US3676753A
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Electrical capacitor assembly with replaceable units
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-03
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Granted: 1972-07-11
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Expires: 1991-06-03
Abstract
Abstract An electrical capacitor assembly consisting of a base having a plurality of like spaced pairs of electrical receptacles and a plurality of stacked cylindrical electrolytic capacitor elements, each element having a plurality of pairs of receptacle-like terminals passing through, end-to-end of the capacitor element and wherein one pair serves to electrically connect to the plates of the capacitor of that element and the other pairs serve as feed through conductors and receptacles for the other, like, stacked capacitor elements. In this fashion a composite capacitor assembly is made up of a desired selected combination of stacked capacitor elements interconnected by pin connectors coupling receptacles of adjacent capacitor elements.
Inventors
- 👤 Rayford M Norman Sr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:17
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01G; H01G9/00; H01G9/004; H01G9/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
An electrical capacitor assembly comprising: A. a plurality of end-to-end stacked capacitor units disconnectably connected into an assembly wherein each unit comprises: 1. a capacitor having first and second conductive plates separated by an insulating layer, 2. a cylindrical insulated case surrounding said capacitor, and 3. a plurality of pairs of spaced electrical terminals extending between end outer surfaces of said capacitor unit, one pair of said spaced terminals being electrically connected to said conductive plates of said capacitor unit, and each remaining pair of said spaced electrical terminals providing a coupling buss through said capacitor unit for other like capacitor units; B. a plurality of electrical couplers, each said coupler interconnecting adjacent terminals of said stacked capacitor units; and C. a mounting base assembly comprising: 1. a base portion of insulating material, 2. a plurality of spaced input terminals on said base portion positioned and connected respectively to said spaced electrical terminals of the adjacent one of said capacitor units, and 3. a plurality of base output terminals on said base portion, said output terminals being connected respectively to said input terminal and comprising means for connecting said mounting base assembly to external circuitry.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
An electrical capacitor assembly comprising: A. a plurality of end-to-end stacked capacitor units disconnectably connected into an assembly wherein each unit comprises: 1. a capacitor having first and second conductive plates separated by an insulating layer, 2. a cylindrical insulated case surrounding said capacitor, and 3. a plurality of pairs of spaced electrical terminals extending between end outer surfaces of said capacitor unit, one pair of said spaced terminals being electrically connected to said conductive plates of said capacitor unit, and each remaining pair of said spaced electrical terminals providing a coupling buss through said capacitor unit for other like capacitor units; B. a plurality of electrical couplers, each said coupler interconnecting adjacent terminals of said stacked capacitor units; and C. a mounting base assembly comprising: 1. a base portion of insulating material, 2. a plurality of spaced input terminals on said base portion positioned and connected respectively to said spaced electrical terminals of the adjacent one of said capacitor units, and 3. a plurality of base output terminals on said base portion, said output terminals being connected respectively to said input terminal and comprising means for connecting said mounting base assembly to external circuitry.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
8 words
a cylindrical insulated case surrounding said capacitor, and
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
8 words
a cylindrical insulated case surrounding said capacitor, and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
a plurality of spaced input terminals on said base portion positioned and connected respectively to said spaced electrical terminals of the adjacent one of said capacitor units, and
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
a plurality of spaced input terminals on said base portion positioned and connected respectively to said spaced electrical terminals of the adjacent one of said capacitor units, and
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
A capacitor assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said electrical terminals extending between end surfaces of a said capacitor unit comprise receptacles adjacent each said end surface and said electrical couplers comprise conductive pins received in said receptacles and provide electrical contact between adjacently stacked of said capacitor units.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A capacitor assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein said mounting base assembly further comprises bendable members for supporting said capacitor assembly to a supporting chassis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
a plurality of base output terminals on said base portion, said output terminals being connected respectively to said input terminal and comprising means for connecting said mounting base assembly to external circuitry.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
a plurality of base output terminals on said base portion, said output terminals being connected respectively to said input terminal and comprising means for connecting said mounting base assembly to external circuitry.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
80 words
a plurality of pairs of spaced electrical terminals extending between end outer surfaces of said capacitor unit, one pair of said spaced terminals being electrically connected to said conductive plates of said capacitor unit, and each remaining pair of said spaced electrical terminals providing a coupling buss through said capacitor unit for other like capacitor units; B. a plurality of electrical couplers, each said coupler interconnecting adjacent terminals of said stacked capacitor units; and C. a mounting base assembly comprising:
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
80 words
a plurality of pairs of spaced electrical terminals extending between end outer surfaces of said capacitor unit, one pair of said spaced terminals being electrically connected to said conductive plates of said capacitor unit, and each remaining pair of said spaced electrical terminals providing a coupling buss through said capacitor unit for other like capacitor units; B. a plurality of electrical couplers, each said coupler interconnecting adjacent terminals of said stacked capacitor units; and C. a mounting base assembly comprising:
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
A capacitor assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein said output terminals comprise flexible wire.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
A capacitor assembly as set forth in claim 2 comprising at least two of said capacitor units.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
101 words
An electrical capacitor comprising: A. a cylindrically wound electrical capacitor having first and second plates separated by an insulating sheet; B. a cylindrical insulated case surrounding said capacitor; and C. a plurality of pairs of spaced electrical terminals extending between end surfaces of said capacitor, one pair of said spaced terminals being electrically connected respectively to said conductive plates of said capacitor and each of the remaining pairs of said spaced electrical terminals providing a coupling bus through said capacitor; whereby said capacitor may be disconnectably connected at either end to a like configured and electrically terminated capacitor or mounting base.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
101 words
An electrical capacitor comprising: A. a cylindrically wound electrical capacitor having first and second plates separated by an insulating sheet; B. a cylindrical insulated case surrounding said capacitor; and C. a plurality of pairs of spaced electrical terminals extending between end surfaces of said capacitor, one pair of said spaced terminals being electrically connected respectively to said conductive plates of said capacitor and each of the remaining pairs of said spaced electrical terminals providing a coupling bus through said capacitor; whereby said capacitor may be disconnectably connected at either end to a like configured and electrically terminated capacitor or mounting base.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
An electrical capacitor as set forth in claim 6 wherein said electrical terminals extending between end surfaces thereof comprise receptacles adjacent each end surface.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
An electrical capacitor as set forth in claim 7 wherein each said receptacle comprises a tube extending from end to end of said capacitor.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
An electrical capacitor as set forth in claim 6 wherein said insulating sheet holds an electrolyte for contact with said first and second plates.
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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) | 1975-07-11 | 1976-01-10 | 1976-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-11 | 1980-01-10 | 1980-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-11 | 1984-01-10 | 1984-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |