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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 15, 2009
Applicants:
Michael Osvatic, Glenview, IL (US);
Mark Rodaer, Glenview, IL (US);
Inventors:
Michael Osvatic, Glenview, IL (US);
Mark Rodaer, Glenview, IL (US);
Assignee:
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R 4/48 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A tab terminal for quick-disconnect type connections is formed by bending a single strip of metal back upon itself. The strip includes inward embossments allowing the desired tab thickness to be obtained with less material while using material suitable for spring contacts or internal device conductors.