US3307244A
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Method of applying terminal pins to printed circuit boards
Assignee: Berg Electronics Inc
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Filing: 1964-05-25
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Granted: 1967-03-07
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Expires: 1984-05-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Shong George T De
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:17
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49124; Y10T29/49147; Y10T29/49764; Y10T29/49778; Y10T29/4978; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49828; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53174
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
THAT METHOD OF SECURING A TERMINAL PIN TO A CIRCUIT BOARD HAVING A HOLE THEREIN WHICH COMPRISES VERTICALLY SUPPORTING THE UPPER END OF SUCH PIN BY SUPPORTING MEANS SO THAT THE LOWER END OF SAID PIN PROJECTS DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID SUPPORTING MEANS AND IS FREELY EXPOSED AS A PILOT FOR ATTACHMENT TO SAID CIRCUIT BOARD POSITIONING SAID BOARD WHILE TRANSVERSELY DISPOSED BELOW SAID PIN SO AS TO ALIGN SAID HOLE WITH SAID PIN, RAISING SAID BOARD SO AS TO POSITION THE RIM OF THE HOLE THEREIN AROUND SAID PIN, APPLYING PRESSURE AGAINST THE LOWER SURFACE OF SAID BOARD AROUND SAID HOLE SO AS TO MOVE SAID BOARD TOWARD SAID SUPPORTING MEANS AND AXIALLY OF SAID PIN AND, WHILE SAID BOARD IS SUPPORTED AGAINST SAID PIN, APPLYING PRESSURE TO SAID PIN FOR MOVING IT LENGTHWISE THEREOF RELATIVE TO SAID BOARD SO AS TO ACCURATELY POSITION SAID PIN IN SAID HOLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
THAT METHOD OF SECURING A TERMINAL PIN TO A CIRCUIT BOARD HAVING A HOLE THEREIN WHICH COMPRISES VERTICALLY SUPPORTING THE UPPER END OF SUCH PIN BY SUPPORTING MEANS SO THAT THE LOWER END OF SAID PIN PROJECTS DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID SUPPORTING MEANS AND IS FREELY EXPOSED AS A PILOT FOR ATTACHMENT TO SAID CIRCUIT BOARD POSITIONING SAID BOARD WHILE TRANSVERSELY DISPOSED BELOW SAID PIN SO AS TO ALIGN SAID HOLE WITH SAID PIN, RAISING SAID BOARD SO AS TO POSITION THE RIM OF THE HOLE THEREIN AROUND SAID PIN, APPLYING PRESSURE AGAINST THE LOWER SURFACE OF SAID BOARD AROUND SAID HOLE SO AS TO MOVE SAID BOARD TOWARD SAID SUPPORTING MEANS AND AXIALLY OF SAID PIN AND, WHILE SAID BOARD IS SUPPORTED AGAINST SAID PIN, APPLYING PRESSURE TO SAID PIN FOR MOVING IT LENGTHWISE THEREOF RELATIVE TO SAID BOARD SO AS TO ACCURATELY POSITION SAID PIN IN SAID HOLE.
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) | 1970-03-06 | 1970-09-05 | 1971-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-06 | 1974-09-05 | 1975-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-06 | 1978-09-05 | 1979-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |