Connector covers and systems to prevent misconnections

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9917404
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15606507

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Embodiments of a connector cover are described, which are easily attached to a keyed electrical connector housing, and which prevent misconnection with a mating connector. One embodiment features a snap-on design, in which the cover simply snaps onto the keyed connector housing. A second embodiment is in the form of a two-piece cover, which snap together about the keyed connector housing. A third exemplary embodiment features a slip-on design, in which the cover slips onto the keyed connector housing. In another aspect, an electrical connector system is described, which includes the connector cover and first and second keyed electrical connectors.

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BALBOA WATER GROUP INC1382 BELL AVENUE TUSTIN CA 92780

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Heiden, Charles Joseph Mission Viejo, US 3 135
Kuo, Steven Chino Hills, US 6 3

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