US3867672A
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Integrated circuit breadboard module
Assignee: STEPHEN HORBACH AND CO
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Filing: 1973-08-09
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Granted: 1975-02-18
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Expires: 1993-08-09
Abstract
Abstract An improved breadboard module for constructing breadboards of integrated circuits which includes a printed circuit enclosed within a plastic case with an integrated circuit socket attached to the printed circuit board. Each of the leads from the socket is connected via the printed circuit to a multiple section clip terminal which projects from the case and may be used for interconnecting discreet components to and between the various circuit leads.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred Pizzigoni
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:33
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/10; H05K7/1015; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/0286; H05K1/0287
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
An integrated breadboard assembly particularly useful for breadboarding linear integrated circuits comprising: a. a printed circuit having a plurality of conductors thereon each adapted to accept one terminal of an integrated circuit at one end and a further connection at the other end; b. an integrated circuit socket attached to said printed circuit board with terminals at said one ends of said conductors; c. a terminal clip divided into three sections to permit acceptance of different size wires attached to each of the other ends of said conductors; and d. a solder-resistant plastic case enclosing said printed circuit board, socket and terminal clips, said case including openings in the top through which said socket and terminal clips project.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
An integrated breadboard assembly particularly useful for breadboarding linear integrated circuits comprising: a. a printed circuit having a plurality of conductors thereon each adapted to accept one terminal of an integrated circuit at one end and a further connection at the other end; b. an integrated circuit socket attached to said printed circuit board with terminals at said one ends of said conductors; c. a terminal clip divided into three sections to permit acceptance of different size wires attached to each of the other ends of said conductors; and d. a solder-resistant plastic case enclosing said printed circuit board, socket and terminal clips, said case including openings in the top through which said socket and terminal clips project.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said case is made of solder-resistant TPX plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
122 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein each of said terminal clips comprises: a. a spring tempered member having an essentially triangular bottom section extending into two parallel portions with spring force holding the two parallel portions together, the top of the parallel portions projecting outward to form a divergent corner into which the lead of a terminal may be inserted, with said parallel portions divided into three sections; and b. means moUnted to the bottom of said triangular bottom section in an electrically conductive manner running inside said section, said means having downward projections on each end inserted into holes in said printed circuit board, at least one of said holes being at one of said other ends of said conductors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said case comprises a top portion and a bottom portion and means holding said top and bottom portions together.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention according to claim 4 wherein said holding means comprise studs formed in the bottom of said top extending through holes in said bottom and heat sealed on the bottom of said bottom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention according to claim 1 and further including additional terminal clips attached to said printed circuit board, said additional clips being electrically insulated from each other and said integrated circuit socket and associated terminal clips.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
62 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said cover has an opening in one side and said printed circuit board is extended therethrough and further including additional conductors on said printed circuit board forming a male edge connection to mate with a female connector, said additional conductors leading to at least some of said integrated circuit socket terminals and said terminal clips.
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) | 1978-02-17 | 1978-08-19 | 1979-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-17 | 1982-08-19 | 1983-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-17 | 1986-08-19 | 1987-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |