US3344243A
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Printed circuit slide-switch connector with resilient electrical contacts
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1967-09-26
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Expires: 1984-09-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:17
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H1/00; H01H1/12; H01H1/36; H01H1/40; H01H1/403; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/7094; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/722
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING A CONTACT TERMINAL OF A CIRCUIT BOARD TO AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT, SAID CONNECTOR COMPRISING: A DIELECTRIC MEMBER HAVING A SLOT THEREIN FOR RECEIVING THE CIRCUIT BOARD, SAID SLOT HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSITELY FACING WALLS AND HAVING AT LEAST ONE OPEN END FOR RECEIVING THE CIRCUIT BOARD; AND A RESILIENT CONTACT ELEMENT FIXEDLY MOUNTED ON ONE OF SAID OPPOSITELY FACING WALLS AND PROTRUDING INTO SAID SLOT FOR ENGAGING THE CIRCUIT BOARD WHEN IT IS INSERTED INTO SAID SLOT FROM SAID ONE END THEREOF, SAID RESILIENT CONTACT ELEMENT BEING COMPRESSED BY THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR PERMITTING SLIDING DISPLACEMENT OF THE CIRCUIT BOARD ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID SLOT TO BRING SAID RESILIENT CONTACT ELEMENT INTO CONTACT WITH THE CONTACT TERMINAL OF THE CIRCUIT BOARD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING A CONTACT TERMINAL OF A CIRCUIT BOARD TO AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT, SAID CONNECTOR COMPRISING: A DIELECTRIC MEMBER HAVING A SLOT THEREIN FOR RECEIVING THE CIRCUIT BOARD, SAID SLOT HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSITELY FACING WALLS AND HAVING AT LEAST ONE OPEN END FOR RECEIVING THE CIRCUIT BOARD; AND A RESILIENT CONTACT ELEMENT FIXEDLY MOUNTED ON ONE OF SAID OPPOSITELY FACING WALLS AND PROTRUDING INTO SAID SLOT FOR ENGAGING THE CIRCUIT BOARD WHEN IT IS INSERTED INTO SAID SLOT FROM SAID ONE END THEREOF, SAID RESILIENT CONTACT ELEMENT BEING COMPRESSED BY THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR PERMITTING SLIDING DISPLACEMENT OF THE CIRCUIT BOARD ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID SLOT TO BRING SAID RESILIENT CONTACT ELEMENT INTO CONTACT WITH THE CONTACT TERMINAL OF THE CIRCUIT BOARD.
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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) | 1970-09-25 | 1971-03-27 | 1971-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-25 | 1975-03-27 | 1975-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-25 | 1979-03-27 | 1979-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |