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Electrical connector with integrated indicator

US9028271B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 10, 2012
Grant dateMay 12, 2015
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 10, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2201/12
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is a diagnostic, intermediate connector for electrically coupling a first external apparatus having a male Deutsch connector and a second external apparatus having a female Deutsch connector. The diagnostic connector includes a male and female plug assemblies having electrical inlets, embedded circuit with LEDs, and having a portion generally shaped as Deutsch connector. Light emitting diodes visually indicate a complete circuit with coupled external apparatus.

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