U.S. Philips Corporation

North American Philips Corporation

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

David C Casali

John E Opie

Solomon Fridman

Edward O'Connor

David J Ineson

A circuit assembly is made by overmolding, with an electrically insulating material, a unitary framework of electrically conductive material forming coplanar conductors which are connected to each other by an integral structural member. The overmolded material secures the conductors relative to each other and enables portions of the structural member to be severed, electrically isolating the conductors from each other. The overmolded material also positions electrical components having leads that are electrically connected to the conductors. Ends of the conductors are formed into terminals which extend out of a hinge formed in the overmolded material. The hinge enables the terminals to be oriented in a different plane than the conductors.

Hinged circuit assembly with multi-conductor framework

A sealed electric motor is formed by means of interfitting metallic housing members and an overmolded plastic casing. The housing includes an annular groove into which the casing extends to improve both retention and sealing.

Electric motor with encased housing

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Glastonbury, CT, United States of America

David C Casali