Adjustable sealable connector
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1. A sealable connector, comprising:
- a first connector portion;
a second connector portion adapted to engage the first connector portion;
a compliant material disposed between the first and second connector portions; and
a fastening mechanism that secures the first connector portion to the second connector portion, such that a force is applied upon the compliant material by the respective first and second connector portions and said force can be adjusted in a plurality of incremental pre-set positions.
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Abstract
A sealable connector comprises a first connector portion, a second connector portion adapted to engage the first connector portion, a compliant material disposed between the first and second connector portions, and a fastening mechanism that secures the first connector portion to the second connector portion, such that a force applied upon the compliant material by the respective first and second connector portions can be adjusted. The fastening mechanism allows a single connector to be utilized for a variety of applications and allows the connector to be adequately sealed regardless of the manufacturing tolerances of the compliant material.
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15 Claims
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1. A sealable connector, comprising:
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a first connector portion;
a second connector portion adapted to engage the first connector portion;
a compliant material disposed between the first and second connector portions; and
a fastening mechanism that secures the first connector portion to the second connector portion, such that a force is applied upon the compliant material by the respective first and second connector portions and said force can be adjusted in a plurality of incremental pre-set positions. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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2. A sealable connector, comprising:
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a first connector portion;
a second connector portion adapted to engage the first connector portion;
a compliant material disposed between the first and second connector portions; and
an adjustable fastening mechanism that secures the first connector portion to the second connector portion, the fastening mechanism including means for applying a force to the compliant material and adjusting the force in a plurality of incremental pre-set positions when the force is applied upon the compliant material by the respective first and second connector portions.
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11. A sealable connector, comprising:
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a cup shaped body defining a cavity, the body having a bottom surface;
a cap adapted to engage the body cavity;
an aperture in the cap, the aperture adapted to receive a contact terminal;
a compliant material disposed between the body and the cap; and
a fastening mechanism that secures the body to the cap, such that a force is applied upon the compliant material by the body and the cap can be adjusted in a plurality of incremental pre-set positions. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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13. A sealable connector, comprising:
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a cup shaped body defining a cavity, the body having a bottom surface;
a cap adapted to engage the body cavity, the cap including an aperture;
a contact terminal adapted to extend from the body bottom surface, the contact terminal adapted to align with, and pass through, the aperture;
a compliant material disposed between the body and the cap; and
means for applying a force and maintaining a consistent pressure on the compliant material and for adjusting the pressure in a plurality of incremental pre-set positions, such that the compliant material maintains a substantial seal between the cap and the body.
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14. A sealable connector, comprising:
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a cup shaped body defining a cavity, the body having a bottom surface;
a cap adapted to engage the body cavity;
a plurality of apertures in the cap, the apertures adapted to receive a plurality of contact terminals;
a compliant material disposed between the body and the cap; and
a fastening mechanism that secures the body to the cap such that a force is applied upon the compliant material by the body and the cap can be adjusted in a plurality of incremental pre-set positions.
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15. A sealable connector, comprising:
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a first connector portion;
a second connector portion adapted to engage the first connector portion;
a compliant material disposed between the first and second connector portions; and
an adjustable fastening mechanism that secures the first connector portion to the second connector portion and exerts a force on the compliant material, the fastening mechanism including means for adjusting the force in a plurality of incremental pre-set positions.
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