US4180161A
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Carrier structure integral with an electronic package and method of construction
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1978-05-04
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Granted: 1979-12-25
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Expires: 1998-05-04
Abstract
Abstract A carrier structure for electronic components which allows safe handling, testing, marking and shipment is fabricated as an integral part of the electronic component package. The carrier forms a square protective enclosure surrounding the electronic device and connected to the electronic device by breakable plastic tabs which are molded with the electronics component package. The structure allows the electrical leads of the electronic component to be trimmed, formed, and tested while the component is still attached to the carrier.
Inventors
- 👤 David L. Henrickson
- 👤 John J. Kaiser
- 👤 William C. Koehn
- 👤 David P. Raven
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 12:28
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W70/00; H10W70/40; H10W70/421; H10W70/435; G; G01; G01R; G01R31/00; G01R31/28; G01R31/2851; G01R31/2886; H10P; H10P74/00; H10P74/27; H10P74/273; H10W70/481; H10W90/00; H10W90/701; H10W90/751; H10W90/756
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A carrier structure integral with an electronic component for protecting the electronic component comprising: (a) a plastic encapsulated device; (b) a plastic disposable packaging means disposed around said device; and (c) frangible plastic tab means connected between said device and said package means for supporting said device in a fixed relationship to said disposable packaging means, and a pair of interfaces between said tab means and said device and said tab means and said packaging means being constituted by a continuous integral bond.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A carrier structure integral with an electronic component for protecting the electronic component comprising: (a) a plastic encapsulated device; (b) a plastic disposable packaging means disposed around said device; and (c) frangible plastic tab means connected between said device and said package means for supporting said device in a fixed relationship to said disposable packaging means, and a pair of interfaces between said tab means and said device and said tab means and said packaging means being constituted by a continuous integral bond.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A carrier structure integral with an electronic component for protecting the electronic component as in claim 1 wherein: (a) said encapsulated device is disposed within an area defined by the upper and lower outer planar surfaces of said packaging means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A carrier structure integral with an electronic component for protecting the electronic component as in claim 2 wherein: (a) said packaging means is asymmetric from top to bottom and side to side to allow the integral carrier structure and electronic component to be oriented on a vibrating feed mechanism.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A carrier structure integral with an electronic component for protecting the electronic component as in claim 2 wherein: (a) said plastic tab means comprise two tabs situated on opposite ends of said packaging means for supporting said device.
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) | 1982-12-24 | 1983-06-25 | 1983-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-24 | 1987-06-25 | 1987-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-24 | 1991-06-25 | 1991-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |