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US4428642A
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Body-carry electrical contact strips
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Guidance and Electronics Co Inc
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Filing: 1982-01-11
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Granted: 1984-01-31
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Expires: 2002-01-11
Abstract
Abstract A strip of body-carry electrical contacts formed by a progressive die from flat strip stock comprises a series of identical electrical contacts integrally joined by central contact carrier segments. The contact carrier segments are displaced relative to the plane of the contact strip such that the interface between each carrier segment and each electrical contact is partially severed. Accordingly, the contact strip will withstand normal manufacturing processes and the carrier segments may be removed from the contact strip to separate the contacts without a metal cutting operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary W. Schwindt
- 👤 Walter W. Wurster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:06
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A strip of body-carry electrical contacts formed by a progressive die from flat strip stock, the strip comprising, a series of identical electrical contacts, aligned in an evenly spaced row, each contact including a free-standing upper portion, a body portion comprising a central circuit board mating section, and a free-standing lower portion, a plurality of contact carrier segments located one each between adjacent contacts proximate said body portions for maintaining said contacts integrally joined in said evenly spaced row, and said contact carrier segments being displaced relative to the plane of the contact strip such that the displacement causes the interface between each carrier segment and each electrical contact to be paritally severed, whereby said contact strip will withstand normal manufacturing processes and wherein said displaced carrier segments may be removed from said contact strip without a metal cutting operation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A strip of body-carry electrical contacts formed by a progressive die from flat strip stock, the strip comprising, a series of identical electrical contacts, aligned in an evenly spaced row, each contact including a free-standing upper portion, a body portion comprising a central circuit board mating section, and a free-standing lower portion, a plurality of contact carrier segments located one each between adjacent contacts proximate said body portions for maintaining said contacts integrally joined in said evenly spaced row, and said contact carrier segments being displaced relative to the plane of the contact strip such that the displacement causes the interface between each carrier segment and each electrical contact to be paritally severed, whereby said contact strip will withstand normal manufacturing processes and wherein said displaced carrier segments may be removed from said contact strip without a metal cutting operation.
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) | 1987-01-30 | 1987-08-01 | 1988-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-01-30 | 1991-08-01 | 1992-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-01-30 | 1995-08-01 | 1996-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |