US3147060A
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Electron tube socket for printedcircuit panels
Assignee: Methode Electronics Inc
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Filing: 1961-09-25
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Granted: 1964-09-01
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Expires: 1981-09-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William T Jensen
- 👤 Edwin E Gehrt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:52
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/74; H01R33/76; H01R33/7607; H01R33/7614; H01R33/7628; H01R13/00; H01R13/40; H01R13/405
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A WAFER TYPE ELECTRON TUBE SOCKET FOR USE IN COMBINATION WITH PRINTED CIRCUIT PANELS, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A SUPPORT BODY CONSISTING OF A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT DISC OF INSULATING MATERIAL HAVING A PLURALITY OF ANNULARLY ARRANGED APERTURES THERETHROUGH EACH EQUIDISTANT FROM THE CENTER OF SAID DISC; AN EQUAL NUMBER OF NOTCHES IN THE EDGE OF SAID DISC LYING ON EXTENSION OF THE RADII PASSING THROUGH SAID APERTURES; AND AN EQUAL NUMBER OF CONNECTORS EACH CONNECTOR INCLUDING A TUBE PRONG-RECEIVING PORTION RIGIDLY RECEIVED IN EACH OF SAID APERTURES AND AN ELONGATED LEG PORTION RECEIVED WITHIN SAID NOTCHES AND EXTENDING AXIALLY FROM SAID DISC, SAID LEG PORTIONS EACH HAVING OUTWARDLY FLARED PORTIONS ADJACENT THE UNDER SIDE OF AND IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID DISC, SAID TUBE PRONGRECEIVING PORTION INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPACED TONGUES, ONE POSITIONED ON EACH SIDE OF AND IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID DISC, SAID PRONG-RECEIVING AND LEG PORTIONS BEING CONNECTED BY A FLAT STRAP WHICH OVERLIES SAID DISC BETWEEN SAID APERTURES AND SAID NOTCHES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A WAFER TYPE ELECTRON TUBE SOCKET FOR USE IN COMBINATION WITH PRINTED CIRCUIT PANELS, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A SUPPORT BODY CONSISTING OF A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT DISC OF INSULATING MATERIAL HAVING A PLURALITY OF ANNULARLY ARRANGED APERTURES THERETHROUGH EACH EQUIDISTANT FROM THE CENTER OF SAID DISC; AN EQUAL NUMBER OF NOTCHES IN THE EDGE OF SAID DISC LYING ON EXTENSION OF THE RADII PASSING THROUGH SAID APERTURES; AND AN EQUAL NUMBER OF CONNECTORS EACH CONNECTOR INCLUDING A TUBE PRONG-RECEIVING PORTION RIGIDLY RECEIVED IN EACH OF SAID APERTURES AND AN ELONGATED LEG PORTION RECEIVED WITHIN SAID NOTCHES AND EXTENDING AXIALLY FROM SAID DISC, SAID LEG PORTIONS EACH HAVING OUTWARDLY FLARED PORTIONS ADJACENT THE UNDER SIDE OF AND IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID DISC, SAID TUBE PRONGRECEIVING PORTION INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPACED TONGUES, ONE POSITIONED ON EACH SIDE OF AND IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID DISC, SAID PRONG-RECEIVING AND LEG PORTIONS BEING CONNECTED BY A FLAT STRAP WHICH OVERLIES SAID DISC BETWEEN SAID APERTURES AND SAID NOTCHES.
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) | 1967-09-01 | 1968-03-02 | 1968-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-01 | 1972-03-02 | 1972-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-01 | 1976-03-02 | 1976-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |