BNC connector having visual indication

Details BNC connector having visual indication BNC connector having visual indication

2005-07-26

2008-03-04

Hammond, Briggitte R. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...

Coupling part with relatively pivotable concentric...

C439S491000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07338305

ABSTRACT:
A connector system allows for visual determination of mating or engagement of a jack-side connector and a plug-side connector. A jack-side connector has a first securing device and a plug-side connector having a sleeve rotatably coupled thereto. The sleeve has a second securing device that is complementary to the first securing device and an indicator located on an edge of the sleeve. The indicator is contrasted against a characteristic (e.g., color, material, etc.) of a portion (e.g., a washer) of the connector system to provide visual indication that the first securing device is securely engaged with the second securing device.

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