Configurable lighted connector

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2005-12-06

2005-12-06

Hyeon, Hae Moon (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With indicating or identifying provision

Connection indicating provision

C439S668000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06971907

ABSTRACT:
A communication connector, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, includes an insulative housing having a cylindrical opening, a light source, and a first and second electrical interconnect. The insulative housing includes a body portion and a head portion. The cylindrical opening extends through the head portion and partially into the body portion of the insulative housing. The light source is disposed in the insulative housing proximate the head portion. The first electrical interconnect includes a terminal portion for fixedly connecting the communication connector to a device and a contact portion comprising a resilient conductive element disposed in the cylindrical opening for engaging a mating communication connector. The second electrical interconnect couples an indicator signal to the light source.

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