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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 07, 2015
Filed:
Sep. 30, 2010
Applicant:
Ronald C. Hodge, Aurora, IL (US);
Inventor:
Ronald C. Hodge, Aurora, IL (US);
Assignee:
Molex Incorporated, Lisle, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R 13/52 (2006.01); H01R 31/06 (2006.01); H01R 103/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R 13/5219 (2013.01); H01R 31/06 (2013.01); H01R 2103/00 (2013.01);
Abstract
A receptacle connector includes an insulative body, conductive terminals mounted therein, and a seal covering a central portion of the body. The receptacle connector mates with at least one mating electrical connector. The seal prevents the intrusion of dust into the joint between the receptacle connector and the mating electrical connector(s). The seal and the body have locking features provided thereon to secure the seal to the housing.