US4992987A
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Battery package for integrated circuits
Assignee: STMicroelectronics lnc USA
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Filing: 1989-08-22
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Granted: 1991-02-12
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Expires: 2009-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A battery package for an integrated circuit having a container member with a floor and side walls; a pair of grooves through the inside surface of the side walls. A battery is disposed within the container, connected to two generally planar, electrically conductive contacts each having generally perpendicular, integral, pin portion formed on one end thereof. Each contact is attached to one of the battery terminals such that its pin is positioned within one of the grooves and extends above said upper container surface. The second contact is attached such that the portion of said second contact next adjacent said pin is positioned on a platform within the groove. A sealing composition envelops the battery, contacts, and a portion of the pins. The package is electrically attached to a dual-in-line integrated circuit member and the junction is sealed.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E. Echols
- 👤 John R. Sanderson
- 👤 Richard D. Cyr
- 👤 Robert J. Bosben
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:07
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W70/00; H10W70/40; H10W70/474; G; G11; G11C; G11C5/00; G11C5/14; G11C5/141; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/204; H01M50/207; H01M50/216; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49108; Y10T29/4911
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
A battery package which comprises: (a) a generally hollow container member defined by a floor and side walls attached to the floor, said side walls having an open upper lip surface; a groove through the inside surface of one of said side walls extending from said upper lip surface to said floor; a second groove through the inside surface of one of said side walls extending from said upper lip, part of the distance toward said floor, thus defining a platform at the lowermost portion of said second groove; and (b) a battery disposed within the hollow container, said battery having upper and lower terminals; and (c) first and second generally planar, electrically conductive contacts each having a generally perpendicular, integral, pin portion formed on one end thereof; said first contact being attached to said lower battery terminal such that its pin is positioned within said first groove and extends above said upper lip surface; said second contact being attached to said upper battery terminal such that its pin is positioned within said second groove and extends above said upper lip surface and the portion of said second contact next adjacent said pin is positioned on said platform; and (d) a sealing composition enveloping said battery, contacts, and the portion of said pins below said lip surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
A battery package which comprises: (a) a generally hollow container member defined by a floor and side walls attached to the floor, said side walls having an open upper lip surface; a groove through the inside surface of one of said side walls extending from said upper lip surface to said floor; a second groove through the inside surface of one of said side walls extending from said upper lip, part of the distance toward said floor, thus defining a platform at the lowermost portion of said second groove; and (b) a battery disposed within the hollow container, said battery having upper and lower terminals; and (c) first and second generally planar, electrically conductive contacts each having a generally perpendicular, integral, pin portion formed on one end thereof; said first contact being attached to said lower battery terminal such that its pin is positioned within said first groove and extends above said upper lip surface; said second contact being attached to said upper battery terminal such that its pin is positioned within said second groove and extends above said upper lip surface and the portion of said second contact next adjacent said pin is positioned on said platform; and (d) a sealing composition enveloping said battery, contacts, and the portion of said pins below said lip surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The battery package of claim 1 further comprising one or more additional batteries disposed within said hollow container such that said batteries are electrically connected.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
120 words
The battery package of claim 1 further comprising a third groove through the inside surface of one of said side walls extending from said upper lip surface to said floor; a second battery having upper and lower terminals disposed within said container; a third generally planar, electrically conductive contact having a generally perpendicular, integral, pin portion formed on one end thereof, said third contact being attached to the lower terminal of said second battery such that its pin is positioned within said third groove and extends above said upper lip surface; said second contact being attached to the upper terminals of both batteries; and a sealing composition enveloping said second battery, third contact and pin below said upper lip surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A battery powered integrated circuit article which comprises a dual-in-line integrated circuit member; the battery package of claim 1 electrically connected thereto by means of said pins at a junction; and a sealing composition enveloping said junction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A battery powered integrated circuit article which comprises a dual-in-line integrated circuit member; the battery package of claim 3 electrically connected thereto by means of said pins at a junction; and a sealing composition enveloping said junction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The battery package of claim 1 wherein said sealing composition comprises one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of silicones, polyurethanes, polyesters, epoxies and acrylics.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The battery package of claim 3 wherein said sealing composition comprises one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of silicones, polyurethanes, polyesters, epoxies and acrylics.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The article of claim 4 wherein said sealing composition comprises one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of silicones, polyurethanes, polyesters, epoxies and acrylics.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The battery package of claim 6, wherein said sealing composition comprises a flame retardant material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The battery package of claim 7, wherein said sealing composition comprises a flame retardant material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The article of claim 8, wherein said sealing composition comprises a flame retardant material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The battery package of claim 1 wherein said grooves are positioned on the same side wall.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The battery package of claim 1, wherein said grooves are positioned on opposite side walls.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The battery package of claim 1 wherein said contacts are spot welded to said battery terminals.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
232 words
A method for producing a battery package which comprises: (a) providing a generally hollow container member defined by a floor and side walls attached to the floor, said side walls having an open upper lip surface; a groove through the inside surface of one of said side walls extending from said upper lip surface to said floor; a second groove through the inside surface of one of said side walls extending from said upper lip, part of the distance toward said floor, thus defining a platform at the lowermost portion of said second groove; and (b) providing a battery having upper and lower terminals; and (c) providing first and second generally planar, electrically conductive contacts each having a generally perpendicular, integral, pin portion formed on one end thereof; attaching said first contact to said lower battery terminal and attaching said second contact to said upper battery terminal; inserting said second contact into said container such that its pin is positioned within said second groove and extends above said upper lip surface and the portion of said second contact next adjacent said pin is positioned on said platform; and inserting said first contact into said container such that its pin is positioned within said first groove and extends above said upper lip surface; and (d) enveloping said battery, contacts, and the portion of said pins below said lip surface with a sealing composition.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
232 words
A method for producing a battery package which comprises: (a) providing a generally hollow container member defined by a floor and side walls attached to the floor, said side walls having an open upper lip surface; a groove through the inside surface of one of said side walls extending from said upper lip surface to said floor; a second groove through the inside surface of one of said side walls extending from said upper lip, part of the distance toward said floor, thus defining a platform at the lowermost portion of said second groove; and (b) providing a battery having upper and lower terminals; and (c) providing first and second generally planar, electrically conductive contacts each having a generally perpendicular, integral, pin portion formed on one end thereof; attaching said first contact to said lower battery terminal and attaching said second contact to said upper battery terminal; inserting said second contact into said container such that its pin is positioned within said second groove and extends above said upper lip surface and the portion of said second contact next adjacent said pin is positioned on said platform; and inserting said first contact into said container such that its pin is positioned within said first groove and extends above said upper lip surface; and (d) enveloping said battery, contacts, and the portion of said pins below said lip surface with a sealing composition.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 15 further comprising electrically attaching an integrated circuit member to said battery by means of said pins at a junction; and enveloping said junction with a sealing composition.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 15 wherein said sealing composition comprises one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of silicones, polyurethanes, polyesters, epoxies and acrylics.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 15, wherein said sealing composition comprises a flame retardant material.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 16 wherein said sealing composition comprises one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of silicones, polyurethanes, polyesters, epoxies and acrylics.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 16, wherein said sealing composition comprises a flame retardant material.
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