Electrical connectors – Preformed panel circuit arrangement – e.g. – pcb – icm – dip,... – Distinct contact secured to panel circuit
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-21
2009-08-18
Leon, Edwin A. (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
Preformed panel circuit arrangement, e.g., pcb, icm, dip,...
Distinct contact secured to panel circuit
Reexamination Certificate
active
07575445
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a connector that incorporates an insert that may protect the contacts of a card slot. The insert may also double as a structural member so that the opening of the card slot does not deform. The insert may be a device that engages the card slot of an edge card. In one embodiment, the insert may include a wall stop, a grip, and a protective member. The grip may extend from a back side of the wall stop and the protective member may extend from a front side of the wall stop.
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Kolivoski Christopher J.
Shuey Joseph B
Stoner Stuart C.
Strawser Michael V.
FCI Americas Technology Inc.
Leon Edwin A.
Woodcock & Washburn LLP
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