Electrical connectors – Metallic connector or contact having movable or resilient... – Cam or wedge between conductors
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-27
2007-02-27
Zarroli, Michael C. (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
Metallic connector or contact having movable or resilient...
Cam or wedge between conductors
C439S782000, C439S863000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11408646
ABSTRACT:
A connector assembly for connecting first and second elongate electrical conductors includes an electrically conductive first connector member, an electrically conductive second connector member, and a clamping mechanism. The first connector member includes: a first body having inner and outer opposed ends; a first hook portion on the outer end of the first body, the first hook portion defining a first channel to receive the first conductor; and a first abutment portion on the inner end of the first body. The second connector member includes: a second body having inner and outer opposed ends; a second hook portion on the outer end of the second body, the second hook portion defining a second channel to receive the second conductor; and a second abutment portion on the inner end of the second body. The clamping mechanism is selectively operable to displace the first and second connector members relative to one another from an open position to a clamping position to clamp the first conductor in the first channel and between the first hook portion and the second abutment portion and to clamp the second conductor in the second channel and between the second hook portion and the first abutment portion to thereby form a connection.
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Myers Bigel Sibley and Sajovec, P.A.
Tyco Electronics Corporation
Zarroli Michael C.
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