ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
First Claim
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1. An electrical connector comprising:
- a plug;
a receptacle, the receptacle being mateable with the plug; and
wherein at least one of the plug and the receptacle comprise a plastic body comprising an electrically conductive layer plated directly upon a plastic body.
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Abstract
An electrical connector is disclosed. The electrical connector has a plug and a receptacle that are connectable in a mated position. At least one of the plug and the receptacle have a body and an electrically conductive layer applied directly to the body.
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20 Claims
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1. An electrical connector comprising:
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a plug; a receptacle, the receptacle being mateable with the plug; and wherein at least one of the plug and the receptacle comprise a plastic body comprising an electrically conductive layer plated directly upon a plastic body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 19, 20)
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11. A method for manufacturing an electrical connector comprising the steps of:
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forming a plastic body for at least one of a plug and a receptacle; forming a interconnect pattern directly onto the plastic body; and plating an electrically conductive layer directly to the interconnect pattern. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An electrical connector comprising:
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a plug; a receptacle, the receptacle being mateable with the plug; and wherein at least one of the plug and the receptacle comprise a plastic body comprising an electrically conductive layer plated directly upon the plastic body and wherein a cover substantially surrounds at least one of the plug and the receptacle and provide electrical insulation to at least one of the plug and the receptacle.
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