US4072402A
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Electrical connector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-19
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Granted: 1978-02-07
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Expires: 1996-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A NAFI type connector having an extruded aluminum H-shaped metal sheath with opposing planar side walls engaging a plastic body with metal connector pins embedded therein, the side walls being maintained in fixed spaced relationship by a bridge having an opening through which the keying pin passes. A NAFI type connector having an extruded aluminum H-shaped metal sheath with opposing planar side walls engaging a plastic body with metal connector pins embedded therein, the side walls being maintained in fixed spaced relationship by a bridge having an opening through which the keying pin passes.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Butler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:33
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/44; H01R13/46; H01R13/502; H01R13/504; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
An electrical connector of the type adapted to mate with a female connector having a pair of receptacles each adapted to receive a keying pin, comprising a plastic body having an opening adjacent one end adapted to removably receive one of said keying pins, a plurality of metal connector pins each embedded in and having a projecting portion extending from one surface of said plastic body, and an integral extruded sheath of H-shaped cross section positioned on said body and having a pair of side walls with parallel planar portions positioned in contact with opposed surfaces of said plastic body and each having an integral skirt portion extending therefrom for a distance at least equal to the length of said projecting portions of said pins, and a bridge formed integrally with said side walls and maintaining said side walls in fixed space relationship, said bridge having a transverse opening positioned in alignment with said opening in said plastic body, thereby to reinforce said plastic adjacent said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
An electrical connector of the type adapted to mate with a female connector having a pair of receptacles each adapted to receive a keying pin, comprising a plastic body having an opening adjacent one end adapted to removably receive one of said keying pins, a plurality of metal connector pins each embedded in and having a projecting portion extending from one surface of said plastic body, and an integral extruded sheath of H-shaped cross section positioned on said body and having a pair of side walls with parallel planar portions positioned in contact with opposed surfaces of said plastic body and each having an integral skirt portion extending therefrom for a distance at least equal to the length of said projecting portions of said pins, and a bridge formed integrally with said side walls and maintaining said side walls in fixed space relationship, said bridge having a transverse opening positioned in alignment with said opening in said plastic body, thereby to reinforce said plastic adjacent said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A connector as claimed in claim 1 wherein each of said side walls includes on its inner surface a longitudinal reinforcing rib, each of said ribs being an integral part of one of said side walls and positioned in contact with said plastic body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A connector as claimed in claim 2 wherein said H-shaped sheath is formed of anodized aluminum.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A connector as claimed in claim 1 wherein said bridge is a planar tab extending beyond the area of said side walls.
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) | 1981-02-06 | 1981-08-08 | 1982-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-06 | 1985-08-08 | 1986-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-06 | 1989-08-08 | 1990-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |