US6162094A
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Connector housing
Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd
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Filing: 1999-09-22
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Granted: 2000-12-19
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Expires: 2019-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A connector housing comprises upper and lower covers mated to form the housing. Upper and lower shells are integrally molded with the upper and lower covers, wherein at least a portion of one of the upper and lower shells protruding over the corresponding cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne Huang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:20
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/627; H01R13/6271; H01R13/6272; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6591; H01R13/6594; H01R24/00; H01R24/60; H01R24/62; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/901; Y10S439/904; Y10S439/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
A connector housing assembly, comprising: upper and lower covers mated to form a housing, and upper and lower metal shells embedded in with said upper and lower covers, wherein a substantial portion of said lowered shell is flush with and not covered by the outer surface of said lower cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
A connector housing assembly, comprising: upper and lower covers mated to form a housing, and upper and lower metal shells embedded in with said upper and lower covers, wherein a substantial portion of said lowered shell is flush with and not covered by the outer surface of said lower cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
110 words
A connector assembly comprising: an insulative housing comprising upper and lower covers; a terminal core with a plurality of terminals thereon positioned within the housing; and a metal shell generally surrounding said terminal core and positioned between said terminal core and said housing, said shell including a recessed portion; wherein one of said upper and lower covers forms a recess to receive said recessed portion therein so that said recessed portion of the shell is exposed to an exterior through said recess and is flush with an outer face of said one of the upper and lower covers, said recessed portion extending over a substantial portion of said on cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
110 words
A connector assembly comprising: an insulative housing comprising upper and lower covers; a terminal core with a plurality of terminals thereon positioned within the housing; and a metal shell generally surrounding said terminal core and positioned between said terminal core and said housing, said shell including a recessed portion; wherein one of said upper and lower covers forms a recess to receive said recessed portion therein so that said recessed portion of the shell is exposed to an exterior through said recess and is flush with an outer face of said one of the upper and lower covers, said recessed portion extending over a substantial portion of said on cover.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-12-19 | 2004-06-19 | 2004-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-12-19 | 2008-06-19 | 2008-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-12-19 | 2012-06-19 | 2012-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |