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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 26, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 10, 2010
Edward Bazayev, Kew Gardens, NY (US);
Michael John Marchetti, Bridgeport, CT (US);
Thomas Louis Scanzillo, Monroe, CT (US);
Edward Bazayev, Kew Gardens, NY (US);
Michael John Marchetti, Bridgeport, CT (US);
Thomas Louis Scanzillo, Monroe, CT (US);
Hubbell Incorporated, Shelton, CT (US);
Abstract
A contact member for an electrical receptacle includes a connecting member having first and second ends. A first contact is connected to the first end of the connecting member and a second contact is connected to the second end of the connecting member. A first tab is connected to the first contact and is received by a base of the electrical receptacle. A second tab is connected to the second contact and is received by the base of the electrical receptacle. A plurality of barbs are disposed on the first and second tabs to securely retain the contact member in the electrical receptacle.