Thermocouple and RTD connector

Description

FIG. 1 is a front isometric view of the male portion of the connector showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear isometric view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a front isometric view of the female portion of the connector showing our new design;

FIG. 9 is a rear isometric view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 15 is a front isometric view of the connected male and female portions of the connector showing our new design; and,

FIG. 16 is a front isometric view of the disconnected male and female portions of the connector showing our new design.

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Patent History
Patent number: D424016
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 14, 1998
Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company (St. Louis, MO)
Inventors: Mark K. Gipson (Fox Lake, IL), Steven K. Klingemann (Mt. Horeb, WI), Jason J. Alvarez (Chicago, IL), Shawn O. Barrett (Grayslake, IL), Arthur O. Volbrecht (Genoa City, WI)
Primary Examiner: Joel Sincavage
Law Firm: Herzog, Crebs & McGhee, LLP
Application Number: 0/90,697
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Connector, Conductor Or Housing Therefor (10) (D13/133)
International Classification: 1303;