Electrical connectors – With indicating or identifying provision – Connection indicating provision
Patent
1993-08-19
1996-09-10
Howell, Daniel W.
Electrical connectors
With indicating or identifying provision
Connection indicating provision
439651, 439620, H01R 1366
Patent
active
055540490
ABSTRACT:
An inline indicating interconnect having a female multi-pin socket connection at a first end and a multi-pin male/male connection and a second, opposed end includes a circuit electrically coupled to and disposed intermediate to the female and male connector ends. The circuit includes at least one light emitting diode (LED) for emitting light when a given electrical condition is satisfied. A generally cylindrical interconnect body comprised of a light-transmissive, moldable material is connected at its respective ends to the female and male connections and overmolded about the circuit components and leads attached thereto so as to encapsulate, seal and provide support for the circuit components and leads while permitting viewing of the emitted light about the entire 360.degree. circumference of the interconnect body. The inline indicating interconnect is particularly adapted for installation in existing cable connections and junctions to provide a visual indication of electrical operation or circuit status.
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Howell Daniel W.
Vu Hien D.
Woodhead Industries Inc.
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