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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 12, 2009
Laurence A. Daane, Newberg, OR (US);
Matthijs P. Smits, Portland, OR (US);
Laurence A. Daane, Newberg, OR (US);
Matthijs P. Smits, Portland, OR (US);
Tyco Electronics Corporation, Berwyn, PA (US);
Abstract
A connector is provided. The connector includes a body extending a length along a central longitudinal axis. The body includes first and second elements that each include opposite first and second end portions. A third element is positioned between at least a portion of the first and second elements. A portion of the third element and a portion of the first element extend within the second element. A portion of the first element extends within the third element. The first end portions of the first and second elements are exposed with respect to the third element. The second end portions of the first and second elements are exposed with respect to the third element. The exposed first end portions of the first and second elements are spaced apart with respect to each other along the length of the body. The exposed second end portions of the first and second elements are spaced apart with respect to each other along the length of the body. The length of the body extends no greater than approximately 152 millimeters (approximately 6 inches).