Method and apparatus for retention of a fragile conductive trace with a protective clamp
CA 2120280 C · Owner: Ibm Canada Limited-Ibm Canada Limitee · Inventors: Stratas, Chris J.
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A module having a conductive trace and a substrate is disclosed wherein a clamp protectively retains the trace on the substrate. The clamp has a base with a number of retention means extending downwardly from the base, each of the retention means has a retention section adapted for retaining engagement with a corresponding aperture in the conductive trace. Each of the retention means is adapted for fastening engagement with a corresponding aperture in the substrate.
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- Filed March 30, 1994 and granted August 18, 1998. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 30, 2014.
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