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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2007
Filed:
Dec. 30, 2005
James L. Cairns, Ormond Beach, FL (US);
Stewart M. Barlow, Ormond Beach, FL (US);
James L. Cairns, Ormond Beach, FL (US);
Stewart M. Barlow, Ormond Beach, FL (US);
Ocean Design, Inc., Daytona Beach, FL (US);
Abstract
A connector, such as for harsh environments, may include first and second connector portions being movable between unmated and mated positions. The first connector portion may include a first base, at least one male contact carried by the first base and extending outwardly therefrom, and a first shell carried by the first base and surrounding the at least one male contact. The second connector portion may include a second base, at least one female contact carried by the second base and extending outwardly therefrom, and a bladder carried by the second base and surrounding the at least one female contact. The second connector portion may further include an end cap having at least one passageway therein for retaining and aligning end portions of the bladder opposite the second base, and a second shell carried by the second base and surrounding the bladder and the end cap. The end cap and adjacent portions of the second shell may include respective mating portions to provide a snap fit engagement therebetween. The end cap may include an integrally formed monolithic body. A manual release latch and corresponding latch opening may be provided in the connector shells.