US3391383A
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Electrical connector for integrated circuit elements
Assignee: Raytheon Co
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Filing: 1966-06-20
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Granted: 1968-07-02
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Expires: 1986-06-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack E Antes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:00
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/10; H05K7/1015; H05K7/1023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY HAVING A BODY PORTION AND AT LEAST ONE LEAD EXTENDING THEREFROM, COMPRISING: A RESILIENT CONNECTOR BODY INCLUDING A FIRST TRANSVERSE CHAMBER EXTENDING FROM A FIRST SIDE TO A SECOND SIDE AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID BODY PORTION AND AT LEAST ONE SECOND TRANSVERSE CHAMBER, SAID SECOND CHAMBER ALSO EXTENDING FROM SAID FIRST SIDE TO SAID SECOND SIDE AND HAVING FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS NEAREST SAID FIRST AND SECOND SIDES, RESPECTIVELY, AND A THIRD PORTION INTERMEDIATE SAID FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS DEFINING PAIRS OF SHOULDERS, SAID THIRD PORTION BEING OF A WIDTH LESS THAN THAT OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS; AT LEAST ONE GROOVE IN SAID FIRST SIDE HAVING A FIRST PORTION DEFINED BY ANOTHER SIDE AND SAID CONNECTOR BODY AND ONE SIDE OF ONE SAID SECOND TRANSVERSE CHAMBERS AND A SECOND PORTION DEFINED BY THE OTHER SIDE OF ONE OF SAID SECOND TRANSVERE CHAMBERS AND ONE SIDE OF SAID FIRST TRANSVERSE CHAMBER, AND FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS OF SAID GROOVE BEING ALIGNED TO SUPPORT SAID LEAD;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY HAVING A BODY PORTION AND AT LEAST ONE LEAD EXTENDING THEREFROM, COMPRISING: A RESILIENT CONNECTOR BODY INCLUDING A FIRST TRANSVERSE CHAMBER EXTENDING FROM A FIRST SIDE TO A SECOND SIDE AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID BODY PORTION AND AT LEAST ONE SECOND TRANSVERSE CHAMBER, SAID SECOND CHAMBER ALSO EXTENDING FROM SAID FIRST SIDE TO SAID SECOND SIDE AND HAVING FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS NEAREST SAID FIRST AND SECOND SIDES, RESPECTIVELY, AND A THIRD PORTION INTERMEDIATE SAID FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS DEFINING PAIRS OF SHOULDERS, SAID THIRD PORTION BEING OF A WIDTH LESS THAN THAT OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS; AT LEAST ONE GROOVE IN SAID FIRST SIDE HAVING A FIRST PORTION DEFINED BY ANOTHER SIDE AND SAID CONNECTOR BODY AND ONE SIDE OF ONE SAID SECOND TRANSVERSE CHAMBERS AND A SECOND PORTION DEFINED BY THE OTHER SIDE OF ONE OF SAID SECOND TRANSVERE CHAMBERS AND ONE SIDE OF SAID FIRST TRANSVERSE CHAMBER, AND FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS OF SAID GROOVE BEING ALIGNED TO SUPPORT SAID LEAD;
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) | 1971-07-02 | 1972-01-01 | 1972-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-07-02 | 1976-01-01 | 1976-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-07-02 | 1980-01-01 | 1980-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |