US3924915A
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Electrical connector
Assignee: Teledyne Inc
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Filing: 1973-06-14
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Granted: 1975-12-09
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Expires: 1993-06-14
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector is disclosed which includes a body member having a first surface adapted to be secured adjacent the series of electrical conductors. A sheet of insulative material is provided which has a front surface and a back surface. A plurality of electrically conductive contact members are provided which are secured to and exposed from the front surface of the sheet of insulative material, and the back surface of the sheet of insulative material is secured to the first surface of the body member. Resilient means are provided to urge the sheet of insulative material away from the front surface of the body member into contact with the series of electrical conductors.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A Conrad
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:41
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/7082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
An electrical connector for making electrical connection with a series of electrical conductors on a printed circuit board or the like, comprising, in combination: a body member including a surface adapted to be secured adjacent a series of electrical conductors, said surface having a longitudinal groove therein extending along at least a portion of its length; a sheet of insulative material having a front surface and a back surface and having a plurality of electrically conductive contact members secured to and exposed from said front surface; means securing said back surface of said sheet of insulative material to said surface of said body member; and means for urging said sheet of insulative material away from said surface of said body member and for providing a wiping action along said back surface of said sheet of insulative material in the direction parallel to said plurality of conductive contact members, said last mentioned means comprising a resilient member having a V shaped cross-section having first and second legs positioned in said groove.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
An electrical connector for making electrical connection with a series of electrical conductors on a printed circuit board or the like, comprising, in combination: a body member including a surface adapted to be secured adjacent a series of electrical conductors, said surface having a longitudinal groove therein extending along at least a portion of its length; a sheet of insulative material having a front surface and a back surface and having a plurality of electrically conductive contact members secured to and exposed from said front surface; means securing said back surface of said sheet of insulative material to said surface of said body member; and means for urging said sheet of insulative material away from said surface of said body member and for providing a wiping action along said back surface of said sheet of insulative material in the direction parallel to said plurality of conductive contact members, said last mentioned means comprising a resilient member having a V shaped cross-section having first and second legs positioned in said groove.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
The electrical connector of claim 1 in which said resilient member and said groove have predetermined crosssections chosen such that, when said resilient member is in its relaxed state, one leg of said resilient member extends through said surface of said body member, and when said resilient member is compressed into its said groove, said resilient member is entirely contained within said groove and exerts pressure on said back surface of said flexible sheet.
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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) | 1978-12-08 | 1979-06-09 | 1979-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-08 | 1983-06-09 | 1983-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-08 | 1987-06-09 | 1987-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |