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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:
Feb. 01, 2000
Filed:
Aug. 17, 1998
Mark A Gerber, Plano, TX (US);
Michael K Strittmatter, Carrollton, TX (US);
Neil McLellan, Garland, TX (US);
Joseph P Hundt, Corinth, TX (US);
Dallas Semiconductor Corporation, Dallas, TX (US);
Abstract
The replaceable power module includes a power section positioned between a cover and a frame. The cover is provided with clips to permit the attachment and detachment of the cover to the base as well the attachment and detachment of the power module to a surface mounted integrated circuit. The frame is provided with an opening for receiving the integrated circuit, and electrical contacts for electrically connecting the power module to the leads of an integrated circuit. The power section is electrically coupled to the frame and includes a battery and a crystal oscillator for controlling the integrated circuit.