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US4487463A
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Multiple contact header assembly
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp
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Filing: 1983-02-22
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Granted: 1984-12-11
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Expires: 2003-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A header assembly is provided for the electrical connection of printed circuit boards to cables or other boards. The assembly includes an insulator having an array of male pin members mounted thereto. Each pin member comprises a plastic post to which a pair of electrical contacts is secured.
Inventors
- 👤 John Tillotson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/55; H01R12/58; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/931
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A header assembly for electrical connections comprising: an insulator, a plurality of pin members mounted to and projecting from said insulator, at least one of said pin members including first and second longitudinal electrical contacts separated by a contact insulator, said contact insulator comprising a longitudinal post having a first end, a second end, and first and second longitudinal grooves running along the exterior surface of said post at least part of the distance between said first and second ends, said first contact being positioned within said first groove and said second contact being positioned within said second groove, each of said contacts including a longitudinal surface projecting beyond the exterior surface of said post, at least one of said contacts being bendable away from the axis of said post near an end thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A header assembly for electrical connections comprising: an insulator, a plurality of pin members mounted to and projecting from said insulator, at least one of said pin members including first and second longitudinal electrical contacts separated by a contact insulator, said contact insulator comprising a longitudinal post having a first end, a second end, and first and second longitudinal grooves running along the exterior surface of said post at least part of the distance between said first and second ends, said first contact being positioned within said first groove and said second contact being positioned within said second groove, each of said contacts including a longitudinal surface projecting beyond the exterior surface of said post, at least one of said contacts being bendable away from the axis of said post near an end thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A header assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said contacts are secured longitudinally along opposite longitudinal sides of said post.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A header assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said contacts has a triangular cross section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A header assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said contacts has a circular cross section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A header assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein at least one of said contacts has two perpendicular bends therein for the purpose of establishing spacing to go through a printed circuit board.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A header assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said insulator is mounted to a printed circuit board.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A header assembly as defined in claim 6 wherein said pin members extend through said printed circuit board.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A header assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said insulator includes an integral latch portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A header assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein at least one of said contacts extends beyond an end of said post.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A header assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said post includes an end extending longitudinally further than said contacts.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
A header assembly as defined in claim 3 wherein the shapes of said grooves correspond to the shapes of said contacts.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
A header assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said pin members is substantially rectangular in cross section.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
A header assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said longitudinal post is made from a dielectric material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-12-11 | 1988-06-11 | 1988-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-12-11 | 1992-06-11 | 1992-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-12-11 | 1996-06-11 | 1996-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |