US3989338A
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Push-pin assembly method and construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-11-08
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Granted: 1976-11-02
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Expires: 1994-11-08
Abstract
Abstract Each of an array of holes for accepting insertion of push-pins, as in pinboards, connectors, etc. for multistrand electrical and/or optical assemblies, is covered with a pin-penetrative membrane area having a hole-identifying marking thereon. Each such hole-covering membrane area preferably has either a see-through characteristic or suitable marking to enable locating and/or determining the size and shape of the respective membrane-covered hole. The respective push-pins with wires or light pipes attached, as the case may be, are punched through the numbered areas of the membrane into the holes for assembly of the pinboard, connector, or other push-pin-utilizing component.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert B. Gosser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 00:39
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/465; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49124; Y10T29/4913; Y10T29/49139; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53796; Y10T29/53896; Y10T29/539
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
39 words
A member having a plurality of holes therein for accepting a plurality of separate push-pins, respectively, and push-pin-penetratable membrane areas bearing hole-identifying markings extending across the aforesaid holes, respectively, said markings being different, each hole with respect to others.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
39 words
A member having a plurality of holes therein for accepting a plurality of separate push-pins, respectively, and push-pin-penetratable membrane areas bearing hole-identifying markings extending across the aforesaid holes, respectively, said markings being different, each hole with respect to others.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The assembly of claim 1, wherein said membrane areas bears hole-locating markings in addition to the hole-identifying markings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The assembly of claim 1, wherein said membrane areas have a see-through characteristic for hole location.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly of claim 1, wherein said member forms part of an electrical connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The assembly of claim 1, wherein said member forms part of a light pipe connector.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The assembly of claim 1, wherein said membrane areas are part of a common membrane.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The assembly of claim 6, wherein said common membrane is of the pressure sensitive type.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
52 words
A method of facilitating location and insertion of separate push-pins in a member having a plurality of holes for accepting such push-pins, which method comprises the step of placing onto such member a push-pin-penetratable membrane having hole-identifying markings overlying such holes, respectively, said markings being different, each hole with respect to others.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
52 words
A method of facilitating location and insertion of separate push-pins in a member having a plurality of holes for accepting such push-pins, which method comprises the step of placing onto such member a push-pin-penetratable membrane having hole-identifying markings overlying such holes, respectively, said markings being different, each hole with respect to others.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 8 wherein such membrane is of the pressure sensitive type that includes a backing of adhesive.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-11-02 | 1980-05-03 | 1980-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-02 | 1984-05-03 | 1984-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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