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Support device for integrated circuit
Assignee: ULTRA-PRECISION SA 1870 MONTHEY/ VS SWITZERLAND
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Filing: 1981-04-06
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Granted: 1983-12-27
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Expires: 2001-04-06
Abstract
Abstract The device is formed of a mono-block piece comprised, on one hand, of two parallel parts (1, 2) presenting holes (3) where are arranged the sockets intended to cooperate with the pins of the integrated circuit block. It is comprised, on the other hand, of bridges (4) rigidly connecting these two parallel parts (1, 2). Thus, there is provided a perfect coincidence or register of the two series of pins of the integrated circuit and the two series of sockets, during the setting in place of the circuit on the support device.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean Birnholz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:26
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/82; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/933; Y10S439/937
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A support device for an integrated circuit in the form of a block having rows of pins along opposing edges thereof for engagement with corresponding sockets carried by a support device, said support device being adapted to be mounted on a circuit board and comprises a unitary structure having two elongated parallel portions formed of insulating material each provided with socket receiving holes spaced to cooperate with the spacing of the pins of the integrated circuit block and a plurality of transverse bridges of insulating material rigidly connecting said two parallel portions to provide a perfect register of the centers of the two series of holes with the pins of the integrated circuit so that the two series of sockets carried by said socket receiving holes will precisely register with the pins of the integrated circuit on the support device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A support device for an integrated circuit in the form of a block having rows of pins along opposing edges thereof for engagement with corresponding sockets carried by a support device, said support device being adapted to be mounted on a circuit board and comprises a unitary structure having two elongated parallel portions formed of insulating material each provided with socket receiving holes spaced to cooperate with the spacing of the pins of the integrated circuit block and a plurality of transverse bridges of insulating material rigidly connecting said two parallel portions to provide a perfect register of the centers of the two series of holes with the pins of the integrated circuit so that the two series of sockets carried by said socket receiving holes will precisely register with the pins of the integrated circuit on the support device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said two parallel portions each have the shape of an elongated narrow element having cross-section reductions between said socket receiving holes to provide for easy cut-off of these elements to the length of the integrated circuit block intended to fit on the device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
A device according to claim 2 wherein said bridges are each aligned with the center of the holes on opposing elongated portions and each have reduced cross-sections adjoining the ends thereof to provide for easy cut-off at these locations for the removal thereof after the device is secured to said board.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device according to claim 2 wherein each of said holes has a portion of enlarged diameter on one end thereof to coordinate with the configuration of the sockets.
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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) | 1986-12-26 | 1987-06-27 | 1987-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-12-26 | 1991-06-27 | 1991-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-12-26 | 1995-06-27 | 1995-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |