US4081208A
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Optical and electrical conduit termination means for circuit board
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1977-01-17
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Granted: 1978-03-28
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Expires: 1997-01-17
Abstract
Abstract The end of an optic signal conduit has a generally cylindrical, electrically conducting ferrule, which also engages the end of an electric power conduit. A circuit board contains electrical circuitry to be powered from said electric power conduit and optic signal receiving means for controlling said circuitry. An electrically conducting, hollow, generally tubular receptor on the circuit board has an integral extending tab for connection to the board and to the electrical apparatus thereon and receives the ferrule axially therein, in physical and electrical contact therewith and in alignment with the optic signal receiving means.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Meade
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:29
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/36; G02B6/38; G02B6/3807; G02B6/381; G02B6/3817; G02B6/42; G02B6/4292
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
Apparatus for use in a vehicle mounted optic multiplexing system to terminate an electric power conduit and an optic signal conduit at a circuit board containing electrical and optic apparatus adapted to receive electric power and optic signals, respectively, from said electric power and optic signal conduits, said apparatus comprising, in combination: a generally cylindrical, electrically conducting ferrule on the end of the optic signal conduit, the ferrule having means engaging, in electrical contact, the electric power conduit; an electrically conducting, hollow, generally tubular receptor on the circuit board, said receptor having an integral extending tab bent backward along the receptor as a clip for connection to the board and to the electrical apparatus thereon, the receptor being adapted to receive the ferrule axially therein, in electrical communication therewith, and to thus retain the ferrule in alignment with said optic apparatus, whereby electric power and optic signals are supplied from the electric power conduit and the optic signal conduit, respectively, to the electrical and optic apparatus on said circuit board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
Apparatus for use in a vehicle mounted optic multiplexing system to terminate an electric power conduit and an optic signal conduit at a circuit board containing electrical and optic apparatus adapted to receive electric power and optic signals, respectively, from said electric power and optic signal conduits, said apparatus comprising, in combination: a generally cylindrical, electrically conducting ferrule on the end of the optic signal conduit, the ferrule having means engaging, in electrical contact, the electric power conduit; an electrically conducting, hollow, generally tubular receptor on the circuit board, said receptor having an integral extending tab bent backward along the receptor as a clip for connection to the board and to the electrical apparatus thereon, the receptor being adapted to receive the ferrule axially therein, in electrical communication therewith, and to thus retain the ferrule in alignment with said optic apparatus, whereby electric power and optic signals are supplied from the electric power conduit and the optic signal conduit, respectively, to the electrical and optic apparatus on said circuit board.
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) | 1981-03-27 | 1981-09-26 | 1982-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-27 | 1985-09-26 | 1986-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-27 | 1989-09-26 | 1990-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |