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Electrical spring contact sockets
Assignee: International Standard Electric Corp
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Filing: 1961-05-29
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Granted: 1964-07-14
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Expires: 1981-05-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Davies Geoffrey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:54
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/26; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/721; H01R13/193; H01R13/20; H01R13/62; H01R13/629
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
AN ELECTRICAL SOCKET FOR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD HAVING A CONDUCTIVE SURFACE DISPOSED ON ONE SURFACE OF SAID BOARD TERMINATING AT A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FROM A GIVEN EDGE OF SAID BOARD, AND A RECESS IN AT LEAST SAID ONE SURFACE OF SAID BOARD INTERMEDIATE THE TERMINATION OF SAID CONDUCTIVE SURFACE AND SAID GIVEN EDGE; AND A SOCKET CONTACT INCLUDING AS AN INTEGRAL UNIT AT LEAST A FIRST PORTION EXTERNAL OF SAID GIVEN EDGE, AND A SECOND PORTION SPACED ABOVE SAID ONE SURFACE OF SAID BOARD HAVING A CONTACTING PORTION EXTENDING THEREFROM HAVING A LENGTH SUFFICIENT TO MAKE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WITH SAID CONDUCTIVE SURFACE, AND A CAM SURFACE EXTENDING THEREFROM DISPOSED INTERMEDIATE SAID FIRST PORTION AND SAID CONTACTING PORTION HAVING A LENGTH LONGER THAN THE LENGTH OF SAID CONTACTING PORTION TO EXTEND INTO AND ENGAGE SAID RECESS FOR COOPERATION IN RELEASABLY SECURING SAID SOCKET AND SAID BOARD TOGETHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
AN ELECTRICAL SOCKET FOR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD HAVING A CONDUCTIVE SURFACE DISPOSED ON ONE SURFACE OF SAID BOARD TERMINATING AT A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FROM A GIVEN EDGE OF SAID BOARD, AND A RECESS IN AT LEAST SAID ONE SURFACE OF SAID BOARD INTERMEDIATE THE TERMINATION OF SAID CONDUCTIVE SURFACE AND SAID GIVEN EDGE; AND A SOCKET CONTACT INCLUDING AS AN INTEGRAL UNIT AT LEAST A FIRST PORTION EXTERNAL OF SAID GIVEN EDGE, AND A SECOND PORTION SPACED ABOVE SAID ONE SURFACE OF SAID BOARD HAVING A CONTACTING PORTION EXTENDING THEREFROM HAVING A LENGTH SUFFICIENT TO MAKE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WITH SAID CONDUCTIVE SURFACE, AND A CAM SURFACE EXTENDING THEREFROM DISPOSED INTERMEDIATE SAID FIRST PORTION AND SAID CONTACTING PORTION HAVING A LENGTH LONGER THAN THE LENGTH OF SAID CONTACTING PORTION TO EXTEND INTO AND ENGAGE SAID RECESS FOR COOPERATION IN RELEASABLY SECURING SAID SOCKET AND SAID BOARD TOGETHER.
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) | 1967-07-14 | 1968-01-13 | 1968-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-14 | 1972-01-13 | 1972-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-14 | 1976-01-13 | 1976-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |