US3997233A
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Flat conductor cable connector
Assignee: FCI Americas Technology LLC
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Filing: 1976-02-19
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Granted: 1976-12-14
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Expires: 1996-02-19
Abstract
Abstract A flat conductor cable connector includes a base for receiving a conductor including a pair of apertures in the base and a pair of upstanding insulation-rupturing lances spaced inwardly of the apertures in the base, and an arm hingedly connected with the base including a pair of lances, each lance in alignment with one of the apertures in the first layer of the base.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Franklin Evans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:04
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/59; H01R12/65; H01R12/67; H01R12/68
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
In a connector for a flat conductor cable comprising a base having a pair of spaced apertures therein, and an arm hingedly connected to the base including a pair of lances extending from the arm in alignment with the apertures in the base, the improvement comprising a pair of upwardly projecting inclined lances extending from said base, said lances in said base being spaced inwardly of said apertures in said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
In a connector for a flat conductor cable comprising a base having a pair of spaced apertures therein, and an arm hingedly connected to the base including a pair of lances extending from the arm in alignment with the apertures in the base, the improvement comprising a pair of upwardly projecting inclined lances extending from said base, said lances in said base being spaced inwardly of said apertures in said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A connector, as recited in claim 1, wherein said lances extending from said base having a width substantially equal to the width of said apertures.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A connector as recited in claim 2, wherein each lance extends from a segment of said base between said apertures at an obtuse angle with said segment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
114 words
In a connector for a flat conductor cable comprising a double thickness base including a first layer and a second layer, the first layer having a plurality of spaced apertures therein and the second layer including an electrical contact extending therefrom, and an arm hingedly connected to the base including a pair of lances extending from the arm in alignment with the apertures in the base, the improvement comprising a pair of upwardly-projecting inclined lances extending from said base, said lances in said base being spaced inwardly of said apertures in said base, and a window in said second layer of said base opening onto said apertures in said first layer of said base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
114 words
In a connector for a flat conductor cable comprising a double thickness base including a first layer and a second layer, the first layer having a plurality of spaced apertures therein and the second layer including an electrical contact extending therefrom, and an arm hingedly connected to the base including a pair of lances extending from the arm in alignment with the apertures in the base, the improvement comprising a pair of upwardly-projecting inclined lances extending from said base, said lances in said base being spaced inwardly of said apertures in said base, and a window in said second layer of said base opening onto said apertures in said first layer of said base.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A connector, as recited in claim 4, said contact being a male terminal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
A connector, as recited in claim 4, said contact being a female socket.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
A connector, as recited in claim 4, additionally comprising an insulating housing, said housing including a mating end for receiving said contact and a cable-receiving end including a base having a window opening onto said window in the base of said connector and a cover engageable with said base hingedly connected to said housing.
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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) | 1979-12-14 | 1980-06-14 | 1980-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-14 | 1984-06-14 | 1984-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-14 | 1988-06-14 | 1988-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |