Electrical connectors – With contact preventer or retractable cover part – Movably mounted
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-08
2006-08-08
Paumen, Gary F. (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
With contact preventer or retractable cover part
Movably mounted
C439S137000, C439S159000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07086879
ABSTRACT:
A connector assembly includes first and second sockets disposed on opposite sides of a housing and defining first and second insertion paths, respectively, for receiving a plug. A sliding keep-out member has first and second blocking surfaces. The keep-out member can move back and forth through the housing between first and second positions. In the first position, the first blocking surface blocks at least a portion of the first insertion path, but the second blocking surface clears the second insertion path. In the second position, the second blocking surface blocks at least a portion of the second insertion path, but the first blocking surface clears the first insertion path. Thus the connector assembly may receive plugs in either the first or the second socket, but not in both sockets simultaneously.
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Durham Michael R.
Higham Stephen J
Hart Kevin M.
Hewlett--Packard Development Company, L.P.
Paumen Gary F.
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