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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 1995
Filed:
Apr. 15, 1994
John A Czerlanis, Solon Mills, IL (US);
Intermatic, Inc., Spring Grove, IL (US);
Abstract
A connector assembly for effecting electrical circuit connection between insulated wires without removing the insulation therefrom including two identical insulated unitary housing members capable of being coaxially interfitted to define a central passage chamber for a dual conductor cable; each housing member carrying a plate terminal formed with an elongated central opening receptive of a single wire conductor and having a sharp prong protruding from one side thereof for penetrating the insulation of the cable and contacting one wire conductor thereof when the housing members are interfitted; each of the plate terminals operating to penetrate the insulation of an associated single wire conductor to establish circuit connection therewith.