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Connector with compliant retainer
Assignee: FCI Americas Technology LLC
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Filing: 1986-09-17
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Granted: 1987-09-08
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Expires: 2006-09-17
Abstract
Abstract A cross-shaped retainer post with an oval longitudinal base which may break through when the ribs of the cross are stressed upon insertion into a locating hole.
Inventors
- 👤 Marlyn E. Hahn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:42
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/303; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/7005; H01R12/7011; H01R12/7017; H01R12/7029; H05K1/00; H01R43/00; H01R43/02; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/10; H05K2201/10007; H05K2201/10189; H05K2201/10431; H05K2201/10568; H05K2201/10598; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P70/00; Y02P70/50; Y10; Y10S; Y10S411/00; Y10S411/904; Y10S411/908; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
An apparatus for locating and holding a connector housing to a printed wiring board having locating holes therein, said apparatus comprising: a post extending from said housing for engaging said holes with an interference fit to locate the housing with respect to said printed wiring board, said post having a plurality of ribs extending outwardly from the post at locations around the post and an elongated longitudinal bore having its major axis aligned with directly opposed junctures of adjoining ribs and sized to provide a frangible juncture which separates when said post is inserted in a locating hole.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
98 words
An apparatus for locating and holding a connector housing to a printed wiring board having locating holes therein, said apparatus comprising: a post extending from said housing for engaging said holes with an interference fit to locate the housing with respect to said printed wiring board, said post having a plurality of ribs extending outwardly from the post at locations around the post and an elongated longitudinal bore having its major axis aligned with directly opposed junctures of adjoining ribs and sized to provide a frangible juncture which separates when said post is inserted in a locating hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 1, said post having four ribs located at ninety degrees to each other, said elongated longitudinal bore being oval shaped having its major axis in alignment with opposed junctures of adjoining ribs.
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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) | 1990-09-07 | 1991-03-09 | 1991-09-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-09-07 | 1995-03-09 | 1995-09-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-09-07 | 1999-03-09 | 1999-09-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |