US5659459A
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Cartridge for electronic devices including grounding pads and conductive shielding to decrease the wavelength of emitted electromagnetic radiation
Assignee: Seiko Epson Corp
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Filing: 1995-05-12
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Granted: 1997-08-19
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Expires: 2015-05-12
Abstract
Abstract An add-in or expansion cartridge is provided for insertion into a cartridge receptacle of an electronic device, such as a laser printer, the electronic device comprising a first plurality of circuit elements. The add-in cartridge comprises a circuit board having a second plurality of circuit elements mounted thereon, the circuit board comprising a plurality of grounding pads and connectors for electrically connecting the second plurality of circuit elements, which may include a processor, to the electronic device. A housing accommodates the circuit board and comprises an opening such that the connector extends through the opening for connecting the circuit board through the electronic device. A conductive shielding layer is arranged on at least one interior surface of the housing and substantially surrounds the circuit board to reduce emission of electromagnetic radiation. First and second grounding pads are arranged at first and seconds ends, respectively of the opening. A third grounding pad is arranged between the first and second grounding pads and within the opening to decrease the wavelength of emitted electromagnetic radiation. The conductive shielding layer is in electrical connection with each of the plurality of grounding pads.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenichi Wakabayashi
- 👤 Chitoshi Takayama
- 👤 Tadashi Shiozaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:42
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/06; G06K19/067; G06K19/07; G06K19/077; G06K19/0772; G06K19/07735; B; B41; B41J; B41J29/00; B41J29/377; G06K19/07737; G06K19/07741; G06K19/07743; H; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/02; H05K5/0208; H05K5/0256; H05K7/00; H05K7/20; H05K7/2039; H05K7/20436; H05K7/20445
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
An add-in cartridge for insertion into a cartridge receptacle of an electronic device, the electronic device comprising a first plurality of circuit elements, said add-in cartridge comprising: a circuit board having a second plurality of circuit elements mounted thereon, said circuit board comprising a plurality of grounding pads formed on a surface thereof and connection means for electrically connecting said second plurality of circuit elements to the electronic device; a housing for accommodating said circuit board, said housing comprising: an opening, wherein said connection means extends through said opening for connecting said circuit board to the electronic device, said opening having first and second ends, and a conductive shielding layer arranged on at least an interior surface of said housing, wherein first and second ones of said plurality of grounding pads are arranged at the first and second ends, respectively, of said opening, and wherein a third one of said plurality of grounding pads is arranged between said first and second grounding pads to decrease a wavelength of electromagnetic radiation emitted through the opening, and wherein said conductive shielding layer is in electrical connection with each of said plurality of grounding pads.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
An add-in cartridge for insertion into a cartridge receptacle of an electronic device, the electronic device comprising a first plurality of circuit elements, said add-in cartridge comprising: a circuit board having a second plurality of circuit elements mounted thereon, said circuit board comprising a plurality of grounding pads formed on a surface thereof and connection means for electrically connecting said second plurality of circuit elements to the electronic device; a housing for accommodating said circuit board, said housing comprising: an opening, wherein said connection means extends through said opening for connecting said circuit board to the electronic device, said opening having first and second ends, and a conductive shielding layer arranged on at least an interior surface of said housing, wherein first and second ones of said plurality of grounding pads are arranged at the first and second ends, respectively, of said opening, and wherein a third one of said plurality of grounding pads is arranged between said first and second grounding pads to decrease a wavelength of electromagnetic radiation emitted through the opening, and wherein said conductive shielding layer is in electrical connection with each of said plurality of grounding pads.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The add-in cartridge of claim 1, wherein at least part of said housing comprises metallic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The add-in cartridge of claim 1, wherein one of said second plurality of circuit elements comprises a processor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The add-in cartridge of claim 1, wherein said third grounding pad is arranged substantially halfway between said first and second grounding pads.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
115 words
The add-in cartridge of claim 1, wherein said housing further comprises: a first housing segment; and a second housing segment arranged in mating relationship with said first housing segment, said second housing segment comprising a ridge member extending in a direction toward said first housing, wherein said conductive shielding layer is arranged on interior surfaces of said first housing segment, said second housing segment and said ridge member such that the said conductive shielding layer on said first housing segment is in electrical connection with said conductive shielding layer on said second housing segment, and wherein said plurality of grounding pads is in electrical connection with said conductive shielding layer of said second housing segment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The add-in cartridge of claim 5, wherein said ridge member comprises an electrically conductive material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The add-in cartridge of claim 5, wherein one of said first and second housing segments comprises plastic material and the other comprises metallic material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
62 words
The add-in cartridge of claim 5, further comprising: metallic heat dissipation material secured to an interior surface of said housing adjacent to a top surface of one of said second plurality of circuit elements; and heat transfer material disposed between and in contact with the heat dissipation material and the top surface of said one of said second plurality of circuit elements.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The add-in cartridge of claim 8 further comprising elastic means for biasing said one of said second plurality of circuit elements toward said heat dissipation material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
The add-in cartridge of claim 5, further comprising a coupling capacitor, wherein said circuit board further comprises a power source terminal, and wherein said coupling capacitor is arranged between a ground terminal of one of said second plurality of circuit elements and said power source terminal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
The add-in cartridge of claim 10, further comprising a choke coil, wherein said choke coil is arranged between said power source terminal and a power supply connector of one of said second plurality of circuit elements.
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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) | 2000-08-18 | 2001-02-17 | 2001-08-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-08-18 | 2005-02-17 | 2005-08-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-08-18 | 2009-02-17 | 2009-08-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |