Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
260 words
A method of producing a diode matrix composed of a plurality of diode components, carried by a plug-in circuit board, and adapted in use to be operatively disposed at selected matrix points forming a predetermined pattern in accordance with the desired matrix programming thereof, for character generators, in particular for the code generator of electronic teleprinters or for a circuit board with optionally differing line configurations, comprising the steps of disposing an individually formed diode, having respective individual lead elements, at each matrix point and connecting the individual diode lead elements to the circuit board to provide an operable diode for each possible operative matrix point of the total design number thereof, with such lead elements providing both the operative electrical and supporting connections between the associated diodes and the circuit board, thereby forming a complete electrically operative diode matrix having a total number of operative diodes in excess to the number of diodes to be operative, in use, in accordance with the desired program, with each diode being so disposed with respect to such board that a portion of at least one of the electrical lead elements connected thereto extending between such diode and the board is sufficiently exposed for possible severance thereat, and programming said matrix in accordance with the desired programming by determining each matrix point, of the total number thereof, at which the diode thereat is to be operative, and rendering all of said excess diodes inoperative by cutting the exposed portion of at least said one exposed lead element of each of said unrequired diodes.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
260 words
A method of producing a diode matrix composed of a plurality of diode components, carried by a plug-in circuit board, and adapted in use to be operatively disposed at selected matrix points forming a predetermined pattern in accordance with the desired matrix programming thereof, for character generators, in particular for the code generator of electronic teleprinters or for a circuit board with optionally differing line configurations, comprising the steps of disposing an individually formed diode, having respective individual lead elements, at each matrix point and connecting the individual diode lead elements to the circuit board to provide an operable diode for each possible operative matrix point of the total design number thereof, with such lead elements providing both the operative electrical and supporting connections between the associated diodes and the circuit board, thereby forming a complete electrically operative diode matrix having a total number of operative diodes in excess to the number of diodes to be operative, in use, in accordance with the desired program, with each diode being so disposed with respect to such board that a portion of at least one of the electrical lead elements connected thereto extending between such diode and the board is sufficiently exposed for possible severance thereat, and programming said matrix in accordance with the desired programming by determining each matrix point, of the total number thereof, at which the diode thereat is to be operative, and rendering all of said excess diodes inoperative by cutting the exposed portion of at least said one exposed lead element of each of said unrequired diodes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method according to claim 1, comprising the additional step of providing conductor paths on both sides of the circuit board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A method according to claim 1, comprising the additional step of disposing the diodes in parallel relation with respect to the circuit board, whereby if desired both of the diode lead elements may be severed and the diode removed from the board.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method according to claim 1, comprising the additional step of disposing the respective diodes at right angles to the circuit board whereby at least the outermost diode lead element is sufficiently exposed for severance.