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Electrostatic discharge protective boot for a connector

US7074056B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2002
Grant dateJul 11, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R43/26
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A connector cap assembly mechanically and electrically couples to the connector back shell that has connector contacts. A boot housing is formed of an electrically charged dissipative material. The housing is sized to receive the connector therein. The boot housing comprises a floor that contacts the connector contacts. A retainer is positioned on the housing and retains a ground wire in contact with the housing.

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