Electrical connector

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2005-07-26

2005-07-26

Ta, Tho D. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With indicating or identifying provision

Connection indicating provision

C439S910000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06921284

ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector (100) includes a housing (110) and a light source (120) inside the housing. The housing has a surface (130). A first portion of the surface permits the passage of a first amount of light from the light source, and a second portion of the surface permits the passage of a second amount of light from the light source, where the second amount of light is different from the first amount of light.

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