US3693052A
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Electrical component mounting
Assignee: Thomas International Corp
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Filing: 1971-04-15
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Granted: 1972-09-19
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Expires: 1991-04-15
Abstract
Abstract The connection of an electrical component to a printed circuit board wherein a lead to the component includes an offset being in frictional engagement with the walls of an opening within the circuit board, the apex of the offset being soldered to be able to electrically connect the lead to the printed circuit path on the underside of the board, the free end of the lead extending exteriorly of the board on the upper surface thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank Galanti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:31
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/14; H05K1/141; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/306; H05K3/308; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/10; H05K2201/10431; H05K2201/10439; H05K2201/10446; H05K2201/10613; H05K2201/10621; H05K2201/10651; H05K2201/10742; H05K2201/1075; H05K2201/10757; H05K2201/10765; H05K2201/10878; H05K2201/10886; H05K2201/10939; H05K3/32; H05K3/34; H05K3/3405; H05K3/3447; H05K3/36; H05K3/366
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
In combination with a printed circuit board, said board having an upper surface and a lower surface, said lower surface having a printed circuit path formed thereon, openings formed within said board between said upper surface and said lower surface, a component connection comprising: a wire-like lead adapted to conduct electricity, said lead having a first end, an offset, and a free end, said offset being located intermediate said first end and said free end, and within one of said openings, and having sides and an apex connecting the sides, said free end of said lead being located upon said upper surface and extending beyond the periphery of said board; said apex of said offset extending slightly past said lower surface; said sides of said offset being in frictional engagement with the side walls of a said opening; a solder attachment electrically connecting said offset with said printed circuit path; and an electrical component connected to said lead and located intermediate said offset and said first end; said first end residing in another one of said openings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
In combination with a printed circuit board, said board having an upper surface and a lower surface, said lower surface having a printed circuit path formed thereon, openings formed within said board between said upper surface and said lower surface, a component connection comprising: a wire-like lead adapted to conduct electricity, said lead having a first end, an offset, and a free end, said offset being located intermediate said first end and said free end, and within one of said openings, and having sides and an apex connecting the sides, said free end of said lead being located upon said upper surface and extending beyond the periphery of said board; said apex of said offset extending slightly past said lower surface; said sides of said offset being in frictional engagement with the side walls of a said opening; a solder attachment electrically connecting said offset with said printed circuit path; and an electrical component connected to said lead and located intermediate said offset and said first end; said first end residing in another one of said openings.
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) | 1975-09-19 | 1976-03-20 | 1976-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-19 | 1980-03-20 | 1980-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-19 | 1984-03-20 | 1984-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |