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US5597313A
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Electrical connectors
Assignee: Cinch Connectors Inc
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Filing: 1994-12-21
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Granted: 1997-01-28
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Expires: 2014-12-21
Abstract
Abstract Various electrical connectors include conductor elements extending through a support body in parallel insulated relation to one another and to adjacent grounds of very low inductance and resistance. The relationship of the conductor elements to the planar grounds is such as to obtain a characteristic impedance which is the same for all signal paths and which is uniform along the length of each conductor element.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J. Lindeman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:03
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/22; H01R13/24; H01R13/2407; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/52; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/712; H01R12/714; H01R13/33; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6581; H01R13/6585; H01R31/00; H05; H05K; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/0213; H05K1/0237; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/32; H05K3/325; H05K3/36; H05K3/368
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
An electrical connector assembly for propagation of electrical signals therethrough between opposite sides of said assembly, comprising: support means having opposite surfaces corresponding to said opposite sides, a plurality of spaced signal-propagating interconnect means extending through said support means between said opposite surfaces thereof and arranged in generally parallel relation to one another for interconnecting circuit components at said opposite sides of said assembly, ground conductor means included in said support means and having portions in adjacent relation to said signal-propagating interconnect means, ground interconnect means for connecting said ground conductor means to ground conductors of said circuit components, and insulating means of dielectric material included in said support means for supporting said signal-propagating interconnect means and in electrically insulated relation to adjacent portions of said ground conductor means to provide each supported signal-propagating interconnect means with an adjacent ground path of very low inductance and resistance to obtain efficient signal propagation between interconnected circuit components and to inhibit the build-up of any potential difference between such interconnected circuit components, said support means having a plurality of spaced openings extending between said opposite surfaces and arranged in a multi-directional array of openings into which said signal propagating interconnect means are disposed for selectively obtaining a desired pattern of propagation paths between said circuit components.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
An electrical connector assembly for propagation of electrical signals therethrough between opposite sides of said assembly, comprising: support means having opposite surfaces corresponding to said opposite sides, a plurality of spaced signal-propagating interconnect means extending through said support means between said opposite surfaces thereof and arranged in generally parallel relation to one another for interconnecting circuit components at said opposite sides of said assembly, ground conductor means included in said support means and having portions in adjacent relation to said signal-propagating interconnect means, ground interconnect means for connecting said ground conductor means to ground conductors of said circuit components, and insulating means of dielectric material included in said support means for supporting said signal-propagating interconnect means and in electrically insulated relation to adjacent portions of said ground conductor means to provide each supported signal-propagating interconnect means with an adjacent ground path of very low inductance and resistance to obtain efficient signal propagation between interconnected circuit components and to inhibit the build-up of any potential difference between such interconnected circuit components, said support means having a plurality of spaced openings extending between said opposite surfaces and arranged in a multi-directional array of openings into which said signal propagating interconnect means are disposed for selectively obtaining a desired pattern of propagation paths between said circuit components.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
81 words
An electrical connector assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said insulating means includes a member of insulating material having said multidirectional array of openings therethrough which receive said signal-propagating interconnect means, said ground conductor means being supported by said member of insulating material and including said portions which are in adjacent relation to said signal-propagating interconnect means and web means providing additional interconnecting portions which connect all of said portions which are in adjacent relation to said signal-propagating interconnect means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
An electrical connector assembly as defined in claim 2, said additional interconnecting portions of said web means being on the outside of said member of insulating material and having a layer of insulating material on the outside thereof for preventing direct contact with conductive pads and traces on said circuit boards.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
An electrical connector assembly as defined in claim 2, said interconnecting portions of said web means being in two groups on opposite sides of said member of insulating material, said adjacent portions of said ground means extending through said member of insulation material and each being connected at opposite ends to said pair of interconnecting portions of said web means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The connector as in claim 2 wherein said signal-propagating interconnect means include wadded conductor contact elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The connector as in claim 2 wherein said portions which are in adjacent relation to said signal-propagating interconnect means are plated openings.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The connector as in claim 6 wherein said plated openings are arranged in an array of openings in adjacent relation to said signal-propagating interconnect means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
246 words
