US3290636A
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Thin-film circuit connector
Assignee: Nortel Networks Ltd
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Filing: 1963-11-27
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Granted: 1966-12-06
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Expires: 1983-11-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Overtveld Gilles Jozias
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:42
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/712; H01R12/714
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
APPARATUS FOR ESTABLISHING CONNECTION TO A THIN-FLIM CIRCUIT INCLUDING A SUBSTRATE AND A THIN CONDUCTIVE FILM DEPOSITED ON SAID SUBSTRATE, SAID FILM INCLUDING AN AREA TO WHICH CONTACT IS TO BE MADE, COMPRISING; AN ELECTRICALLY INSULATING BLOCK, SAID BLOCK DEFINING A RECESS THEREIN AND A SURFACE FOR RECEPTION OF SAID THIN-FILM SUBSTRATE, SAID BLOCK DEFINING AN ORIFICE IN SAID SURFACE ADJACENT SAID AREA AND CONNECTING WITH SAID RECESS, A SPRING MEMBER IN SAID RECESS HAVING A PORTION THEREOF PROJECTING THROUGH SAID ORIFICE IN THE ABSENCE OF SAID SUBSTRATE FOR PREDETERMINED DISTANCE, A TERMINAL BOARD FOR MOUNTING SAID BLOCK MEANS ATTACHING SAID BLOCK TO SAID BOARD AND FASTENING MEANS CARRIED ON SAID BOARD FOR THE END OF SAID SPRING OPPOSITE TO THAT OF ITS PROJECTING PORTION. SAID SPRING BEING PRECOMPRESSED IN SAID RECESS AND FASTENED BY SAID FASTENING MEANS, SAID PROJECTING PORTION CONTACTING SAID AREA OF SAID SUBSTRATE UPON RECEPTION OF SAID SUBSTRATE BY SAID BLOCK, SAID SPRING BEING THEREBY COMPRESSED THROUGH SAID PREDETERMINED DISTANCE AND EXERTING A PREDETERMINED CONTACT PRESSURE AGAINST SAID THIN-FILM CIRCUIT AREA.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
APPARATUS FOR ESTABLISHING CONNECTION TO A THIN-FLIM CIRCUIT INCLUDING A SUBSTRATE AND A THIN CONDUCTIVE FILM DEPOSITED ON SAID SUBSTRATE, SAID FILM INCLUDING AN AREA TO WHICH CONTACT IS TO BE MADE, COMPRISING; AN ELECTRICALLY INSULATING BLOCK, SAID BLOCK DEFINING A RECESS THEREIN AND A SURFACE FOR RECEPTION OF SAID THIN-FILM SUBSTRATE, SAID BLOCK DEFINING AN ORIFICE IN SAID SURFACE ADJACENT SAID AREA AND CONNECTING WITH SAID RECESS, A SPRING MEMBER IN SAID RECESS HAVING A PORTION THEREOF PROJECTING THROUGH SAID ORIFICE IN THE ABSENCE OF SAID SUBSTRATE FOR PREDETERMINED DISTANCE, A TERMINAL BOARD FOR MOUNTING SAID BLOCK MEANS ATTACHING SAID BLOCK TO SAID BOARD AND FASTENING MEANS CARRIED ON SAID BOARD FOR THE END OF SAID SPRING OPPOSITE TO THAT OF ITS PROJECTING PORTION. SAID SPRING BEING PRECOMPRESSED IN SAID RECESS AND FASTENED BY SAID FASTENING MEANS, SAID PROJECTING PORTION CONTACTING SAID AREA OF SAID SUBSTRATE UPON RECEPTION OF SAID SUBSTRATE BY SAID BLOCK, SAID SPRING BEING THEREBY COMPRESSED THROUGH SAID PREDETERMINED DISTANCE AND EXERTING A PREDETERMINED CONTACT PRESSURE AGAINST SAID THIN-FILM CIRCUIT AREA.
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) | 1969-12-05 | 1970-06-06 | 1970-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-05 | 1974-06-06 | 1974-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-05 | 1978-06-06 | 1978-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |