Electrical connectors – With contact preventer or retractable cover part
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-31
2011-05-31
Le, Thanh-Tam T (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With contact preventer or retractable cover part
C220S241000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07950934
ABSTRACT:
In at least one embodiment, a socket assembly that is positioned in a vehicle is provided. The socket assembly includes a socket plate and a socket body. The socket plate defines a first plurality of openings to enable a connection to a plurality of terminals. The socket body defines a recess therein and a second plurality of openings extend therethrough for receiving the plurality of terminals. The socket body includes at least one channel positioned on an outer periphery of the recess to receive the socket plate such that the socket plate is moveable across the recess and the first plurality of openings are capable of being aligned over the second plurality of openings. The socket body further includes at least one locking member protruding from the socket body to secure the socket plate to the socket body.
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Alfeche Ralph Emerson
Sallam Faisal K.
Brooks & Kushman P.C.
Le Thanh-Tam T
Lear Corporation
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