US3604557A
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Carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-07-24
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Granted: 1971-09-14
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Expires: 1989-07-24
Abstract
Abstract A carrier for small objects comprises a four-sided member forming a distortable parallelogram. Brackets extending from two opposed arms remain substantially parallel during this distortion, whereby they may be moved apart for receiving or releasing an object, and resiliently urged together to hold the object.
Inventors
- 👤 Nicholas J Cedrone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:00
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/10; H05K7/1015; H05K7/1023; H10; H10P; H10P72/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A carrier to receive a wafer having leads extending outwardly therefrom, comprising a distortable four-sided frame shape, the frame being distortable into a parallelogram by pressure applied at diagonally opposite corners, brackets extending inwardly from two opposite sides of the frame near the two other diagonally opposite corners, the two brackets being parallel and upon distortion of the frame shifting laterally with respect to each other to enlarge the space between them while substantially maintaining their parallel relationship and with only slight longitudinal movement relative to one another, the brackets having portions to engage and hold the wafer upon release of the pressure applied at the corners.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A carrier to receive a wafer having leads extending outwardly therefrom, comprising a distortable four-sided frame shape, the frame being distortable into a parallelogram by pressure applied at diagonally opposite corners, brackets extending inwardly from two opposite sides of the frame near the two other diagonally opposite corners, the two brackets being parallel and upon distortion of the frame shifting laterally with respect to each other to enlarge the space between them while substantially maintaining their parallel relationship and with only slight longitudinal movement relative to one another, the brackets having portions to engage and hold the wafer upon release of the pressure applied at the corners.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A carrier according to claim 1 in which the brackets have grooves to receive the leads of the wafer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A carrier according to claim 1, in which the brackets have rabbeted edges mutually opposed for receiving said wafer.
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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) | 1974-09-13 | 1975-03-15 | 1975-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-13 | 1979-03-15 | 1979-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-13 | 1983-03-15 | 1983-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |