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US3699580A
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Antenna mounting clip
Assignee: RCA Licensing Corp
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Filing: 1971-01-18
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1991-01-18
Abstract
Abstract A nonconductive mounting clip, to secure an antenna to a cabinet or the like, having two nonconductive members forming a socket to receive a spherical element on the antenna. The members are interconnected at one end by a locking means and at the other end by either a locking means or a resilient hinge. A conductive contact member may be disposed between the spherical element and one of the nonconductive members to provide electrical connection from the conductive spherical element to associated circuitry.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond S Joseph
- 👤 Julius Kemeny
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:18
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/12; H01Q1/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32606; Y10T403/32631; Y10T403/32647; Y10T403/32655; Y10T403/32737; Y10T403/32803; Y10T403/60; Y10T403/606
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A mounting clip adapted to be secured to a supporting structure for retaining an antenna having a conductive spherical element at one end thereof, comprising: first and second nonconductive members; said first nonconductive member having a first concave surface therein and said second nonconductive member having a second concave surface therein, said first and said second concave surfaces together forming a socket to retain the spherical element therewithin when said members are in an assembled condition; first latching means integral with said first nonconductive member and extending therefrom; second latching means formed in said second nonconductive member for engaging said first latching means; said first and said second latching means being adapted to secure said first and said second nonconductive members in an assembled condition for producing frictional engagement between said first and said second concave surfaces and the spherical element; and means to provide electrical connection to the spherical element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A mounting clip adapted to be secured to a supporting structure for retaining an antenna having a conductive spherical element at one end thereof, comprising: first and second nonconductive members; said first nonconductive member having a first concave surface therein and said second nonconductive member having a second concave surface therein, said first and said second concave surfaces together forming a socket to retain the spherical element therewithin when said members are in an assembled condition; first latching means integral with said first nonconductive member and extending therefrom; second latching means formed in said second nonconductive member for engaging said first latching means; said first and said second latching means being adapted to secure said first and said second nonconductive members in an assembled condition for producing frictional engagement between said first and said second concave surfaces and the spherical element; and means to provide electrical connection to the spherical element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said means to provide electrical connection comprises a conductive member disposed adjacent one of said concave surfaces and in conducting engagement with the spherical element when said first and second members are in the assembled condition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention of claim 1 further including a resilient hinge interconnecting one end of said first member to one end of said second member and locking means adapted to the other end of said second member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said second latching means comprises an aperture in said second member and said first latching means comprises an element projecting from said first member adapted to pan through said aperture and engage said second member in locking fashion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said first and second members and said resilient hinge comprise a single molded plastic part.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |