Connector assemblies

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2006-09-29

2008-11-04

Nasri, Javaid (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

Metallic connector or contact having movable or resilient...

Spring actuated or resilient securing part

C439S930000, C439S369000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07445528

ABSTRACT:
Systems for electrically coupling two or more devices include a receptacle connector assembly and a male connector assembly. The receptacle connector assembly includes one or more socket assemblies each having a socket with an at least partially conductive inner surface. The male connector assembly includes one or more plug contacts configured to mate with the sockets. Each of the plug contacts includes a multiplicity of compressible wires joined together at a distal tip such that when the plug contacts are inserted within the sockets, the compressible wires make electrical contact with the at least partially conductive inner surfaces of the sockets.

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