US3668475A
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Kinescope socket
Assignee: RCA Licensing Corp
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Filing: 1970-12-24
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Granted: 1972-06-06
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Expires: 1990-12-24
Abstract
Abstract A kinescope socket includes two sections secured together by conductive connectors, with keyhole openings in each of the sections in alignment. A portion of each conductive connector is held captive within one of a plurality of kinescope pin receptacles in the first section. The other section has a conductive pattern on one of its surfaces. The pattern includes conductive pads electrically connected to pins of a kinescope when inserted into the kinescope pin receptacles by a second portion of the conductive connector. The second portion passes through the two sections and is connected by a conductive strap to the first portion. The conductive pattern also includes a conductive area adjacent to, but separated from, the conductive pads to provide an arc gap therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond Clyde Owens
- 👤 Lucius Ponder Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:20
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01T; H01T4/00; H01T4/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A kinescope socket comprising: a first section having a keyhole aperture and a plurality of kinescope pin receiving openings; a section section having a conductive printed circuit pattern on one of its surfaces and a keyhole aperture, said conductive printed circuit pattern including conductive pads adapted to be electrically connected to the pins of a kinescope inserted into said pin receptacles and a conductive area adjacent to and separated from said conductive pads to provide an arc gap therebetween; and means securing said first section keyhole aperture and said second section keyhole aperture in alignment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A kinescope socket comprising: a first section having a keyhole aperture and a plurality of kinescope pin receiving openings; a section section having a conductive printed circuit pattern on one of its surfaces and a keyhole aperture, said conductive printed circuit pattern including conductive pads adapted to be electrically connected to the pins of a kinescope inserted into said pin receptacles and a conductive area adjacent to and separated from said conductive pads to provide an arc gap therebetween; and means securing said first section keyhole aperture and said second section keyhole aperture in alignment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
146 words
A kinescope socket comprising: a first section having a keyhole aperture and a plurality of kinescope pin openings; a second section having a conductive pattern on one of its surfaces and a keyhole aperture, said conductive pattern including conductive pads adapted to be electrically connected to the pins of a kinescope inserted into said pin receptacles and a conductive area adjacent to and separated from said conductive pads to provide an arc gap therebetween; and means securing said first section keyhole aperture and said second section keyhole aperture in alignment, said means for securing including conductive connectors having a first portion which mates with the pins of said kinescope, a part of said first portion held captive within said first section pin receiving opening, and a second portion mounted to pass through said first section and electrically connected to the conductive pattern on said section section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
146 words
A kinescope socket comprising: a first section having a keyhole aperture and a plurality of kinescope pin openings; a second section having a conductive pattern on one of its surfaces and a keyhole aperture, said conductive pattern including conductive pads adapted to be electrically connected to the pins of a kinescope inserted into said pin receptacles and a conductive area adjacent to and separated from said conductive pads to provide an arc gap therebetween; and means securing said first section keyhole aperture and said second section keyhole aperture in alignment, said means for securing including conductive connectors having a first portion which mates with the pins of said kinescope, a part of said first portion held captive within said first section pin receiving opening, and a second portion mounted to pass through said first section and electrically connected to the conductive pattern on said section section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A kinescope socket as defined in claim 1 wherein all the exposed conductive parts of said socket on said conductive pattern side of said second section are coated with a layer of conductive material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A kinescope socket as defined in claim 2 wherein the second portion of said conductive connectors project beyond the conductive pattern side of said second section, and are coated with said conductive material such that said first and said second section are locked together.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A kinescope socket as defined in claim 4 wherein said conductive material is solder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A kinescope socket as defined in claim 2 including a plurality of wires, each wire coupled to one of said conductive connectors.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A kinescope socket as defined in claim 6 wherein said wires are coupled to said connector second portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
A kinescope socket as defined in claim 3 including electric components mounted on said second section and electrically connected to the conductive pattern on said second section by said conductive material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
A kinescope socket as defined in claim 8 wherein said electric components are connected in series with a wire connected to signal processing circuits remote from said kinescope socket.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
A kinescope socket as defined in claim 9 wherein said electric components are isolating resistors.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
A kinescope socket as defined in claim 9 wherein said electric components are isolating inductors.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
87 words
In a kinescope socket having spaced kinescope pin receiving contact terminal means therein to receive the terminal pins of a kinescope, a structure comprising: a conductive printed circuit pattern mounted on a single insulating socket member, said pattern including a plurality of conductive pads electrically connected to the pins of said kinescope; a conductive area adjacent to and spaced apart from said conductive pads; said conductive area electrically connected to a fixed reference potential; and said conductive pads and conductive area cooperating to form an arc gap.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
87 words
In a kinescope socket having spaced kinescope pin receiving contact terminal means therein to receive the terminal pins of a kinescope, a structure comprising: a conductive printed circuit pattern mounted on a single insulating socket member, said pattern including a plurality of conductive pads electrically connected to the pins of said kinescope; a conductive area adjacent to and spaced apart from said conductive pads; said conductive area electrically connected to a fixed reference potential; and said conductive pads and conductive area cooperating to form an arc gap.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
42 words
A structure as defined in claim 12 wherein said insulating socket member includes a keyhole aperture adapted to cooperate with a key on said kinescope, and said plurality of conductive pads are positioned on said insulative member substantially concentric with said aperture.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
A structure as defined in claim 13 including a second insulating socket member having a keyhole aperture aligned with said first insulating socket member keyhole aperture; and said spaced kinescope pin receiving contact terminal means mounted to said second insulating socket member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
30 words
A structure as defined in claim 13 wherein said conductive area is disposed on said first insulating socket member to encircle said keyhole aperture and said plurality of conductive pads.
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) | 1975-06-06 | 1975-12-06 | 1976-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-06 | 1979-12-06 | 1980-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-06 | 1983-12-06 | 1984-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |