US5892660A
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Single in line memory module adapter
Assignee: Micron Technology Inc
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Filing: 1996-08-29
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Granted: 1999-04-06
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Expires: 2016-08-29
Abstract
Abstract An adapter or housing for a module, such as a single in-line memory module (SIMM) or the like, and method of using the same are herein disclosed where the SIMM and attached housing fit a predetermined shape SIMM socket. The housing replaces SIMM board material that would otherwise be used to help secure the SIMM to a predetermined shape SIMM socket or connector. The configuration of the housing allows a SIMM or the like to be snapped or slid and secured into the housing. If desired, an adhesive, potting material and other bonding material can be used to secure the SIMM board to the housing and/or pot the SIMM within the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Warren M. Farnworth
- 👤 Jerrold L. King
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:16
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/82; H01R12/83; H05; H05K; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/14; H05K1/141; H05K3/00; H05K3/22; H05K3/28; H05K3/284; H05K3/30; H05K3/301; H10; H10W; H10W90/00; H10W90/701; H10W90/751; H10W90/754
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 43
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A module adapter connecting a module board having a plurality of sides to a module socket of another board, said module adapter comprising: a holder, said module board positioned within said holder, said holder including a housing having at least one longitudinally extending side wall; potting material interposed at least partially between said at least one longitudinally extending side wall and said module board; and at least one chip attached to said module board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A module adapter connecting a module board having a plurality of sides to a module socket of another board, said module adapter comprising: a holder, said module board positioned within said holder, said holder including a housing having at least one longitudinally extending side wall; potting material interposed at least partially between said at least one longitudinally extending side wall and said module board; and at least one chip attached to said module board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The module adapter of claim 1, wherein said holder includes: a first connector attached to a first side of said module board and a second connector attached to a second side of said module board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The module adapter of claim 2, wherein said first and second connectors are configured to be at least partially received within said module socket of said another board.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The module adapter of claim 3, wherein said first and second connectors are spaced to substantially fit within said module socket of said another board.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The module adapter of claim 4, wherein at least a portion of said module board is substantially sized and configured to fit between said first and second connectors.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The module adapter of claim 2, wherein said holder includes: at least one cross-member depending from and extending between said first connector and said second connector.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The module adapter of claim 1, wherein said at least one longitudinally extending side wall is spaced a sufficient distance above said module board to house said at least one chip.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The module board adapter of claim 1, wherein said module includes: a single-in-line memory module.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The module adapter of claim 1, wherein said module board comprises: a printed circuit board.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The module adapter of claim 1, wherein said module board comprises an FR-4 board.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The module adapter of claim 1, wherein said module board is shorter in length than a similarly configured conventional module board.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
61 words
A module configured to be connected to a socket, comprising: a holder, said holder including a housing having at least one longitudinally extending side wall; a module board positioned within said holder; potting material interposed at least partially between said at least one longitudinally extending side wall and said module board; and at least one chip attached to said module board.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
61 words
A module configured to be connected to a socket, comprising: a holder, said holder including a housing having at least one longitudinally extending side wall; a module board positioned within said holder; potting material interposed at least partially between said at least one longitudinally extending side wall and said module board; and at least one chip attached to said module board.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The module of claim 12, wherein said holder includes: a first connector attached to a first side of said module board and a second connector attached to a second side of said module board.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The module of claim 13, wherein said first and second connectors are configured to be at least partially received within the socket.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The module of claim 14, wherein said first and second connectors are spaced to properly fit within the socket.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
The module of claim 14, wherein at least a portion of said module is sized and configured to fit between said first and second connectors.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
The module of claim 13, wherein said holder includes at least one crossmember depending from and extending between said first connector and said second connector.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
The module of claim 12, wherein said at least one longitudinally extending side wall is spaced a sufficient distance above said module board to house said at least one chip.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
The module of claim 12, wherein said module is a single in-line memory module.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
14 words
The module of claim 12, wherein said module board is a printed circuit board.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
13 words
The module of claim 12, wherein said module board comprises an FR-4 board.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
20 words
The module of claim 12, wherein said module board is shorter in length than a similarly configured conventional module board.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
67 words
A method of manufacturing a module configured for connection to a socket, said method comprising the steps of: forming a module board socket adapter having a first board retaining member and a second board retaining member; and attaching a reduced-size module board at least partially within said first and second board retaining members said attaching including adhesively attaching said module board to said module board socket adapter.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
67 words
A method of manufacturing a module configured for connection to a socket, said method comprising the steps of: forming a module board socket adapter having a first board retaining member and a second board retaining member; and attaching a reduced-size module board at least partially within said first and second board retaining members said attaching including adhesively attaching said module board to said module board socket adapter.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
53 words
The method of claim 23, wherein the step of forming said module board socket adapter includes having a first tab depending from said first board retaining member and a second tab depending from said second board retaining member, said first and second tabs configured to be received at least partially within the socket.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 23, wherein said attaching includes sliding said module board into said module board socket adapter.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 23, wherein said attaching includes snapping said module board into said module board socket adapter.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 23, further including the step of: potting at least a portion of said module board within said module board socket adapter.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
79 words
A memory module adapter for connecting a module board having a plurality of sides to an industry-standard module socket of another board, said memory module adapter comprising: a holder, said module board positioned within said holder, said holder including a housing having at least one longitudinally extending side wall; potting material interposed at least partially between said at least one longitudinally extending side wall and said module board; and at least one memory chip attached to said module board.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
79 words
A memory module adapter for connecting a module board having a plurality of sides to an industry-standard module socket of another board, said memory module adapter comprising: a holder, said module board positioned within said holder, said holder including a housing having at least one longitudinally extending side wall; potting material interposed at least partially between said at least one longitudinally extending side wall and said module board; and at least one memory chip attached to said module board.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
36 words
The memory module adapter of claim 28, wherein said holder includes: a first connector attached to a first side of said module board and a second connector attached to a second side of said module board.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
27 words
The memory module adapter of claim 29, wherein said holder includes: at least one cross-member depending from and extending between said first connector and said second connector.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
33 words
The memory module adapter of claim 28, wherein said at least one longitudinally extending side wall is spaced a sufficient distance above said module board to house said at least one memory chip.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
16 words
The module board adapter of claim 28, wherein said memory module includes: a single-in-line memory module.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
16 words
The memory module adapter of claim 28, wherein said module board includes: a printed circuit board.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
15 words
The memory module adapter of claim 28, wherein said module board comprises an FR-4 board.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
63 words
A memory module configured to be connected to a predetermined shape socket, comprising: a holder including a housing having at least one longitudinally extending side wall; a module board positioned within said holder; potting material interposed at least partially between said at least one longitudinally extending side wall and said module board; and at least one memory chip attached to said module board.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
63 words
A memory module configured to be connected to a predetermined shape socket, comprising: a holder including a housing having at least one longitudinally extending side wall; a module board positioned within said holder; potting material interposed at least partially between said at least one longitudinally extending side wall and said module board; and at least one memory chip attached to said module board.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
35 words
The memory module of claim 35, wherein said holder includes: a first connector attached to a first side of said module board and a second connector attached to a second side of said module board.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
26 words
The memory module of claim 36, wherein said holder includes at least one cross-member depending from and extending between said first connector and said second connector.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
32 words
The memory module of claim 35, wherein said at least one longitudinally extending side wall is spaced a sufficient distance above said module board to house said at least one memory chip.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-04-05 | 2002-10-05 | 2003-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-04-05 | 2006-10-05 | 2007-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-04-05 | 2010-10-05 | 2011-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |