US3710210A
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Electrical component having an attached lead assembly
Assignee: Sprague Electric Co
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Filing: 1972-04-13
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Granted: 1973-01-09
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Expires: 1992-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A ceramic chip capacitor is dipped in conductive termination paint so that there is a complete band of the conductive material all the way around the end of the chip and on the end surface. Leads having a nailhead type end that has larger overall dimensions than the end of the chip are soldered to the conductive end termination of the chip. A solder fillet forms all the way around the chip to the nailhead lead and extends over the edge of the chip producing a mechanical saddle all around the chip that provides an advantageously strong bond therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 J Heron
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:17
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01G; H01G4/00; H01G4/002; H01G4/228; H01G4/248
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
An electrical component having a lead assembly attached thereto comprising: an electrical component having at least one metallized end portion thereon; a lead assembly having at least one lead wire with a component contacting portion thereon perpendicular to said wire, said contacting portion having larger overall dimensions than said metallized end portion; and a soldered bond between said metallized end portion and said contacting portion, said bond is a solder fillet extending around the entire periphery of said metallized end portion and extending over the edges of said metallized end portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
An electrical component having a lead assembly attached thereto comprising: an electrical component having at least one metallized end portion thereon; a lead assembly having at least one lead wire with a component contacting portion thereon perpendicular to said wire, said contacting portion having larger overall dimensions than said metallized end portion; and a soldered bond between said metallized end portion and said contacting portion, said bond is a solder fillet extending around the entire periphery of said metallized end portion and extending over the edges of said metallized end portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The electrical component of claim 1 wherein said component is a monolithic ceramic capacitor having said at least one lead wire in contact with, and extending outward from opposite metallized end portions thereof; and said component contacting portion of said at least one lead wire is in the form of a nailhead.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The electrical component of claim 2 wherein each of said metallized end portion is a band of silver completely around said end portion and end surface of said monolithic ceramic capacitor; said lead wire has a tinned outer coating; and said soldered bond consists of tin and silver.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electrical component of claim 3 having a protective outer coating over said component, said soldered bonds and said contacting portions of said lead wires.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The electrical component of claim 4 wherein said protective coating is a molded material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The electrical component of claim 4 wherein said protective coating is a fluidized bed coating.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
109 words
An electrical component having a lead assembly attached thereto comprising: a monolithic ceramic capacitor having silver terminations completely around opposite ends and the end surfaces thereof; a lead assembly consisting of a pair of tinned lead wires, each having a component contacting portion thereon perpendicular to said wire, said contacting portion being in the form of a nailhead having larger overall dimensions than said silver terminations; and a tin and silver soldered bond between said silver terminations and said contacting portions of said lead wire, said bond is a solder fillet extending around the entire periphery of said silver termination and extending over the edges of said silver termination.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
109 words
An electrical component having a lead assembly attached thereto comprising: a monolithic ceramic capacitor having silver terminations completely around opposite ends and the end surfaces thereof; a lead assembly consisting of a pair of tinned lead wires, each having a component contacting portion thereon perpendicular to said wire, said contacting portion being in the form of a nailhead having larger overall dimensions than said silver terminations; and a tin and silver soldered bond between said silver terminations and said contacting portions of said lead wire, said bond is a solder fillet extending around the entire periphery of said silver termination and extending over the edges of said silver termination.
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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) | 1976-01-09 | 1976-07-10 | 1977-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-09 | 1980-07-10 | 1981-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-09 | 1984-07-10 | 1985-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |