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Electrical connector with compliant section
Assignee: Osram Sylvania Inc
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Filing: 1988-01-21
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Granted: 1989-05-09
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Expires: 2008-01-21
Abstract
Abstract A solderless, compliant connector formed from heavy gauge, i.e., 0.045" square wire. The compliant portion comprises first and second oppositely disposed, laterally spaced wedges having a gap therebetween. The wedges have inwardly facing sections which are triangular and outwardly facing surfaces which are arcuate.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert R. Johnson
- 👤 Robert S. Orbanic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:13
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/55; H01R12/58; H01R12/585
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
An electrical connector for insertion in a plated-thru-hole in a printed circuit board, said connector being formed from 0.045" square material, and having a longitudinal axis and first and second spaced apart portions which are substantially square in cross-section and a compliant portion between said first and second portions, said compliant portion comprising: first and second oppositely disposed, laterally spaced wedges having a gap therebetween, each of said wedges having, in cross-section, inwardly facing substantially triangular surfaces symmetrically arrayed along a transverse axis, and outwardly-facing, substantially arcuate faces, said compliant portion having a first overall dimension substantially equal to a side of said square section and a second overall dimension which is about 170-175% of said first dimension, said gap being great enough so that the apices of said wedges do not come into contact when said connector is inserted into said plated-thru-hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
An electrical connector for insertion in a plated-thru-hole in a printed circuit board, said connector being formed from 0.045" square material, and having a longitudinal axis and first and second spaced apart portions which are substantially square in cross-section and a compliant portion between said first and second portions, said compliant portion comprising: first and second oppositely disposed, laterally spaced wedges having a gap therebetween, each of said wedges having, in cross-section, inwardly facing substantially triangular surfaces symmetrically arrayed along a transverse axis, and outwardly-facing, substantially arcuate faces, said compliant portion having a first overall dimension substantially equal to a side of said square section and a second overall dimension which is about 170-175% of said first dimension, said gap being great enough so that the apices of said wedges do not come into contact when said connector is inserted into said plated-thru-hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The electrical connector of claim 1 wherein said second dimension is measured transverse to said first dimension.
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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) | 1992-05-08 | 1992-11-07 | 1993-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-08 | 1996-11-07 | 1997-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-08 | 2000-11-07 | 2001-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |