Ceiling electrical connector assembly

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2007-01-23

2007-01-23

Patel, Tulsidas C. (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With supporting means for coupling part

Supporting means comprising face plate or closure member for...

Reexamination Certificate

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11368291

ABSTRACT:
A connector assembly for interconnecting an overhead electric junction box and electric fixture, the connector assembly including a socket housing having first and second apertures, each aperture having a hook engaging end and a hook disengaging end, the socket housing internally supporting first and second lands, the first and second lands overlying the first and second apertures' hook engaging ends; a plug housing having a first and second hook, each hook being composed of an electrically conductive material, the first and second hooks being movable between the first and second apertures' hook engaging and hook disengaging ends; upper terminals connected operatively to the socket housing, the upper terminals having upper and lower ends, the upper terminals' upper ends being adapted for electrical connections with structural power wires, the upper terminals' lower ends being adapted for, upon extensions of the first and second hooks into the first and second apertures, electrically contacting the first and second hooks; lower terminals connected operatively to the plug housing, the lower terminals being adapted for electrically connecting the first and second hooks to the electric fixture's network of electric wires; and including fixture fasteners further interconnecting the plug housing and the electric fixture.

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