Electrical connectors – With supporting means for coupling part – Outlet box
Reexamination Certificate
2009-03-02
2010-06-15
Ta, Tho D (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With supporting means for coupling part
Outlet box
C439S536000, C174S058000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07736175
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a electrical wiring system that includes a plug connector having a plurality of plug contacts configured to terminate a plurality of wires. The system also includes an electrical wiring device having a cover member, a body member, a ground strap assembly disposed between the cover member and the body member, and a receptacle formed in a rear portion of the body member, the receptacle being configured to accept the plug connector. The ground strap assembly is configured to conform to at least one body member feature such that a distance from the ground strap assembly to a major rear surface of the body member is less than a predetermined distance. The receptacle includes a plurality of receptacle contacts configured to mate with the plurality of plug contacts when the plug connector is inserted into the receptacle.
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Benoit John
Savicki, Jr. Gerald R.
Bond Schoeneck & King , PLLC
Malley Daniel P.
Pass & Seymour, Inc.
Ta Tho D
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