Patent · US Expired

Replaceable power module

US6020634A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 17, 1998
Grant dateFeb 1, 2000
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S257/924
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

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.

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