US4060889A
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Method of forming flexible electrical circuit connections
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1976-11-12
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Granted: 1977-12-06
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Expires: 1996-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A system for the connection of flexible electrical circuits to electrical components, particularly gas discharge panels. Flexible circuits are used to carry electrical signals to and/or from various electrical components. In the case of gas discharge panels, the flexible circuits must be carefully and securely held in a fixed position to mate with thick film termination pads from the multiple thin film operating electrodes. The present invention discloses the utilization of a clip member as a major component of a total system for securing such flexible circuits to, as an example, a gas discharge panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene J. Zielinski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:24
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/77; H01R12/79; H01R12/82; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/22; H01R43/00; H01R43/26; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/36; H05K3/361; H05K3/365; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49169
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A method for attaching and holding flexible circuit members having multiple conductors terminating in pads to conductive mounting pad terminals of an electrical component which comprises the steps of: aligning the mounting pad terminals of said electrical component with said flexible circuit pads; adhesively adhering said mounting pad terminals to said flexible circuit pads; attaching force distribution members to the upper surface of said adhered flexible circuit; opening clip members which are dimensioned to fit over said flexible circuits, force distribution means and electrical component when opened; inserting said open clip members over said force distribution members and over said mounting pad terminals with substantially zero force applied to said flexible circuits and said force distribution members; closing said clip members; and mechanically holding said flexible circuits in position with the force applied by said closed clip member to said flexible circuits and said electrical component.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
146 words
A method for attaching and holding flexible circuit members having multiple conductors terminating in pads to conductive mounting pad terminals of an electrical component which comprises the steps of: aligning the mounting pad terminals of said electrical component with said flexible circuit pads; adhesively adhering said mounting pad terminals to said flexible circuit pads; attaching force distribution members to the upper surface of said adhered flexible circuit; opening clip members which are dimensioned to fit over said flexible circuits, force distribution means and electrical component when opened; inserting said open clip members over said force distribution members and over said mounting pad terminals with substantially zero force applied to said flexible circuits and said force distribution members; closing said clip members; and mechanically holding said flexible circuits in position with the force applied by said closed clip member to said flexible circuits and said electrical component.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1 which includes the further step of: cleaning said mounting pad terminals and said flexible circuit pads prior to their adhesive adherence.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 1 which includes the further step of: electrically insulating the upper surface of said flexible circuit from said force distribution means by the insertion of an electrically insulating material therebetween.
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) | 1980-12-05 | 1981-06-06 | 1981-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-05 | 1985-06-06 | 1985-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-05 | 1989-06-06 | 1989-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |