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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 17, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2006
Frank M. Stepniak, Cape May, NJ (US);
Frank M. Stepniak, Cape May, NJ (US);
Thomas & Betts International, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
A separable electrical connector component generally including an insulating housing, a current carrying element disposed within the insulative housing and a voltage control device disposed within the housing. The housing has a mid-section, a first insertion end extending from the mid-section in a first direction, a second insertion end extending from the mid-section in a second direction opposite the first direction and a third section extending outwardly from the mid-section between the first and second insertion ends. The current carrying member extends through the first insertion end, the mid-section and the second insertion end. The voltage control device is disposed within the third section of the housing and is in electrical communication with the current carrying element.