US3923364A
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Shielded flexible conductor cable and assembly thereof
Assignee: Executone Inc
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Filing: 1973-12-06
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Granted: 1975-12-02
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Expires: 1993-12-06
Abstract
Abstract A shielded, flat, flexible conductor cable includes a first conductor layer which forms a ground shield. The ground shield has an insulating thereover with a series of spaced-apart, individual, longitudinal conductors thereon. The ground shield layer has a portion thereof extending in a longitudinal direction which is free of insulating layer and individual conductors thus making it possible to establish electrical connections with both the individual conductors and the exposed portion of the ground layer from the same side of the conductor cable. The shielded cable is ideally utilized in an assembly for mechanically establishing electrical connections with a plurality of circuit boards. The assembly includes a frame or base, the shielded cable described above and a plurality of spaced-apart, rigid connectors mounted on the frame and transversely attached to the shielded cable. Each connector establishes a plurality of electrical connections with the individual conductors and the exposed portion of the ground shield layer from the same side of the shielded cable.
Inventors
- 👤 Jonas M Shapiro
- 👤 Maurice Zetena
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:10
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/59; H01R12/594
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
Flat, flexible conductor cable comprising a first conductor layer forming a ground shield having an insulating layer on one side thereof with a series of spaced-apart, individual, longitudinal conductors on the insulating layer, said one side of the layer having an exposed portion extending in the longitudinal direction between the individual conductors which is free of said insulating layer and said individual conductors.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
Flat, flexible conductor cable comprising a first conductor layer forming a ground shield having an insulating layer on one side thereof with a series of spaced-apart, individual, longitudinal conductors on the insulating layer, said one side of the layer having an exposed portion extending in the longitudinal direction between the individual conductors which is free of said insulating layer and said individual conductors.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
Cable of claim 1 wherein the other side of the ground shield layer has a layer of insulating material applied thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
Cable of claim 1 wherein said exposed portion of the ground shield layer has apertures therein at predetermined locations for registry with connector means transversely attached to said cable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
Cable of claim 1 wherein said exposed portion of the ground shield layer has predetermined void areas for programming printed circuit boards electrically connected to said cable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
Cable of claim 1 wherein selected portions of said individual, longitudinal conductors are removed for programming printed circuit boards electrically connected to said cable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
Cable of claim 2 wherein said exposed portion of the ground shield layer has cut-out tabs adapted to be attached to an electrical conductor forming low impedance, high current connections.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
Cable of claim 1 wherein the ground shield layer extends a predetermined distance beyond one or both ends of said cable.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
144 words
Assembly for mechanically establishing electrical connections between a flat flexible conductor cable and a plurality of circuit boards comprising a. frame means; b. flat, flexible conductor cable means including a first conductor layer forming a ground shield having an insulating layer on one side thereof with a series of spaced-apart individual, longitudinal conductors on the insulatng layer, said one side of the ground layer having an exposed portion extending in the longitudinal direction between the individual conductors which is free of said insulating layer and said individual conductors; and c. a plurality of spaced-apart, rigid connector means mounted on said frame means and transversely attached to said conductor cable, each of said connector means establishing a plurality of electrical connections with the individual conductors, and the exposed portion of the ground shield layer of said conductor cable means, both form the same side thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
144 words
Assembly for mechanically establishing electrical connections between a flat flexible conductor cable and a plurality of circuit boards comprising a. frame means; b. flat, flexible conductor cable means including a first conductor layer forming a ground shield having an insulating layer on one side thereof with a series of spaced-apart individual, longitudinal conductors on the insulatng layer, said one side of the ground layer having an exposed portion extending in the longitudinal direction between the individual conductors which is free of said insulating layer and said individual conductors; and c. a plurality of spaced-apart, rigid connector means mounted on said frame means and transversely attached to said conductor cable, each of said connector means establishing a plurality of electrical connections with the individual conductors, and the exposed portion of the ground shield layer of said conductor cable means, both form the same side thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
75 words
Assembly of claim 8 wherein said rigid connector means include an anvil member adapted to contour said flexible conductor cable means from the ground shield side thereof and a female member containing a plurality of spaced-apart individual connectors adapted to receive the anvil member and contoured cable, said individual connectors establishing electrical connections with the individual conductors and the exposed portion of the ground shield layer of said conductor cable from the same side thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
Assembly of claim 8 wherein the other side of the ground shield layer of said cable has a layer of insulating material applied thereto.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
46 words
Assembly of claim 10 wherein said exposed portion of the ground shield layer of said cable has cut-out tabs positioned between said rigid conductor means, and said assembly includes longitudinal connector means adapted to be attached to said tabs forming low impedance, high current electrical connections.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
Assembly of claim 8 wherein said cable means and said rigid connector means are each provided with alignment means for attaching said rigid connector means to said cable at predetermined locations.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
Assembly of claim 9 wherein said exposed portion of the ground shield layer of said cable has alignment apertures therein at predetermined locations and said anvil member has a protruding portion adapted to register with said alignment apertures.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
Assembly of claim 9 wherein said anvil is provided with at least one guide arm and said female member is provided with at least one corresponding guide member for registry with said guide arm.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
Assembly of claim 8 wherein said frame means includes stiffening means to prevent flexing of said frame means when circuit boards are plugged into said assembly.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
34 words
Assembly of claim 8 wherein said exposed portion of the ground shield layer of said cable has predetermined void areas for programming circuit boards electrically connected to said cable via said rigid connector means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
31 words
Assembly of claim 8 wherein selected portions of said indIvidual, longitudinal conductors of said cable are removed for programming circuit boards electrically connected to said cable via said rigid connector means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
48 words
Assembly of claim 8 wherein the ground shield layer of said cable extends a predetermined distance beyond one or both ends of said cable and one or more of said rigid connector means are mounted on said frame means and transversely attached to said extended ground shield layer.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
34 words
Assembly of claim 8 wherein one or both ends of said cable means are folded back and attached to one of said rigid connector means mounted on the opposite side of said frame means.
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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) | 1978-12-01 | 1979-06-02 | 1979-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-01 | 1983-06-02 | 1983-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-01 | 1987-06-02 | 1987-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |