US4594644A
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Electrical component encapsulation package
Assignee: ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT & SPECIALTY CORP 42 PLEASANT STREET STONEHAM MASSACHUSETTS 02180 A CORP OF
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Filing: 1984-10-22
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Granted: 1986-06-10
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Expires: 2004-10-22
Abstract
Abstract An electrical component encapsulation package including a cover; a base including a peripheral frame with a large central hole; and support means for mounting the electrical component above and spaced from the frame for providing an open space between the frame and component for introduction and flow of encapsulating material, and to insure integrity of the electrical connections.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Painter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:43
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/0091; H05K5/0095; H01; H01H; H01H50/00; H01H50/02; H01H50/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
An electrical component encapsulation package comprising: a cover; a base including a peripheral frame removable engaging said cover and having a large central hole and a channel which includes a first surface removably engaging the bottom edge surface of said cover and a second surface removably engaging the inside surface of said cover for centering and sealing the cover; an electrical component; and non-conductive support means integral with said electrical component and connected to said frame and mounting said component above and spaced from said frame and providing an open space between the frame and component which is filled by encapsulating material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
An electrical component encapsulation package comprising: a cover; a base including a peripheral frame removable engaging said cover and having a large central hole and a channel which includes a first surface removably engaging the bottom edge surface of said cover and a second surface removably engaging the inside surface of said cover for centering and sealing the cover; an electrical component; and non-conductive support means integral with said electrical component and connected to said frame and mounting said component above and spaced from said frame and providing an open space between the frame and component which is filled by encapsulating material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The package of claim 1 in which electrical connection pins are mounted on said frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The package of claim 1 in which said support means include a raised section of said frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The package of claim 1 in which said frame includes a raised section which extends about said frame and forms a shoulder for centering and sealing said cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
102 words
An electrical component encapsulation package comprising: a cover; a base including a peripheral frame removably engaging said cover and having a large central hole and a channel which includes a first surface removably engaging the bottom edge surface of said cover and a second surface removably engaging the inside surface of said cover for centering and sealing the cover; an electrical component; and nonconductive support means integral with said frame and connected to said component and mounting said component above and spaced from said frame and providing an open space between the frame and the component which is filled by encapsulating material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
102 words
An electrical component encapsulation package comprising: a cover; a base including a peripheral frame removably engaging said cover and having a large central hole and a channel which includes a first surface removably engaging the bottom edge surface of said cover and a second surface removably engaging the inside surface of said cover for centering and sealing the cover; an electrical component; and nonconductive support means integral with said frame and connected to said component and mounting said component above and spaced from said frame and providing an open space between the frame and the component which is filled by encapsulating material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The package of claim 5 in which electrical connection pins are mounted on said frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The package of claim 5 in which said support means include a raised section of said frame.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The package of claim 5 in which said frame includes a raised section which extends about said frame and forms a shoulder for centering and sealing said cover.
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