Appendix
US Patent Applications
16. Exhibit A: Copy of front page of Airborn patent
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United States Patent [19]
Fitzsimmons et al.
[11] Patent Number: 5,203,813
[45] Date of Patent: Apr. 20, 1993
[54] LOW ENTRY FORCE CONNECTOR SOCKET METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
[75] Inventors:
Peter Fitzsimmons, Allen, Tex.; Mark S. Glasmeire, Moorpack, Calif.; John L. Grant, Sherborn, Mass.; Jean L. Meek, Lindale, Tex.; William J. Merritt, Moorpack, Calif.. . .
[73] Assignee: Airborn, Inc., Addison, Tex.
[21] Appl. No.: 740,927
[22] Filed: Aug. 6, 1991
[51] Int. Cl.5…………..H01R 43/20
[52] U.S. Cl. …………..29/876; 439/843; 439/847
[58] Field of Search ………439/840, 841, 842, 843, 439/851, 847; 29/874, 876, 877, 878, 879, DIG. 8
[56] References Cited
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
3,023,789 3/1962 Bonhomme .
3,107,966 10/1963 Bonhomme .
3,381,262 4/1968 Jeanrenaud .
3,470,527 9/1969 Bonhomme .
3,557,428 1/1971 Bonhomme .
3,858,962 1/1975 Bonhomme .
4,087,152 5/1978 Kolm ……………. 439/843
4,203,647 5/1980 Bonhomme .
4,572,606 2/1986 Neaumann et al. .
4,614,029 9/1986 Neaumann et al. .
4,867,709 9/1989 Monitor et al. ……………. 439/843
FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS
113023 8/1961 Fed. Rep. of Germany …. 439/842
Primary Examiner – David L. Pirlot
Attorney, Agent, or Firm – H. Dale Langley, Jr.
[56] ABSTRACT
Disclosed is a low entry force connector socket having a cage with a wire basket formed within it by contact wires which are fixed to the cage in notches on the end rims thereof, and which wires are rotationally offset within the cage to form the wire basket for engaging a connector pin. The wires are mounted in the cage by being hooked on notches provided in the end rims of the cage, and are moved to their rotationally offset orientation in a series of stages, following which they are fixed in position and the external portions of the socket are mounted to enclose the cage while a tool pin is positioned in the wire basket to establish the desired connecting force of the socket.
9 Claims, 4 Drawing Sheets
US Patent Applications
17. Exhibit B: Copy of “Dustcan” Patent
Copy of “Dustcan” Patent
United States Patent [19]
Smith
[11] Patent Number: 5,172,823
[45] Date of Patent: Dec. 22, 1992
[54] COMBINATION DUSTPAN AND TRAPDOOR RECEPTACLE CLOSURE
[76] Inventor: John B. Smith, 11524 Royalshire Dr., Dallas, Tex. 75230
[21] Appl. No.: 635,272
[22] Filed: Dec. 28, 1990
[51] Int. Cl.5…………..B65D 90/00
[52] U.S. Cl. …………..220/334; 220/908; 15/257.3
[58] Field of Search ………220/334, 908, 85 D; 15/257.1, 257.2, 257.4, 257.3
[56] References Cited
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
509,689 11/1893 Sarchet …………… 15/257.3
1,984,228 12/1934 Morhous ………….. 220/334 X
2,237,836 4/1941 Macaluso ………….. 15/257.4
3,056,992 10/1962 Clough ……………. 15/257.3
3,072,245 1/1963 Faltin ……………. 206/19.5
3,156,941 11/1964 Tomaiuolo …………. 15/257.1
3,306,486 2/1967 Martino et. al. …… 220/334 X
3,382,523 5/1968 Parsisson …………. 15/257.2
3,390,804 7/1968 Morgan …………… 220/908 X
3,408,681 11/1968 Isakson …………… 15/257.2
4,600,113 7/1986 DeMars …………… 220/908 X
FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS
682465 3/1968 Canada ……………. 220/908
Primary Examiner – Steven M Pollard
[57] ABSTRACT
A combination dustpan and trapdoor receptacle closure having a handle and hinge means to allow pivotal mounting on the receptacle such that removal of the closure from the receptacle isn’t necessary in order to deposit refuse in the receptacle and such that the hands need not come into direct contact with the possibly soiled closure surface in order to access the inside of the receptacle, said closure further characterized by a spade-like edge to aid in the movement of refuse toward the central area of the closure when said closure is removed from the receptacle and used as a dustpan.
5 Claims, 4 Drawing Sheets
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