Electrical connectors – With indicating or identifying provision – Connection indicating provision
Reexamination Certificate
2008-12-09
2010-02-23
Abrams, Neil (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With indicating or identifying provision
Connection indicating provision
C439S157000, C439S924100, C439S924200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07666027
ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector includes a first connector including a first interlock terminal, a first connecting terminal, and a first interlock connector for holding the first interlock terminal, and a second connector including a second interlock terminal electrically connected to the first interlock terminal, and a second connecting terminal engaged with the first connecting terminal. The second connector further includes a second interlock connector engaged with the first interlock connector and holding the second interlock terminal, a fit detecting portion movable in conjunction with the second interlock connector for detecting a fit state of the first connector and the second connector, and a rod for connecting the second interlock connector to the fit detecting portion. The second interlock connector includes an interlock female connector including a U-shaped portion substantially U-shaped in a side cross sectional view.
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Office Action dated May 6, 2009, in U.S. Appl. No. 12/314,305.
Abrams Neil
Hitachi Cable Ltd.
McGinn IP Law Group PLLC
Nguyen Phuong
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