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US3167689A
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Electrical assembly
Assignee: Schneider Electric USA Inc
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Filing: 1961-02-20
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Granted: 1965-01-26
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Expires: 1981-02-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Armand G Mueller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 06:11
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
AN ASSEMBLY COMPRISING; A RECTANGULAR RECEPTACLE FORMED OF INSULATING MATERIAL HAVING AN OPEN RECTANGULAR CAVITY WITH INWARDLY EXTENDING LEDGES FORMED ALONG OPPOSED SIDE WALLS THEREOF, A METAL CHANNEL MEMBER HAVING A U-SHAPED CROSS SECTION WITH SPACED PARALLEL ARM PORTIONS RESTING ON THE LEDGES AND A BIGHT PORTION SPACED ABOVE THE MARGINAL EDGES OF SAID OPPOSED WALLS, A SECOND METAL MEMBER SECURED TO THE BIGHT PORTION AND HAVING A PORTION EXTENDING INTO THE CAVITY, AT LEAST ONE THERMOEMISSIVE ELECTRONIC DEVICE MOUNTED IN HEAT CONDUCTING RELATION ON THE EXTENDING PORTION OF THE METAL MEMBER WITHIN THE CAVITY, A PLURALITY OF OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS SUPPORTED BY THE CHANNEL MEMBER AND SECOND METAL MEMBER, AND AN INSULATING RESINOUS MATERIAL WITHIN THE CAVITY ENCAPSULATING THE DEVICE AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AND SECURING THE METAL MEMBER IN SAID CAVITY WHEREBY THE METAL MEMBER AND THE CHANNEL MEMBER ARE MAINTAINED IN POSITION ON THE RECEPTACLE AND SERVE AS HEAT RADIATING MEMBERS FOR THE DEVICE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
AN ASSEMBLY COMPRISING; A RECTANGULAR RECEPTACLE FORMED OF INSULATING MATERIAL HAVING AN OPEN RECTANGULAR CAVITY WITH INWARDLY EXTENDING LEDGES FORMED ALONG OPPOSED SIDE WALLS THEREOF, A METAL CHANNEL MEMBER HAVING A U-SHAPED CROSS SECTION WITH SPACED PARALLEL ARM PORTIONS RESTING ON THE LEDGES AND A BIGHT PORTION SPACED ABOVE THE MARGINAL EDGES OF SAID OPPOSED WALLS, A SECOND METAL MEMBER SECURED TO THE BIGHT PORTION AND HAVING A PORTION EXTENDING INTO THE CAVITY, AT LEAST ONE THERMOEMISSIVE ELECTRONIC DEVICE MOUNTED IN HEAT CONDUCTING RELATION ON THE EXTENDING PORTION OF THE METAL MEMBER WITHIN THE CAVITY, A PLURALITY OF OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS SUPPORTED BY THE CHANNEL MEMBER AND SECOND METAL MEMBER, AND AN INSULATING RESINOUS MATERIAL WITHIN THE CAVITY ENCAPSULATING THE DEVICE AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AND SECURING THE METAL MEMBER IN SAID CAVITY WHEREBY THE METAL MEMBER AND THE CHANNEL MEMBER ARE MAINTAINED IN POSITION ON THE RECEPTACLE AND SERVE AS HEAT RADIATING MEMBERS FOR THE DEVICE.
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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) | 1968-01-26 | 1968-07-27 | 1969-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-26 | 1972-07-27 | 1973-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-26 | 1976-07-27 | 1977-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |