Electrical connectors – With contact preventer or retractable cover part
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-28
2009-11-17
Patel, T C (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With contact preventer or retractable cover part
C174S666000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07618269
ABSTRACT:
A compliant cap for inserting into an aperture of an electrical connector. The cap includes two halves connected by a living hinge. The two radial members in the two halves each extend perpendicular to the living hinge with the second radial member being longer than the first. One of the halves includes a plurality of chamfers, and the other half includes an outer rim surrounding the chamfers such that when the cap is compressed, the rim envelops the chamfers decreasing the area of the cap. In a second embodiment, chamfers include extensions adjacent to the outer rim for wrapping around or extending over the rim and further enhancing the secure fit of the two halves.
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Bradford Lawrence E.
Naro Brian A.
'Hubbell Incorporated
Bicks Mark S.
Goodman Alfred N.
Gureff Jenae C.
Patel T C
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