US3899231A
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Electrical connector
Assignee: Lanteris Space LLC
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Filing: 1973-12-21
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Granted: 1975-08-12
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Expires: 1993-12-21
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector for adjacently disposed printed electrical circuit panels, comprising a resilient wire formed with a reversely bent first end portion disposed in a first plane and a reversely bent second end portion disposed in a second plane extending perpendicularly to the first plane. The reversely bent first end portion projects into an aperture in one of the printed circuit panels and is soldered to a terminal of an electrical circuit on the panel. The reversely bent second end portion extends through and resides in resilient engagement with side walls of a plated-through aperture serving as a terminal for an electrical circuit on another of the printed circuit panels.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph Bray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:48
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/722; H01R12/728
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
The combination of an electrical connector with at least a pair of adjacently disposed substantially perpendicular electrical circuit-breaking panel structures, comprising: a resilient wire formed with a reversely bent first portion disposed in a first plane, and a reversely bent second end portion disposed in a second plane extending substantially at right angles to the first plane; the reversely bent first end portion projecting into an aperture provided in a first circuit bearing panel with said second plane adjacent and substantially parallel to said first panel, said first end portion being both electrically and mechanically affixed to an adjacent circuit on the panel; and the reversely bent second end portion extending through and residing in resilient engagement with electrically conductive side walls of an aperture provided on said second wiring circuit panel, said electrically conductive side walls comprising electrical terminal means for a circuit on said second panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
The combination of an electrical connector with at least a pair of adjacently disposed substantially perpendicular electrical circuit-breaking panel structures, comprising: a resilient wire formed with a reversely bent first portion disposed in a first plane, and a reversely bent second end portion disposed in a second plane extending substantially at right angles to the first plane; the reversely bent first end portion projecting into an aperture provided in a first circuit bearing panel with said second plane adjacent and substantially parallel to said first panel, said first end portion being both electrically and mechanically affixed to an adjacent circuit on the panel; and the reversely bent second end portion extending through and residing in resilient engagement with electrically conductive side walls of an aperture provided on said second wiring circuit panel, said electrically conductive side walls comprising electrical terminal means for a circuit on said second panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination according to claim 1, and characterized in that at least said first circuit bearing panel comprises a printed circuit board, and in that said first end portion of said connector is solder bonded to a terminal provided for said circuit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination according to claim 2, and further characterized in that said side walls of the aperture on said second panel are tapered in the direction of extent of said second end portion from said first end portion of said connector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination according to claim 1, and further characterized in that each of said reversely bent wire portions is so disposed as to have its symmetry substantially about the polar axis of the respective panel aperture into which it extends.
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) | 1978-08-11 | 1979-02-10 | 1979-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-11 | 1983-02-10 | 1983-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-11 | 1987-02-10 | 1987-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |