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Circuit socket and removable package
Assignee: FCI Americas Technology LLC
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Filing: 1973-07-02
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Granted: 1975-09-23
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Expires: 1993-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A socket and removable circuit element are provided. The circuit element comprises a body having at least two substantially rigid leads disposed on opposite sides of the body, or adjacently on the same side. The socket comprises at least one member for mounting a plurality of socket terminals for slidably receiving the circuit element, the contact terminals preferably having tines with opposing contact surfaces for slidably receiving the circuit element leads and means for fixedly mounting said socket in electrical interconnection with an electrical circuit.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald B Barnes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:10
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/10; H05K7/1015; H05K7/1023; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/629
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A socket for removably receiving a circuit element having a rectangular body and a plurality of leads disposed on opposite sides of said body, said socket comprising a pair of spaced opposing insulating members, each opposing member having a plurality of spaced contact terminals mounted therein, each member having a top surface, a face including a plurality of spaced coplanar guide surfaces recessed from said top surface, and a bottom surface substantially pArallel with said top surface and said guide surfaces, a respective guide surface disposed to one side of each contact terminal for receiving each lead when said circuit element is inserted in a first direction and guiding said leads when said circuit element is slid in a second direction to engage said leads in electrical connection with said contact terminals, each of said contact terminals having at least one contact surface for engaging a circuit element lead and a cam surface between said contact surface and its respective guide surface, said cam surface inclined relative to said respective guide surface for facilitating smooth sliding of said leads in said second direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A socket for removably receiving a circuit element having a rectangular body and a plurality of leads disposed on opposite sides of said body, said socket comprising a pair of spaced opposing insulating members, each opposing member having a plurality of spaced contact terminals mounted therein, each member having a top surface, a face including a plurality of spaced coplanar guide surfaces recessed from said top surface, and a bottom surface substantially pArallel with said top surface and said guide surfaces, a respective guide surface disposed to one side of each contact terminal for receiving each lead when said circuit element is inserted in a first direction and guiding said leads when said circuit element is slid in a second direction to engage said leads in electrical connection with said contact terminals, each of said contact terminals having at least one contact surface for engaging a circuit element lead and a cam surface between said contact surface and its respective guide surface, said cam surface inclined relative to said respective guide surface for facilitating smooth sliding of said leads in said second direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A socket as recited in claim 1, wherein said face includes an insulated member protruding therefrom adjacent said top surface above each contact terminal, and said contact terminals have at least one contact surface substantially in alignment with said guide surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A socket according to claim 1, wherein said opposing members have slots for receiving said contact terminals and said contact terminals comprise a pair of tines having opposing contact surfaces for slidably receiving said leads on said circuit element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A socket according to claim 1, wherein said contact terminals additionally include a terminal for electrically interconnecting said socket in an electrical circuit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A socket according to claim 3, wherein said tines are canted to form a vee for receiving said leads.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
A socket, as recited in claim 2, said insulated members protruding from each face being alternately spaced above said guide surfaces to provide first slots extending perpendicularly from said top surface along said face to said guide surfaces and second intersecting slots extending along each face.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A socket, as recited in claim 6, wherein all said second slots extend in the same direction away from their respective first slots.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
163 words
A socket for removably receiving a circuit element having a rectangular body and a plurality of leads disposed on opposite sides of said body, said socket comprising a pair of spaced opposing members, a plurality of spaced contact terminals mounted in said members, and guide means on at least one side of each contact terminal for receiving the leads when the circuit element is inserted in a first direction and guiding said leads when the circuit element is slid in a second direction to engage in the electrical connection with the contact terminals, wherein said opposing members have slots for receiving said contact terminals and said contact terminals comprise a pair of tines having opposing contact surfaces for slidably receiving the leads on the circuit element, and said slots have a longitudinal bar disposed therein and said contact terminals have an additional tine which cooperates with the adjacent tine of said pair of tines to secure said contact terminals in said opposing member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
163 words
A socket for removably receiving a circuit element having a rectangular body and a plurality of leads disposed on opposite sides of said body, said socket comprising a pair of spaced opposing members, a plurality of spaced contact terminals mounted in said members, and guide means on at least one side of each contact terminal for receiving the leads when the circuit element is inserted in a first direction and guiding said leads when the circuit element is slid in a second direction to engage in the electrical connection with the contact terminals, wherein said opposing members have slots for receiving said contact terminals and said contact terminals comprise a pair of tines having opposing contact surfaces for slidably receiving the leads on the circuit element, and said slots have a longitudinal bar disposed therein and said contact terminals have an additional tine which cooperates with the adjacent tine of said pair of tines to secure said contact terminals in said opposing member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A socket according to claim 8, wherein said additional tine and said adjacent tine have retention tabs for securing said contact terminals in said opposing members.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
148 words
A socket for removably receiving a circuit element having a rectangular body and a plurality of leads disposed on opposing sides of said body, said socket comprising a pair of spaced opposing insulating members, each opposing member having a plurality of spaced contact terminals mounted therein, each member having a top surface, a face including a plurality of spaced coplanar guide surfaces recessed from said top surface and a bottom surface substantially parallel with said top surface and said guide surfaces, said face including an insulating member protruding therefrom adjacent said top surface above each contact terminal, a respective guide surface disposed to one side of each contact terminal for receiving each lead when said circuit element is inserted in a first direction and guiding said leads when said circuit element is slid in a second direction to engage said leads in Electrical connection with said contact terminals.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
148 words
A socket for removably receiving a circuit element having a rectangular body and a plurality of leads disposed on opposing sides of said body, said socket comprising a pair of spaced opposing insulating members, each opposing member having a plurality of spaced contact terminals mounted therein, each member having a top surface, a face including a plurality of spaced coplanar guide surfaces recessed from said top surface and a bottom surface substantially parallel with said top surface and said guide surfaces, said face including an insulating member protruding therefrom adjacent said top surface above each contact terminal, a respective guide surface disposed to one side of each contact terminal for receiving each lead when said circuit element is inserted in a first direction and guiding said leads when said circuit element is slid in a second direction to engage said leads in Electrical connection with said contact terminals.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
46 words
A socket, as recited in claim 10, said insulated members protruding from each face being alternately spaced above said guide surfaces to provide first slots extending perpendicularly from said top surface along said face to said guide surfaces and second intersecting slots extending along each face.
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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) | 1978-09-22 | 1979-03-24 | 1979-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-22 | 1983-03-24 | 1983-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-22 | 1987-03-24 | 1987-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |