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US3601772A
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Header block assembly
Assignee: Berg Electronics Inc
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Filing: 1970-05-20
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1990-05-20
Abstract
Abstract A header block assembly for interconnecting circuit elements formed of a number of insulating wafers secured together with contact wires extending between sides of the assembly along the interfaces between wafers. The wires are fitted in grooves formed in one wafer below the interface. Ridges formed in the adjacent wafer extend into the grooves to form a tight interference fit which prevents reduction of cross resistance between wires due to seepage of fluids into the interface between wafers.
Inventors
- 👤 Lloyd Mancini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:44
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/722; H01R12/724; H01R4/00; H01R4/02; H01R4/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A header block assembly comprising two elements made of insulating material with a side face formed on each element, said elements being secured together with said side faces abutting each other to form an interface between said elements, a wire receiving groove formed in one side face, said groove extending between points on the edge of such face, a wire positioned in the bottom of said groove below said interface with the wire ends extending outwardly of said assembly, a ridge on the other side face, said ridge extending across said interface and into said groove along its length with the sides of said ridge engaging the side of said groove to form a tight interference fit therebetween, and a second wire confined between said elements, said second wire extending between points on the edge of said interface with the ends of such wire extending outwardly of said assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A header block assembly comprising two elements made of insulating material with a side face formed on each element, said elements being secured together with said side faces abutting each other to form an interface between said elements, a wire receiving groove formed in one side face, said groove extending between points on the edge of such face, a wire positioned in the bottom of said groove below said interface with the wire ends extending outwardly of said assembly, a ridge on the other side face, said ridge extending across said interface and into said groove along its length with the sides of said ridge engaging the side of said groove to form a tight interference fit therebetween, and a second wire confined between said elements, said second wire extending between points on the edge of said interface with the ends of such wire extending outwardly of said assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A header block assembly as in claim 1 wherein said side faces are planar and one end of each wire projects from said assembly in the same direction as an end of the other wire.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A header block assembly as in claim 1 wherein said elements are secured together by a solvent-formed connection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A header block assembly as in claim 3 wherein said elements are formed of a plastic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
135 words
A header block assembly comprising a plurality of elements made of insulating material and each having opposite parallel side faces, said elements being sandwiched together at adjacent side faces to form an elongated assembly with an interface between each adjacent pair of elements, a pair of wire receiving grooves formed in one side face at each interface, each groove extending between points on the edge of such side face, a wire positioned in the bottom of each groove below the interface with the wire ends extending outwardly of said assembly, a pair of ridges formed on the other side face at each interface, said ridges extending across said interface and into said grooves along their length with the sides of said ridges engaging the sides of said grooves to form a tight interference fit therebetween.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
135 words
A header block assembly comprising a plurality of elements made of insulating material and each having opposite parallel side faces, said elements being sandwiched together at adjacent side faces to form an elongated assembly with an interface between each adjacent pair of elements, a pair of wire receiving grooves formed in one side face at each interface, each groove extending between points on the edge of such side face, a wire positioned in the bottom of each groove below the interface with the wire ends extending outwardly of said assembly, a pair of ridges formed on the other side face at each interface, said ridges extending across said interface and into said grooves along their length with the sides of said ridges engaging the sides of said grooves to form a tight interference fit therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A header block assembly as in claim 5 wherein wire receiving grooves are formed in one side face of each element and ridges are formed on the other side face of each element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A header block assembly as in claim 5 wherein said elements are secured together at said interfaces by a solvent-formed connection.
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) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |