Electrical connectors – With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in... – Retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-29
2006-08-29
Gushi, Ross (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...
Retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
active
07097490
ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector disposed between a store and an aircraft or dispenser comprises a first store-side part mechanically connected to the store and a second aircraft-side complementary part connected to an electrical cable attached to the aircraft or dispenser at a forward end, the aircraft-side part comprising a core containing electrical contacts and an outer shell engagable with the store-side part to securely retain the aircraft-side part in mating engagement with the store-side part while the store is being carried by the aircraft, the outer shell being adapted to be pulled off the store-side part as the store is separated from the aircraft, the outer shell being formed as a separate component or assembly, removably attached to the aircraft-side part core.
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Press release entitled “14thJun. 2003—MBM resolves UK ‘smart’ weapon separation into RAF service of a ‘jam-free’, Field Replaceable Connector Shell,” published on EDO MBM Technology Limited's website (Jun. 14, 2003).
Cruttenden Michael James
Eaton John
Crall Kristin M.
EDO MBM Technology Limited
Gushi Ross
Kilpatrick & Stockton LLP
Russell Dean W.
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