US PATENT SUBCLASS 439 / 101
.~ Direct grounding of coupling part member passing into aperture

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439 /   HD   ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

92  DF  WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION {7}
101.~ Direct grounding of coupling part member passing into aperture {4}
102  DF  .~.~> Prong having locking provision, e.g., bayonet
103  DF  .~.~> Movable or removable ground prong {1}
105  DF  .~.~> Adapter
106  DF  .~.~> Three-prong coupling part including ground prong, or receptacle {1}

DEFINITION

Classification: 439/101

Direct grounding of coupling part member passing into aperture:

(under subclass 92) Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* having a contact* that is part of the second electricity transmitting member, and is intended to enter into an opening in the mating part and be electrically connected to earth.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

677+, for a polarized plural contact coupling part wherein one contact may be for "safety" grounding but is not claimed as the combination of elements required for this subclass.