Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Electrical device making
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-18
2011-01-18
Nguyen, Donghai D. (Department: 3729)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Electrical device making
C029S857000, C439S805000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07870668
ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector includes a sleeve defining an axis and a contact assembly inserted in the sleeve, the contact assembly including pieces that move axially relative to one another during a fault close operation. An interface between the sleeve and the contact assembly is configured to permit replacement of the contact assembly without replacing the sleeve.
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Hughes David Charles
Makal John Mitchell
Roscizewski Paul
Cooper Technologies Company
Fish & Richardson P.C.
Nguyen Donghai D.
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