US5685737A
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Electrical connector having a visual indicator
Assignee: Whitaker LLC
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Filing: 1996-07-29
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Granted: 1997-11-11
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Expires: 2016-07-29
Abstract
Abstract This invention provides a modular jack receptacle connector (2) which has at least one recess (10) for receiving an indicator (4). The recess is profiled to have a lead receiving section (26) with detents (32) along its sides for retaining at least one of the leads (6) which extend rearwardly and then downwardly from the indicator (4). Also provided along the sides of the recess are guide projections (12) for cooperating with guide recesses (14) in the indicator (4) for proper alignment of the indicator in the receptacle (2).
Inventors
- 👤 Scott Frederick Morin
- 👤 Brian Patrick Costello
- 👤 James Pritulksy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:59
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/64; H01R13/641; H01R13/66; H01R13/717; H01R13/7175; H01R24/00; H01R24/60; H01R24/62; H01R24/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A modular jack connector receptacle for board mounting having at least one recess for receiving an indicator comprising: a pair of guide projections disposed along opposed inner walls of the recess and projecting therefrom into the recess for cooperation with complementary guide grooves of an indicator; and a lead receiving section communicating with the recess and having at least one detent formed therealong for cooperation with a lead of the indicator, whereby the indicator is insertable into and securable in the recess by the cooperation of the lead with the detent and the guide projections with the complementary guide grooves of the indicator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A modular jack connector receptacle for board mounting having at least one recess for receiving an indicator comprising: a pair of guide projections disposed along opposed inner walls of the recess and projecting therefrom into the recess for cooperation with complementary guide grooves of an indicator; and a lead receiving section communicating with the recess and having at least one detent formed therealong for cooperation with a lead of the indicator, whereby the indicator is insertable into and securable in the recess by the cooperation of the lead with the detent and the guide projections with the complementary guide grooves of the indicator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The connector receptacle of claim 1 wherein said detent is defined by and between pairs of forward and rearward opposing protuberances projecting into the lead receiving section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
79 words
An indicator for an electrical connector comprising: an LED having leads extending therefrom; and an insulative body formed over the LED such that the leads extend from an inside of the body through a major surface thereof, the body being profiled to have at least one guide groove on another major surface thereof for cooperation with a corresponding projection in a recess of an electrical connector and for guiding the indicator into a proper position in the electrical connector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
79 words
An indicator for an electrical connector comprising: an LED having leads extending therefrom; and an insulative body formed over the LED such that the leads extend from an inside of the body through a major surface thereof, the body being profiled to have at least one guide groove on another major surface thereof for cooperation with a corresponding projection in a recess of an electrical connector and for guiding the indicator into a proper position in the electrical connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The indicator of claim 3 wherein the insulative body is translucent.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The indicator of claim 3 wherein the indicator body includes guide grooves on opposed major surfaces thereof.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-11-10 | 2005-05-12 | 2005-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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