Electrical connectors – With stress relieving means for conductor to terminal joint – Curved conductor path
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-02
2009-02-10
Abrams, Neil (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With stress relieving means for conductor to terminal joint
Curved conductor path
C439S393000, C439S441000, C439S471000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07488196
ABSTRACT:
A wire retaining connector, connector system and method of connecting wires to connectors to reduce or eliminate unintentional wire disconnection from wire connectors, including disconnection of poke-in connectors. The connectors and connector systems include a connector body having at least one opening configured to receive a wire, the wire including a partially exposed conductor and insulation. The connector body further includes a wire retention member having at least one surface onto which a wire may be engaged. A cutting projection may also be provided on the wire connector to form a channel in the insulation during insertion of the wire into the connector. The wire retention member or the projection provides sufficient retention of the wire to resist disconnection of the wire from the connector body. A method for connecting wires to the connectors is also provided.
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Daily Christopher George
Fabian David James
Kocher Timothy Lee
Landis John Michael
Reigle, Jr. Kenneth Aaron
Abrams Neil
TYCO Electronics Corporation
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