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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 19, 1999
Filed:
Jan. 29, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Roger W Wayt, Dearborn, MI (US);
Nathan J Moore, Dearborn, MI (US);
Assignee:
UT Automotive Dearborn, Inc., Dearborn, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
439465 ;
Abstract
Flat flexible cable includes at least one conductor with an insulating film disposed thereabout. The cable further includes an opening through the film not in contact with the conductor. A connector for use with the flat flexible cable, includes an opening and a means for retaining the cable within the opening. The opening receives the cable such that one end of the cable is within the connector. The means for releasably retaining the cable within the opening is disposed through the opening in the cable, so that any force on the cable is transferred to the connector.