RJ style connector to eliminate cable electrostatic...

Details RJ style connector to eliminate cable electrostatic... RJ style connector to eliminate cable electrostatic...

2007-01-31

2008-10-07

Nasri, Javaid (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

Including arc suppressing or extinguishing means

C439S676000, C439S924100, C439S607070

Reexamination Certificate

active

07431600

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for discharging cables that are to be coupled to a connector are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus includes at least one signal contact, a housing, and a ground arrangement. The housing defines a receptacle configured to receive a part of a cable assembly. The signal contact is disposed within the receptacle, and is configured to contact a first contact of the cable assembly when the cable assembly is received in the receptacle such that a signal may pass between the signal contact and the first contact. The ground arrangement is at least partially disposed on the housing, and is arranged to contact and to ground the first contact before the first contact contacts the at least one signal contact.

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patent: 6468097 (2002-10-01), Bernstein et al.
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