US4536055A
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Stamped and formed stacking device for circuit boards and a method for making
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1983-10-19
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Granted: 1985-08-20
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Expires: 2003-10-19
Abstract
Abstract The invention disclosed relates to a device for stacking, securing and spacing printed circuit boards, one on top of another. More particularly, the device is stamped and formed from coplanar stock and includes a reverse bend upper end which provides a receptacle for receiving the lower end of a device mounted in an overlying board or a lead from an electronic device, a lower end and an intermediate section for retaining the device in the board or in dielectric body.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven J. Kandybowski
- 👤 Matthew M. Sucheski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:12
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/16; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/55; H01R12/58; H01R12/585; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/943; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A method of making a device for stacking circuit boards, comprising the steps of: a. providing an elongated strip of material and cutting out an opening adjacent a first end, defining thereby a pair of side members; b. stamping out a leg at a second end with said leg being of less width than the width of the opening; c. cutting a pair of longitudinal, parallel slits in the elongated strip intermediate the two ends to define three side by side parallel segments; d. curving the first end around to near the slits so that the side members and opening define a receptacle for receiving a leg or the like therein; and e. forming a compliant member by bending the side by side segments outwardly with alternate segments being bent in opposite directions.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
133 words
A method of making a device for stacking circuit boards, comprising the steps of: a. providing an elongated strip of material and cutting out an opening adjacent a first end, defining thereby a pair of side members; b. stamping out a leg at a second end with said leg being of less width than the width of the opening; c. cutting a pair of longitudinal, parallel slits in the elongated strip intermediate the two ends to define three side by side parallel segments; d. curving the first end around to near the slits so that the side members and opening define a receptacle for receiving a leg or the like therein; and e. forming a compliant member by bending the side by side segments outwardly with alternate segments being bent in opposite directions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 further including the step of providing a tab at each end of and projecting into the opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
10 words
A product as made by the method of claim 1.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
A product as made by the method of claim 2.
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) | 1988-08-19 | 1989-02-18 | 1989-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-19 | 1993-02-18 | 1993-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-19 | 1997-02-18 | 1997-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |