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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 06, 1982
Filed:
Jun. 30, 1980
Applicant:
Inventors:
Joseph R DeRouen, Banning, CA (US);
Ronald E Smith, Sunnymead, CA (US);
Assignee:
Bourns, Inc., Riverside, CA (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01L / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
339 / ; 357 70 ; 29827 ;
Abstract
A terminal lead for a miniature electronic component or the like includes an integral clip formed at one end for engagement with a substrate onto which the component has been deposited. The clip has a labyrinthine configuration which provides a secure grip on the substrate through extended length contact therewith. This extended length contact also reduces stress on the solder joint between the lead and a metallized contact area on the substrate, while also providing improved sealing with a molded plastic housing which encases the substrate.