(under subclass 51) Connector coupling members in which the switch contacts are in parallel with or "bridge" the coupling contacts thus short circuiting the coupling contacts when the switch is closed.
(1) Note. This subclass includes, for example, lamp sockets for use in series lighting systems having a push-button or other switch for short circuiting the filament of the lamp.
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51.1, for connector coupling devices having short circuiting means automatically operable upon separation of the complementary coupling members.
118, for connector coupling devices having shunt-circuit closing means automatically operable in response to an over-load, in the circuit.
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439, Electrical Connectors,
188, for an electrical connector having a circuit interrupting provision effected by mating or having a "dead" contact actuated after mating; and see the line notes in Lines With Other Classes and Within This Class, in this class (Class 200) definition.
