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US3333156A
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Modular printed circuit board rack with improved card guide
Assignee: Birtcher Corp
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Filing: 1965-12-01
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Granted: 1967-07-25
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Expires: 1985-12-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold M Weisman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:41
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1422; H05K7/1424; H05K7/1425
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD RACK ASSEMBLED FROM MODULAR HARDWARE COMPONENTS COMPRISING: A PAIR OF SIDE PLATES; SUPPORT RODS CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID SIDE PLATES TO RIGIDLY MAINTAIN SAID SIDE PLATES IN FIXED SPACED PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP; A PLURALITY OF CARD GUIDES CARRIED ON SAID SUPPORT RODS SO AS TO PROVIDE AN UPPER ROW AND A LOWER ROW OF SAID GUIDES; EACH OF SAID GUIDES HAVING A LONGITUDINAL TRACK FOR SLIDABLY RECEIVING AN EDGE OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT CARD; A PLURALITY OF SPACERS CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORT RODS AND ARRANGED THEREON TO SEPARATE SAID GUIDES AND TO MAINTAIN SAID GUIDES IN FIXED SPACED PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER WHEREBY SAID TRACKS OF SAID GUIDES IN THE UPPER ROW OPPOSE SAID TRACKS OF SAID GUIDES IN THE LOWER ROW; A CONNECTOR BRACKET SECURED ON SAID SUPPORT RODS ADJACENT ONE END OF EACH OF SAID GUIDES AND HAVING A CANTILEVERED FLANGE EXTENDING IN LINE WITH AND TRANSVERSE TO SAID GUIDE TRACKS; AND AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR MOUNTED BETWEEN A PAIR OF SAID CONNECTOR BRACKETS IN SUCH A MANNER THAT SAID TRACKS OF SAID GUIDES SLIDABLY RECEIVE AND RETAIN A CIRCUIT BOARD INSERTED THEREIN AND THEREBY INTO ELECTRICAL ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CONNECTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD RACK ASSEMBLED FROM MODULAR HARDWARE COMPONENTS COMPRISING: A PAIR OF SIDE PLATES; SUPPORT RODS CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID SIDE PLATES TO RIGIDLY MAINTAIN SAID SIDE PLATES IN FIXED SPACED PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP; A PLURALITY OF CARD GUIDES CARRIED ON SAID SUPPORT RODS SO AS TO PROVIDE AN UPPER ROW AND A LOWER ROW OF SAID GUIDES; EACH OF SAID GUIDES HAVING A LONGITUDINAL TRACK FOR SLIDABLY RECEIVING AN EDGE OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT CARD; A PLURALITY OF SPACERS CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORT RODS AND ARRANGED THEREON TO SEPARATE SAID GUIDES AND TO MAINTAIN SAID GUIDES IN FIXED SPACED PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER WHEREBY SAID TRACKS OF SAID GUIDES IN THE UPPER ROW OPPOSE SAID TRACKS OF SAID GUIDES IN THE LOWER ROW; A CONNECTOR BRACKET SECURED ON SAID SUPPORT RODS ADJACENT ONE END OF EACH OF SAID GUIDES AND HAVING A CANTILEVERED FLANGE EXTENDING IN LINE WITH AND TRANSVERSE TO SAID GUIDE TRACKS; AND AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR MOUNTED BETWEEN A PAIR OF SAID CONNECTOR BRACKETS IN SUCH A MANNER THAT SAID TRACKS OF SAID GUIDES SLIDABLY RECEIVE AND RETAIN A CIRCUIT BOARD INSERTED THEREIN AND THEREBY INTO ELECTRICAL ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CONNECTOR.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1970-07-24 | 1971-01-23 | 1971-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-24 | 1975-01-23 | 1975-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-24 | 1979-01-23 | 1979-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |