Electrical connectors – Preformed panel circuit arrangement – e.g. – pcb – icm – dip,... – With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-01
2005-03-01
Pauman, Gary (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
Preformed panel circuit arrangement, e.g., pcb, icm, dip,...
With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to...
C439S701000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06860741
ABSTRACT:
A hermaphroditic or non-gender specific electrical connector is provided having at least two portions which press or mate together in forming the connector. A first connection unit and a substantially identical second connection unit are joined. Elongated cantilever-type conductive contacts may be provided for connection with a counterpart second set of elongated cantilever-type conductive contacts within apertures or slots in respective insulative housings. Solder portions or solder balls may be provided for interconnection of the elongated contacts with external circuit board traces or the like. Furthermore, a retaining device for such a connector is provided. The retaining device is configured for reversibly holding an electrical connector and facilitating precise placement of the connector on a circuit board.
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Ashman John J.
Hammond Jennifer
Waymer Monroe
AVX Corporation
Dority & Manning P.A.
Leon Edwin A.
Pauman Gary
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