(under subclass 278) Electrical connector wherein the external shell member adapted to yield within its elastic limit also is intended to interfit with the mating device and require flexing thereof for separation from the mating member.
(1) Note. The resilient housing of this subclass may snap over a protuberance of the mating member; or may be forced out of its normal position to lock to the mating member.
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350+, for resilient latching structure wherein there is no disclosure of sealing.