Electrical connector incorporating a light
US6053765A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S439/918
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A light emitting electrical connector is disclosed that includes an electrical circuit, which is secured to a housing of the electrical connector, having a light emitting source and a resistor. In a preferred embodiment, the housing includes a terminal connecting portion for providing electrical power to the electrical circuit, which is molded to the housing of the electrical connector. Preferably, the electrical circuit includes a light emitting diode as the light emitting source. The housing further includes a mounting structure for securing the housing to a surface. In a most preferred embodiment, the mounting structure comprises at least two snap fit tabs for mounting the electrical connector to the surface.
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