Patent ID: 7743963
Filing Date: 2010-06-29
Classification: H01L,H05K

Abstract:
1. A solderable cover for attachment to an electronic substrate by solder, said solderable cover comprising: a non-solderable cover member having a surface defining a substantially continuous attachment pattern, wherein said non-solderable cover member is of a material that is not solderable; a solderable metal layer that is continuous and of substantially the same size and substantially the same shape as the continuous attachment pattern; and a layer of adhesive bonding said solderable metal layer to the continuous attachment pattern of said non-solderable cover member, wherein said solderable metal layer remains bonded to said non-solderable cover member by said layer of adhesive when raised in temperature to a melting temperature of a solder, whereby said non-solderable cover member with said solderable metal layer bonded thereto by said layer of adhesive provides said solderable cover.