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Fixture for testing flatpack modules

Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates Inc
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Filing: 1974-08-22
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Granted: 1976-07-06
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Expires: 1994-08-22
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Abstract

Abstract A fixture for testing flatpack modules which has a base section having a recess defined therein dimensioned and configured for engagement with the body of a flatpack module. A plurality of first connectors is disposed in a single plane on at least two sides of the recess. A second section having a generally inverted "U-shaped" cross section, the depending leg portions thereof disposed in generally parallel relationship and spaced a distance substantially equal to the distance between the sides of the recess having contacts disposed adjacent thereto. Electrically conducting members are disposed within the second section and are positioned for engagement with the module. A third section is provided having contact in electrical communication with the conductive members of the second section.

Inventors

  • 👤 Joseph Dobarganes

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-24 19:30
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R1/00; G01R1/02; G01R1/06; G01R1/067; G01R1/073; G01R1/07307; G01R1/07364; G01R1/07378; G01R1/04; G01R1/0408; G01R1/0433; G01R1/0483; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/912

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim 182 words
A fixture for testing a flatpack having a rectangular body with contact strips projecting from the sides of the body in a single plane comprising: a plug section having a recess configured for engagement about the body of the associated flatpack, said plug section having a plurality of first contacts disposed in a single plane on at least two sides of said recess for engagement with said contact strips, a center section having a generally inverted "U-shaped" cross-section with two leg sections disposed in generally parallel relationship and spaced a distance substantially equal to the distance between said sides of said recess having said first contacts disposed adjacent thereto, said center section having elongated electrically conducting members therein, each of said members being selectively connected to one of said first contacts in said plug section, and a third section dimensioned and configured for engagement with said center section and having a plurality of second contacts engaging said electrically conducting members, said second contacts being disposed at a greater transverse distance from the axis of said center section than said electrically conducting members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 182 words
A fixture for testing a flatpack having a rectangular body with contact strips projecting from the sides of the body in a single plane comprising: a plug section having a recess configured for engagement about the body of the associated flatpack, said plug section having a plurality of first contacts disposed in a single plane on at least two sides of said recess for engagement with said contact strips, a center section having a generally inverted "U-shaped" cross-section with two leg sections disposed in generally parallel relationship and spaced a distance substantially equal to the distance between said sides of said recess having said first contacts disposed adjacent thereto, said center section having elongated electrically conducting members therein, each of said members being selectively connected to one of said first contacts in said plug section, and a third section dimensioned and configured for engagement with said center section and having a plurality of second contacts engaging said electrically conducting members, said second contacts being disposed at a greater transverse distance from the axis of said center section than said electrically conducting members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 24 words
The apparatus as described in claim 1 wherein said first contacts are springs tensioned for engagement with the associated contact strips of the flatpack.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 13 words
The apparatus as described in claim 1 wherein said first contacts are pointed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 13 words
The apparatus as described in claim 1 wherein said second contacts are cylindrical.

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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) 1979-07-06 1980-01-05 1980-07-06 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1983-07-06 1984-01-05 1984-07-06 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1987-07-06 1988-01-05 1988-07-06 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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