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Electrical contacts having solder stops

US7377795B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 1, 2006
Grant dateMay 27, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical contact for use in an electrical connector, includes a contact body made of metal and having a contact head, a contact tail, and an anti-wicking region disposed between the contact head and the contact tail arranged to prevent wicking of a fusible material past the anti-wicking region in a direction toward the contact head. The anti-wicking region is defined by one of a laser-ablated portion, a laser marking material, a UV marking material, and an ink that is permanently disposed on the contact body.

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