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Test clip
Assignee: GLOBAL SPECIALTIES Corp
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Filing: 1974-06-24
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Granted: 1975-10-21
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Expires: 1994-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A clip for connecting an electrical component to testing equipment, comprising a plurality of conductive elements mounted in a holder in positions to engage the respective leads of a multi-lead electrical package and to connect said leads to components of the testing equipment, the conductive element holder comprising flat plates joined by a deformable web to constitute an integral core unit, the upper and lower surfaces of said unit being normally non-parallel and the conductive elements being fixed on said surfaces by upper and lower covers, the conductive elements projecting beyond the rear edges of the covers and terminating within the covers at the front end.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack Seidler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:21
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R1/00; G01R1/02; G01R1/04; G01R1/0408; G01R1/0425; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/912; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/20; Y10T24/202; Y10T24/205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A clip for connecting the leads of an electrical component to testing equipment comprising, a core unit constituted by upper and lower flat plates joined intermediate their ends by a deformable web, a plurality of elongated conductive elements extending across a surface of at least one plate and projecting beyond both ends of said plate, and at least one cover member fixed to said surface in a position to hold said conductive elements in place and to cover the projecting ends thereof at one end of the plate while leaving exposed the projecting ends at the other end of the plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A clip for connecting the leads of an electrical component to testing equipment comprising, a core unit constituted by upper and lower flat plates joined intermediate their ends by a deformable web, a plurality of elongated conductive elements extending across a surface of at least one plate and projecting beyond both ends of said plate, and at least one cover member fixed to said surface in a position to hold said conductive elements in place and to cover the projecting ends thereof at one end of the plate while leaving exposed the projecting ends at the other end of the plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A clip according to claim 1 which includes sets of conductive elements extending across the upper surface of the upper plate and the lower surface of the lower plate and upper and lower cover members fixed to each said surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A clip according to claim 1 wherein the web has a generally C-shaped cross-sectional form.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A clip according to claim 1 wherein the web has a triple-folded cross-sectional form.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A clip according to claim 1 wherein the web has a flat-V shaped cross-sectional form.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A clip according to claim 1 wherein the plates are generally rectangular in plan and wherein the deformable web biases the plates toward a position of rest wherein the plates lie closer together at one end than at the other end.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
A clip according to claim 1 wherein each conductive element is in the form of a flat strip, the cover member being longitudinally grooved to form, with the adjacent plate surface, enclosed elongated channels, and said channels being proportioned to receive and hold said conductive elements.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A clip according to claim 7 wherein each conductive element is provided with a cross-sectional disconformity and each channel is correspondingly formed to cooperate with said disconformities to prevent longitudinal displacement of the conductive elements.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
A clip according to claim 7 wherein the cover member is provided with forwardly extending parallel recesses, each constituting a continuation of a respective groove, said recesses being partially enclosed by a forwardly extending edge portion of the adjacent plate.
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) | 1978-10-20 | 1979-04-21 | 1979-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-20 | 1983-04-21 | 1983-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-20 | 1987-04-21 | 1987-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |