Twist-on electrical connector

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view illustrating the twist-on electrical connector of the subject invention;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the connector of FIG. 1. The rear elevation view is identical to such front elevation view;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevation view of the connector of FIG. 1. The left side elevation view is identical to such right side elevation view;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the connector of FIG. 1; and,

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D366866
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 27, 1994
Date of Patent: Feb 6, 1996
Assignee: Thomas & Betts Corporation (Memphis, TN)
Inventors: James H. Whitehead (Collierville, TN), Francis X. Lynch (Memphis, TN)
Primary Examiner: Joel Sincavage
Attorney: Robert M. Rodrick
Application Number: 0/30,330
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Threaded Engagement (D13/151)