Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Electrical device making
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-23
2007-01-23
Chang, Richard (Department: 3729)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Electrical device making
C029S825000, C029S830000, C029S831000, C029S852000
Reexamination Certificate
active
09652585
ABSTRACT:
A socket contact formation process comprises forming a contact head from a conductive material, forming a contact body from a semiconductive material configured to be electrically conductive; and joining the contact head and the contact body.
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