Electrical connectors – With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in... – Retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-10
2006-10-10
Patel, Tulsidas C. (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...
Retaining means
C439S358000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07118403
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus includes a female connector (106) having a first shell (302), at least one pot (318), and a latching tab (310) having an opening (314). A male connector (104) has a second shell (214) that fits within the first shell (302), at least one pin (226) located within the second shell (214) and in the at least one pot (318), and a locking tab (310) that is located within the opening (314) in the latching tab (310) and that has a tapered surface (224). A clip (500) has a body (502), at least two legs (504) disposed on the body (502), and a head opening (514) disposed adjacent to the body (502). When the male connector (104) is connected to the female connector (106) the clip (500) is disposed on the female connector (106).
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Drye Jeffrey
Williams Matthew
Imas Vladimir
International Engine Intellectual Property Company LLC
Lukasik Susan L.
Patel Tulsidas C.
Soupos Elias P.
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