US4450959A
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Packaging for electrical components
Assignee: TDK Electronics AG
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Filing: 1981-10-16
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Granted: 1984-05-29
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Expires: 2001-10-16
Abstract
Abstract Packaging for single electrical components, including a preformed, one-piece plastic foil having receptacles for individual components formed therein, and a one-piece adhesive foil closing the receptacles with the components disposed therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfons Sommer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/28; B65D75/30; B65D75/32; B65D75/325; B65D75/327; B65D2575/00; B65D2575/28; B65D2575/30; B65D2575/32; B65D2575/3209; B65D2575/3218; B65D2575/3227
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
Packaging for single electrical components, comprising a pre-formed, one piece plastic foil having receptacles for individual components formed therein, in a single row and having edge strips beyond said receptacles a one-piece adhesive foil closing said receptacles with the components disposed therein, said adhesive foil having areas opposite said edge strips of said plastic foil, and a masking foil disposed in the vicinity of said receptacles covering the adhesive of said adhesive foil except in said areas opposite said edge strips, and said masking foil-free areas of said adhesive foil being bonded to said edge strips of said plastic foil.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
Packaging for single electrical components, comprising a pre-formed, one piece plastic foil having receptacles for individual components formed therein, in a single row and having edge strips beyond said receptacles a one-piece adhesive foil closing said receptacles with the components disposed therein, said adhesive foil having areas opposite said edge strips of said plastic foil, and a masking foil disposed in the vicinity of said receptacles covering the adhesive of said adhesive foil except in said areas opposite said edge strips, and said masking foil-free areas of said adhesive foil being bonded to said edge strips of said plastic foil.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
Packaging according to claim 1, wherein damping ribs are provided at the bottom of said receptacles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
Packaging according to claim 1, including gripping lugs for tearing being integral with said plastic foil.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
Packaging according to claim 1, wherein said plastic foil is formed of PVC.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
Packaging according to claim 1, wherein said adhesive foil is in the form of a laminated paper foil having an adhesive layer disposed thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
Packaging according to claim 1, wherein said receptacles are conically shaped.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
115 words
Packaging for single electrical components, comprising a pre-formed, one-piece plastic foil having receptacles for individual components formed therein, in a plurality of rows and having edge strips beyond said receptacles and middle strips between said receptacles, a one-piece adhesive foil closing said receptacles with the components disposed therein, said adhesive foil having areas opposite said edge strips and middle strips of said plastic foil, and a masking foil disposed in the vicinity of said receptacles covering the adhesive of said adhesive foil except in said areas opposite said edge strips and middle strips, and said masking foil-free areas of said adhesive foil being bonded to said edge strips and middle strips of said plastic foil.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
115 words
Packaging for single electrical components, comprising a pre-formed, one-piece plastic foil having receptacles for individual components formed therein, in a plurality of rows and having edge strips beyond said receptacles and middle strips between said receptacles, a one-piece adhesive foil closing said receptacles with the components disposed therein, said adhesive foil having areas opposite said edge strips and middle strips of said plastic foil, and a masking foil disposed in the vicinity of said receptacles covering the adhesive of said adhesive foil except in said areas opposite said edge strips and middle strips, and said masking foil-free areas of said adhesive foil being bonded to said edge strips and middle strips of said plastic foil.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-05-29 | 1987-11-28 | 1988-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-29 | 1991-11-28 | 1992-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-29 | 1995-11-28 | 1996-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |