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US3317879A
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Printed circuit board connector
Assignee: United Carr Inc
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Filing: 1964-09-21
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Granted: 1967-05-02
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Expires: 1984-09-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Smith Leslie Haynes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:08
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/82; H01R12/85; H01R12/89
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
AN EDGE CONNECTOR HAVING A SLOT PROVIDED WITH RESILIENT CONTACTS FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH PARTS OF CIRCUITRY OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD HAVING AN EDGE PORTION INSERTABLE INTO SAID SLOT, SAID BOARD HAVING A THICKNESS SUCH THAT IT IS READILY INSERTABLE INTO THE SLOT WITHOUT MAKING RUBBING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CONTACTS, A MEMBER SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BOARD AND ARRANGED TO ENTER THE SLOT IN THE CONNECTOR AFTER THE EDGE PORTION OF THE BOARD HAS BEEN POSITIONED IN THE BOARD, THE DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID RESILIENT CONTACTS AND THE OPPOSED WALL OF SAID SLOT BEING LESS THAN THE THICKNESS OF SAID PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND SAID MEMBER WHEREBY SAID PRINTED CIR-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
AN EDGE CONNECTOR HAVING A SLOT PROVIDED WITH RESILIENT CONTACTS FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH PARTS OF CIRCUITRY OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD HAVING AN EDGE PORTION INSERTABLE INTO SAID SLOT, SAID BOARD HAVING A THICKNESS SUCH THAT IT IS READILY INSERTABLE INTO THE SLOT WITHOUT MAKING RUBBING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CONTACTS, A MEMBER SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BOARD AND ARRANGED TO ENTER THE SLOT IN THE CONNECTOR AFTER THE EDGE PORTION OF THE BOARD HAS BEEN POSITIONED IN THE BOARD, THE DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID RESILIENT CONTACTS AND THE OPPOSED WALL OF SAID SLOT BEING LESS THAN THE THICKNESS OF SAID PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND SAID MEMBER WHEREBY SAID PRINTED CIR-
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) | 1970-05-01 | 1970-10-31 | 1971-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-01 | 1974-10-31 | 1975-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-01 | 1978-10-31 | 1979-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |