US3750252A
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Solder terminal strip
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1972-05-01
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Granted: 1973-08-07
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Expires: 1992-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A terminal strip having a number of closely spaced solder terminals with a continuous solder wire extending along the strip and secured to each terminal. The terminals are brought into physical engagement with spaced contacts and heated to melt the solder wire. The solder melts and coalesces on the individual contacts to form independent soldered connections.
Inventors
- 👤 D Landman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:27
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/55; H01R12/57; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/32; H05K3/34; H05K3/3405; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/10; H05K2201/10227; H05K2201/10386; H05K2201/10613; H05K2201/10954; H05K2201/10984; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/922; Y10S428/9265; Y10S428/929; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/12; Y10T428/12188; Y10T428/12201; Y10T428/12229; Y10T428/12264; Y10T428/12271; Y10T428/12354; Y10T428/12375
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
26 words
A terminal strip as in claim 1 wherein each terminal includes a pair of opposed arms adapted to resiliently engage the edge of a circuit panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
21 words
A terminal strip as in claim 1 wherein each terminal includes holding means physically securing the solder wire to the terminal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A terminal strip as in claim 3 wherein each holding means comprises a wire engaging clip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
120 words
A solder type terminal strip adapted to be mounted on a circuit panel comprising a continuous carrier strip, a plurality of terminals closely spaced along the carrier strip and removably secured thereto, each terminal including a pair of spaced spring arms forming a clip contact for mounting on the edge of a circuit panel with one spring arm engaging a circuit pad on the panel to form a contact pair, and a continuous length of solder wire running along said terminal strip in engagement with said terminals adjacent said contact pairs whereby upon heating of said solder wire the solder melts and coalesces about the individual contact pairs to form independent solder connections between the spring legs and circuit pads.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A terminal strip as in claim 5 wherein each terminal includes a solder wire receiving recess and the solder wire is secured to said terminals in said recesses.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A terminal strip as in claim 6 wherein said recess comprises a wire receiving clip on said one spring arm of each terminal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
86 words
A terminal strip of the type having a number of spaced terminals, removable means securing the terminals in spaced relation to one another, each terminal including a contact for forming a soldered electrical connection with a circuit element, the improvement comprising a continuous solder wire extending along the terminals and in engagement with each terminal whereby upon positioning said contacts adjacent circuit elements and heating the solder wire, the wire melts and the solder coalesces on each contact-circuit element pair to form independent soldered electrical connections.
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) | 1976-08-06 | 1977-02-05 | 1977-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-06 | 1981-02-05 | 1981-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-06 | 1985-02-05 | 1985-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |