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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 05, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 26, 2005
Jay C. Marino, South Euclid, OH (US);
Jay C. Marino, South Euclid, OH (US);
PMI Industries, Inc., Cleveland, OH (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a linear connector assembly comprising a plug connector () and a receptacle connector (). The plug connector () includes an elongated member (), and an electrical contact () disposed about a portion of the elongated member. The receptacle connector () includes a wall defining a cavity () dimensioned to sealingly receive the elongated member, and an electrical contact having a surface disposed in the wall for electrical connection with the plug contact. The electrical contacts of the plug connector () and the receptacle connector () have spherical surface portions whereby a spherical interlace between the electrical contacts is formed upon make-up and reduces voltage drops between the contacts.