US3670409A
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Planar receptacle
Assignee: AG Communication Systems Corp
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Filing: 1970-11-19
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Granted: 1972-06-20
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Expires: 1990-11-19
Abstract
Abstract A planar receptacle for pluggable mounting of electronic component leads therein which is formed by applying a resilient, electrically conductive material over an apertured base, and forming a pattern of planar cuts in said resilient layer over each aperture in the base such that when an electronic component lead is pressed onto the resilient layer over an aperture, the resilient layer will deform into the aperture to form at least one contact apron capable of supporting said electronic component lead and capable of making electrical contact with said lead.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Reimer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:03
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/32; H05K3/325; H05K3/326; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/55; H01R12/58; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/03; H05K2201/0332; H05K2201/0388; H05K2201/0397; H05K2201/10; H05K2201/10431; H05K2201/1059; H05K3/02; H05K3/06; H05K3/306; H05K3/40; H05K3/4092; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49124; Y10T29/49155; Y10T29/49165; Y10T29/49167
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A process for forming planar receptacles for pluggable mounting of electronic component leads, which comprises the steps of: a. forming at least one receptacle aperture in a supporting base which is suitable for receiving an electronic component lead; b. forming a layer of resilient, electrically conductive material over said supporting base material and covering said receptacle aperture; and c. forming a pattern of planar cuts in said resilient layer over said receptacle aperture such that when an electronic component lead is pressed onto said resilient layer over a receptacle aperture, said resilient layer will deform into said receptacle aperture to form at least one contact apron capable of supporting said electronic component lead and capable of making electrical contact with said lead.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A process for forming planar receptacles for pluggable mounting of electronic component leads, which comprises the steps of: a. forming at least one receptacle aperture in a supporting base which is suitable for receiving an electronic component lead; b. forming a layer of resilient, electrically conductive material over said supporting base material and covering said receptacle aperture; and c. forming a pattern of planar cuts in said resilient layer over said receptacle aperture such that when an electronic component lead is pressed onto said resilient layer over a receptacle aperture, said resilient layer will deform into said receptacle aperture to form at least one contact apron capable of supporting said electronic component lead and capable of making electrical contact with said lead.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The process of claim 1, wherein a dry adhesive layer is laminated onto said base and wherein said resilient layer is laminated to said base by means of said dry adhesive layer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 2, in which said patterns of planar cuts are formed using photoresist techniques.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 3, in which said patterns of planar cuts are formed by the use of a chemical etchant.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process of claim 3, in which a printed circuit pattern is formed concurrently with the formation of said patterns of planar cuts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 4, in which said supporting base material is a printed circuit board.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
94 words
The process of claim 3, in which at least one of said patterns of planar cuts is in the shape of at least two opposed substantially equal sized arc cuts formed along a circular line around the center of said receptacle, the arc cuts each being of an angular extension less than 180* such that the respective ends thereat are separated a predetermined arcuate distance by integral band portions of said resilient contact material, with a linear cut bisecting said arc cuts, forming resilient contact aprons between said linear cut and said arc cuts.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 3, wherein the walls of said receptacle apertures with said base are coated with a precious metal.
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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) | 1975-06-20 | 1975-12-20 | 1976-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-20 | 1979-12-20 | 1980-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-20 | 1983-12-20 | 1984-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |