US3278714A
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Supporting frame for printed circuit board
Assignee: International Standard Electric Corp
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Filing: 1964-11-05
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1984-11-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernutz Johannes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:40
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/10; H01R13/11; H01R13/112; H01H; H01H1/00; H01H1/12; H01H1/36; H01H1/40; H01H1/403; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/7005; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/721; H01R12/722; H01R13/15; H01R13/20; H01R13/40; H01R13/42; H01R13/428; H01R13/432; H01R13/46; H01R13/502; H01R13/506; H01R13/62; H01R13/629; H01R13/631; H01R13/64; H01R13/645; H01R29/00; H01R12/7011; H01R12/707; H01R13/405; H01R13/415; H01R2107/00; H01R24/00; H01R24/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
ELECTRICAL CONTACT MAKING DEVICES, COMPRISING: A CONTACT MARKER; A HOUSING COMPOSED OF INSULATING MATERIAL FOR RECEIVING SAID CONTACT MAKER; A PLURALITY OF CONTACT SPRINGS; MEANS SUPPORTING SAID CONTACT SPRINGS IN ROWS SIDE BY SIDE WITHIN SAID HOUSING; SAID CONTACT MAKER INCLUDING A WAFER HAVING A KNIFE BLADE EDGE ALONG ONE END AND A PLURALITY OF SECTIONS OF CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL ALONG A FACE; SAID SECTIONS OF CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL BEING OF VARYING SIZES AND SHAPES AND SUPPORTED AT VARYING DISTANCES FROM THE KNIFE BLADE EDGE TO BE ABLE TO FIT AGAINST SAID CONTACT SPRINGS AND TO COMPLETE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS; SAID CONTACT MAKER INCLUDING FIRST ENGAGING ELEMENTS ARRANGED AT PRESELECTED DISTANCES FROM THE KNIFE BLADE EDGE TO ENABLE SUPPORT OF SAID CONTACT MAKER AT PRESELECTED DEPTHS WITHIN THE HOUSING; SAID SECTIONS OF CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL CONTACTING VARIOUS OF SAID CONTACTS SPRINGS ACCORDING TO THE PRESELECTED DEPTH TO WHICH THE CONTACT MAKER IS PLACED; AND SECOND ENGAGING ELEMENTS POSITIONED WITH RESPECT TO SAID HOUSING LOCKING WITH SAID FIRST ENGAGING ELEMENTS TO HOLD SAID SELECTED SECTIONS OF CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL IN CONTACT WITH SAID CONTACT SPRINGS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
ELECTRICAL CONTACT MAKING DEVICES, COMPRISING: A CONTACT MARKER; A HOUSING COMPOSED OF INSULATING MATERIAL FOR RECEIVING SAID CONTACT MAKER; A PLURALITY OF CONTACT SPRINGS; MEANS SUPPORTING SAID CONTACT SPRINGS IN ROWS SIDE BY SIDE WITHIN SAID HOUSING; SAID CONTACT MAKER INCLUDING A WAFER HAVING A KNIFE BLADE EDGE ALONG ONE END AND A PLURALITY OF SECTIONS OF CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL ALONG A FACE; SAID SECTIONS OF CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL BEING OF VARYING SIZES AND SHAPES AND SUPPORTED AT VARYING DISTANCES FROM THE KNIFE BLADE EDGE TO BE ABLE TO FIT AGAINST SAID CONTACT SPRINGS AND TO COMPLETE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS; SAID CONTACT MAKER INCLUDING FIRST ENGAGING ELEMENTS ARRANGED AT PRESELECTED DISTANCES FROM THE KNIFE BLADE EDGE TO ENABLE SUPPORT OF SAID CONTACT MAKER AT PRESELECTED DEPTHS WITHIN THE HOUSING; SAID SECTIONS OF CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL CONTACTING VARIOUS OF SAID CONTACTS SPRINGS ACCORDING TO THE PRESELECTED DEPTH TO WHICH THE CONTACT MAKER IS PLACED; AND SECOND ENGAGING ELEMENTS POSITIONED WITH RESPECT TO SAID HOUSING LOCKING WITH SAID FIRST ENGAGING ELEMENTS TO HOLD SAID SELECTED SECTIONS OF CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL IN CONTACT WITH SAID CONTACT SPRINGS.
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) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |