US3351704A
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Soldering aid terminal
Assignee: Berg Electronics Inc
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Filing: 1965-03-18
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Granted: 1967-11-07
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Expires: 1985-03-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred C Sitzler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/10; H01R13/11; H01R13/115; H01R4/00; H01R4/02; H01R4/023; H01R4/024; H01R4/10; H01R4/18; H01R4/187
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A SOLDERING AID TERMINAL COMPRISING A FLAT BODY OF THIN SHEET METAL INCLUDING FIRST MEANS ON ONE SIDE OF SAID BODY FOR RECEIVING AND BIASING AN ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR AGAINST AND INTO INTIMATE CONTACT WITH SAID ONE SIDE OF SAID BODY, SECOND MEANS FOR HOLDING A SECOND CONDUCTOR IN INTIMATE SURFACE TO SURFACE CONTACT WITH SAID BODY, AN INTEGRAL MASS OF SOLDER, MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID MASS IN CONTACT WITH THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID BODY, AND A SOLDER FLOW OPENING THROUGH THE THICKNESS OF SAID BODY CONNECTING SAID SIDES OF THE BODY WHEREBY UPON HEATING THE TERMINAL SAID SOLDER MELTS AND FLOWS BY CAPILLARY ACTION ALONG THE SURFACE OF THE TERMINAL AND THROUGH THE OPENING TO SAID FIRST MEANS AND FLOWS TO SAID SECOND MEANS SO AS TO FORM A POSITIVE SOLDER CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TERMINAL AND THE TWO ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A SOLDERING AID TERMINAL COMPRISING A FLAT BODY OF THIN SHEET METAL INCLUDING FIRST MEANS ON ONE SIDE OF SAID BODY FOR RECEIVING AND BIASING AN ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR AGAINST AND INTO INTIMATE CONTACT WITH SAID ONE SIDE OF SAID BODY, SECOND MEANS FOR HOLDING A SECOND CONDUCTOR IN INTIMATE SURFACE TO SURFACE CONTACT WITH SAID BODY, AN INTEGRAL MASS OF SOLDER, MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID MASS IN CONTACT WITH THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID BODY, AND A SOLDER FLOW OPENING THROUGH THE THICKNESS OF SAID BODY CONNECTING SAID SIDES OF THE BODY WHEREBY UPON HEATING THE TERMINAL SAID SOLDER MELTS AND FLOWS BY CAPILLARY ACTION ALONG THE SURFACE OF THE TERMINAL AND THROUGH THE OPENING TO SAID FIRST MEANS AND FLOWS TO SAID SECOND MEANS SO AS TO FORM A POSITIVE SOLDER CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TERMINAL AND THE TWO ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS.
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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) | 1970-11-06 | 1971-05-08 | 1971-11-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-06 | 1975-05-08 | 1975-11-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-06 | 1979-05-08 | 1979-11-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |