Electrical connectors – Contact comprising cutter – Insulation cutter
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-15
2008-07-15
Luebke, Renee S (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
Contact comprising cutter
Insulation cutter
C439S409000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07399197
ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector for terminating at least one electrical conductor comprises a housing including a cavity for receiving at least a first IDC element, a cap including a pivot portion and a cover portion, wherein the pivot portion is pivotally mounted to the housing to allow the cap to be pivoted between an open position and a closed position, at least one recess in the pivot portion of the cap, and a cutting edge within the cavity of the housing adjacent the recess in the pivot portion of the cap.
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Fasce Xavier
Metral Guy
Pratt Jerome A.
3M Innovative Properties Company
Burtis John A.
Kling Janet A.
Luebke Renee S
Tsukerman Larisa
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