CONTACT TAP BETWEEN NORMALLY ENGAGED COUPLING PARTS:
(under the class definition) Electrical connector for use with a coupling part* and its mating part* by fitting between the parts when they are mated to each other and make electrical connection therewith to modify electric current flow between the mated parts.
(1) Note. "Modify electric current flow" includes utilization of electric power to drive another device and includes addition of power to the contacts of the mated parts.
(2) Note. Grounding or shielding is not included in this definition.
