Electrical connectors – With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in... – Retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-20
2008-05-20
Paumen, Gary F. (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...
Retaining means
C439S357000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07374448
ABSTRACT:
A locking mechanism for electrical connectors is disclosed. The locking mechanism comprises one or more sockets affixed to one of a pair of electrical connectors, e.g., a male electrical connector, and one or more mating studs affixed to the other of the pair of electrical connectors, e.g., a female electrical connector. The sockets lockingly engage the studs when the pair of electrical connectors are connected. The sockets are affixed to the male electrical by ribs, which form part of elongate socket fittings that also include the sockets, and socket fitting retainers. The studs are affixed to the female electrical connector by threads.
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Bolkan Christopher Lisle
Jepsen David L
Swensen Arlee Clayton
Villarreal Richard A
Cadwell Laboratories, Inc.
Christensen O'Connor Johnson & Kindness PLLC
Paumen Gary F.
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