Patent ID: 6202853
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
A continuous carrier strip of electrical or mechanical components, comprising:a) two, continuous, laterally-spaced flexible filaments or flexible strips having a longitudinal direction,b) a series of spaced electrical or mechanical components each having at least one moldable side edge molded to and detachably attached to and suspended from and between a facing side region of each of the filaments or a facing side edge region of the flexible strips to form a continuous carrier strip containing a plurality of longitudinally-spaced components, the spaced electrical or mechanical components suspended between the facing side region of the filament or the facing side edge region of the flexible strip being the sole connection between the laterally-spaced flexible filaments or strips after molding thereto, the molded connection between the moldable side edge of the components and the facing side region of the filament or the facing side edge region of the flexible strip being such that individual components will remain attached to the filament or strip during normal handling of the filament- or strip-supported components but the components can be separated from the filament or strip by an applied separating force without damaging adjacent components,c) a second material or part being applied and adhered to at least a surface portion of the components while attached to and suspended from the filament or strip.