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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 03, 1994
Filed:
Jul. 13, 1993
Applicant:
Inventor:
John T Kightlinger, Canfield, OH (US);
Assignee:
General Motors Corporation, Detroit, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
439358 ; 439357 ;
Abstract
A one piece, low profile plastic connector assurance member for use with plug and socket connectors having a lock arm and ramp to provide a primary lock when connected together. The assurance member has a generally rectangular frame and a pair of deflectable bridge portions extending between its sides. The deflectable bridge portions engage the ramp and snap over keeper projections on the lock arm with an audible click when the connectors are properly connected to provide assurance of proper connection.