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Lens cap holder for attachment to circuit boards
Assignee: SAVAGE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
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Filing: 1979-07-16
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Granted: 1983-08-09
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Expires: 1999-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A mount for an LED and lens cap enables attachment of these components to a circuit board, the LED wires retaining the LED, cap and mount to the board. The mount typically includes: (a) a holder having first and second sections, (b) said sections having shoulders to engage and support the lens cap when the sections are assembled to the skirt portion of the cap, (c) the holder having recesses to pass said wire leads from the interior to the exterior of the holder when the sections are assembled to the skirt portion of the cap.
Inventors
- 👤 John M. Savage, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:37
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/08; F21V21/088; G; G09; G09F; G09F13/00; G09F13/20; G09F13/22; F21Y; F21Y2115/00; F21Y2115/10; G09F2013/222; H; H10; H10H; H10H20/00; H10H20/80; H10H20/85; H10H20/8506; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
For combination with an LED and a lens cap therefor, the lens cap having a skirt portion supporting the LED, there being wire leads extending from the LED, the combination comprising (a) a holder having first and second sections, (b) said sections having shoulders to engage and support the lens cap when the sections are assembled to the skirt portion of the cap, (c) the holder having recesses to pass said wire leads from the interior to the exterior of the holder when the sections are assembled to the skirt portion of the cap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
For combination with an LED and a lens cap therefor, the lens cap having a skirt portion supporting the LED, there being wire leads extending from the LED, the combination comprising (a) a holder having first and second sections, (b) said sections having shoulders to engage and support the lens cap when the sections are assembled to the skirt portion of the cap, (c) the holder having recesses to pass said wire leads from the interior to the exterior of the holder when the sections are assembled to the skirt portion of the cap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said holder includes a hinge interconnecting said sections to be swung relatively toward one another for assembly to the skirt portion of the cap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said sections and hinge are of one-piece, molded plastic construction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said recesses are located at said hinge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said recesses form openings extending through said hinge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said recesses are at the hinge and are covered, to form openings extending through said hinge when the hinge is locally fractured.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said recesses are located at a side wall defined by one of the sections.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein said recesses form openings extending through said side wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein said recesses are covered to form openings through said side wall when the side wall is locally fractured.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 1 including interfittable tongue and groove connections on the respective sections to be interconnected when the sections are assembled to the skirt portion of the cap for locking the sections together.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination of claim 10 wherein the tongue and groove connections include plug and receptacle elements, the sections having generally semi-cylindrical walls with axially extending edges, and said plug and receptacle elements located proximate said edges.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 11 wherein the holder includes a hinge interconnecting said sections at an end of the holder intersected by a central axis defined by said semi-cylindrical walls.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of any one of claims 1 through 12 including said lens cap to which the sections are assembled.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination of claim 5 and including said LED with said leads extending through said openings, the LED having a flange and the cap having fingers retained to the flange by said sections.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 8 and including said LED with said leads extending through said openings.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination of any one of claims 1-12, 14 and 15 including said lens cap to which the sections are assembled, said lens cap having a circular cross section in a plane normal to a central axis defined by the lens cap.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination of any one of claims 1-12, 14 and 15 including said lens cap to which the sections are assembled, said lens cap having a generally rectangular cross section in a plane normal to a central axis defined by the lens cap.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of any one of claims 1-12, 14 and 15 including means on the holder to space the holder from a circuit board.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination of either one of claims 14 and 15 including a circuit board having openings therethrough passing said leads, and solder connecting the leads to the board to retain the holder positioned at one side of the board.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
56 words
In combination: (a) an LED having protruding wires, (b) a lens cap on the LED, (c) a holder extending about and supporting portions of the LED and cap in assembled condition, (d) the holder having openings passing the LED wires for attachment to a circuit board to retain the LED, cap and holder to the board.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
56 words
In combination: (a) an LED having protruding wires, (b) a lens cap on the LED, (c) a holder extending about and supporting portions of the LED and cap in assembled condition, (d) the holder having openings passing the LED wires for attachment to a circuit board to retain the LED, cap and holder to the board.
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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) | 1986-08-08 | 1987-02-07 | 1987-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-08-08 | 1991-02-07 | 1991-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-08-08 | 1995-02-07 | 1995-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |