Modular connector

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a modular connector in accordance with our design, additional components of a connector system and cable being shown in broken lines for illustrative purposes only;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof.

The broken line showing throughout the drawing figures is included for the purpose of illustrating environmental features and structure only, and forms no part of the claimed design.

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3877774 April 1975 Dorrell
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4209219 June 24, 1980 Proietto
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Patent History
Patent number: D413099
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 7, 1997
Date of Patent: Aug 24, 1999
Assignee: Allen-Bradley Company, LLC (Milwaukee, WI)
Inventors: David D. Brandt (Milwaukee, WI), Robert E. Lounsbury (Chardon, OH), Dennis C. Mackey (Hamilton, MA), Earl W. McCleerey (Mechanicsburg, PA), Michael E. Shirk (Grantville, PA), Brian J. Taylor (Arlington, MA), Douglas M. Walburn (Linglestown, PA), Robert W. Walker (Harrisburg, PA), Robert N. Whiteman, Jr. (Middletown, PA)
Primary Examiner: Joel Sincavage
Attorneys: Patrick S. Yoder, John M. Miller, John J. Horn
Application Number: 0/79,043
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Connector, Conductor Or Housing Therefor (10) (D13/133)
International Classification: 1303;