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US4632246A
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Package for card edge connectors
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1986-06-18
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Granted: 1986-12-30
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Expires: 2006-06-18
Abstract
Abstract A package for carrying card edge connectors and the like and for use with automatic storage and retrieval systems and with robotic-equipped insertion tools. The package includes support means for supporting connectors and spaces between the support means for receiving pins depending from the connectors.
Inventors
- 👤 Scott A. Brutosky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:12
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/0084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A tray for supporting electrical connectors of the type having an elongated dielectric housing member with which electrical terminals are secured, the electrical terminals having terminal pins extending outwardly from a bottom surface of the housing member, said tray comprising: a thin sheet of formed plastic material having side walls, an open end, a wall at another end, a floor, and a top wall, said floor having thereon a plurality of parallel, spaced-apart, upwardly extending connector support means for receiving said connectors thereon with said terminals extending down on opposite sides of said means without engaging said floor; and a plurality of parallel spaced-apart spacer means on said top wall and facing respective spaces between said connector support means so that a connector, positioned on a connector support means, extends up between adjacent spacer means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A tray for supporting electrical connectors of the type having an elongated dielectric housing member with which electrical terminals are secured, the electrical terminals having terminal pins extending outwardly from a bottom surface of the housing member, said tray comprising: a thin sheet of formed plastic material having side walls, an open end, a wall at another end, a floor, and a top wall, said floor having thereon a plurality of parallel, spaced-apart, upwardly extending connector support means for receiving said connectors thereon with said terminals extending down on opposite sides of said means without engaging said floor; and a plurality of parallel spaced-apart spacer means on said top wall and facing respective spaces between said connector support means so that a connector, positioned on a connector support means, extends up between adjacent spacer means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The tray according to claim 1 further including reinforcing means extending transversely across the outer surfaces of said side walls and top wall.
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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) | 1989-12-29 | 1990-06-30 | 1990-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-12-29 | 1994-06-30 | 1994-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-12-29 | 1998-06-30 | 1998-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |