US4924076A
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Memory card housing a semiconductor device
Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corp
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Filing: 1988-07-11
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Granted: 1990-05-08
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Expires: 2008-07-11
Abstract
Abstract A memory card has an outer package comprising a first and a second package section which enclose a semiconductor device. An electrical connector is housed within the front end of the outer package. The front end of each package section overlaps the rear end of the electrical connector so that there are no gaps between the electrical connector and the package sections which could allow dirt or other contaminants to enter the outer package.
Inventors
- 👤 Mamoru Kitamura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:44
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/06; G06K19/067; G06K19/07; G06K19/077; G06K19/07743
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A memory card comprising: a base for a semiconductor device; a semiconductor device which is mounted on said base; an electrical connector which has a front end and a rear end and which is electrically connected to said semiconductor device, said front end being electrically connectable to external equipment, said rear end including connector mounting surfaces; and an outer package which encloses said base and said semiconductor device, said outer package having a front end including an opening, an adjacent front edge forming part of the opening, and a rear end, said outer package comprising first and second package sections having front and rear ends, the first and second package section front ends each including a package mounting surface complementary to and joined to one of said connector mounting surfaces, said first and second package sections being stacked on and joined to each other, said electrical connector being disposed within the opening at the front edge of said outer package.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A memory card comprising: a base for a semiconductor device; a semiconductor device which is mounted on said base; an electrical connector which has a front end and a rear end and which is electrically connected to said semiconductor device, said front end being electrically connectable to external equipment, said rear end including connector mounting surfaces; and an outer package which encloses said base and said semiconductor device, said outer package having a front end including an opening, an adjacent front edge forming part of the opening, and a rear end, said outer package comprising first and second package sections having front and rear ends, the first and second package section front ends each including a package mounting surface complementary to and joined to one of said connector mounting surfaces, said first and second package sections being stacked on and joined to each other, said electrical connector being disposed within the opening at the front edge of said outer package.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A memory card as claimed in claim 1 wherein said package mounting surfaces comprise a ledge on the front end which overlaps the connector mounting surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A memory card as claimed in claim 1 wherein said connector and package mounting surfaces are complementary chamfers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A memory card as claimed in claim 2 wherein said complementary package and connector mounting surfaces are generally planar and substantially parallel to said base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A memory card as claimed in claim 3 wherein said complementary package and connector mounting surfaces are generally planar and oblique to said base.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-05-07 | 1993-11-06 | 1994-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-05-07 | 1997-11-06 | 1998-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-05-07 | 2001-11-06 | 2002-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |