Electrical connectors – With insulation other than conductor sheath – Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-02
2008-08-19
Patel, Tulsidas C. (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With insulation other than conductor sheath
Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation
Reexamination Certificate
active
07413484
ABSTRACT:
An electrical terminal of the type to be inserted into an aperture of an electrical panel member is provided. The electrical terminal includes a base and an insertion portion extending from the base to a first end. A slit formed through the insertion portion and extending from or between the base and between the first end defines a compliant portion having a first leg and a second leg. A substantially central axis extends between opposite ends of the slit so that a segment of the first leg is deformed in one direction away from the axis, while a segment of the second leg is deformed in a direction away from the axis opposite the first leg. The deformed first leg segment and the deformed second leg segment are offset from the center of the slit.
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Photographs depicting pin configuration used in connector such as that depicted in Tyco Electronics Drawing No. C 1393755-2, 1 page, no date available.
Sample corresponding to concurrently submitted photographs depicting pin configuration used in connector such as that depicted in Tyco Electronics Drawing No. C 1393755-2, no date available.
Fedder James L.
Taylor Attalee S.
Trout David A.
Nguyen Phuong
Patel Tulsidas C.
Tyco Electronics Corporation
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