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Pin-terminal carrier strip
Assignee: Elco Corp
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Filing: 1972-09-13
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1992-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A carrier strip for pin terminals comprises an elongated channel member of flexible material, such as a polyester, having a Ushaped cross section. The sides of the channel contain aligned carrier slots, each with a seating portion, for holding terminal pins in an orthogonal relation to the strip. Relief slots are provided intermediate the carrier slots and indexing holes are provided in the middle section of the U. The strip is an economical, versatile carrier from which pins can be removed in either an axial or a transverse direction by automated means.
Inventors
- 👤 R Fuller
- 👤 K Munshower
- 👤 W Lightkep
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:24
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D73/00; B65D73/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
An elongated carrier strip for carrying pin members to facilitate the handling thereof by automatic equipment comprising: an elongated unitary U-shaped channel member formed from shaperetaining yieldable material; said U-shaped channel member having a center portion and parallel side portions extending from opposite edges of said center portion; a plurality of aligned carrier means spaced longitudinally along said side portions for releasably, firmly, holding pin members at axially spaced points transverse to the longitudinal axis of said channel member, each of said carrier means comprising a slot extending inwardly from an outer edge of said side portion, said slot including a seating portion and a narrow neck portion, and; aligned relief means formed in said side portions between each of said carrier means for isolating each aligned pair of said carrier means from adjacent carrier means to prevent said carrier means from losing hold of a pin member held therein due to bending of said channel member or removal of pins carried in adjacent carrier means, each of said relief means comprising a slot extending from an outer edge of said side portion substantially to said center portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
An elongated carrier strip for carrying pin members to facilitate the handling thereof by automatic equipment comprising: an elongated unitary U-shaped channel member formed from shaperetaining yieldable material; said U-shaped channel member having a center portion and parallel side portions extending from opposite edges of said center portion; a plurality of aligned carrier means spaced longitudinally along said side portions for releasably, firmly, holding pin members at axially spaced points transverse to the longitudinal axis of said channel member, each of said carrier means comprising a slot extending inwardly from an outer edge of said side portion, said slot including a seating portion and a narrow neck portion, and; aligned relief means formed in said side portions between each of said carrier means for isolating each aligned pair of said carrier means from adjacent carrier means to prevent said carrier means from losing hold of a pin member held therein due to bending of said channel member or removal of pins carried in adjacent carrier means, each of said relief means comprising a slot extending from an outer edge of said side portion substantially to said center portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The carrier strip of claim 1 further including indexing holes spaced along said center portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
161 words
A pin terminal carrier strip comprising an elongated strip of elastically flexible material folded to form a U-shaped channel member having parallel extending side portions each of said side portions having carrier slots alternately disposed with relief slots, each of said carrier slots includes a seating portion adapted to receive and releasably firmly hold a pin terminal and a narrow neck portion extending from said seating portion to a flared portion adjacent the free edge of said side portiOn and opening thereof, each of said relief means comprising a slot extending from an outer edge of said side portion substantially to said center portion, said carrier slots and said relief slots in said sides being aligned to form pairs of carrier strips alternately disposed with pairs of relief slots, the aligned pairs of relief slots on both sides of each pair of aligned carrier slots cooperating to isolate that pair of aligned carrier slots from the remainder of said carrier strip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
161 words
A pin terminal carrier strip comprising an elongated strip of elastically flexible material folded to form a U-shaped channel member having parallel extending side portions each of said side portions having carrier slots alternately disposed with relief slots, each of said carrier slots includes a seating portion adapted to receive and releasably firmly hold a pin terminal and a narrow neck portion extending from said seating portion to a flared portion adjacent the free edge of said side portiOn and opening thereof, each of said relief means comprising a slot extending from an outer edge of said side portion substantially to said center portion, said carrier slots and said relief slots in said sides being aligned to form pairs of carrier strips alternately disposed with pairs of relief slots, the aligned pairs of relief slots on both sides of each pair of aligned carrier slots cooperating to isolate that pair of aligned carrier slots from the remainder of said carrier strip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The pin terminal carrier strip of claim 3 wherein said channel member further includes indexing holes.
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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) | 1977-10-14 | 1978-04-15 | 1978-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-14 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-14 | 1986-04-15 | 1986-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |