US4120558A
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Solder bearing terminal
Assignee: Ennovi Advanced Mobility Solutions NJ Inc
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Filing: 1977-08-15
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Granted: 1978-10-17
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Expires: 1997-08-15
Abstract
Abstract A terminal clip for attachment to a contact pad on a substrate having an individual mass of solder mechanically engaged with the clip in a position to be melted for bonding the clip to the contact pad.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack Seidler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 02:21
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/02; H01R43/0256; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/32; H05K3/34; H05K3/3405; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/10; H05K2201/10227; H05K2201/10386; H05K2201/10613; H05K2201/10954; H05K2201/10984
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A terminal clip for securement to a contact pad on a substrate comprising a clip body portion, a plurality of contact fingers projecting from an end of the body portion and bent to define a gap adapted to receive the edge of a substrate, and a cylindrical mass of solder, said fingers including a pair of fingers spaced laterally apart and located distally of the clip and a central finger having a width corresponding substantially to the distance between said spaced fingers, said central finger including means adapted to extend at least 180° around said cylindrical mass of solder for holding said mass of solder in a position adjacent said gap and on the side thereof nearer the clip body portion, at least a portion of said means being narrower than the central finger.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A terminal clip for securement to a contact pad on a substrate comprising a clip body portion, a plurality of contact fingers projecting from an end of the body portion and bent to define a gap adapted to receive the edge of a substrate, and a cylindrical mass of solder, said fingers including a pair of fingers spaced laterally apart and located distally of the clip and a central finger having a width corresponding substantially to the distance between said spaced fingers, said central finger including means adapted to extend at least 180° around said cylindrical mass of solder for holding said mass of solder in a position adjacent said gap and on the side thereof nearer the clip body portion, at least a portion of said means being narrower than the central finger.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A terminal clip according to claim 1 wherein the solder holding means comprises an additional finger stamped partially from said central finger and curved toward said central finger in a position to grip the solder between said additional finger and said central finger.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A terminal clip according to claim 1 which includes an extension on the end of the central finger, said extension being bent around the mass of solder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A terminal clip according to claim 3 wherein the extension is narrower than the central finger and the spaced fingers include wide pads adjacent their free ends.
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) | 1981-10-16 | 1982-04-17 | 1982-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-16 | 1986-04-17 | 1986-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-16 | 1990-04-17 | 1990-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |