Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Electrical device making
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-17
2008-09-23
Arbes, C. J (Department: 3729)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Electrical device making
C029S868000, C029S873000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07426782
ABSTRACT:
A method for connecting first and second elongate conductors using a wedge connector includes: providing a wedge connector including a sleeve member, a wedge member, and a lubricant coating disposed on at least one of the sleeve member and the wedge member, the sleeve member defining a sleeve cavity; mounting the sleeve member on the first and second conductors; and driving the wedge member into the sleeve cavity using a hydraulic power drive tool assembly to secure the wedge connector to each of the first and second conductors.
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Cole Randy
Johnson Barry
Ladin Dmitry
Arbes C. J
Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec P.A.
Tyco Electronics Corporation
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