Electrical connectors – Including handle or distinct manipulating means – Coupling part
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-06
2007-03-06
Hammond, Briggitte R. (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
Including handle or distinct manipulating means
Coupling part
C439S160000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10776430
ABSTRACT:
An integrated latching mechanism for use with a user pluggable electronic module, such as an opto-electronic transceiver module, is disclosed. The latching mechanism allows the user to selectively latch the module within a corresponding host port by manipulation of a pivot lever. Movement of the pivot lever causes a locking pin to extend and latch the module within the port. Conversely, movement of the pivot lever can disengage the locking pin and thereby allow the user to extract the module from within the port. The pivot lever can further include a biasing member that biases the pivot lever in a locked position.
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Newhouse Guy
Togami Chris
Finisar Corporation
Hammond Briggitte R.
Nydegger Workman
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