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US3186554A
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Retainer for printed circuit boards
Assignee: Birtcher Corp
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Filing: 1962-11-23
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Granted: 1965-06-01
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Expires: 1982-11-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rodney L Mack
- 👤 Arnold M Weisman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:49
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1401; H05K7/1402; H05K7/1405
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A RETAINER FOR RETAINING A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD BY RECEIVING AN EDGE THEREOF COMPRISING: A FLAT BOTTOM MOUNTING PANEL, A SINGLE UPTURNED PANEL ALONG ONE EDGE THEREOF HAVING A FIST BOARD ENGAGING SURFACE; A SECOND UPTURNED PANEL ALONG THE OTHER EDGE OF SAID MOUNTING PANEL SUPPORTING A FLAT TOP PANEL EXTENDING TOWARD SAID SINGLE PANEL AND SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO SAID MOUNTING PANEL; A DOWNTURNED PANEL ATTACHED AT THE EDGE OF SAID TOP PANEL NEAREST SAID SINGLE PANEL AND HAVING A SECOND BOARD ENGAGING SURFACE AND LOCATED OPPOSITE SAID FIRST SURFACE;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A RETAINER FOR RETAINING A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD BY RECEIVING AN EDGE THEREOF COMPRISING: A FLAT BOTTOM MOUNTING PANEL, A SINGLE UPTURNED PANEL ALONG ONE EDGE THEREOF HAVING A FIST BOARD ENGAGING SURFACE; A SECOND UPTURNED PANEL ALONG THE OTHER EDGE OF SAID MOUNTING PANEL SUPPORTING A FLAT TOP PANEL EXTENDING TOWARD SAID SINGLE PANEL AND SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO SAID MOUNTING PANEL; A DOWNTURNED PANEL ATTACHED AT THE EDGE OF SAID TOP PANEL NEAREST SAID SINGLE PANEL AND HAVING A SECOND BOARD ENGAGING SURFACE AND LOCATED OPPOSITE SAID FIRST SURFACE;
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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) | 1968-05-31 | 1968-11-30 | 1969-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-31 | 1972-11-30 | 1973-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-31 | 1976-11-30 | 1977-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |