Terminal having positive retention feature and method of using same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5147228
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07859277

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A terminal (10) for an electrical connector (1). The terminal (10) comprises a mating portion (14) for mating with a contact of a mating connector, restraining means (58) for blocking withdrawal of the terminal (10) from the connector (1), and an elongate terminating portion (16) adapted to project from the connector (1). The terminating portion (16) comprises a leg (20) for terminating the terminal (10) to the substrate (4) and positive retention means (62) for securing the terminal (10) to the connector (1). The positive retention means (62) comprises a portion of the terminating portion (16) being adapted to be deflected at substantially a right angle.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Miller, Mitchell E Clemmons, NC 9 242
Slack, Victor E Lewisville, NC 15 466

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