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Electrical contact test probe

  • US 5,191,280 A
  • Filed: 07/25/1991
  • Issued: 03/02/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/25/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An attachable test probe device for establishing electrical engagement between an electrical contact supported within an insulative housing, accessible through an opening therein and an existing alligator clip having a pair of actuatable jaws defining a connection region therebetween, said test probe device comprising:

  • an elongate probe member insertable into said housing through said opening for electrical engagement with said contact; and

    an attachment member electrically coupled to said probe member, said attachment member including means for electrically and mechanically securing said attachment member to said alligator clip at a location remote from said connection region thereof;

    wherein said attachment member includes an elongate attachment extent and wherein said securing means includes a pair of traverse deformable tabs extending from said elongate extent of said attachment member, said tabs being crimpably deformable to secure said attachment member to said alligator clip.

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