US4317609A
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Electrical contact
Assignee: Osram Sylvania Inc
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Filing: 1981-06-04
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Granted: 1982-03-02
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Expires: 2001-06-04
Abstract
Abstract An electrical contact for a connector of the type used for engaging the edge portion of a printed wiring board has a U-shaped walled section with a pair of leg sections joining a bight section. A pair of flat inwardly bowed tines extend upwardly from respective upper portions of each leg section. An elongated member depends from an upper portion of the bight portion and extends downwardly through a reverse bend and includes a lower depending tail portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Scott J. Lapraik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:09
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/721; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/10; H01R13/11; H01R13/112
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
An electrical contact of the type having a pair of flat tines for contacting both sides of a substrate in combination with a mounting member of the type having an aperture with an inside surface and a floor section, said combination comprising an electrical contact including a U-shaped walled section having a lower edge lying substantially within a plane for engaging said floor section and a pair of leg sections forming a bight section, each leg section includes an outwardly projecting protuberance formed from a dented in said walled section engaging the inside surface of the aperture for securing said contact within said aperture, a pair of flat tines, each tine being inwardly bowed and extending upwardly from an upper portion of each leg section, an elongated member depending from an upper portion of said bight portion and extending downwardly adjacent the inner surface of the bight portion through a reverse bend, said elongated member including a tail portion extending through the floor section for making contact with an external circuit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
An electrical contact of the type having a pair of flat tines for contacting both sides of a substrate in combination with a mounting member of the type having an aperture with an inside surface and a floor section, said combination comprising an electrical contact including a U-shaped walled section having a lower edge lying substantially within a plane for engaging said floor section and a pair of leg sections forming a bight section, each leg section includes an outwardly projecting protuberance formed from a dented in said walled section engaging the inside surface of the aperture for securing said contact within said aperture, a pair of flat tines, each tine being inwardly bowed and extending upwardly from an upper portion of each leg section, an elongated member depending from an upper portion of said bight portion and extending downwardly adjacent the inner surface of the bight portion through a reverse bend, said elongated member including a tail portion extending through the floor section for making contact with an external circuit.
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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) | 1985-03-01 | 1985-08-31 | 1986-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-03-01 | 1989-08-31 | 1990-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-03-01 | 1993-08-31 | 1994-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |