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Quadriplanar capacitor

Assignee: Kyocera Avx Components Corp
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Filing: 1976-08-16
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Granted: 1978-06-27
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Expires: 1996-08-16
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Abstract

Abstract A quadriplanar capacitor and the method of forming it is disclosed. A capacitor element is disposed within an open ended enclosure and sealed therein, the enclosure forming one capacitor electrode. The open end of the enclosure forms a quadrilateral. A flat electrode member forming the second capacitor electrode is fixedly attached to a lead which itself is rigidly attached to the capacitor element. The flat member is disposed parallel to the enclosure opening and spaced from the enclosure by the lead. The flat member is substantially coextensive with the enclosure opening.

Inventors

  • 👤 Gerald M. Locke

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-30 06:34
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01G; H01G9/00; H01G9/004; H01G9/008; H01G9/012

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 169 words
A quadriplanar component comprising: an electrically conductive component enclosure open at one end, the opening defining edge portion of said enclosure forming a quadrilateral, said enclosure forming one electrode of said component, a component element, a lead fixedly attached to said element, said element being disposed within said enclosure in electrical relationship therewith with said lead extending outwardly from said open end substantially perpendicularly to the plane of said quadrilateral, and a flat member having opposing flat surfaces, said surfaces substantially corresponding in size and shape to that of said quadrilateral, said flat surfaces having an aperture therein suitable to accommodate said lead, the outwardly extending end of said lead being disposed within said aperture and said member being rigidly attached to said lead with the planes of said flat surfaces being substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said lead, the peripheral edges of said member being substantially parallel to the opening defining edges of said enclosure, said lead and member forming the other electrode of said component.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 169 words
A quadriplanar component comprising: an electrically conductive component enclosure open at one end, the opening defining edge portion of said enclosure forming a quadrilateral, said enclosure forming one electrode of said component, a component element, a lead fixedly attached to said element, said element being disposed within said enclosure in electrical relationship therewith with said lead extending outwardly from said open end substantially perpendicularly to the plane of said quadrilateral, and a flat member having opposing flat surfaces, said surfaces substantially corresponding in size and shape to that of said quadrilateral, said flat surfaces having an aperture therein suitable to accommodate said lead, the outwardly extending end of said lead being disposed within said aperture and said member being rigidly attached to said lead with the planes of said flat surfaces being substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said lead, the peripheral edges of said member being substantially parallel to the opening defining edges of said enclosure, said lead and member forming the other electrode of said component.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 12 words
The quadriplanar component of claim 1 wherein said component is a capacitor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 26 words
The quadriplanar component of claim 1 further comprising a quantity of encapsulating material disposed over said component element within said enclosure at the open end thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 22 words
The quadriplanar component of claim 1 wherein said flat member further comprises a unitary transverse member adjacent said aperture and said lead.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 15 words
The quadriplanar component of claim 1 wherein said flat member is spaced from said enclosure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 15 words
The quadriplanar component of claim 1 wherein said component element comprises a porous tantalum pellet.

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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) 1981-06-26 1981-12-26 1982-06-27 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1985-06-26 1985-12-26 1986-06-27 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1989-06-26 1989-12-26 1990-06-27 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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