An electrical connector assembly for propagation of electrical signals therethrough between opposite sides of said assembly, comprising: support means having opposite surfaces corresponding to said opposite sides, a plurality of spaced signal-propagating interconnect means extending through said support means between said opposite surfaces thereof and arranged in generally parallel relation to one another for interconnecting circuit components at said opposite sides of said assembly, ground conductor means included in said support means and having portions in adjacent relation to said signal-propagating interconnect means, ground interconnect means for connecting said ground conductor means to ground conductors of said circuit components, and insulating means of dielectric material included in said support means for supporting said signal-propagating interconnect means in electrically insulated relation to adjacent portions of said ground conductor means to provide each supported signal-propagating interconnect means with an adjacent ground path of very low inductance and resistance to obtain efficient signal propagation between interconnected circuit components and to inhibit the build-up of any potential difference between such interconnected circuit components, the spacing between each of said signal-propagating interconnect means and an adjacent portion of said ground conductor means being less that the spacing between each said signal-propagating interconnect means and any other of said signal-propagating interconnect means adjacent thereto and said adjacent portions of said ground conductor means extend in generally surrounding relation to each of said signal-propagating interconnect means to minimize signal coupling between each signal-propagating interconnect means and any other signal-propagating interconnect means adjacent thereto.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
246 words
An electrical connector assembly for propagation of electrical signals therethrough between opposite sides of said assembly, comprising: support means having opposite surfaces corresponding to said opposite sides, a plurality of spaced signal-propagating interconnect means extending through said support means between said opposite surfaces thereof and arranged in generally parallel relation to one another for interconnecting circuit components at said opposite sides of said assembly, ground conductor means included in said support means and having portions in adjacent relation to said signal-propagating interconnect means, ground interconnect means for connecting said ground conductor means to ground conductors of said circuit components, and insulating means of dielectric material included in said support means for supporting said signal-propagating interconnect means in electrically insulated relation to adjacent portions of said ground conductor means to provide each supported signal-propagating interconnect means with an adjacent ground path of very low inductance and resistance to obtain efficient signal propagation between interconnected circuit components and to inhibit the build-up of any potential difference between such interconnected circuit components, the spacing between each of said signal-propagating interconnect means and an adjacent portion of said ground conductor means being less that the spacing between each said signal-propagating interconnect means and any other of said signal-propagating interconnect means adjacent thereto and said adjacent portions of said ground conductor means extend in generally surrounding relation to each of said signal-propagating interconnect means to minimize signal coupling between each signal-propagating interconnect means and any other signal-propagating interconnect means adjacent thereto.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
An electrical connector assembly as defined in claim 8, wherein each of said adjacent portions of said ground conductor means provides an annular surface of conductive material around each of said signal-propagating interconnect means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
An electrical connector assembly as defined in claim 9, wherein said ground conductor means includes a member of electrically conductive material having openings therethrough each providing an internal surface to define said annular surface of conductive material around each of said signal-propagating interconnect means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The connector as in claim 10 wherein said insulating means includes a coating of insulating material positioned in said openings in said conductive material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
11 words
The connector as in claim 11 wherein said coating is plastic.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
11 words
The connector as in claim 11 wherein said coating is teflon.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
84 words
The connector as in claim 10 wherein said openings are arranged in an array of openings into which said signal-propagating interconnect means are disposed for selectively obtaining a desired pattern of propagation paths between said circuit boards and said ground interconnect means including means whereby at least one of said openings is a ground opening arranged to receive and support resilient and electrical conductive means for effecting a connection between circuit board ground conductors and said conductor means to provide said ground interconnect means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The connector as in claim 14 wherein said insulating means is positioned in said openings in said conductive material to insulate said signal-propagating interconnect means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
The connector as in claim 15 wherein said signal-propagating interconnect means include wadded conductor contact elements and said ground interconnect means include wadded conductor contact elements.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
The connector as in claim 10 wherein said insulating means includes an insulating insert positioned in said openings in said conductive material.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
The connector as in claim 17 wherein said insulating insert is a plastic material.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
18 words
The connector as in claim 10 wherein said openings are arranged in an array in said conductive material.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
27 words
The connector as in claim 10 wherein said ground interconnect means includes a conductive insert positioned in at least one of said openings in said conductive material.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
56 words
The connector as in claim 10 wherein said ground interconnect means including means whereby at least one of said plurality of spaced openings is a ground opening arranged to receive and support resilient and electrical conductive means for effecting a connection between circuit board ground conductors and said ground conductor means to provide ground interconnect means.
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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) | 2000-01-28 | 2000-07-29 | 2001-01-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-01-28 | 2004-07-29 | 2005-01-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-01-28 | 2008-07-29 | 2009-01-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |