Electrical connectors – With magnet – To urge mating connectors together
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-27
2006-06-27
Harvey, James R. (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
With magnet
To urge mating connectors together
C439S924100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07066739
ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector (100) comprising a male (120) and female (150) part, each part (120, 150) having a magnet (135, 165) adapted to attract the parts (120, 150) together to make a connection. The parts (120, 150) can connect at any relative rotational orientation and preferred embodiments prevent offset connection between the magnets (135, 165) or parts (120, 150). The connector (100) is particularly suited for use in out of reach locations, for example to easily and safely replace light bulbs into sockets suspended from a ceiling.
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Pages 1-7 of applicant's response to Foreign examination report GB0502514.3 dated Aug. 10, 2005 that is associated with Parent PCT application.
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