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US3142527A
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Printed circuit terminal
Assignee: Philips North America LLC
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Filing: 1961-03-31
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Granted: 1964-07-28
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Expires: 1981-03-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Max E Eggman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:36
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/55; H01R12/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A TERMINAL FOR INSTALLATION IN AN APERTURE THROUGH A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND COMPRISING: A STRIP OF RESILIENT, ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING MATERIAL FOLDED UPON ITSELF SO AS TO FORM TWO LEGS IN GENERALLY DIVERGENT RELATION IN THE MECHANICALLY UNLOADED STATE OF SAID TERMINAL, ONE OF SAID LEGS HAVING A SHOULDER THEREIN FOR ABUTTING A SURFACE OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND THE OTHER OF SAID LEGS HAVING TRIANGULAR OFFSET PORTION WITH AN INCLINED UPPER EDGE FOR ENGAGING AN OPPOSITE SURFACE OF THE BOARD UPON PROJECTING SAID LEGS INTO THE APERTURE IN THE BOARD FOR ENGAGING THE BOARD BETWEEN SAID SHOULDER AND INCLINED EDGE TO SECURELY LOCK SAID TERMINAL TO SAID BOARD, AND MEANS ON SAID ONE LEG FOR CONNECTING AN ELECTRICAL ENERGY CARRYING MEMBER TO SAID TERMINAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A TERMINAL FOR INSTALLATION IN AN APERTURE THROUGH A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND COMPRISING: A STRIP OF RESILIENT, ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING MATERIAL FOLDED UPON ITSELF SO AS TO FORM TWO LEGS IN GENERALLY DIVERGENT RELATION IN THE MECHANICALLY UNLOADED STATE OF SAID TERMINAL, ONE OF SAID LEGS HAVING A SHOULDER THEREIN FOR ABUTTING A SURFACE OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND THE OTHER OF SAID LEGS HAVING TRIANGULAR OFFSET PORTION WITH AN INCLINED UPPER EDGE FOR ENGAGING AN OPPOSITE SURFACE OF THE BOARD UPON PROJECTING SAID LEGS INTO THE APERTURE IN THE BOARD FOR ENGAGING THE BOARD BETWEEN SAID SHOULDER AND INCLINED EDGE TO SECURELY LOCK SAID TERMINAL TO SAID BOARD, AND MEANS ON SAID ONE LEG FOR CONNECTING AN ELECTRICAL ENERGY CARRYING MEMBER TO SAID TERMINAL.
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) | 1967-07-28 | 1968-01-27 | 1968-07-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-28 | 1972-01-27 | 1972-07-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-28 | 1976-01-27 | 1976-07-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |