electrical conducting device having a single electrically conducting strip to be alignable adjacent the row of electrical contacts and capable of being electrically conductive therebetween, a plurality of spring-biased arms being attached to the strip to permit connection of the conductor to the contacts, each of the arms being capable of being separated from the strip, a nonelectrically conducting element being placeable upon the strip in the areas provided by the separated arms.
Inventors
- 👤 James L Sullivan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:24
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00; H01R31/08; H01R31/085; H01R31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
In combination with an electrical terminal board, said terminal board having a plurality of spaced terminal posts extending therefrom, said posts being arranged in a row, each of said posts being electrically insulated with respect to each other, an electrical conducting device comprising: an elongated electrically conducting strip; a plurality of arms being connected to said strip, each of said arms having an apex portion and a body portion, said body portion being substantially parallel to the surface of said strip and normally spaced a predetermined distance from said strip, each of said arms being detachable from said strip by causing a material failure therebetween; an aperture being located in the apex portion of each of said arms, each of said apertures being capable of permitting insertion of one of said posts therethrough and locating said post between said strip and said body portion in an electrically conducting relationship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
In combination with an electrical terminal board, said terminal board having a plurality of spaced terminal posts extending therefrom, said posts being arranged in a row, each of said posts being electrically insulated with respect to each other, an electrical conducting device comprising: an elongated electrically conducting strip; a plurality of arms being connected to said strip, each of said arms having an apex portion and a body portion, said body portion being substantially parallel to the surface of said strip and normally spaced a predetermined distance from said strip, each of said arms being detachable from said strip by causing a material failure therebetween; an aperture being located in the apex portion of each of said arms, each of said apertures being capable of permitting insertion of one of said posts therethrough and locating said post between said strip and said body portion in an electrically conducting relationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein: each of said arms being resilient, said predetermined distance being less than the thickness of said posts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein: upon detaching of an arm from said strip a nonelectrically conducting material being applied to said strip in the area of the removed arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein: said apex portIon being less in length than said body portion, said body portion extending over one-half the width of said strip.
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) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |