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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 17, 2006
Filed:
Oct. 06, 2004
Bernard J. O'grady, Crestwood, IL (US);
Robert L. Sokol, Orland Park, IL (US);
Robert W. Kossak, Lemont, IL (US);
Bernard J. O'Grady, Crestwood, IL (US);
Robert L. Sokol, Orland Park, IL (US);
Robert W. Kossak, Lemont, IL (US);
Panduit Corp., Tinley Park, IL (US);
Abstract
A compression connector for securing wires therein is disclosed. The compression connector comprises a first body portion connected to a second body portion, each of the first and second body portions having two pairs of leg portions extending therefrom to form two conductor receiving channels, respectively. The compression connector also has a first pair of slots and a second pair of slots for receiving a cable tie to secure wires therein before crimping. At least one transversely-oriented slot extends between the first pair of slots and the second pair of slots. A method for securing wires within a compression connector is also disclosed.