US3967162A
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Interconnection of oppositely disposed circuit devices
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1975-07-23
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Granted: 1976-06-29
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Expires: 1995-07-23
Abstract
Abstract The multiple interconnection module of the present invention is adapted to conductively interconnect the substantially aligned conductive terminals of a pair of circuit devices and consists of a wiring support body formed of a resilient material and a sheet of flexible material secured to the outer surface of the support body. The flexible sheet has a plurality of paired contacts formed thereon in predetermined positions, with wiring strips electrically connecting each pair of contacts. These contacts are exposed on the outer surface of the sheet for engagement with the conductive terminals of the circuit devices and the resilient support body biases the contacts into proper engagement with the conductive terminals.
Inventors
- 👤 Myron Ceresa
- 👤 Richard Henry Zimmerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:55
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/36; H05K3/361; H05K3/365
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A non-registered interconnection module conductively interconnecting substantially opposed and aligned conductive terminals of a pair of spaced circuit devices which comprises: a wiring support body formed of a resilient material; and a sheet of flexible insulation material secured to and extending over opposed outer surfaces of said resilient support body, a plurality of paired conductive contacts formed on said flexible sheet with each contact of a pair of contacts being disposed on opposite outer surfaces of said support body, a like plurality of conductive strips on said flexible sheet with each strip interconnecting a pair of oppositely disposed contacts, said contacts being exposed at an outer surface of said sheet and in engagement with the conductive terminals of said circuit devices, said contacts being small and closely spaced, each terminal of said circuit devices engaging at least two of said contacts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A non-registered interconnection module conductively interconnecting substantially opposed and aligned conductive terminals of a pair of spaced circuit devices which comprises: a wiring support body formed of a resilient material; and a sheet of flexible insulation material secured to and extending over opposed outer surfaces of said resilient support body, a plurality of paired conductive contacts formed on said flexible sheet with each contact of a pair of contacts being disposed on opposite outer surfaces of said support body, a like plurality of conductive strips on said flexible sheet with each strip interconnecting a pair of oppositely disposed contacts, said contacts being exposed at an outer surface of said sheet and in engagement with the conductive terminals of said circuit devices, said contacts being small and closely spaced, each terminal of said circuit devices engaging at least two of said contacts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The interconnection module as defined in claim 1 wherein said contacts and conductive strips are plated on the outer surface of said flexible sheet and said sheet has an opposite, inner surface adjacent said supporting body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The interconnection module as defined in claim 2 further including a thin film of an insulation material covering said flexible sheet, said film having perforations therein exposing only the contacts on said sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The interconnection module as defined in claim 3 wherein said resilient support body is formed of an elastomeric material and said flexible sheet is formed of a material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate and polyimide.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
The interconnection module as defined in claim 1 wherein said flexible sheet has an inner surface located adjacent said support body, said conductive strips being formed on said inner surface of the sheet and covered by the sheet; said sheet having apertures therein located adjacent the ends of each conductive strip and said contacts being located in said apertures.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
150 words
A non-registered multiple interconnection module providing a conductive interconnection between opposed and substantially aligned conductive terminals on a pair of spaced circuit devices or the like, comprising: a resilient support body formed of an electrically insulative elastomeric material having opposed outer surfaces disposed between said circuit devices; and a sheet of flexible insulation material secured to and extending over said opposed outer surfaces of said support body, said flexible sheet having a plurality of paired conductive contacts thereon in a closely spaced pattern with the contact of each pair being disposed on opposite sides of said support body, a plurality of conductive strips on said flexible sheet with each strip interconnecting a pair of contacts, and each pair of contacts being located in opposed alignment with each other and exposed at the outer surface of said strip, more than one contact engaging each aligned conductive terminal of said circuit devices.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
150 words
A non-registered multiple interconnection module providing a conductive interconnection between opposed and substantially aligned conductive terminals on a pair of spaced circuit devices or the like, comprising: a resilient support body formed of an electrically insulative elastomeric material having opposed outer surfaces disposed between said circuit devices; and a sheet of flexible insulation material secured to and extending over said opposed outer surfaces of said support body, said flexible sheet having a plurality of paired conductive contacts thereon in a closely spaced pattern with the contact of each pair being disposed on opposite sides of said support body, a plurality of conductive strips on said flexible sheet with each strip interconnecting a pair of contacts, and each pair of contacts being located in opposed alignment with each other and exposed at the outer surface of said strip, more than one contact engaging each aligned conductive terminal of said circuit devices.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The multiple interconnection module as defined in claim 6 wherein said contacts and said conductive strips are formed on the outer surface of said flexible sheet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The multiple interconnection module as defined in claim 7 further comprising a thin film of insulative material covering said flexible sheet, said film having perforations therein exposing only the contacts on said sheet therethrough.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The multiple interconnection module as defined in claim 6 wherein said conductive strips are plated on the surface of said sheet adjacent said support body; said sheet having apertures formed therein located adjacent the ends of each conductive strip and said contacts being located in said apertures.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-06-29 | 1979-12-29 | 1980-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-29 | 1983-12-29 | 1984-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-29 | 1987-12-29 | 1988-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |