US3953102A
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Terminal clip for micromodule
Assignee: Italtel SpA
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Filing: 1974-09-16
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Granted: 1976-04-27
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Expires: 1994-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A conductive sheet-metal clip, to be soldered onto a chip of integrated circuitry, has two prongs interconnected at a base which forms a seat for an edge of the chip fitted between these prongs, one prong being rigid while the other is weakened near the base so as to be resiliently deformable in the plane of the clip. One prong has a pair of projections engaging the chip at two points, near its free end and near the base, whereas the other prong has a projection bearing upon the chip at a point about midway between the first two points. A terminal tab extends from the base in the region of the rigid prong.
Inventors
- 👤 Gianfranco Rivetta
- 👤 Guido Castracani
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:06
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/712; H01R12/716; H01R12/718
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A terminal clip to be soldered onto a flat body of dielectric material with a conductive coating on at least one surface, comprising a sheet-metal member forming a base, a first prong and a second prong integral with one another, said base and said first prong being relatively nondeformable, said second prong being resiliently deformable with reference to said base in the plane of said member and defining with said first prong an insertion slot for said body, said first prong being provided with a first projection at its free end and with a second projection at said base, said first and second projections facing said second prong to bear upon a surface of the inserted body, said second prong being provided with a third projection facing said first prong between said first and second projections to bear upon another surface of the inserted body, said first and second projections being tangent to an imaginary line spaced from said third projection, said base having an edge transverse to said imaginary line forming a seat for said body between said second projection and said second prong, said member further having a connecting tab extending outwardly from the region of said first prong.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
A terminal clip to be soldered onto a flat body of dielectric material with a conductive coating on at least one surface, comprising a sheet-metal member forming a base, a first prong and a second prong integral with one another, said base and said first prong being relatively nondeformable, said second prong being resiliently deformable with reference to said base in the plane of said member and defining with said first prong an insertion slot for said body, said first prong being provided with a first projection at its free end and with a second projection at said base, said first and second projections facing said second prong to bear upon a surface of the inserted body, said second prong being provided with a third projection facing said first prong between said first and second projections to bear upon another surface of the inserted body, said first and second projections being tangent to an imaginary line spaced from said third projection, said base having an edge transverse to said imaginary line forming a seat for said body between said second projection and said second prong, said member further having a connecting tab extending outwardly from the region of said first prong.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A terminal clip as defined in claim 1 wherein said other prong has a sloping edge extending from said third projection to the free end thereof and diverging from said imaginary line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A terminal clip as defined in claim 1 wherein said first prong is provided near its free end with an incision to accommodate an external lead.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A terminal clip as defined in claim 1 wherein said base is provided adjacent said second prong with a recess facing said insertion slot, said seat terminating at said recess.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A terminal clip as defined in claim 4 wherein said second prong has a reduced section extending from said recess to the vicinity of said third projection, said reduced section having a width substantially less than that of said first prong.
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) | 1979-04-27 | 1979-10-27 | 1980-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-27 | 1983-10-27 | 1984-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-27 | 1987-10-27 | 1988-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |