US3699629A
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Electrical component insertion-removal tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-02
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Granted: 1972-10-24
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Expires: 1990-11-02
Abstract
Abstract A tool is disclosed for use in placing and removing electrical components, as integrated circuit packages. A body, defining opposed substantially-parallel flat surfaces terminates in a slot for frictionally holding an integrated circuit package. A spring biased plunger engages the integrated circuit package either to force it into a circuit-board receptacle or for withdrawal therefrom. The tool is disclosed in an insertion form and in an integrated form for both insertion and withdrawal. In the withdrawal embodiment, the contact includes opposed jaws which are spring biased into the slot along with actuators for spreading the jaws.
Inventors
- 👤 Jesse C Hood Jr
- 👤 Harold D Palmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:56
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/04; H05K13/0486; H05K13/0491; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53274; Y10T29/53283; Y10T29/53909; Y10T29/53943
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A tool for use in association with terminal pin-bearing electrical components, as integrated circuit packages, comprising: a body member defining manual holding surfaces and a slot at one end thereof to matingly receive one of said electrical components; a plunger member extending through said body member and including a manual actuator means extending out of said body at a location remote from said slot-defining portion of said body. a contact member affixed to said plunger member to be movable from a retracted position to a clearing position to thereby force one of said electrical components from said slot in said body member; and engaging means including a pair of opposed jaws positioned at the ends of said slot defined in said body member, for engaging one of said electrical components and further including handle means for actuating said jaws in relation to said gap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A tool for use in association with terminal pin-bearing electrical components, as integrated circuit packages, comprising: a body member defining manual holding surfaces and a slot at one end thereof to matingly receive one of said electrical components; a plunger member extending through said body member and including a manual actuator means extending out of said body at a location remote from said slot-defining portion of said body. a contact member affixed to said plunger member to be movable from a retracted position to a clearing position to thereby force one of said electrical components from said slot in said body member; and engaging means including a pair of opposed jaws positioned at the ends of said slot defined in said body member, for engaging one of said electrical components and further including handle means for actuating said jaws in relation to said gap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A tool according to claim 1 including spring means for positioning said plunger member with reference to said body member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A tool according to claim 2 wherein said spring means comprises a coil spring and wherein said coil spring is mounted concentrically on said plunger member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A tool according to claim 1 wherein said holding surfaces defined by said body member comprise substantially parallel flat surfaces in coplanar relationship to said slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A tool according to claim 1 wherein said body member defines a pair of substantially flat opposed surfaces so as to be held between opposed thumb and fingers when in use, providing an alignment reference.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
152 words
A tool for use in placing electrical components having aligned rows of terminal prongs, as integrated circuit packages, comprising: a body member defining a pair of substantially flat opposed surfaces so as to be held between opposed thumb and fingers to provide an alignment reference, said body member further defining a slot at one end extending coplanar between said opposed surfaces, for receiving one of said electrical components, in aligned relationship with said rows; a plunger member extending through said body member and including a manual actuator means extending out of said body at a location remote from said slot-defining portion of said body; a contact member affixed to said plunger member to be movable from a retracted position to a clearing position to thereby force one of said electrical components from said slot in said body member; and spring means for positioning said plunger member with reference to said body member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
152 words
A tool for use in placing electrical components having aligned rows of terminal prongs, as integrated circuit packages, comprising: a body member defining a pair of substantially flat opposed surfaces so as to be held between opposed thumb and fingers to provide an alignment reference, said body member further defining a slot at one end extending coplanar between said opposed surfaces, for receiving one of said electrical components, in aligned relationship with said rows; a plunger member extending through said body member and including a manual actuator means extending out of said body at a location remote from said slot-defining portion of said body; a contact member affixed to said plunger member to be movable from a retracted position to a clearing position to thereby force one of said electrical components from said slot in said body member; and spring means for positioning said plunger member with reference to said body member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-24 | 1976-04-24 | 1976-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-24 | 1980-04-24 | 1980-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-24 | 1984-04-24 | 1984-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |