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Surface mount captive screw ferrule for PCB

US7083371B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 13, 2001
Grant dateAug 1, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49149
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for holding a screw captive to a printed circuit board (PCB), with a channel formed through the apparatus and a mounting hole formed through the PCB being in alignment to allow a screw to pass therethrough.

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