Electrical connectors – With circuit conductors and safety grounding provision – Grounding to connector container or housing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-21
2006-03-21
Paumen, Gary (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
With circuit conductors and safety grounding provision
Grounding to connector container or housing
C439S939000, C439S063000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07014480
ABSTRACT:
A grounding clip for an electrical connector having an insulative housing and a connector shell includes a base configured to engage a first outer surface of the insulative housing, and a collar extending from the base and engaging a second outer surface of the insulative housing. The collar includes at least one grounding tab extending therefrom. A conductive insert engages the connector shell and the base.
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Block Michael J.
Burkholder Shawn William
Weidner Kevin Edward
Paumen Gary
Tyco Electronics Corporation
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