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High value surface mounted capacitor
Assignee: Philips North America LLC
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Filing: 1983-11-07
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Granted: 1985-02-12
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Expires: 2003-11-07
Abstract
Abstract A high value surface mounted capacitor assembled from a ganged assembly of multilayer ceramic capacitors adapted to fit within a package which may be either surface mounted or pin mounted, said package being shaped for handling by automatic insertion equipment.
Inventors
- 👤 Lewis J. Shioleno
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 12:08
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01G; H01G2/00; H01G2/02; H01G2/06; H01G2/065; H01G4/00; H01G4/38; H05; H05K; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/14; H05K1/141; H05K1/0213; H05K1/0216; H05K1/023; H05K1/0231; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/04; H05K2201/049; H05K2201/10; H05K2201/10431; H05K2201/10507; H05K2201/10515; H05K2201/10522; H05K2201/10613; H05K2201/10621; H05K2201/10636; H05K2201/10666; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/32; H05K3/34; H05K3/341; H05K3/3431; H05K3/3442; H05K3/36; H05K3/368; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P70/00; Y02P70/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A modular capacitor system comprising: a substrate; at least two conductive termination footprints on said substrate; at least two ceramic capacitors being electrically connected to each other and to said substrate such that the end terminations of said capacitors are in conductive contact with said conductive termination footprints on said substrate; a five-sided housing of general hexahedral shape; said substrate having said capacitors connected thereto being inserted into said housing such that the base of said substrate forms the sixth side of the hexahedral housing; and a plurality of termination pads at the base of said housing in electrical contact with said termination footprints.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A modular capacitor system comprising: a substrate; at least two conductive termination footprints on said substrate; at least two ceramic capacitors being electrically connected to each other and to said substrate such that the end terminations of said capacitors are in conductive contact with said conductive termination footprints on said substrate; a five-sided housing of general hexahedral shape; said substrate having said capacitors connected thereto being inserted into said housing such that the base of said substrate forms the sixth side of the hexahedral housing; and a plurality of termination pads at the base of said housing in electrical contact with said termination footprints.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The modular capacitor of claim 1 wherein said means to electrically connect said capacitors comprises a plurality of plated through holes in the base of said hexahedral housing and electrically conductive leads connecting the terminations of said capacitors and said termination footprint through said holes to a circuit substrate.
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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) | 1988-02-12 | 1988-08-13 | 1989-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-02-12 | 1992-08-13 | 1993-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-02-12 | 1996-08-13 | 1997-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |