Electrical connectors – With indicating or identifying provision
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-01
2008-04-01
Paumen, Gary F. (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
With indicating or identifying provision
C439S909000, C439S695000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07351095
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed herein is a disposable surgical connector. The surgical connector includes a first and a second member. Each of the members have compatible guide structure to cause a force fit between the members when the members are slid into place. The first member also includes compatible guide structure for slideably connecting the surgical connector with an electronic or other device. The second member includes a cable connection member which connects the electrical or similar cable to the surgical connector and which secures the cable and its contacts within the surgical connector.The first member includes a cable connection indicator, which upon complete connection of the surgical connector with the device makes both an audible sound and a distinct tactile feel to give assurance as to the proper fit between both the connector and the device.
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Lemo Connectors Catalog (6 pages).
Chaikin Douglas A
Paumen Gary F.
Peninsula IP Group
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