Plug assembly including integral printed circuit board

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2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Hyeon, Hae Moon (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With insulation other than conductor sheath

Plural-contact coupling part

C439S344000, C439S941000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07322860

ABSTRACT:
An electrical plug is defined by a plug housing and an upper portion of a printed circuit board. The plug housing defines a region within which the upper portion of the printed circuit board is adapted to be positioned. Stepped side walls may be provided to facilitate sliding introduction and support of the upper portion of the printed circuit board. A locking structure, e.g., a deflectable locking tooth, is associated with the plug housing for engaging a locking aperture on the upper portion of the printed circuit board. A plurality of exposed contacts are provided on the upper portion of the printed circuit board that align with channels formed in the plug housing. The exposed contacts communicate with traces on the printed circuit board and are available for electrical communication with an associated jack. The electrical plug may be associated with an access point, including an access point that includes a plurality of printed circuit boards, only one of which extends into the plug housing to define an electrical plug as described above.

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