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Packaged electronic component and method of preparing the same
Assignee: Strattec Security Corp
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Filing: 1979-01-02
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Granted: 1981-02-10
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Expires: 1999-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A packaged electronic component includes an insulating body completely enclosing the electronic component except for runner-like blade leads which extend outwardly from the insulating body. The runner-like blade leads are more durable than conventional shaped leads and facilitate the making and breaking of sliding electrical contact with stationary contacts. A method of preparing the novel, packaged electronic component is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Allan V. Kouchich
- 👤 Lawrence D. Radosevich
- 👤 John C. Blanchard
- 👤 Neal F. Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:32
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01C; H01C1/00; H01C1/02; H01C1/034
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A packaged electronic component includes an insulating body, an electronic chip disposed within the insulating body and having a pair of terminals, and two members of conductive sheet material which connect to opposite terminals, the two members extending laterally from said terminals to the outside of the insulating body and forming a pair of runner-like leads that terminate said laterally extending members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
A packaged electronic component includes an insulating body, an electronic chip disposed within the insulating body and having a pair of terminals, and two members of conductive sheet material which connect to opposite terminals, the two members extending laterally from said terminals to the outside of the insulating body and forming a pair of runner-like leads that terminate said laterally extending members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The packaged electronic component of claim 1, in which the runner-like leads are elongated and extend a greater distance along said insulating body than outwardly from it.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The packaged electronic component of claim 1, in which the runner-like leads each have an elongated, outwardly facing surface that is curved along its length, each outwardly facing surface having a breadth that is the thickness of the member on which it is formed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The packaged electronic component of claim 1, in which the insulating body has a lenght/width ratio of less than 1.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The packaged electronic component of claim 1, in which the insulating body is formed with edges and with tapered areas leading from the edges of the insulating body to the runner-like leads to facilitate the slidable movement of the leads into contact with a pair of stationary contacts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
102 words
A packaged electronic component that is made of only four elements, the component including: an insulating body; an electronic chip disposed within the insulating body and having a pair of terminals; and a pair of electrically conductive sheet-like members, each member having a first section that extends inwardly into the insulating body and is electrically connected to a respective terminal of the electronic chip, and each member having a second section that extends outside the insulating body and provides a runner-like lead that facilitates the making and breaking of sliding electrical contact with a respective one of a pair of stationary contacts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
102 words
A packaged electronic component that is made of only four elements, the component including: an insulating body; an electronic chip disposed within the insulating body and having a pair of terminals; and a pair of electrically conductive sheet-like members, each member having a first section that extends inwardly into the insulating body and is electrically connected to a respective terminal of the electronic chip, and each member having a second section that extends outside the insulating body and provides a runner-like lead that facilitates the making and breaking of sliding electrical contact with a respective one of a pair of stationary contacts.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-02-10 | 1984-08-11 | 1985-02-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-10 | 1988-08-11 | 1989-02-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-10 | 1992-08-11 | 1993-02-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |