(under subclass 181) Electrical connector with an enclosure wherein any arc formed when making or breaking electrical connection is enclosed to thereby limit the effect of the arc.
(1) Note. Mere encasement of a contact does not justify placement herein. There must be specific, claimed disclosure that the encasement is to suppress or extinguish the arc formed when mating contacts are brought together.
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183+, for an electrical connector, with specific environment for arc suppressing or extinguishing which may include a contact encasing chamber.