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The snap electrical terminal of the present invention includes a base having a top wall, a vertical wall, and an annular flange. The annual flange has an underside on which is disposed a ring of solder. In use, the snap electrical terminal provides a ring-shaped electrical and/or mechanical connecti

The snap electrical terminal of the present invention includes a base having a top wall, a vertical wall, and an annular flange. The annual flange has an underside on which is disposed a ring of solder. In use, the snap electrical terminal provides a ring-shaped electrical and/or mechanical connection with the component to which it is connected. Alternate embodiments of the terminal permit the attachment of male or female threaded components thereto depending on the desired application.

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1. A terminal for connection to a component, comprising: a generally hat-shaped base having a generally horizontal top wall having an opening formed therethrough and a periphery, a generally vertical wall connected to said periphery and extending downwardly therefrom to a lower end thereof, and a

1. A terminal for connection to a component, comprising: a generally hat-shaped base having a generally horizontal top wall having an opening formed therethrough and a periphery, a generally vertical wall connected to said periphery and extending downwardly therefrom to a lower end thereof, and a generally horizontal annular flange connected to said lower end of said vertical wall and extending outwardly therefrom; means for receiving threaded components operatively coupled to the opening; and a generally ring-shared layer of conductive adhesive material; wherein said ring-shaped layer of conductive adhesive material being operatively connected to said horizontal annular flange to provide a ring-shaped electrical and mechanical connection between the horizontal annular flange and the component. 2. The terminal of claim 1 wherein said ring-shaped layer of conductive adhesive material is comprised of solder. 3. The terminal of claim 2 wherein said solder is applied to said terminal. 4. The terminal of claim 3 wherein said vertical wall is free of solder. 5. The terminal of claim 4 wherein said terminal is formed from a solder clad strip of conductive material. 6. The terminal of claim 4 wherein said horizontal top wall is free of solder. 7. The terminal of claim 6 wherein said terminal is formed from a strip of conductive material and molten solder is reflowed onto said horizontal annular flange.