Electrical connectors – With provision to restrict environment effects – Including contact cover or case
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-09
2007-01-09
Gilman, Alexander (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
With provision to restrict environment effects
Including contact cover or case
Reexamination Certificate
active
11380093
ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector may include a conductive body having a conductor receiving passageway therein to receive the conductor of a cable end. The conductive body may also have a fastener receiving passageway intersecting the conductor receiving passageway, and a fastener may be positioned in the fastener receiving passageway for securing the conductor. The connector may also include an insulating boot associated with the conductor receiving passageway. The insulating boot may include an insulating tube, and at least one rupturable seal closing the insulating tube and rupturing upon initial insertion of the cable end therethrough. The rupturable seal may also be compliant to accommodate different sized cable ends and form a seal with adjacent portions of the cable end. A pair of seals may be provided with an optional sealant material therebetween.
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Gilman Alexander
Homac Mfg. Company
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