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Adjustable sealable connector

US6866529B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 20, 2001
Grant dateMar 15, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/5216
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A sealable connector comprises a first connector portion, a second connector portion adapted to engage the first connector portion, a compliant material disposed between the first and second connector portions, and a fastening mechanism that secures the first connector portion to the second connector portion, such that a force applied upon the compliant material by the respective first and second connector portions can be adjusted. The fastening mechanism allows a single connector to be utilized for a variety of applications and allows the connector to be adequately sealed regardless of the manufacturing tolerances of the compliant material.

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