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US3268650A
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Vertical component mounting means
Assignee: Collins Radio Co
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Filing: 1965-09-14
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Granted: 1966-08-23
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Expires: 1985-09-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cass C Hepker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:10
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/16; H01R13/00; H01R13/40; H01R13/405; H01R13/41
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING A COMPONENT TO A BOARD FORMED WITH AN OPENING COMPRISING; AN INSERT FORMED WITH AN ENLARGED PORTION, A FLEXIBLE MEMBER FORMED WITH A SLEEVE AND A SECOND SMALLER PORTION WITH AN AXIAL OPENING RECEIVED IN THE OPENING IN SAID BOARD AND EXTENDING THROUGH SAID BOARD, SAID INSERT RECEIVED IN THE AXIAL OPENING OF THE SMALLER PORTION AND EXPANDING THE SMALLER PORTION ON THE SIDE OF THE BOARD OPPOSITE SAID SLEEVE SO AS TO LOCK THE FLEXIBLE MEMBER TO THE BOARD, THE END OF THE SLEEVE REMOTE FROM SAID BOARD BEING DEFORMED RADIALLY INWARDLY BY THE INSERT TO FORM A SLEEVE WITH A LARGE INSIDE OPENING NEAR THE BOARD THAN EXISTS AT THE END REMOTE FROM THE BOARD, SAID COMPONENT HAVING A CROSS SECTION SUBSTANTIALLY CONFORMING TO AND SMALLER TAN THE SMALLER INSIDE OPENING OF SAID SLEEVE AND SAID COMPONENT BEING RECEIVED IN AND FRICTIONALLY RETAINED BY SAID SLEEVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING A COMPONENT TO A BOARD FORMED WITH AN OPENING COMPRISING; AN INSERT FORMED WITH AN ENLARGED PORTION, A FLEXIBLE MEMBER FORMED WITH A SLEEVE AND A SECOND SMALLER PORTION WITH AN AXIAL OPENING RECEIVED IN THE OPENING IN SAID BOARD AND EXTENDING THROUGH SAID BOARD, SAID INSERT RECEIVED IN THE AXIAL OPENING OF THE SMALLER PORTION AND EXPANDING THE SMALLER PORTION ON THE SIDE OF THE BOARD OPPOSITE SAID SLEEVE SO AS TO LOCK THE FLEXIBLE MEMBER TO THE BOARD, THE END OF THE SLEEVE REMOTE FROM SAID BOARD BEING DEFORMED RADIALLY INWARDLY BY THE INSERT TO FORM A SLEEVE WITH A LARGE INSIDE OPENING NEAR THE BOARD THAN EXISTS AT THE END REMOTE FROM THE BOARD, SAID COMPONENT HAVING A CROSS SECTION SUBSTANTIALLY CONFORMING TO AND SMALLER TAN THE SMALLER INSIDE OPENING OF SAID SLEEVE AND SAID COMPONENT BEING RECEIVED IN AND FRICTIONALLY RETAINED BY SAID SLEEVE.
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) | 1969-08-22 | 1970-02-21 | 1970-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-22 | 1974-02-21 | 1974-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-22 | 1978-02-21 | 1978-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |