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Apparatus and method for cable connection retention

  • US 6,619,976 B2
  • Filed: 04/13/2001
  • Issued: 09/16/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/13/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. Apparatus for increasing strength of a connection between a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector having at least one retention prong for retaining the first connector, the at least one retention prong being flexible between an inner holding position and an outward non-holding position, the first connector having at least one receiving portion for receiving a portion of the retention prong when the retention prong is in its inner holding position, the apparatus comprising:

  • at least one restraining element disposed in a substantially fixed position relative to the at least one retention prong, said at least one restraining element being configured to contact the at least one retention prong and apply a continuous biasing force to the retention prong toward its inner holding position, said at least one restraining element comprising at least one flexible member formed into a casing surrounding at least a portion of the second connector, said flexible member being disposed adjacent to the retention prong, wherein said at least one restraining element provides resistance to connection and disconnection of said first electrical connector from said second electrical connector.

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