Patent ID: 7332984
Filing Date: 2008-02-19
Classification: H01R,H03H

Abstract:
1. An electronic signal filter, comprising: a first and a second filter housing member engaged with one another to define a filter cavity; a circuit board positioned within said filter cavity, said circuit board having a slot opening in a first edge of said circuit board and extending in a substantially lateral direction toward a terminal end thereof proximate an opposed second edge of said circuit board; and a ground clip for providing a ground connection between said circuit board and said first and said second filter housing members, said ground clip comprising: wherein a distal end of said slot-retaining portion extends beyond said opening of said slot of said circuit board substantially in said lateral direction and intimately contacts a portion of said grounding leg to provide a secure ground contact between said circuit board, said first filter housing member, and said second filter housing member in a solderless manner.