Electrical connectors – Metallic connector or contact having movable or resilient... – Screw-thread operated securing part
Reexamination Certificate
2008-02-06
2009-12-15
Dinh, Phuong K (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
Metallic connector or contact having movable or resilient...
Screw-thread operated securing part
Reexamination Certificate
active
07632160
ABSTRACT:
A ground lug for receiving an electrical wire from multiple directions to be secured within the ground lug, comprising a collar forming a receptacle for receiving an electrical wire, said collar including a first aperture for receiving a screw in an upper surface of the collar, and second and third apertures on first and second side surfaces, respectively, of the collar for receiving electrical wires within the receptacle, a threaded screw located within the first aperture for securing a wire within the receptacle when the threaded screw is tightened, and a tab extending from a lower surface of the collar, the tab including a forth aperture for receiving a screw to mount the ground lug to an electrical device.
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Notification of Transmittal of International Search Report and Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority, or the Declaration, International Search Report and Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority, all mailed Jul. 14, 2008.
Corry Charles D.
Dimonte Eugene L.
Matthews Brian W.
Stiles Richard J.
Dinh Phuong K
McGuireWoods LLP
NA Communications, LLC
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