US3750265A
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Method of preforming solder to a plurality of terminals
Assignee: Jade Corp
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Filing: 1972-04-05
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Granted: 1973-08-07
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Expires: 1992-04-05
Abstract
Abstract A method of preforming solder and soldering a plurality of leads to a plurality of terminals by using a single heating step. A solder strip is applied transversely to the axis of a plurality of terminals. The solder is pressed or rolled in place and shaped to be thinner in cross section in the area between the terminals.
Inventors
- 👤 R Cushman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:04
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K35/00; B23K35/02; B23K35/0222; B23K1/00; H; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/32; H05K3/34; H05K3/341; H05K3/3421; H05K3/3426; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/10; H05K2201/10613; H05K2201/10954; H05K2201/10984; H05K2203/00; H05K2203/04; H05K2203/0405; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P70/00; Y02P70/50; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1039; Y10T156/1041; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49915; Y10T29/49938
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A method of preforming solder to a pluraltiy of terminals substantially in a plane comprising the steps of: applying a strip of solder to the terminals in a direction substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the terminals; and deforming the strip of solder substantially into the plane of the terminals with reduced areas of thickness of the solder in the areas between the terminals.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
65 words
A method of preforming solder to a pluraltiy of terminals substantially in a plane comprising the steps of: applying a strip of solder to the terminals in a direction substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the terminals; and deforming the strip of solder substantially into the plane of the terminals with reduced areas of thickness of the solder in the areas between the terminals.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
74 words
A method of preforming solder to a plurality of terminals substantially in a plane comprising the steps of: applying a strip of solder to the terminals in a direction substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the terminals; deforming the strip of solder substantially into the plane of the terminals; and reducing the dimension of the solder in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the terminals in the area between the terminals.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
74 words
A method of preforming solder to a plurality of terminals substantially in a plane comprising the steps of: applying a strip of solder to the terminals in a direction substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the terminals; deforming the strip of solder substantially into the plane of the terminals; and reducing the dimension of the solder in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the terminals in the area between the terminals.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method of preforming solder to a plurality of terminals substantially in a plane according to claim 2 wherein said applying step comprises the step of unraveling a strip of solder from a roll and drawing it across the terminals.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
A method of preforming solder to a plurality of terminals substantially in a plane according to claim 2 wherein said deforming step comprises the step of pressing the strip of solder against the terminals to force the solder substantially into the plane of the terminals.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
A method of preforming solder to a plurality of terminals substantially in a plane according to claim 2 wherein said deforming step comprises the step of rolling the strip of solder against the terminal to force the solder substantially into the plane of the terminals.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
A method preforming solder to a plurality of terminals substantially in a plane according to claim 2 wherein said reducing step comprises the step of pressing a first and a second shaped plate against the solder filled plane of terminals from opposite sides of the plane to form thinner areas of solder between the terminals.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
A method of preforming solder to a plurality of terminals substantially in a plane in accordance witH claim 2 wherein said reducing step comprises the step of rolling a shaped roller against the solder filled plane of terminals to form thinner areas of solder between the terminals.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
102 words
A method of soldering leads to a plurality of terminals substantially in a plane comprising the steps of: applying a strip of solder to the terminals in a direction substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the terminals; deforming the strip of solder substantially into the plane of the terminals; reducing the dimension of the solder in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the terminals in the area between the terminals; placing a lead on each of the plurality of terminals to be soldered; heating the plurality of terminals causing the solder to melt; and cooling the plurality of terminals.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
102 words
A method of soldering leads to a plurality of terminals substantially in a plane comprising the steps of: applying a strip of solder to the terminals in a direction substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the terminals; deforming the strip of solder substantially into the plane of the terminals; reducing the dimension of the solder in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the terminals in the area between the terminals; placing a lead on each of the plurality of terminals to be soldered; heating the plurality of terminals causing the solder to melt; and cooling the plurality of terminals.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method of soldering leads to a plurality of terminals in accordance with claim 8 wherein said applying step comprises the steps of unraveling a strip of solder from a roller and drawing it across the terminals.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
42 words
A method of soldering leads to a plurality of terminals in accordance with claim 8 wherein said deforming step comprises the step of pressing the strip of solder against the terminals to force the solder substantially into the plane of the terminals.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
42 words
A method of soldering leads to a plurality of terminals in accordance with claim 8 wherein said deforming step comprises the step of rolling the strip of solder against the terminal to force the solder substantially into the plane of the terminals.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
53 words
A method of soldering leads to a plurality of terminals in accordance with claim 8 wherein said reducing step comprises the step of pressing a first and a second shaped plate against the solder filled plane of terminals from opposite sides of the plane to form thinner areas of solder between the terminals.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method of soldering leads to a plurality of terminals in accordance with claim 8 wherein said reducing step comprises the step of rolling a shaped roller against the solder filled plane of terminals to form thinner areas of solder between the terminals.
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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) | 1976-08-06 | 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 |