US3882264A
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Eyelet in flexible circuitry
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1971-11-23
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Granted: 1975-05-06
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Expires: 1991-11-23
Abstract
Abstract An eyelet integrated in flat, flexible circuitry for use as a site at which electrical connection can be made is shown. A hole is formed in conductive foil bonded to flexible backing. The foil and backing at the periphery of the hole are thereafter bent to provide a rounded surface of conductive foil in the eyelet thus formed.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence R Travis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:40
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/40; H05K3/4038; H05K3/4084; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/59; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/11; H05K1/118; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/05; H05K2201/055; H05K2203/00; H05K2203/01; H05K2203/0195; H05K2203/02; H05K2203/0221; H05K2203/15; H05K2203/1572; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49915; Y10T29/4992
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
An integral eyelet in flexible circuitry which circuitry comprises thin, flexible conductive foil bonded to a surface of thin flexible, insulative, plastic backing, said eyelet including an opening defined through said foil and backing with the peripheral portion of said foil and said backing about said opening bent backwards upon itself, with the backing in contact with itself and with the foil exposed about the periphery of said opening overlying said backing on each side of said opening, the thickness of said eyelet adjacent said opening being approximately twice the thickness of said foil and backing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
An integral eyelet in flexible circuitry which circuitry comprises thin, flexible conductive foil bonded to a surface of thin flexible, insulative, plastic backing, said eyelet including an opening defined through said foil and backing with the peripheral portion of said foil and said backing about said opening bent backwards upon itself, with the backing in contact with itself and with the foil exposed about the periphery of said opening overlying said backing on each side of said opening, the thickness of said eyelet adjacent said opening being approximately twice the thickness of said foil and backing.
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) | 1978-05-05 | 1978-11-04 | 1979-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-05 | 1982-11-04 | 1983-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-05 | 1986-11-04 | 1987-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |