US4444318A
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Snap-in spacing device for circuit boards
Assignee: Tektronix Inc
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Filing: 1982-05-10
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Granted: 1984-04-24
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Expires: 2002-05-10
Abstract
Abstract A one-piece snap-in spacing device and support member for circuit boards is provided with a tapered pin axially disposed at each end of a spacer body to fit snugly into corresponding holes positioned near the edges of a pair of circuit boards. Integrally molded with the spacer body is a pair of clips each having a ramped nib to engage and grip the edge of a circuit board with a snapping action. The spacing device is provided with a flat surface for mounting to a chassis.
Inventors
- 👤 Donnald A. Alexander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:10
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/06; F16B5/0607; F16B5/0621; F16B5/065; H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1417; H05K7/142
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A one-piece spacing device for circuit boards, comprising: a spacer body; pin means axially disposed at each end of said body for insertion into a corresponding hole in a circuit board; and clip means attached to said body and spaced apart therefrom for gripping a circuit board, said clip means comprising a resilient member extending along said body in both directions from a fixed central portion to a pair of free ends, each of said free ends including a nib positioned near a respective end of said body for gripping said circuit board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A one-piece spacing device for circuit boards, comprising: a spacer body; pin means axially disposed at each end of said body for insertion into a corresponding hole in a circuit board; and clip means attached to said body and spaced apart therefrom for gripping a circuit board, said clip means comprising a resilient member extending along said body in both directions from a fixed central portion to a pair of free ends, each of said free ends including a nib positioned near a respective end of said body for gripping said circuit board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A spacing device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said body has a substantially flat surface at each end thereof for seating said circuit board, and said pin means comprises a tapered pin extending from each of said flat surfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A spacing device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said clip means includes a substantially flat surface for engaging a mounting member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A spacing device in accordance with claim 3 further including peg means extending from said flat surface of said clip means for insertion into a corresponding hole in said mounting member.
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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) | 1987-04-24 | 1987-10-24 | 1988-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-04-24 | 1991-10-24 | 1992-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-04-24 | 1995-10-24 | 1996-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |