Electrical connectors – Having retainer or passageway for fluent material – Vent
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-10
2008-06-10
Ta, Tho D. (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
Having retainer or passageway for fluent material
Vent
C439S190000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07384289
ABSTRACT:
A preferred embodiment of an electrical connector includes a housing having a body. The body defines a contact-receiving aperture extending therethrough, and a heat-transfer aperture extending therethrough in substantially the same direction as the contact-receiving aperture for facilitating circulation of air through the body.
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Chambers Travis
FCI Americas Technology Inc.
Ta Tho D.
Woodcock & Washburn LLP
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