Method of utilizing a replaceable chip module

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6178629
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09304707

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A replaceable chip module for electrically connecting one or more first circuit members to a second circuit member. The replaceable chip module includes a module housing has a plurality of device sites each capable of receiving at least one first circuit member. A first connector is located in each of the device sites. The first connector includes one or more first contact members having a first compliant member defining a first circuit interface engageable with the first circuit member, a resilient, dielectric encapsulating material defining a second compliant member surrounding a portion of the first contact member, the first and second compliant members providing a first mode of compliance, and at least one end stop positioned to engage with the first contact member in a second mode of compliance. A second connector is positioned to electrically connect the first connector to the second circuit member. A third electrical connector can optionally be provided for electrically connecting the second circuit member to a third circuit member.

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R&D SOCKETS INC3601 SOUTH CLINTON AVENUE SOUTH PLAINFIELD NJ 07080

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Rathburn, James J Maple Plain, MN 30 1781

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