US3760329A
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Mated connector apparatus for printed wiring boards
Assignee: GTL AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC LABOR I
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Filing: 1972-08-03
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1992-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A single thickness double-sided pinboard card substrate such as a printed wiring board utilizes novel mated connector apparatus to interconnect circuit paths through pre-drilled openings through the board. The mated connector apparatus are miniaturized and are programmable to permit a desired selection of electrical connections. The mated connector apparatus are comprised of socket means pluggably mounted within the apertures and pluggable connectors means then to be removably mounted within the socket means. The pluggable connector means are useful for mounting discrete electrical components therein for interconnection between the oppositely disposed circuit paths.
Inventors
- 👤 W Stepan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:23
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/20; H02B1/207; H01; H01R; H01R24/00; H01R24/58; H01R2103/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
279 words
In a file of double-sided pinboard matrix cards stacked in closely adjacent side by side arrays, a pinboard matrix card including two matrices of separate circuit paths disposed oppositely on the two side of said matrix card, respectively, a plurality of apertures in said matrix card extending between said two sides to provide a plurality of crosspoints between said two matrices of circuit paths, and mated connector apparatus comprising a plurality of socket means mountable in selected ones of said plurality of apertures and a plurality of pluggable connector means mountable in selected ones of said plurality of socket means, the improvement comprising at least a pair of coaxial conductor sleeves for each of said socket means including an inner sleeve to be extended through said pinboard matrix card for electrically connecting with a selected circuit path of one of said two matrices of circuit paths and having an outer sleeve for electrically connecting with an oppositely disposed circuit path of the other of said two matrices of circuit paths, and at least a pair of coaxial conductoRs for each of said pluggable connector means, said pair of coaxial conductors being electrically interconnected and having an inner conductor pluggable within the inner sleeve of said selected socket means for electrically connecting with said selected circuit path of said one matrix of circuit paths and further having an outer conductor engageable with the outer sleeve of said socket means for electrically connecting with said oppositely disposed circuit path of said other matrix of circuit paths at said crosspoint whereby said socket means and said connector means cooperate to provide a plurality of electrical crosspoints between said matrices of circuit paths.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
279 words
In a file of double-sided pinboard matrix cards stacked in closely adjacent side by side arrays, a pinboard matrix card including two matrices of separate circuit paths disposed oppositely on the two side of said matrix card, respectively, a plurality of apertures in said matrix card extending between said two sides to provide a plurality of crosspoints between said two matrices of circuit paths, and mated connector apparatus comprising a plurality of socket means mountable in selected ones of said plurality of apertures and a plurality of pluggable connector means mountable in selected ones of said plurality of socket means, the improvement comprising at least a pair of coaxial conductor sleeves for each of said socket means including an inner sleeve to be extended through said pinboard matrix card for electrically connecting with a selected circuit path of one of said two matrices of circuit paths and having an outer sleeve for electrically connecting with an oppositely disposed circuit path of the other of said two matrices of circuit paths, and at least a pair of coaxial conductoRs for each of said pluggable connector means, said pair of coaxial conductors being electrically interconnected and having an inner conductor pluggable within the inner sleeve of said selected socket means for electrically connecting with said selected circuit path of said one matrix of circuit paths and further having an outer conductor engageable with the outer sleeve of said socket means for electrically connecting with said oppositely disposed circuit path of said other matrix of circuit paths at said crosspoint whereby said socket means and said connector means cooperate to provide a plurality of electrical crosspoints between said matrices of circuit paths.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The mated connector apparatus of claim 1 wherein said inner sleeve of said socket means includes contact means at its end portion opposite from said extended end portion for making electrical contact with said inner conductor upon insertion thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The mated connector apparatus of claim 2 wherein said contact means of said inner sleeve of said selected socket means comprises a plurality of interiorly depending spring like tines which yield to the insertional movement of said conductor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
86 words
The mated connector apparatus of claim 1 wherein said pluggable connector means provides for the electrical interconnection of said inner and outer conductors at the end portion opposite from the pluggable connection with said inner sleeve, a preselected discrete electrical component having oppositely disposed terminal means is positioned within said outer conductor with one of said terminal means electrically engaging said electrical interconnection between said inner and outer conductors of said pluggable connector means, and the other of said terminal means electrically engaging said inner conductor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The mated connector apparatus of claim 4 wherein said oppositely extending terminal means of said discrete component comprises a pair of oppositely extending terminal wires and the other of said terminal wires comprises said pluggable inner conductor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The mated connector apparatus of claim 4 wherein said end portion of said pluggable connector means which includes an electrical interconnection is provided with handle means for facilitating the handling of said pluggable connector means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
