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Class Information
Number: 439/345
Name: Electrical connectors > With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to contact of coupling part > Retaining means
Description: Coupling part having means separate from the current carrying elements thereof to maintain interengagment with a mating part*, i.e., to maintain electrical connection.
Sub-classes under this class:
| Class Number |
Class Name |
Patents |
| 439/346 |
Adapted to engage contact of mating part |
148 |
| 439/350 |
Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection |
226 |
| 439/369 |
For unsupported coupling part and unsupported mating part, (e.g., connecting extension cords) |
181 |
| 439/348 |
Laterally moving roller or ball |
71 |
| 439/347 |
Laterally moving slide |
310 |
| 439/371 |
Pliable band, conductor sheath engaging means, or adhesive |
118 |
| 439/367 |
Protective enclosure |
134 |
| 439/370 |
Resiliently urging coupling part and mating part together |
43 |
| 439/366 |
Retaining functioning electrical component (e.g., tube, lamp, fuse, battery, etc.) |
41 |
| 439/359 |
Retaining means comprising helically threaded member |
61 |
| 439/372 |
Rotatable retaining means, pivotable retaining means, or actuated gripping retaining means |
483 |
| 439/368 |
Single means retaining plural distinct coupling parts and mating parts together |
74 |
| 439/349 |
Toroidal band urged radially of connection or adapted to be compressed for retention, e.g., o-ring |
44 |
| 439/373 |
Wall or outlet mounted |
138 |
Patents under this class:
| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7396249 |
Electrical connector with snap-fastening coupling mechanism |
Jul. 8, 2008 |
| 7367834 |
Electrical connector |
May. 6, 2008 |
| 7347714 |
Electronic device assembly having securing feature |
Mar. 25, 2008 |
| 7342782 |
Locking device |
Mar. 11, 2008 |
| 7320613 |
Automatic locking electrical outlet |
Jan. 22, 2008 |
| 7209048 |
Device for monitoring and alerting of a power disruption to electrical equipment or an appliance |
Apr. 24, 2007 |
| 7189013 |
Latch type optical module |
Mar. 13, 2007 |
| 7056138 |
Retaining clip for Anderson-type power connectors |
Jun. 6, 2006 |
| 7001194 |
Electric power connector and electric power connector assembly |
Feb. 21, 2006 |
| 6988907 |
Sectional adapter of clamping holder for automobiles |
Jan. 24, 2006 |
| 6971898 |
Apparatus and method for electrically and mechanically connecting and disconnecting a power line |
Dec. 6, 2005 |
| 6896560 |
Connector with retainer having front wall and reinforcement |
May. 24, 2005 |
| 6875027 |
Electrical connector assembly with complementary recess and projection interengagement |
Apr. 5, 2005 |
| 6840789 |
Connector and a method of assembling it |
Jan. 11, 2005 |
| 6840786 |
Card connector having improved support member for eject mechanism |
Jan. 11, 2005 |
| 6832926 |
Tamper resistant plug for changing a function of an electronic device |
Dec. 21, 2004 |
| 6824406 |
Electrical connector assembly |
Nov. 30, 2004 |
| 6790070 |
Apparatus for locking a plug |
Sep. 14, 2004 |
| 6752642 |
Connector with retainer members to be attached to a panel, method of attaching the connector to the panel, and method of coupling the connector with another connector |
Jun. 22, 2004 |
| 6648660 |
Card connector having improved support member for eject mechanism |
Nov. 18, 2003 |
| 6628516 |
Apparatuses and methods for preventing disengagement of electrical connectors in the assembly of computers |
Sep. 30, 2003 |
| 6595792 |
Tamper resistant plug for changing a function of an electronic device |
Jul. 22, 2003 |
| 6585542 |
Connector for memory card |
Jul. 1, 2003 |
| 6561832 |
Elastic hole adjustable spring connector |
May. 13, 2003 |
| 6506070 |
Electrical connector having device for controlled latching movement |
Jan. 14, 2003 |
| 6452793 |
Apparatuses and methods for preventing disengagement of electrical connectors in the assembly of computers |
Sep. 17, 2002 |
| 6443751 |
Input/output connector |
Sep. 3, 2002 |
| 6386918 |
Retention element for electrical connector |
May. 14, 2002 |
| 6371775 |
Fastening cap |
Apr. 16, 2002 |
| 6361349 |
High voltage connector |
Mar. 26, 2002 |
| 6302568 |
Head lamp for vehicle |
Oct. 16, 2001 |
| 6276952 |
Line cord retention bracket for electronics chassis and method use thereof |
Aug. 21, 2001 |
| 6213795 |
Two-part electrical connector |
Apr. 10, 2001 |
| 6168473 |
Clamping structure for communication connector |
Jan. 2, 2001 |
| 6100614 |
Electric motor with spring clip for strain relief |
Aug. 8, 2000 |
| RE36695 |
Captive latch mechanism for use with an expansion card cage in a personal computer |
May. 16, 2000 |
| 6036523 |
Connector socket |
Mar. 14, 2000 |
| 6030248 |
Mechanical latch for mating printed circuit board connectors |
Feb. 29, 2000 |
| 5982611 |
Meter center with fastenerless current carrying connections |
Nov. 9, 1999 |
| 5964604 |
LIF connector |
Oct. 12, 1999 |
| 5823812 |
Electrical connector |
Oct. 20, 1998 |
| 5812356 |
Computer docking system having an electromagnetic lock |
Sep. 22, 1998 |
| 5791930 |
Connector for detecting incomplete engagement |
Aug. 11, 1998 |
| 5717571 |
Mechanism locking removable module into computer |
Feb. 10, 1998 |
| 5706179 |
Computer housing and expansion card format for consumer electronics devices |
Jan. 6, 1998 |
| 5639254 |
Apparatus for testing a plug |
Jun. 17, 1997 |
| 5601349 |
Captive latch mechanism for use with an expansion card cage in a personal computer |
Feb. 11, 1997 |
| 5575546 |
Apparatus for retention of computer expansion cards and filler panels |
Nov. 19, 1996 |
| 5564951 |
Electrical cable connector and method of making |
Oct. 15, 1996 |
| 5484303 |
Structure of a hub |
Jan. 16, 1996 |
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