Conductive shunt for dual-in-line terminal integrated circuit

Claim 1

A shunt for the leads of a dual-in-line integrated circuit having a plurality of leads spaced along two parallel sides and bent at right angles in spaced parallel relationship, said shunt comprising: a substantially flat body; and upstanding flanges integrally formed with said body along either longitudinal edge thereof, said flanges extending from one flat surface a distance beyond the opposite surface of said body which is substantially equal to the distance by which said leads extend beyond the bottom of said integrated circuit thereby forming a channel-shaped device, said flanges having a plurality of holes therein configured to mate with the leads of said integrated circuit; said body and flanges being formed of a conductive elastomer so that when said shunt is mated with a dual-in-line integrated circuit, the leads make positive contact with said shunt, are maintained at a common potential and are protected from damage during handling and shipment.