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Memory card

Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corp
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Filing: 1988-02-10
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Granted: 1990-05-08
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Expires: 2008-02-10
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Abstract

Abstract A memory card having: a card-like package; a semiconductor module disposed within the package; a plurality of electrode terminals mounted on the package for external electrical connection of the semiconductor module in the package to an external circuit; a metallic shutter disposed on the package and movable between an open position in which the electrode terminals are exposed for the electrical connection and a closed position in which the electrode terminals are covered; and an insulating layer formed on a surface of the shutter which faces the electrodes.

Inventors

  • 👤 Toshinobu Banjo
  • 👤 Yasuhiro Murasawa
  • 👤 Shigeo Onoda

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-02 04:33
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 88 words
A memory card comprising: a card-shaped package; a semiconductor module disposed within said package; a plurality of electrode terminals mounted on said package for external electrical connection of said semiconductor module in said package to an external circuit; a metallic shutter disposed on said package and movable between an open position in which said electrode terminals are exposed for said electrical connection and a closed position in which said electrode terminals are covered; and an insulating layer formed on a surface of said shutter facing said electrode terminals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 88 words
A memory card comprising: a card-shaped package; a semiconductor module disposed within said package; a plurality of electrode terminals mounted on said package for external electrical connection of said semiconductor module in said package to an external circuit; a metallic shutter disposed on said package and movable between an open position in which said electrode terminals are exposed for said electrical connection and a closed position in which said electrode terminals are covered; and an insulating layer formed on a surface of said shutter facing said electrode terminals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 20 words
A memory card as claimed in claim 1, wherein said insulating layer is formed by applying an insulating synthetic resin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 17 words
A memory card as claimed in claim 2, wherein said insulating synthetic resin is a polyimide resin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 17 words
A memory card as claimed in claim 2, wherein said insulating synthetic resin is a silicone resin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 16 words
A memory card as claimed in claim 2, wherein said insulating resin is an epoxy resin.

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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) 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

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