Modular power connector

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a modular power connector having features in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 2 is rear perspective view of the modular power connector of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the modular power connector of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the modular power connector of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the modular power connector of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view of the modular power connector of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view of the modular power connector of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a rear elevational view of the modular power connector of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the modular power connector of FIG. 1 assembled with three others identical to it, illustrating the use thereof. The stacked array of computer storage devices and the assembly of additional power connectors illustrate environmental structure only and forms no part of the claimed design.

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Patent History
Patent number: D418816
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 28, 1998
Date of Patent: Jan 11, 2000
Assignee: Commercial & Industrial Design Co., Inc. (Costa Mesa, CA)
Inventor: Jeff Wu (Mission Viejo, CA)
Primary Examiner: Joel Sincavage
Law Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP
Application Number: 0/94,197
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Three Or More Contacts (e.g., Ports, Terminals, Etc.) (D13/146)
International Classification: 1303;