59 words
The mated connector apparatus of claim 6 wherein said outer conductor of said pluggable connector means engages said outer sleeve of said socket means through receiving substantially all of said outer sleeve within said outer conductor, and said outer conductor includes longitudinally extending apertures for providing diametrical flexibility to said outer conductor when said outer sleeve is so received.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
149 words
A mated connector apparatus for pluggable electrical interconnection comprising socket means including a pair of coaxial conductor sleeves in the form of an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve, said inner sleeve being electrically isolated from said outer sleeve and extending lengthwise outwardly from one end portion of said outer sleeve to provide a first pluggable member whereby said socket means is pluggable with respect to a suitable apertured mounting substrate, and further comprising pluggable connector means in the form of an inner conductor and an outer conductor, said outer conductor being telescopically received over said outer sleeve of said socket means to provide electrical interconnection therewith and being electrically connected to said inner conductor, and said inner conductor providing a second pluggable member for being telescopically received within said inner sleeve of said socket means whereby said pluggable connector means is pluggable with respect to said socket means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
149 words
A mated connector apparatus for pluggable electrical interconnection comprising socket means including a pair of coaxial conductor sleeves in the form of an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve, said inner sleeve being electrically isolated from said outer sleeve and extending lengthwise outwardly from one end portion of said outer sleeve to provide a first pluggable member whereby said socket means is pluggable with respect to a suitable apertured mounting substrate, and further comprising pluggable connector means in the form of an inner conductor and an outer conductor, said outer conductor being telescopically received over said outer sleeve of said socket means to provide electrical interconnection therewith and being electrically connected to said inner conductor, and said inner conductor providing a second pluggable member for being telescopically received within said inner sleeve of said socket means whereby said pluggable connector means is pluggable with respect to said socket means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The mated connector apparatus of claim 8 wherein said pluggable connector means includes an interiorly mounted discrete electrical component having oppositely disposed terminal means engaged by said inner conductor and said outer conductor, respectively.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
218 words
An assembly of mated connector apparatus for use in selectiVely interconnecting first circuit paths with second circuit paths, said first and second circuit paths disposed on opposite flat sides of a two-sided apertured mounting substrate, respectively, said assembly comprising a plurality of socket means mountable in the apertures of said substrate, each of said socket means including an outer sleeve selectively engageable with one of said second circuit paths and an inner sleeve coaxially disposed with respect to said outer sleeve and extending lengthwise outwardly with respect to said outer sleeve for communicating through said apertures to selectively engage with one of said first circuit paths, said assembly further comprising a plurality of pluggable connector means mountable to said socket means, each of said pluggable connector means including an outer conductor having a first open end portion for telescopically receiving said outer sleeve therein and further including an inner conductor coaxially disposed with respect to said outer conductor and having one end portion thereof connected with said outer conductor and an opposite end portion to be telescopically received within said inner sleeve of an associated one of said socket means whereby an electrical interconnection is made between said first and second circuit paths when said pluggable connector means is connected to a selected one of said socket means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
218 words
An assembly of mated connector apparatus for use in selectiVely interconnecting first circuit paths with second circuit paths, said first and second circuit paths disposed on opposite flat sides of a two-sided apertured mounting substrate, respectively, said assembly comprising a plurality of socket means mountable in the apertures of said substrate, each of said socket means including an outer sleeve selectively engageable with one of said second circuit paths and an inner sleeve coaxially disposed with respect to said outer sleeve and extending lengthwise outwardly with respect to said outer sleeve for communicating through said apertures to selectively engage with one of said first circuit paths, said assembly further comprising a plurality of pluggable connector means mountable to said socket means, each of said pluggable connector means including an outer conductor having a first open end portion for telescopically receiving said outer sleeve therein and further including an inner conductor coaxially disposed with respect to said outer conductor and having one end portion thereof connected with said outer conductor and an opposite end portion to be telescopically received within said inner sleeve of an associated one of said socket means whereby an electrical interconnection is made between said first and second circuit paths when said pluggable connector means is connected to a selected one of said socket means.
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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) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |