Miniature card edge clip
CA 2245965 C · Owner: Barnum, David M. · Inventors: Sousa, Luis A.; Barnum, David M.; Delprete, Stephen D.
Overview
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An edge clip is disclosed for electrically connecting a conductive pad on the surface of a printed circuit board or its edge to an external connector. The edge clip (10) is substantially U-shaped, with first and second opposing non-parallel sides (12, 14) defining a space therebetween. For connection the printed circuit board edge is fitted into the space such that the opposing sides provide spring-like deflective force against the pad and the printed circuit board (38), thereby providing a more reliable connection. The edge clip may include an alignment feature for facilitating alignment prior to soldering. The alignment feature may include small projections formed on the edge clip to …
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Why it's free to use
- Filed December 22, 1997 and granted December 18, 2001. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended December 22, 2017.
- A certificate of supplementary protection adds at most two years for a drug, so even that would have ended by December 22, 2019.
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