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US3693135A
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Printed circuit board socket and holding frame
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-21
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Granted: 1972-09-19
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Expires: 1990-12-21
Abstract
Abstract A socket base for plug-in recption of multiple connector tails of a printed circuit board, is formed with holder arms extending in parallel spaced relation from respective sides of the base, to collectively provide a holding frame, the arms being of channel section to receive the respective ends of the board, and being connected to the base by narrowed flexible webs to provide a hinge action in which the arms may spring apart to receive and release the circuit board from their grasp.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Vavrick
- 👤 Fred Barthold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:40
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/7005; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1417
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A holder for a printed circuit board having a plurality of contact tails projecting from one side thereof, said holder comprising: a base of bar form having in one side a plurality of contact sockets positioned to receive said tails; and a pair of retainer arms extending from respective ends of said base in opposed, normally parallel relation; said arms having their one ends secured to said base and their opposite ends free for spreading movements; each arm including a respective intermediate portion of channel section having a slot to receive a respective end of said board; an unflanged flexible web portion constituting an extension of the boTtom of said intermediate portion and joining the same to the end of the arm which is attached to said base; and a locking lug on the free end of each arm, overhanging the respective slot thereof so as to engage a respective corner of said board to retain the board in coupled relation to said base when said prongs are received in said sockets in contact-making positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A holder for a printed circuit board having a plurality of contact tails projecting from one side thereof, said holder comprising: a base of bar form having in one side a plurality of contact sockets positioned to receive said tails; and a pair of retainer arms extending from respective ends of said base in opposed, normally parallel relation; said arms having their one ends secured to said base and their opposite ends free for spreading movements; each arm including a respective intermediate portion of channel section having a slot to receive a respective end of said board; an unflanged flexible web portion constituting an extension of the boTtom of said intermediate portion and joining the same to the end of the arm which is attached to said base; and a locking lug on the free end of each arm, overhanging the respective slot thereof so as to engage a respective corner of said board to retain the board in coupled relation to said base when said prongs are received in said sockets in contact-making positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A holder as defined in claim 1, wherein each arm has, at its said one end, an unslotted block fitted in a notch in the respective end of said base and secured thereto by a fastener extended through said end.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3202955A
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GB1079829A
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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) | 1975-09-19 | 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 |