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Computer interface jack

  • US 7,168,972 B1
  • Filed: 04/26/2006
  • Issued: 01/30/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/26/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A female electrical connector for receiving a standardized male electrical connector having a movable release tab, comprising:

  • a female electrical connector body having an axial cavity configured to receive the standardized male electrical connector;

    at least one electrical contact provided in the axial cavity; and

    at least one lock member carried by the body in load deflecting relation relative to an opposed inner face of the axial cavity and configured to displace relative to the inner face between a loaded position and a released position responsive to a movable release tab of the standardized male electrical connector applying an overload condition on the movable release tab.

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