Electrical connector

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view as seen from the front and upper right of an electrical connector showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side is identical;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof, the front is identical;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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  • Edge card connector on p. 12B of Molex Catalog 980, 2.sup.nd edition.
Patent History
Patent number: D420325
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 24, 1998
Date of Patent: Feb 8, 2000
Assignee: TVM Group, Inc. (Fremont, CA)
Inventor: Jason S. Sloey (Milpitas, CA)
Primary Examiner: Joel Sincavage
Law Firm: Flehr Hohbach Test Albritton & Herbert LLP
Application Number: 0/87,060
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Connector, Conductor Or Housing Therefor (10) (D13/133)
International Classification: 1303;