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US3079482A
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Method of soldering wiring assemblies
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1960-08-12
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1980-08-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernst A Gutbier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:13
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K1/00; B23K1/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
THE METHOD OF SOLDERING A STRAIGHT LEAD OF A COMPONENT TO AN APERTURED LAND AREA OF A WIRED CIRCUIT DISPOSED ON A SURFACE OF A WIRING BOARD WHICH HAS AN APERTURE EXTENDING THROUGH THE SURFACE IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE APERTURE IN THE LAND AREA COMPRISING POSITIONING A COMPONENT ADJACENT THE WIRING BOARD WITH ITS STRAIGHT LEAD EXTENDING THROUGH THE APERTURE IN THE WIRING BOARD AND THE LAND AREA, PUNCHING A DISC FROM A STRIP OF SOLDER, FORCING THE DISC OVER THE END OF ITS STRAIGHT LEAD TO CAUSE THE LEAD TO CENTRALLY PUNCTURE THE SOLDER DISC IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE SOLDER DISC WILL CLOSELY HUG THE LEAD, AND SLIDING THE DISC ON THE LEAD INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE LAND AREA.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
122 words
THE METHOD OF SOLDERING A STRAIGHT LEAD OF A COMPONENT TO AN APERTURED LAND AREA OF A WIRED CIRCUIT DISPOSED ON A SURFACE OF A WIRING BOARD WHICH HAS AN APERTURE EXTENDING THROUGH THE SURFACE IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE APERTURE IN THE LAND AREA COMPRISING POSITIONING A COMPONENT ADJACENT THE WIRING BOARD WITH ITS STRAIGHT LEAD EXTENDING THROUGH THE APERTURE IN THE WIRING BOARD AND THE LAND AREA, PUNCHING A DISC FROM A STRIP OF SOLDER, FORCING THE DISC OVER THE END OF ITS STRAIGHT LEAD TO CAUSE THE LEAD TO CENTRALLY PUNCTURE THE SOLDER DISC IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE SOLDER DISC WILL CLOSELY HUG THE LEAD, AND SLIDING THE DISC ON THE LEAD INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE LAND AREA.
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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) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |