Electrical connectors – With insulation other than conductor sheath – Plural-contact coupling part
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-20
2006-06-20
Abrams, Neil (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With insulation other than conductor sheath
Plural-contact coupling part
C439S748000, C439S857000, C439S936000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07063575
ABSTRACT:
The subject invention relates to terminals that are utilized in bulb sockets for automotive lamp assemblies. The embodiments of the bulb sockets disclosed provide for superior alignment and stabilization of the bulb in the bulb socket so that proper contact is made between the terminals and the bulb without damaging the bulb or the terminals during insertion. The terminal may comprise, among other things, at least one alignment feature, which may include partial spheres, that allows for easy insertion into the bulb socket and substantially ensures proper alignment and positioning within the bulb socket so that a proper connection can be maintained with the bulb and terminal Sealing material may be used to cover wire attachment portions of the terminals and plate portions of the terminals may be used to prevent the sealing material from entering a bulb accepting portion of the socket.
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Garcia Ismael
Marks Carey D.
McMahan David R.
Powers Christopher R.
Van Duyn Paul D.
Abrams Neil
Guide Corporation
Ice Miller LLP
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