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Carrier strip for electrical components
Assignee: AFFILIATED BUSINESS CREDIT Corp
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Filing: 1988-03-02
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Granted: 1988-11-29
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Expires: 2008-03-02
Abstract
Abstract A carrier strip for carrying electrical components which are inserted into holes in circuit boards. More particularly, the carrier strip includes a web from which serially arranged, open ended cups extend. The free ends of the cups are adapted to engage the circuit board to cause the separation of the electrical components from the cups during the insertion thereof into the holes in the circuit board.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis R. Powell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:01
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/55; H01R12/58; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/003; H05K13/0038; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/306
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A carrier strip for carrying electrical components which are inserted into holes in circuit boards, said carrier strip comprising: an elongated web of a suitable plastics material; and a plurality of serially arranged, open ended cups integral with and extending outwardly from said web for removably receiving the electrical components, said cups having a free end with a thickness such that upon inserting the electrical components into the holes in the circuit board, at least a portion of said free end engages the circuit board to prevent the cups form entering the hole and to thereby result in the separation of the electrical components from said cups.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A carrier strip for carrying electrical components which are inserted into holes in circuit boards, said carrier strip comprising: an elongated web of a suitable plastics material; and a plurality of serially arranged, open ended cups integral with and extending outwardly from said web for removably receiving the electrical components, said cups having a free end with a thickness such that upon inserting the electrical components into the holes in the circuit board, at least a portion of said free end engages the circuit board to prevent the cups form entering the hole and to thereby result in the separation of the electrical components from said cups.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The carrier strip of claim 1 wherein said cups tend to crack as said free ends engage the board to facilitate the separation of the electrical components from said cups.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The carrier strip of claim 2 wherein the plastics material is filled polystyrene.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The carrier strip of claim 3 wherein the plastics material is polycarbonate.
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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) | 1991-11-29 | 1992-05-30 | 1992-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-29 | 1996-05-30 | 1996-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-29 | 2000-05-30 | 2000-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |