Grid/ground connector
CA 2013564 C · Owner: Thomas & Betts International, Inc. · Inventors: O'Loughlin, Francis A.
Overview
Its claims, description and drawings are in the Canadian Patents Database.
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An electrical connector for mechanically and electrically connecting conductors is disclosed. The connector includes a connector body formed of conductive metal. A plurality of legs extend from a central planar member of the connector body to individually support in mechanical and, electrical engagement electrical conductors. Each connector, accommodating portion is disposed in a plane spaced from the plane of the central planar member. This permits accommodation of insulated conductors in the connector and further accommodates plural conductors in a crossover fashion.
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Why it's free to use
- Filed March 30, 1990 and granted November 9, 1993. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 30, 2010.
- A certificate of supplementary protection adds at most two years for a drug, so even that would have ended by March 30, 2012.
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