Connector assembly and method of making same

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2007-08-14

2007-08-14

Paumen, Gary F. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With insulation other than conductor sheath

Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation

C439S736000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11240280

ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector, electrical connection assembly implementing at least one such electrical connector, and method of making such an electrical connector are disclosed. The method includes attaching a wire to a conductive component that includes at least one of a pin and a socket, positioning the conductive component into a supporting structure, and positioning a retaining component in relation to the supporting structure, where the retaining component serves to substantially prevent relative movement of the conductive component relative to the supporting structure. The method further includes overmolding at least portions of the supporting structure and the wire.

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8 pictures of cross-sections of assorted connector assemblies, admitted prior art.

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