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US3594899A
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Interconnecting electrical components
Assignee: ZF International UK Ltd
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Filing: 1968-04-22
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1988-04-22
Abstract
Abstract In the manufacture of a voltage regulator, or in the interconnection of components on a printed circuit generally, a masking device is used on the printed circuit having slits therein. Conductors are engaged within the slits so as to extend between and contact the components to be interconnected, and the whole assembly is then heated, solder being provided to make the required connections.
Inventors
- 👤 John William Archibald Hunt
- 👤 Michael Searle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:17
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/32; H05K3/34; H05K3/341; H02; H02J; H02J7/00; H02J7/70; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/10; H05K2201/10431; H05K2201/10439; H05K2201/10477; H05K2203/00; H05K2203/01; H05K2203/0147; H05K2203/0165; H05K2203/0186; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P70/00; Y02P70/50; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49124; Y10T29/4913; Y10T29/49133; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53004; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53174
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A method of manufacturing an electrical device having a printed circuit and a number of components thereon, comprising a. locating on the printed circuit a first mask having therein windows adapted to receive components to be secured to the printed circuit, b. placing the components within said windows, solder being provided between the components and the printed circuit, c. locating a second mask relative to the first mask, the second mask having therein slits extending between the various parts of the printed circuit and components which require to be interconnected, d. placing within said slits conductors which extend between said parts, solder being provided between said parts and said conductors, and said conductors being in the form of laminae and all having the same length, the ends of the laminae which contact the ends of the slits being formed as arcs of a common circle, e. soldering the parts to the respective conductors by heating the assembly to solder melting temperature whereby the solder wets the joints and upon cooling and solder solidification the connections are completed.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
177 words
A method of manufacturing an electrical device having a printed circuit and a number of components thereon, comprising a. locating on the printed circuit a first mask having therein windows adapted to receive components to be secured to the printed circuit, b. placing the components within said windows, solder being provided between the components and the printed circuit, c. locating a second mask relative to the first mask, the second mask having therein slits extending between the various parts of the printed circuit and components which require to be interconnected, d. placing within said slits conductors which extend between said parts, solder being provided between said parts and said conductors, and said conductors being in the form of laminae and all having the same length, the ends of the laminae which contact the ends of the slits being formed as arcs of a common circle, e. soldering the parts to the respective conductors by heating the assembly to solder melting temperature whereby the solder wets the joints and upon cooling and solder solidification the connections are completed.
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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) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |