US4404489A
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Acoustic transducer with flexible circuit board terminals
Assignee: Agilent Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1980-11-03
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Granted: 1983-09-13
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Expires: 2000-11-03
Abstract
Abstract A method is provided to connect individual conductive traces to an array of individual piezoelectric elements by bonding a flexible circuit board containing conductive traces to the piezoelectric elements. The resultant bonded elements provide an array for an acoustic transducer.
Inventors
- 👤 John D. Larson, III
- 👤 David G. Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:35
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R17/00; H10; H10N; H10N30/00; H10N30/01; H10N30/06; H10N30/80; H10N30/87; H10N30/875; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/42; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49124; Y10T29/4913
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
An apparatus for an acoustic transducer comprising: a flexible circuit board having a first layer of a plurality of conductive traces and a second layer of insulation; a piezoelectric block having a plurality of piezoelectric elements attached to a part of said circuit board first layer; and attachment means for directly attaching each of said plurality of piezoelectric elements to one of said plurality of conductive traces to form a plurality of individual transducer elements.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
75 words
An apparatus for an acoustic transducer comprising: a flexible circuit board having a first layer of a plurality of conductive traces and a second layer of insulation; a piezoelectric block having a plurality of piezoelectric elements attached to a part of said circuit board first layer; and attachment means for directly attaching each of said plurality of piezoelectric elements to one of said plurality of conductive traces to form a plurality of individual transducer elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus as in claim 1 further comprising a backing attached to a portion of the first layer of said flexible circuit board on a surface opposite to the surface attached to said piezoelectric block.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus as in claim 1 further comprising a backing attached to said piezoelectric block on a surface opposite to the surface attached to said flexible circuit 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) | 1986-09-12 | 1987-03-14 | 1987-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-09-12 | 1991-03-14 | 1991-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-09-12 | 1995-03-14 | 1995-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |