This is the generic class for a pair of mated conductors comprising at least two electrically conducting elements which are interconnected to permit relative motion of such conducting elements during use without a break in electrical conductivity therebetween (see Subclass References to the Current Class, below).
Also, this is the generic class for a device constituting an electricity conducting contact between conductors of electricity; wherein the joint is of a type which may be readily made and broken, repeatedly by attachment and detachment of contact supporting structure on each conductor.
(1) Note. A soldered joint or joint formed by twisting together a pair of conductors and any of various other splices that is more or less permanent in nature is not generally provided for in this class. See the reference to Class 174 below for location of a device relating to such a splice joint. Also, see below for the scope of this class with regard to general utility and the lines with respect to other classes providing for a joint, per se.
(2) Note. Included under this class definition is a device known in the art as a contact plug, an outlet receptacle, a lamp socket, a vacuum tube socket, a connection block, a cable terminal, a cable joint, a binding post, a cube tap, a grounding strap, etc.
(3) Note. This class also includes a device specialized for use with an electrical connector and not elsewhere classifiable. Such a device may be, for example, any of certain types of mounting or supporting means, a locking device, a shield or cover, a strain relieving device, etc.

LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
COMBINATION OF AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH ANOTHER DEVICE
With respect to a combination of an electrical connector with an art device, no absolutely uniform rule of classification can be set forth. Disposition of such combination depends on factors such as the nature of the combined art device, the manner in and extent to which such art device, per se, and in other combinations have been classified, the relationship of other classes to this class as regards superiority, and the manner in which the combination is claimed. Generally, the combination of an electrical connector with an art device is classifiable in the appropriate art class. Also, an electrical connector limited to arrangement or use with an art device is generally classified in the appropriate art class. Two or more different electrical devices combined with an electrical connector will be found in the class providing for the combined electrical devices, even though they are broadly recited.
CONNECTOR, PER SE, ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Since any mechanical joint, coupling or connector, when made of metal or other material capable of conducting an electrical current may be said to "electrically" connect, only such structure as are specially designed for and/or disclosed for electrical use have been placed in this class (Class 439).
A patent disclosing a connector having utility both as an electrical connector and as a mechanical coupling wherein the claims do not limit the connector function as an electrical connector is classified in the appropriate class providing for the mechanical joint.
A patent claiming a limitation of structure, composition, or arrangement utility in an electrical installation and not generally applicable to a class providing for the mechanical joint is classified in this class (Class 439). Reference to electrical insulation features is considered to establish electrical utility in an electrical installation.
As stated in the Class Definition, (2) Note, above, the connector of this class (Class 439) is generally of the type wherein an electrical joint can be readily made or broken and reused. Generally an electrical joint of a more permanent nature (e.g.., molded, soldered, twisted or crimped connection) is not provided for in this class.
See the notes at the beginning of this section for the general rule of classification. However, certain specific types of electrical connectors are excepted from the general rule, as follows:
Electrode Joints - See Class 313 class definition, Lines With Other Classes, "Electrodes and Shields with Joints Therebetween" for the line between Class 403 and this class (439) with respect to electrode joints.
Rail Bonds - See Class 238, subclass 14.05, (6) Note for the line between the various classes with respect to rail bonds.
METHOD OR APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING OR APPLYING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
A patent including a claim to an electrical connector structure of this class (439) and another claim to a process or an apparatus for manufacture of such an electrical connector is originally classified in this class (439) with a mandatory cross-reference in the appropriate manufacturing class. See References to Other Classes, below.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 1+ for interrelated connectors relatively movable during use.
subclasses 43+ for an electrical connector with a selectable circuit wherein no details of the circuit structure are set forth.
subclasses 152+ for an electrical connector with a coupling separator.
180 for an electrical connector detachable from a mating connector by snap or quick-break action.
188 for, an electrical connector that includes integrally therewith a "switching" component actuated by coupling engagement with a mating connector.
subclasses 259+ for a connector with a contact moved laterally into engagement with a mating contact in a "zero insertion force device".
subclasses 296+ for an electrical connector with coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to the contact.
subclasses 310+ for a retaining means with distinct movement-actuating means to move a coupling part axially.
subclasses 374+ for an electrical connector with guiding means for mating of a coupling part.

REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., for a fastener, generally, especially subclasses 115+ for a cord or rope holder, subclass 122.3 for a device for gripping and holding a sheathed strand and subclass 122.6 for a device for gripping or holding a stranded cord or rope. (See "Connector, Per Se, Elsewhere Classified, above)
29, Metal Working, subclass 400.1 for the residual home for a process of manufacturing; subclasses 592.1+ for a process of making an electrical device, generally; and subclasses 729+ for apparatus for assembling, disassembling or securing parts thereof in the manufacture of an electrical device; especially subclasses 747+ for apparatus for assembling an electrical connector. For example, many patents in subclasses 747+ comprise apparatus for pulling or inserting a contact prong into an aperture of a resilient plug. (See "Method Or Apparatus For Manufacturing Or Applying An Electrical Connector," above.)
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclasses 541+ for a sign in which a character or legend is made more apparent by means of a special illuminating device. Class 40 provides for the combination of an electrical connector with the significantly recited body of a sign. (See "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device" above)
65, Glass Manufacturing, subclasses 36+ for a process of bonding glass to a formed part by a glassworking operation, and subclasses 152+ for fusion bonding by glassworking means; see the "Search Notes" under each of these subclasses. (See "Method Or Apparatus For Manufacturing Or Applying An Electrical Connector," above.)
81, Tools, subclass 53.1 for a wrench for applying an overhead line tap-type electrical connector. (See "Method Or Apparatus For Manufacturing Or Applying An Electrical Connector," above.)
99, Foods and Beverages: Apparatus, subclass 378 for cooking apparatus in which there is included some electrical structure over and above an electrical heat element as, for example, an arrangement of conductors or connectors supplying electric current to various heating elements. (See "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device" above)
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, for a method or apparatus employed in laminating, per se. See particularly subclass 49 for splicing; and subclasses 51+ for covering, respectively in making an electrical connector with a conductor of indefinite length. See also subclass 94 for reclaiming or repairing an article. (See "Method Or Apparatus For Manufacturing Or Applying An Electrical Connector," above.)
164, Metal Founding, subclasses 91+ for a process of manufacturing a battery post clamp in which metal is cast about an element of the clamp or conductor. (See "Method Or Apparatus For Manufacturing Or Applying An Electrical Connector," above.)
174, Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, for a permanent electrical connection between two conductors. Also search Class 174 for an electrical conductor or insulator, and for an insulator or apparatus specialized to mounting, supporting, encasing in a conduit, or housing the same. Class 174 also provides for a device in which conductors are joined or spliced for transmission of electrical current therebetween if by a permanent joint (as distinguished from the detachable joint of this class (439). For example, search subclasses 84+ for conductors joined by having been fused, twisted, soldered or crimped together. An electrical connector of this class which may incidentally also be soldered to the mating connector, e.g.., to a printed circuit board, is included in this class (439). Search subclasses 50+ for a box or housing limited by claimed structure to
electrical use and for combination of a housing and a connector. A hermetically sealed envelope such as is used for an electric lamp having connector structure is provided for in subclasses 50.5+ of Class 174 where significant structure of the envelope is recited in addition to that necessary to support or mount the connector. (See "Connector, Per Se, Elsewhere Classified, above)
178, Telegraphy, subclass 78 for a telegraph instrument combined with a connection for tapping into a telegraph line to receive or transmit a message. (See "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device" above)
191, Electricity: Transmission to Vehicles, for the combination of an electrical connector with vehicle structure; particularly subclasses 12+ for vehicle structure combined with an electrical connector including means for storing a line cord; subclass 23 for a continuous outlet for a nonremovable sliding coupling associated therewith for transmission of electricity to tranversing device; subclass 44 for a trolley conductor having a gear adapted to join a trolley conductor gear; and subclass 44.1 for a splice or coupling for a line and electric trolley wire. (See "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device" above)
191, Electricity: Transmission to Vehicles, subclass 44.1 for a splicer for the aligned ends of electric trolley wires. (See "Connector, Per Se, Elsewhere Classified, above)
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, for a device including a housing first brought into coupled relationship with a mating housing combined with subsequentially actuated sliding contacts if the contacts are intended to function in making and breaking electrical circuitry without separation of housings. Note however, that such a device may be found in this class (Class 439) if the coupling of the housings is ancillary to making electrical connection. An electrical connector of class (Class 439) can be distinguished from a circuit maker or breaker of Class 200 in that an electrical connector is physically separated from a distinct mating connector each time the circuit is broken; whereas, a circuit maker or breaker comprises a "permanent" assemblage of parts including both a movable contact and its mating contact wherein there is a positive physical connection between the contacts such that a contact is restricted to move with respect to the mating contact along a prescribed path each time the circuit maker or breaker operates.
(1) Note. An electrical connector, per se, may include movable contacts and be in this class (438), the class of electrical connectors. For example, search Class 439, for an electrical connector with a selectable circuit wherein no details of the circuit structure are set forth; for an electrical connector with a coupling separator; for an electrical connector detachable from a mating connector by snap or quick-break action; for a connector with a contact
moved laterally into engagement with a mating contact in a "zero insertion force device"; for an electrical connector with coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to the contact, especially for a retaining means with distinct movement-actuating means to move a coupling part axially; and for an electrical connector with guiding means for mating of a coupling part. Class 200 has not been screened to verify placement according to this line. (See Subclass References to the Current Class, above. Also see the Class 200 search note in this section to "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device")
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, for the combination of an electrical circuit maker or breaker for example, an electrical connector with a distinct switch actuated by coupling engagement is to be found in Class 200, especially in subclass 61.58. However, an electrical connector that includes integrally therewith a "switching" component actuated by coupling engagement with a mating connector is to be found in this class. See Subclass References to the Current Class, above. (See "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device" above)
(1) Note. See the class definition of Class 200, for further distinction between a circuit breaker of Class 200 and an electrical connector of this class (Class 439). See especially Class 200, subclasses 51+ for an electrical connector combined with a switch in a unitary structure or capable of functioning as a switch; and see (4) Note of subclass 51 for a line note directed to the combination of a connector-coupling device with a specified type of circuit maker and breaker excluded from these subclasses. Also see the Class 200 search note relating to the "Connectors' Per Se Elsewhere Classified"
204, Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy, subclasses 193+ for an electrical connector combined with apparatus for carrying out a process involving electrolysis, a process in which a chemical change is brought about by application of electric current or wave energy to material being treated, a process involving electrophoresis or electro-osmosis, or a process involving coating or forming an object by cathode sputtering. See subclasses 280+ for an electrode for carrying out a process of that class (Class 204). (See "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device" above)
213, Railway Draft Appliances, subclass 1.3 for the combination of a railway draft coupler with an electricity conducting means and see (2) Note of that class (Class 213) definition for the line between various classes with respect to a car coupler combined with another device. (See "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device" above)
219, Electric Heating, for an electrical connector combined with an electrical heating device such as a space heater, an
electrically heated metal working apparatus, or an electrically heated tool. (See "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device" above)
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, for uniting work parts by forming a metallurgical bond. (See "Method Or Apparatus For Manufacturing Or Applying An Electrical Connector, " above.)
238, Railways: Surface Track, subclass 14.05 for a joint, coupling, rail bond, other electrical connector device, or other means for electrically connecting a railway rail or other surface track element to another rail or some other stationary device or object. (See "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device" above)
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 430+ for a process or apparatus for winding a composite electrical article that may include terminal winding. (See "Method Or Apparatus For Manufacturing Or Applying An Electrical Connector," above.)
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, for a method of molding an insulative body about a contact in the manufacture of an electrical connector. (See "Method Or Apparatus For Manufacturing Or Applying An Electrical Connector, " above.)
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclass 19.1 for a device for placing or removing a coupling part connector from a distance. (See "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device" above)
310, Electrical Generator or Motor Structure, subclass 71 for a dynamo electric machine having combined therewith an electrical connector, terminal, or lead-in, and subclasses 219+ for a current collector including a slip ring, brush holder, brush, etc. (See "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device" above)
313, Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices, for an electric lamp and electric space discharge device structure and see especially section XI of the class definition of Class 313 for the line between Class 313 and this class (Class 439) with respect to the combination of an electric lamp and space discharge device and electrical connector structure. In section XI of the class definition of Class 313 may also be found the line between this class (Class 439) and various other classes with respect to the classification of the various features of electric lamp and space discharge devices. (See "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device" above)
324, Electricity: Measuring and Testing, subclass 149 for a connector combined with meter structure or a connector associated with a support for a meter. Where the support merely holds the connector elements in an operative position, classification is in this class (Class 439). However, if the
support in any way contacts or supports the meter, classification is in Class 324. (See "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device" above)
337, Electricity: Electrothermally or Thermally Actuated Switches, for an electrothermal or thermally operated switch, combined with an electrical connector. (See "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device" above)
338, Electrical Resistors, subclass 220 for an electrical resistor in a detachable plug-type resistor unit, and subclasses 322+ for a resistor with a terminal. See the Class 338 definition for lines between Class 338 and this class (Class 439). (See "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device" above)
343, Communications: Radio Wave Antennas, subclass 870 for a loop-type antenna with a connector (or terminal) and subclass 906 for an antenna combined with an electrical connector. (See "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device" above)
361, Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices, subclasses 600+, especially subclass 823 for a switchboard or analogous structure (e.g.., plural components with spacing means, distribution boards, etc.) having a connector. (See "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device" above)
362, Illumination, for an electrical connector combined with means adapting it to illumination; such as means to protect, support or distribute a light source, or an artificial light distributor or modifier (e.g.., a reflector, a refractor, or a shade). subclasses 437+ provide for a socket cover combined with means for securing a bowl or shade thereto and subclass 457 provides for a miscellaneous attachment or fitting adapted to be secured to or about a socket to form an ornamental lighting unit, in combination with a lamp socket. (See "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device" above)
373, Industrial Electric Heating Furnaces, subclasses 117+ for a holder for an electrode in an electric arc furnace provided with mechanism for feeding the electrode as it is consumed to regulate the length of the arc. (See "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device" above)
379, Telephonic Communications, subclass 185 for a portable telephone or station set adapted to be connected to a circuit at fixed points or at any point. The instrument is connected by means of a line tap, or by means of a socket, plug or equivalent. (See "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device" above)
403, Joints and Connections, for a joint uniting the ends of two rodlike bodies, or a rodlike body and a base, head, or other nonrodlike body; particularly subclasses 206+ wherein
an axially curved or bent portion of a rod (or wire) is a joint component. See the notes at the beginning of this section (section IV) for the general rule of classification. However, certain specific types of electrical connectors are excepted from the general rule, as stated in "Connector, Per Se, Elsewhere Classified," above
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus, for molding an insulating body. See especially subclasses 110+ for apparatus molding a housing about preformed electrical contacts. (See "Method Or Apparatus For Manufacturing Or Applying An Electrical Connector," above.)
427, Coating Processes, subclasses 58+ for a process of coating, per se, wherein the product has utility as an electrical product. (See "Method Or Apparatus For Manufacturing Or Applying An Electrical Connector," above.)
429, Chemistry: Electrical Current Producing Apparatus, Product, and Process, for an electrical cell combined with an electrical connector, and see especially subclasses 209+ for the connection of an electrode within an electrical cell or a terminal claimed in combination with significant battery structure or when of such nature and construction as to be inseparable from an electrical cell. (See "Combination Of An Electrical Connector With Another Device" above)
445, Electric Lamp or Space Discharge Component or Device Manufacturing, for a process of or apparatus for manufacture of an electrical device of that class, including assembly therewith of an electrical connector. (See "Method Or Apparatus For Manufacturing Or Applying An Electrical Connector, " above.)
607, Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application, subclasses 115+ for apparatus for applying electrical energy directly to the human body, including particular electrode structure; especially subclasses 149+ for an electrode having a flexible metallic contact surface designed to adapt itself to the contours of the human body, and subclass 153 for an electrode having means for wetting the contact surface between the electrode and the body. (See "Connector, Per Se, Elsewhere Classified, above)

GLOSSARY:
Terms or phrases used in definitions either repeatedly or in a special or limited sense are set forth below with the meaning each is to have in this class. For economy of space, an asterisk (*) following a word or phrase indicates that reference should be made to this glossary for the specific meaning thereof.
CABLE
An elongated, flexible assembly of two or more elongated conductors intended to transmit electricity from one end to
the other, the conductors being electrically insulated from one another but physically held together in association with one another.
(1) Note. The two or more physically associated but mutually insulated conductors are usually further enclosed within an outer protective or insulating covering or sheath.
(2) Note. A stranded, wire-type conductor is considered to be a single conductor.
CONDUCTOR
A member intended to transmit electricity from one portion or end thereof to another portion or end thereof, and to which electricity-transmitting member the electricity-conducting part of an electrical connector is intended to be electrically joined or attached.
(1) Note. A conductor may include such diverse members as an electrical cable, a wire (either stranded or solid), a grounding plate, an inductive shield, a bus bar, or an electricity-transmitting path formed of a conductive film deposited on an insulating plate or panel, etc.
CONNECTOR
A device for forming an electricity-conducting joint between conductors of electricity, wherein the device either (1) consists solely of an electricity-conducting element having a contact surface for forming the joint or (2) comprises an assembly which includes an electricity-conducting element having a contact surface for forming the joint and further includes any structure necessary to support, carry, or encase the conductive element; and wherein the joint is of a type which may be readily made and broken, repeatedly, either (a) by engaging or disengaging the conductive element or (b) by engaging or disengaging the conductive element with a conductor.
CONTACT
An electricity-conducting component of an electrical connector, including a contact surface intended to form a readily made and broken electricity-conducting joint by directly engaging either a conductor or a corresponding surface of a cooperating joint-forming conductive component, so as to permit the passage of electricity through the joint from one component to the other.
COUPLING PART
An electrical connector comprising a contact and additional supporting structure specially adapted to mate with a specific complementary electrical connector.
(1) Note. A "specific complementary electrical connector"
is also a "coupling part" in this class, but may be referred to as a "mating part" in order to distinguish it from the first mentioned coupling part. Also, such a "counterpart" and the complementary contact thereof may be referred to as the "counter-contact".
(2) Note. A relatively short, generally stationary rodlike connector is not considered to be a "coupling part" even though it otherwise meets the limitations of this definition, because such structure has not been so considered in the past. Similarly, a connector for interfitting with such a short rodlike connector is not considered to be a "coupling part". Such a connector may commonly be used on an automobile electrical energy battery. Note further that this restriction does not apply to a generally fixed socket and a cooperating short rodlike connector.
(3) Note. A bare wire (or cable) making electrical contact is not a coupling part; nor is a connector for making direct engagement with such a wire. Also, neither a threaded stud nor a ring for fitting over such a stud is considered to be a coupling part.
MATING PART
A coupling part for electrically connecting with a specific coupling part. Actually a coupling part and a mating part are structurally the same, the distinct terminology is used in this class as an aid to expression.
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
A relatively thin, flat insulating sheet, panel, or plate having two or more circuit elements or conductors deposited, adhered, or otherwise formed on a planar surface thereof, the circuit elements or conductors being electrically insulated from one another or being, during use, at electrical potentials different from one another.

INTERRELATED CONNECTORS RELATIVELY MOVABLE DURING USE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device including a conductor* having a contact* and including another conductor having a contact for engagement with the contact of the first conductor so that electricity is transmitted from one of the conductors to the other at the engagement joint; wherein, the two conductors are constructed to allow relative movement therebetween during use without breaking the electricity transmitting joint.
(1) Note. The art of this subclass (and those subclasses
intended hereunder) is somewhat different from that of the remainder of the class in that the indented function of the art of this area is to permit relative movement of two electrically connected members; whereas, the other areas of the class are to provide for disconnection of two parts which do not move with respect to each other during electricity transmitting use.
(2) Note. The design and intent of the connector of this subclass is to allow movement of the two members during use as distinguished from adjustment made incidental to a coupling or uncoupling as in screwing a plug into a socket is not included herein. Also, separable couplings which due to the physical disposition of the contacts (e.g.., concentric contacts) theoretically might allow relative movement of the members but are excluded from this subclass unless there is a specific disclosure that such relative movement during use is intended.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
131 for a connector including a contact carrier that is movable between accessible and inaccessible positions.
307 for unauthorized coupling separation preventing means for a screw coupling which includes a freely rotatable shell.
subclasses 578+ for a connector including or for use with coaxial cable, having contacts symmetric about the axis of engagement.
586 for a connector in which a contact is carried by flexible or resilient insulation.
675 for a connector of the axially engageable type having contacts symmetric about the axis of engagement.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
191, Electricity: Transmission to Vehicles, for conducting electric energy between relatively movable objects.
310, Electrical Generator or Motor Structure, for a brush, commutator, slip ring, or other collector for a dynamo electric machine.
314, Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Consumable Electrodes, subclass 129 for a consumable electrode device (e.g.., an arc lamp) provided with means to transfer electric current from a lead wire to a moving electrode.

And antivibration mounting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Device including means to prevent transmission of high frequency reciprocating movement from one member to another or to the electricity transmitting joint.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 86+ for an electric connector having an elastomeric or nonmetallic conductive portion which may dampen vibration.
subclasses 382+ for an electrical connector with vibration damping or cushioning, generally.
subclasses 586+ for an electrical connector including flexing insulation, generally.

With means to apply lubricant or coolant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Device combined with means to supply friction reducing material or thermal energy absorbing or reducing material to a surface of a member.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 190+ for an electrical connector with means to apply or retain fluent material, generally.

With storage means for flaccid conductor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Device intended to be used with a pliable strandlike member for transmitting electricity to the transmitting member is generally elongated and is readily yieldable transversely of its length to the force of gravity, combined with means to receive and accommodate temporarily a surplus portion of the electricity transmitting means.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
7 for interrelated electrical connectors relatively movable during use having "nonsolid" contact.
501 for an electrical connector, generally, with storage means for flaccid conductor.

Having liquid contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Device (a) wherein the electricity transmitting joint is filled with a material in the liquid state during electricity transmission to make a more positive electricity transmitting path; or, (b) including provision to utilize a liquid as a contact*, i.e., to make the electricity transmitting joint with another member.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 178+ for an electrical connector, generally including fluent conducting material.

Universal movement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Device wherein: (a) the two conductors are connector together such that neither can rotate more than 360 deg. but one can pivot with respect to the other about any nonrotary axis, or; (b) the two conductors are connected together such that rotation of one about a first axis is accompanied by corresponding rotation of the other about a second axis which intersects the first axis at a point, wherein the conductors are able to pivot about any other axis passing through that point.
(1) Note. A second or intermediate conductor may be pivotally connected to the first conductor for movement about a first axis with respect thereto and may be pivotally connected to a third conductor for movement with respect thereto about a second axis transverse to the first axis to allow resultant "universal" movement.
(2) Note. The pivotal movement of this subclass is controlled; e.g.., a pliable connecting rod allowing similar movement is not included herein.
(3) Note. Under Clause (a) of this definition, the end of the moving conductor opposite from the pivot can move in the manner of a pencil when writing a letter "O".

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
534 for an electrical connector combined with a universally adjustable support.

Having "nonsolid" contact, e.g.., fibrous or pelletized bed:
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Device wherein one of the conductors movably engaging the other comprises a mass of generally small size strands or grains that make engagement for the electricity transmitting joint without presenting a single uninterrupted surface.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
5 for interrelated electrical connectors relatively movable during use having a liquid contact.
390 for an insulation piercing contact adapted to engage a liquid granular or metallic wool contactor.

Parts comprising ball and socket:
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Device wherein one of the conductors includes a generally spherical surface for encompassing engagement by the other conductor.

One part having flexible contact fingers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Device wherein the contact of one of the conductors includes a plurality of resilient extensions adapted to encompassingly engage the other conductor so that the resilience of the extensions allows relative movement between the conductors while continuing to make an electricity transmitting joint.

Compound movement, e.g.., rotary + linear:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Device wherein relative movement of one of the conductors with respect to the other is (a) in a first direction and then in a second direction; or, (b) in a manner that is best defined as including two components of movement.
(1) Note. Helical motion is best defined as rotary + linear.

Movement about axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Device wherein the first and second conductors move about a pivot line with respect to each other without breaking the electricity transmitting joint therebetween.

Including stacked plates used as conductor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Device including a first conductor* having a contact* and including a second relatively movable conductor having a first contact surface for transmitting electricity to the contact of the first conductor and having a second contact surface for transmitting electricity to a contact surface of a third conductor; wherein, the second conductor is generally platelike and wherein its planar surfaces comprise the first and second contact surfaces.

Rotary movement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Device wherein a first conductor moves more than 360 deg. about the pivot line with respect to other.

Between cable and screw-type contact shell:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Device including a first member having a helically-ribbed contact and having a second member for receiving an electrical supply cable* wherein the member having a ribbed contact turns about an
axis to effect engagement with a cooperating contact of a third member without breaking the electricity transmitting joint between the first and second members.

Part comprising hand wheel, e.g.., steering wheel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Device wherein the conductor which turns more than 360 deg. includes a circular periphery and is intended to be engaged and caused to turn about its axis by a hand of an operative.

Part comprising vehicle wheel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Device wherein the conductor which turns more than 360 deg. includes a circular periphery and is intended to roll therealong to support and transport a mobile structure.

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19 for interrelated electrical connectors relatively movable during use involving rolling contact, generally.

Including ball or roller bearing used as conductor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Device including a first conductor* having a contact-surface and including a second relatively movable conductor having a contact-surface for transmitting electricity to the contact of the first conductor; wherein the second conductor is circular in cross-section (the second conductor may be either spherical or rodlike) and is intended to roll over the contact surface of the first conductor and is intended to carry a physical load.

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19 for interrelated electrical connector relatively movable during use involving rolling contact, generally.

Including annular contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Device wherein one of the members includes a contact that extends more than 180 deg. about the axis about which one of the conductors turns with respect to the other.

Rolling contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Device wherein one of the contacts is adapted to engage and transmit electrical current to another contact with substantially no slippage in the manner of a vehicle wheel in engagement with a support surface.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
16 for interrelated electrical connectors relatively movable during use where one comprises a vehicle wheel.
17 for interrelated electrical connectors relatively movable during use comprising a ball or roller bearing.

Coaxial annular contacts:
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Device wherein one of the members includes a first contact that extends more than 180 deg. about the axis about which one of the conductors turns with respect to the other and includes a second contact that also extends more than 180 deg. about the same axis.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 578+ for an electrical connector for use with a coaxial cable.
675 for an insulated connector having plural contacts including an annular push-pull contact.

Concentric:
This subclass is indented under subclass 20. Device wherein a portion of the first and a portion of the second contact are
positioned in a common plane about their common axis radially spaced from one another.

Having axially facing contact surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 20. Device including a contact having a surface for making an electricity transmitting joint, which surface is in a plane normal to the axis about which one of the conductors turns with respect to the other.

Having radially outwardly facing contact surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 20. Device including a contact having a surface for making an electricity transmitting joint, which surface is cylindrical about the axis about which one of the conductors turns with respect to the other and can be approached by a cooperating contact as that contact moves toward the axis.

Three or more such contacts:
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Device including more than two contacts* each of which having a surface for making an electricity transmitting joint, which surface is cylindrical about the axis about which one of the conductors turns with respect to the other and can be approached by a cooperating contact as that contact moves toward the axis.

Engaged by resiliently biased contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 24. Device wherein one of the cylindrical contacts makes an electricity transmitting joint with a contact that is yieldably urged thereagainst by a member stressed within its elastic limit.

Laterally biased finger contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Device wherein the yieldably urged contact comprises an elongated member urged to move to one side and make the electricity transmitting joint with a side face thereof.

Having axially facing contact surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Device including a contact having a surface for making an electricity transmitting joint, which surface is in a plane normal to the axis about which one of the conductors turns with respect to the other.

Having radially outwardly facing contact surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Device including a contact having a surface for making an electricitry transmitting joint, which surface is cylindrical about the axis about which one of the conductors turns with respect to the other and can be approached by a cooperating contact as that contact moves toward the axis.

Including resiliently biased contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Device including a member adapted to be flexed within its elastic limit, which member serves by the flexing action to urge the contact of one of the conductors joint into forming engagement with another contact to assure transmission of electricity through the joint.
(1) Note. The member adapted to be flexed within its elastic limit may be a contact.

Contact having resilient shank:
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Device wherein the member to be flexed within its elastic limit is a contact.

Hinge:
This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Device wherein the first and second conductors comprise or are mounted on structural components for pivotal support.

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165 for a plurality of electrical connectors not involving interrelated connectors relatively movable during use; mounted on different blades of a hinge; wherein the connectors are electrically connected to each other by a pliable conductor.

Linear movement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Device wherein the two conductors are constructed to allow relative movement therebetween along a prescribed line during use without breaking the electricity transmitting joint therebetween.

Expansion joint:
This subclass is indented under subclass 32. Device wherein the purpose of relative movement between the two conductors is to accommodate relatively small movement of supporting structure brought about by ambient (e.g.., temperature) changes.

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238, Railways: Surface Track, subclass 14.2 for a detailed rail combined with an electrical connector, and for a pair of aligned rails combined with an electrical connector (e.g.., a rail bond).
403, Joints and Connections, for a structural member which may be a railway rail having no claimed limitation to the railway aspect, combined with an electrical connector (e.g.., a rail bond).

WITH VEHICLE STRUCTURE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector in combination with or specialized for use with a means of conveyance.
(1) Note. This class does not include the combination of a vehicle draft coupling with an electrical connector, such combination being classified in the appropriate class providing for the particular draft coupling involved.
(2) Note. A claim directed to an electrical connector combined with a "named" vehicle structure or with only sufficient vehicle structure to be illustrative only will be found in the appropriate subclass in this class providing for the connector without the vehicle. A claimed reference to two or more vehicles or to two or more members of a single vehicle is considered to be "significant" vehicle structure for classification in this subclass.

Connection to towed vehicle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Electrical connector for transmitting electrical current between a leading means of conveyance and a second means of conveyance that is pulled thereby.

Connection to lamp:
This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Electrical connector adapted to transmit electrical current to an illumination device.

WITH WEARING APPAREL:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector in combination with or specialized for use with clothing, footwear or another element of personal attire.

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2, Apparel, for the structure or details of a garment or other device to be worn by mankind to adorn, cover or protect the body or person.
36, Boots, Shoes, and Leggings, for miscellaneous footwear, such as boots, shoes, or leggings.
174, Electricity: Conductor and Insulators, subclasses 5+ for a device including wearing apparel for protecting a person or animal against electric shock.
219, Electric Heating, subclass 211 for apparel or fabric having electric heating means.
361, Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices, subclasses 220+ and 230+ for means for discharging a static charge including footwear combined with means to conduct electricity from or bypass it around the body of a person.
362, Illumination, subclasses 103+ for a device for supporting a lamp upon the body of a person, e.g.., cap supported.
607, Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application, subclass 149 for a device similar to apparel having means for applying electricity to the body as in electrotherapy.

WITH MAGNET:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector combined with means to cause one portion of the device to be drawn toward a member of iron or ironlike composition by magnetic attraction.
(1) Note. The "magnet" of this subclass may be either a permanent magnet or an electromagnet.

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305 for an electrical connector including a latch adapted to be manipulated by a magnet.

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362, Illumination, subclass 397 for a lamp combined with a magnet for support thereof.

To urge mating connectors together:
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Electric connector wherein the means to cause magnetic attraction is intended to hold the connector in position with respect to a
cooperating connector to transmit electricity thereto.
(1) Note. The connector of this subclass is not necessarily a "coupling part".

To urge connector to supporting surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Electrical connector wherein the means to cause magnetic attraction is intended to hold the connector to another member and hold the connector against the force of gravity.

WITH VACUUM APPLYING MEANS, E.G., SUCTION CUP:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector combined with means to cause one portion thereof to be drawn toward a member by removal of atmospheric pressure from a surface so that atmospheric pressure on other surfaces urges the portion to move toward the area of reduced atmospheric pressure.

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362, Illumination, subclass 398 for a lamp combined with a suction cup for support thereof.

To urge mating connectors or contacts together:
This subclass is indented under subclass 41. Electrical connector wherein removal of atmospheric pressure is intended to hold the connector in position with respect to a cooperating connector to transmit electricity thereto or is intended to hold the electricity transmitting member thereof in engagement with corresponding member of an electrical connector with which this connector mates.

WITH SELECTABLE CIRCUIT, E.G., PLUG BOARD:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector (a) comprising a member having a first contact connected to a first electrical circuit and having a
second contact connected to a second electrical circuit and a second member connected to other circuitry, wherein the second member is intended to be manipulated by and at the will of an operative to make electrical connection with either the first or the second contact of the first member; or (b) comprising a member having first, second and third electrically isolated contacts and second member intended to electrically bridge the first contact with either the second or the third contacts, by and at the will of an operative.
(1) Note. A board, per se, of the type provided for in clause (a) of this definition, i.e., plug board and of the type provided for in clause (b) i.e., a jumper board is included herein, since such a board is not provided for as a subcombination in other areas of this schedule.
(2) Note. This definition requires that the second member be manipulated to make selection; therefore, a member for selectively receiving either a second member for making connection in a first manner (which may or may not be disclosed) or a different second member for making connection in a second manner (which also may or may not be disclosed) is not included herein. See the Search Notes hereunder especially to subclass 189. Similarly, a removable device to "selectively" transmit when installed or break circuitry when removed is not considered to meet the requirements of this definition; whereas, a repositionable conductor to transmit from a first contact to either a second or a third contact is included herein.

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44 for an electrical connector provided with a plurality of jumperlike devices which may selectively be used or not used to bridge certain groups of contacts.
189 for a removable circuit assembly to "prewire" an electrical device, which may be selectable in that a different assembly may be used. See (1) Note above.
subclasses 502+ for a flaccid conductor for bridging between a first and a second contact on a board.
subclasses 507+ for a rigid conductor for bridging between a first and a second contact on a board.

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200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, subclass 46 for a switching device in which a contact is controlled by means of a perforated or embossed sheet, card or strip.
235, Registers, subclasses 487+ for a circuit selecting
record, per se, used with a calculator.
361, Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices, subclass 93.3 for rating plug which allows setting of current rating and or trip specification for electrical system, and subclass 633 for a plug board combined with an electrical system.

Planar circuit overlying a second planar circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected:
This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Electrical connector wherein the previously arranged circuits comprise at least first and second electrical circuits, each physically positioned in a generally planar configuration, the circuits to be impositioned one above the other and adapted to be electrically connected to each other.

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subclasses 65+ for a preformed panel circuit arrangement with provision to conduct electricity from that panel circuit to another.
subclasses 74+ for superposed panel circuits, generally.

Connected by transversely inserted pin:
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Electrical connector wherein the structure is such that a rodlike connector passing normally therethrough can be used by an operative to selectively make connection with the circuits therein.

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75 for similar structure lacking selectability of circuits.

Pin having selection feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Electrical connector wherein selection is made by the operative in
choice of a particular rodlike connector that is adapted to make electrical connection with certain of the circuitry according to physical characteristics of the rod.

Panel member having planar surface for supporting circuit and parallel surface for supporting second circuit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Electrical connector wherein a first electrical circuit is supported on a first generally flat surface of a rigid sheetlike member and a second electrical circuit is supported on a second generally flat surface of that rigid sheetlike member; wherein the second flat surface is parallel to the first flat surface.

Linear conductors of first surface; linear, normally disposed, conductors in second circuit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Electrical connector including a first planar circuit including a plurality of conductors extending generally in parallel straight lines and a second planar circuit including a plurality of conductors also extending in parallel straight lines wherein the direction of the conductors of the first circuit is at approximately 90 deg. orientation with respect to those of the second circuit.

Including three or more contacts adapted to be selectively interconnected:
This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Electrical connector having at least three contacts* and provision to allow electrical connection therebetween at the will of the operative.
(1) Note. A plugboard to be used with a jumper to bridge selected contacts is included herein.

Panel having planar contact array with mating panel having mating planar contact array:
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Electrical connector including at least three contacts positioned on a sheetlike member and at a substantially equal distance from a planar face thereof for electricity transmitting engagement with another sheetlike member also including at least three contacts positioned thereon at a substantially equal distance from a planar face thereof.
(1) Note. "Selectability" of circuits in this subclass is not necessarily made by mating of the first and second sheetlike members.
(2) Note. Included herein is a plugboard to be used with a jumper to selectively bridge the contacts; wherein the board is moved to make engagement with a mating board.

Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto:
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Electrical connector including support structure for the first sheetlike structure and structure to support the second sheetlike structure for movement with respect thereto such that the respective groupings of contacts are to be brought together by movement along a predetermined, regulated path.

Coupling part including repositionable contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* including a contact* or a portion of a contact adapted to be moved to a different, particularly configured, sized, or positioned cooperating connector; wherein the contact or the portion of a contact is adapted to be returned to the original position.
(1) Note. The purpose of repositioning the contact of this subclass may be to adapt the device for use with mating parts of different configurations without use of an intermediate "adapter".

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103 for a male coupling part (plug) having a repositionable safety ground prong.
subclasses 171+ for a connector having a repositionable contact for interfitting with variously configured mating parts of particular, assigned configurations, e.g.., assigned
for a particular voltage or ampere rating.
subclasses 174+ for a connector, generally, having a repositionable contact.

Coupling part with selectably oriented mating part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Electrical connector including a coupling part* having a plurality of contacts for use with mating part* such that a contact thereon can, at the will of the operative, be brought into engagement with different contacts of the mating part, by selection of relative position of the parts while the mating part covers substantially all of the contacts of the coupling part.

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subclasses 218+ for a coupling part intended to engage a mating part (a) of a first or a second configuration, or (b) from a first or a second direction.

Test panel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Electrical connector including a plurality of accessible contacts intended to be engaged merely by inspection equipment.

PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC.:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector combined with a prefabricated sheetlike part on which circuit elements are replaced and fixed.
(1) Note. Included herein as a "preformed panel circuit arrangement" is a printed circuit board (PCB), an integrated circuit module (ICM), a dual-in-line package (DIP), an electronic circuitry "chip", an electronic circuitry "wafer", etc.

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29, Metal Working, particularly subclasses 829+ for conductor or circuit manufacture on an insulative base (e.g.., printed circuit, etc.).
216, Etching a Substrate: Processes, for combined methods including a chemical etching step in the manufacture of a so-called "printed circuit."
250, Radiant Energy, for similar matter in which significant radio parts or means which coact to tune a circuit or a subcombination thereof are included.
361, Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices, subclasses 600+ for similar subject matter including a significantly identified inductor or capacitor.
427, Coating Processes, subclasses 96+ for coating methods for making a printed circuit board.

Connection to lamp or electron tube:
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* particularly adapted to detachably receive and electrically couple to a member intended to radiate light, or to a member including electrical amplifying or switching means utilizing an environment excluding vacuum maintaining envelope.
(1) Note. A lamp or tube socket is included herein.

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168 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base convertible by internal change to selectively cooperate with a different contact.
182 for a lamp or electron tube socket including arc suppressing or extinguishing means.
220 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base adapted to engage a mating connector in alternative manners.
subclasses 226+ for a coupling part to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp.
280 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base having a resilient housing for sealing with a coupled connector.
336 for a lamp or electron tube socket adapted to receive a
cooperating lamp or tube by bayonet action, including a movement actuating means in addition to the contact of the socket.
375 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base with a guiding means for mating of a coupling part.
414 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor sheath penetrating contact and screw means to move the conductor against the cutting contact.
419 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor sheath penetrating contact adapted to cut to engage a first conductor and to also engage (and interconnect) a second connector.
541 for plural lamp or electron tube sockets including supporting means therefor.
558 for a lamp or electron tube socket extending into a supporting panel.
602 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including flexing insulation.
subclasses 611+ for a connector or contact having vitreous-type envelope secured thereto (e.g.., a base of a lamp or vacuum tube).
subclasses 661+ for a plural contact coupling part including a screw-threaded contact and insulation other than the conductor sheath.

Movable about its axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Coupling part intended to be brought into interfitting relationship with a mating part* by movement along its greatest axial extent and by movement about the central axis of the coupling part with respect to the mating part.

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subclasses 332+ for a bayonet coupling part movable about its axis with coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to contact of coupling part.
subclasses 338+ for a coupling part, generally, movable about its axis with coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to contact of coupling part.

Electron tube moved perpendicularly to panel circuit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Coupling part particularly adapted to detachably receive and electrically couple with a member including electrical amplifying or switching means utilizing an environment excluding, vacuum maintaining envelope wherein connection is effected by rectilinear movement of the member normally with respect to the sheetlike part.

With mating connector which receives panel circuit edge:
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Electrical connector combined with a member having a contact surface encased by the walls of an opening therein, which opening is particularly adapted to receive an entire marginal edge of that, or another, sheetlike member and wherein the contact surface of the electrical connector is intended to be engaged by the contact surface of the member.

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subclasses 79+ for panel structure not claimed in combination with the mating connector.

Contacts at different distances from lead panel circuit edge:
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Electrical connector wherein the prefabricated sheetlike part includes a generally straight marginal edge first presented as the part moves into mating engagement with the mating connector in which the straight marginal edge is approximately normal to the direction of movement, wherein the sheetlike part includes a contact at a first distance from the straight edge and a second contact at a different distance from that edge.

Receives plural panel circuit edges:
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Electrical connector including the first opening particularly adapted to receive an entire marginal edge of that or another sheetlike member and another opening particularly adapted to receive another entire marginal edge of that or another sheetlike member.

Panel mounted connector which receives edge of panel circuit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Electrical connector wherein the member having an opening for receiving the marginal edge of a sheetlike part is supported on another sheetlike part.

For receiving coaxial connector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Electrical connector particularly constructed for receipt of an elongated coupling part having a center contact* and cylindrical contact concentrically disposed thereabout.

With guide for directing panel circuit movement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Electrical connector combined with means fixed to a base to slidingly confine movement of the sheetlike part along a prescribed path.
(1) Note. Included herein is a printed circuit board guided by a track into connection with another connector.

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297 for an electrical connector with a guiding means for receiving a longitudinally moved communications device, e.g.., a removable automobile radio, with coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to contact.
subclasses 374+ for an electrical connector with a guiding means, effect mating, generally.
752.5 for an insulated connector body with guiding means for an inserted contact.

With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Electrical connector wherein the preplaced circuit element lies in a first plane, combined with means to transmit electrical current from that circuit element to another circuit element also on a sheetlike part.
(1) Note. Both circuit elements of this subclass may be on the same panel board, but at different levels.
(2) Note. The first and second planes of this subclass may be coextensive; e.g.., the first and second circuit elements may be positioned side by side so that their respective "planes" are in a common strata.

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subclasses 44+ for superposed panel circuits interconnected selectably an operative.

Conductor is compressible and to be sandwiched between panel circuits:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Electrical connector wherein the electricity transmitting means comprises an assembly of a first contact surface to engage a contact surface of the sheetlike part, includes an intermediate portion intended to transmit electricity, and includes a second contact surface of another sheetlike part; wherein intended to fit between the two circuit elements and to be compressed within its elastic limit by force therefrom and conduct electrical current from one sheetlike part to the other.

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91 for an electrical connector including an elastomeric or nonmetallic conductive portion adapted to be sandwiched between preformed panel circuit arrangements.
591 for a coupling part including flexing insulation for use between duplicate coupling parts, e.g.., sandwiched between printed circuit boards.

Flexible panel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Electrical connector wherein the sheetlike part is intended to readily bend either within or beyond its elastic limit.

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77 for an electrical connector that is part of a flexible preformed panel circuit, generally.
subclasses 492+ for a flexible flat conductor cable lacking the circuit elements of this subclass.

Micro panel circuit arrangement, e.g.., ICM, DIP, chip, wafer, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Electrical connector wherein one of the panel circuit arrangements is a very small member including more than three electrical contacts and an electrical circuit.
(1) Note. The device of this subclass includes circuitry that is closed as a package in which the circuitry is not readily accessible.
(2) Note. "Very Small Member" is intended to imply that the circuitry is so small that if it were exposed, its details could not ordinarily be seen by the naked eye.

Overlying second, coextensive micro panel circuit arrangement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Electrical connector combined with a second very small panel circuit
arrangement of substantially the same lateral dimension as the first, and parallel thereto.

Dual inline package (DIP):
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Electrical connector comprising a very small panel circuit arrangement on which circuit elements are preplaced and fixed, including first and second parallel straight rows of three or more contacts on or near each of two opposite marginal extremities.
(1) Note. The member with which the electrical connector of this subclass is to be used includes circuitry that is integrated as a package in which the circuitry is not readily accessible.
(2) Note. "Very small panel circuit arrangement", implies that the member is a prefabricated sheetlike part on which circuit elements are preplaced and fixed (i.e., a printed circuit) and that circuitry is so small that, if it were exposed, its details could not be seen by the naked eye.

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264 for a coupling part with actuating means urging contact to move laterally with respect to rest of coupling part and toward mating part comprising a contractile receptacle for receiving a dual inline package (DIP).
subclasses 330+ for an electrical connector with coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to contact of coupling part for receiving a dual inline package (DIP).
525 for an electrical connector for a dual inline package (DIP), generally.
526 for an aligning means for a dual inline package (DIP).

Leadless:
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Electrical connector wherein the contacts of the first and second rows are substantially flush with the surface of the device.

Contacts extending parallel with DIP at contact surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Electrical connector wherein each of the contacts of the device includes a surface for making electrical engagement with the very small panel circuit arrangement which surface extends generally parallel with the panel of the circuit arrangement.

With external, contact enhancing clamp:
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Electrical connector combined with means outside the panel for movement to urge the contact of that electrical connector toward the contact of the mating part.

Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Electrical connector combined with a second prefabricated sheetlike part on which circuit elements are preplaced and fixed, physically positioned above or below the first and adapted to be electrically connected to each other.

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subclasses 44+ for similar structure allowing selection of circuits.

Connected by transversely inserted pin:
This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Electrical connector wherein the structure is such that a rodlike connector passing normally therethrough is used to make electrical connection of the circuits therein.

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45 for similar structure allowing selection of circuits.

Within distinct housing spaced from panel circuit arrangement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Electrical connector combined with an encasing structure that is clearly distinct from and spaced from the encased, prefabricated, sheetlike part.

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subclasses 892+ for a distant housing, per se, for an electrical connector.

Automotive junction box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 76.1. Coupling part comprising a container adapted to be secured to a motor vehicle that includes an electrical connector.
(1) Note. The term "automotive" is intended to include any motor vehicle (e.g.., a truck, a farm tractor, a boat, an airplane, etc.).
(2) Note. This electrical connector commonly, but not necessarily, comprises a "busbar."

Flexible panel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Electrical connector wherein the sheetlike part is intended to readily bend either within or beyond its elastic limit.

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67 for a flexible preformed panel circuit arrangement with provision to conduct electrical current to another, superposed panel circuit arrangement.
492 for a flexible flat conductor cable lacking the circuit elements of this subclass.

Distinct contact secured to panel circuit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Electrical connector including a contact* that is distinguishable from the circuitry of the panel and is united to the panel either permanently or detachably.
(1) Note. The contact of this subclass while distinct is considered to be a part of the panel.
(2) Note. Included herein is a panel circuit arrangement having a contact soldered to the circuitry of the panel as a separate member, but a dab of solder added to such a panel is considered to be a coating and not a distinguishable element.
(3) Note. Included herein is a panel circuit arrangement having a contact that is not distinguishable from the circuitry combined with a detachable member for interfitting with that contact and presenting another contact surface.

Panel circuit adapted to move along panel plane relative to coupling part for insertion of male contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 78. Electrical connector to be received by a cavity in a cooperating connector and is configured to be engaged with the cooperating connector by relative movement of the prefabricated sheetlike part with respect to the cooperating connector in a direction parallel to the surface of the sheetlike part.

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subclasses 59+ for panel structure combined with the connector with which the panel mates.

Resilient contact or to receive resilient contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Electric connector having a contact* adapted to yield within its elastic limit for yieldably urging its surface toward a cooperating connector or adapted to interfit with such yieldable contact.

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subclasses 816+ for a metallic electrical connector having a spring actuated or resilient securing part.

Resilient contact or to receive resilient contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 78. Electrical connector having a contact* adapted to yield within its elastic limit for yieldably urging its surface toward a cooperating contact or adapted to interfit with such a yieldable contact.

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subclasses 816+ for a metallic electrical connector having a spring actuated or resilient securing part.

In or for use in panel circuit aperture:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Electrical connector wherein the yieldable contact is located inside a female portion of the sheetlike member or is on another member to be received by and yieldably engage a female portion of the sheetlike member.

Contact soldered to panel circuit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 78. Electrical connector wherein the distinguishable contact is adapted to be or has been permanently attached to the circuitry of the sheetlike member by metallic fusion bonding.

Contact secured to panel circuit by deformation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 78. Electrical
connector wherein the distinguishable contact is adapted to be or has been permanently attached to the circuitry of the sheetlike member by stressing the contact member or the sheetlike member beyond its elastic limit.

Of layers of insulation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Electrical connector comprising a multiplicity of levels of distinct, nonconducting material.
(1) Note. The layers of insulation may be bonded together. Also coating is considered to be a layer.

INCLUDING ELASTOMERIC OR NONMETALLIC CONDUCTIVE PORTION:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electric connector wherein a component part thereof is intended to transmit electricity, which part is made of material that is a plastic or is other than a metal.
(1) Note. A mixture of an elastomeric material and metallic particles is included herein if the mixture retains the general characteristics of an elastomeric material.
(2) Note. A carbon impregnated string is considered to be a nonmetallic conductor for this subclass.

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2 for interrelated electrical connectors relatively movable during use with antivibration mounting.
subclasses 382+ for an electrical connector with vibration clamping or cushioning, generally.
subclasses 586+ for an electrical connector including flexing insulation, generally.

Rigid carbon conductive member:
This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Electrical connector including a physically nonyielding component for conducting electricity comprised at least in part of elemental carbon in the graphite form.

Inductive shielding or arc suppressing means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Electrical connector adapted to prevent passage of inductive current therethrough or having means to inhibit electrical discharge in the vicinity of the electrical joint forming means.

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subclasses 181+ for an electrical connector having arc suppressing or extinguishing means, generally.
subclasses 607+ for an electrical connector having an inductive or capacitive shield, generally.

Sealing with coupled connector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 88. Electrical connector wherein the elastomeric or nonmetallic conductive portion is provided to fit between a face of the device and a corresponding face of a mating part* to securely close off the faces and interior of the mated assembly from moisture, dust, or other foreign matter.

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subclasses 190+ for sealing means used with an electrical connector with means for retaining or having a passageway for fluent material.
230 for a coupling part to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp having sealing element or material for cooperation with a coupled lamp.
271 for an electrical connector with a sealing element or material for cooperation with a coupled connector, generally.
283 for the sealed interfitting of coupled connector part housings.
subclasses 527+ for a wall, plate or panel mounting or attaching means with a connector part sealed thereto.
subclasses 586+ for a connector having a contact carried by flexing or resilient insulation and having a sealing joint between coupled parts.
604 for a connector with an external cable or conductor embedded in insulative sealing material.

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277, Seal for a Joint or Juncture, for a generic sealing means or process, cross-reference art collection 920 for a seal including an electromagnetic shielding feature.

Between parallel conductors:
This subclass is indented under subclass 88. Electrical connector wherein the electricity conducting plastic or nonmetal is physically located between a pair of spaced electricity conducting members extending in the same direction.

Adapted to be sandwiched between preformed panel circuit arrangements:
This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Electrical connector wherein the conductive member of plastic or other than metallic material is to be used between a first and a second sheetlike part on which circuit arrangements are preplaced and fixed.

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66 for a preformed panel circuit arrangement with provision to sandwich a connector between it and a superposed second preformed panel circuit arrangement.
591 for a coupling part including flexing insulation for use between duplicate coupling parts, e.g.., sandwich between printed circuit boards.

WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector combined with a electricity transmitting member for supply of electrical current, a second electricity transmitting member for return of that electrical current (i.e., a return ground) and with additional, distinct, particular provision to electrically connect a portion thereof to the earth, in addition to or other than the provision of an electromagnetic or electrostatic shielding ground.
(1) Note. This subclass is to provide for any electrical connector including a grounding provision, except (a) one providing for a return path to earth of electricity that has been transmitted to an appliance that has utilized the electricity passing therethrough or (b) one purely for shielding the effect of electromagnetic or electrostatic radiation. Such provision may be called a "return", "common", "neutral", etc. ground. In the event of doubt of whether or not the provision is an "earth" ground or a "return" ground, the device is to be found in this and the indented subclasses.
(2) Note. In the transmission of low voltage electricity, it is not unusual to utilize the framework of structure to serve as a return for electricity. Such a return path is not considered to be a "common" or "return" ground. Terminology that may be indicative of structure including a ground that is not a safety ground includes: "tube socket", "transistor", "chassis", "electronic", "radio circuitry", "electrical shield", etc.
(3) Note. A connector for a two-wire, 120v. a.c. residential electrical supply system including an insulated "hot" wire (black) and insulated "ground" wire (white) is not included herein because the white wire is considered to be an electricity return, even though the white line is connected to earth at some point. A connector for a three-wire 120v. a.c. electrical supply system wherein the third wire comprises a "bond" wire is included herein because the third wire is a safety ground not intended to serve as an electricity return.
(4) Note. A connector for a three-wire 240v. a.c. residential electrical supply system including two "hot" wires and a single ground wire is excluded from this subclass if the ground is insulated (therefore considered to be a ground that is not an electricity return).

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126 for an electrical connector having a spark or glow plug cover with inductive shielding with a grounding provision.
subclasses 578+ for an electrical connector combined with a coaxial cable having provision to ground the shielding or return ground sheath thereof.
subclasses 607+ for an electrical connector having or providing inductive or capacitive shielding, including means for grounding the shield.
subclasses 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.
subclasses 799+ for a circumferentially tensioned flexible strap or band which may be for "safety" grounding, but is not claimed as the combination of elements required for this subclass.

And means to block access to power contact surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Electrical connector combined with (a) means to physically block the contact surface* thereof from electricity transmitting engagement with the contact surface of a cooperating connector; or, (b) a connector enclosing member having a portion intended to remain attached to the remainder of the enclosing member but repositionable to alternatively cover a contact surface or permit access to that contact surface.
(1) Note. The contact preventer of this subclass (clause a) includes any structure which, by disclosure, is intended to be used for that function and also any structure which is of like configuration but lacks specific disclosure of being a contact preventer; e.g.., a plastic shell intended to cover and protect the pins of an electron tube is included herein.
(2) Note. The retractable cover part of this subclass (clause b) is in addition to the electrical connector. Also the retractable cover part may, but is not required to, prevent making of electrical contact.
(3) Note. In this subclass, access is usually prevented to
provide safety. The blocking means may be moved out to blocking position by insertion of the ground prong.

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subclasses 133+ for a lock to prevent unauthorized use of a connector combined with contact preventing structure or a retractable cover.
subclasses 135+ for an electrical connector combined with a contact preventer or retractable cover part, generally.
subclasses 892+ for a distinct connector cover, generally.

Uninterrupted support rail or contact, or for interfitting with uninterrupted support rail or contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Electrical connector including (a) an elongated member for supporting another connector such that the supported structure may be located at any of an infinite number of locations along the elongated member; or (b) an elongated member housing an elongated contact member such that the contact can accept a mating connector at any of an infinite number of locations along its length; or intended to cooperate with such a member.
(1) Note. Under clause (a) of this definition, a device is included if the track (elongated supporting member) does not house an electrical connector, rather an electrical connection may be made by use of a flexible conductor extended to a fixed electrical connector.
(2) Note. Under clause (b) of this definition, the elongated housing may be constructed to limit access to the elongated contact to only a restricted location. This is to allow placement of similar art in this subclass even though limited use has been placed on the device by application of a restricting cover plate. Also, if not provided for elsewhere, a contact, per se, for engagement with a mating connector at any of an infinite number of locations along its length is included herein.

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subclasses 110+ for an electrical connector including an uninterrupted support rail or interrupted contact, generally.
subclasses 121+ for an electrical connector for interfitting with an uninterrupted support rail or contact, generally.

Grounding to connector container or housing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Electrical connector wherein the contact is encased in a vessel, combined with provision to transmit electricity to the vessel.
(1) Note. For placement herein, it is not necessary that the vessel be positively claimed.
(2) Note. The vessel may comprise a component part of the connector for encasing the remainder thereof.

Pliable conductor for making grounding connection of connector to container:
This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Electrical connector including an assembly within the vessel, wherein the provision to transmit electricity to the vessel comprises a flexible strand or web extending from the assembly to the vessel.
(1) Note. The "assembly" of this subclass may comprise a receptacle*, a switch (by name only), a lamp, etc.

By means of connector mounting screw:
This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Electrical connector including an assembly within the vessel wherein the provision to transmit electricity to the vessel comprises means adapted to securely engaged by a helically ribbed member adapted to hold the assembly and vessel together.

Grounding to conductive sheath of cable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Electrical connector for use with a cable* including a flexible conductor and a protective wrapper, which wrapper is conductive of electricity; which connector is particularly adapted to be secured to the surface of the protective wrapper and provide earth grounding of the wrapper.
(1) Note. Grounding the outer conductor of a coaxial cable is included herein even if there is an additional wrapper about the cable.

Portion of connector beneath conductive sheath:
This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Electrical connector wherein a position of the structure including an electricity transmitting contact surface is positioned to be encased at least partially by the protective wrapper.

Grounding to pipe, rod, or conduit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Electrical connector particularly adapted to be secured to a concave or convex surface of a cylindrical member of either hollow or solid cross-section wherein the member is not one that would be considered to be a "wire", or to a "second electricity transmitting member" comprising a sheath about a wire or cable as a part of the supply and return of electrical current.
(1) Note. The "wire" of this definition is a metallic strandlike member intended to be generally flexible and to conduct electrical current.

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208 for a conduit or duct with a grounding cable passing therethrough electrically bonded thereto; wherein there is not electrical circuit; e.g.., a ground line from a water line passing through a conduit.
subclasses 799+ for a circumferentially tensioned flexible strap or band which may be for "safety" grounding, but is not claimed as the combination of elements required for this
subclass.

Direct grounding of coupling part member passing into aperture:
This subclass is indented 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.

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subclasses 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.

Prong having locking provision, e.g.., bayonet:
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Electrical connector including a male contact member having physical configuration to secure the connector to a mating connector adapted to receive the male member.

Movable or removable ground prong:
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Electrical connector including a male contact* adapted to enter a receptacle and make electrical connection to earth ground, which male contact is constructed to be (a) operationally repositioned with respect to the remainder of the connector or, (b) withdrawn from operational position.
(1) Note. The purpose of repositioning the contact of this subclass may be to adapt the connector for use with mating parts of different configurations without use of an intermediate "adapter".

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52 for a coupling part having a repositionable contact to allow an operative to select different circuitry.
subclasses 171+ for a connector having a repositionable contact for interfitting with variously configured mating parts of particular, assigned configurations, e.g.., assigned for a particular voltage or ampere rating.
174 for a connector, generally, having a repositionable contact.

Pivotable or rotatable about transverse axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Electrical connector wherein the male contact member is constructed to be repositioned or withdrawn by movement about a pivot with respect to the device, wherein the pivot is normal to the extent of the member.

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172 for a coupling part including a contact repositionable to a nonuse position so that the coupling part can interfit with a different mating part.

Adapter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Electrical connector including (a) a first coupling part for mating with a first mating part and including integrally therewith a second coupling part for mating with a second mating part to thereby connect together the first and second parts, wherein the first and second mating parts could not be interconnected directly; (b) a first coupling part for mating with a first mating part and including integrally therewith a plurality of second coupling parts similar in configuration to the first mating part, for mating with plural other mating parts to provide multiple access to the first mating part; or (c) a first coupling part for mating with a first mating part and including integrally therewith a second coupling part similar in configuration to the first mating part to effectively reposition the second mating part from the location of the first mating part if it were interfitted therewith.
(1) Note. The coupling part of clause (a) allows a coupling part to be electrically connected to a physically noninterfitting mating part; the coupling part of clause (b) allows plural mating parts to be electrically connected to a single coupling part; and the coupling part of clause (c)
effectively repositions a mating part.

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119 for an uninterrupted support rail or interrupted contact with an adapter.
124 for a candle-simulation-type electrical connector comprising an adapter.
236 for an adapter to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp.
300 for an adapter retained in connection with a mating part by the presence of a distinct coupling part.
323 for an adapter with coupling part retaining means in addition to the contact comprising a movable threaded ring.
365 for an adapter with coupling retaining means in addition to the contact comprising a helically threaded member.
subclasses 638+ for a member comprising two or more plural contact coupling parts with insulation other than a conductor sheath.

Three-prong coupling part including ground prong, or receptacle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* including more than two contacts* each intended to enter an opening in the mating part, or comprising such as mating part; wherein one of the contacts is a safety grounding device.

Duplex receptacle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Electrical connector comprising a member for receiving a mating part having more than two prong contacts at first location and for receiving a second mating part of like configuration to the first.
(1) Note. The connector of this subclass is known by the name of this subclass title in the home building trade.

Grounding of coupling part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part*.

INTERMEDIATE MEMBER BETWEEN PRONG AND ENCOMPASSING PLANAR GROUND:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector comprising a conductor adapted to serve as return ground transmitting member between a male contact and a plate having an opening therethrough for receipt of the male contact; wherein the device is adapted to fit physically between the male contact and the opening in the plate through which the contact penetrates and make electrical connection with the male contact and with the plate.
(1) Note. See the discussion of "safety grounding" under subclass 92.

UNINTERRUPTED SUPPORT RAIL OR UNINTERRUPTED CONTACT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector including (a) an elongated member for supporting another connector such that the supported structure may be located at any of an infinite number of locations along the elongated member; or (b) an elongated member housing an elongated contact member such that the contact can accept a mating connector at any of an infinite number of locations along its length.
(1) Note. Under clause (a) of this definition, a device is included if the track (elongated supporting member) does not house an electrical connector, rather an electrical connection may be made by use of a flexible conductor extended to a fixed electrical connector.
(2) Note. Under clause (b) of this definition, the elongated housing may be constructed to limit access to the elongated contact to only a restricted location. This is to allow placement of similar art in this subclass even though limited use has been placed on the device by application of a restricting cover plate. Also, if not provided for elsewhere, a contact, per se, for engagement with a mating connector at any of an infinite number of locations along its length is included herein. An accessible, pliant, conducting wire within a housing is not considered to be an elongated
contact under this definition.

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94 for an uninterrupted support rail or contact or a connector for interfitting with an uninterrupted rail or contact with safety grounding.
subclasses 121+ for an electrical connector for interfitting with an uninterrupted support rail or contact, generally.
subclasses 207+ for an electrical connector combined with a distinct structure for encasing a pliant conducting wire including a device wherein the wire is "accessible" at an infinite number of locations along its length.

Arcuate, bendable, or pliant rail or contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Electrical connector wherein the elongated member is constructed to allow support or acceptance of the supported connector or the mating connector at an infinite number of locations along a curved way, or along a way which may be made permanently or temporarily curved.

Circular rail or contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Electrical connector wherein the curved way extends equidistant about a center 360 deg..

With access restricting cover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Electrical connector including or combined with a member overlaying the elongated member such that the supported or mating connector can utilize only a limited extent of the device.

Bus duct:
This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Electrical connector comprising an elongated, rigid metallic housing of reasonably uniform cross-section, and a plurality of rigid metallic contacts (i.e., buses) extending therealong and spaced therefrom.
(1) Note. "Bus duct" is an art term.
(2) Note. A second housing of reasonable uniform cross-section connected at its end with the first housing is not considered to be "distinct from the first and such a combination is included herein".

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subclasses 207+ for an electrical connector combined with a distinct conductor encasing housing.
subclasses 212+ for a bus duct including an electrical connector, generally.

With means to join tandem rails or tandem contacts:
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Electrical connector including provision to unite the elongated member to another such member at the respective ends thereof.

With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to contact of coupling part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* having (a) separate means to forcibly bring together into mating relation the interfitting or matching parts of the coupling part and a mating part* interfitting therewith, or (b) means separate from the current carrying components of the coupling part and a mating part to maintain the interengagement of such parts operable independently of or in addition to the coupling motion.

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144 for an electrical connector having a contact preventer or retractable cover part that is movable about an axis, combined with retaining means.
subclasses 296+ for an electrical connector with coupling movement-actuating or retaining means in addition to contact of coupling part.

Uninterrupted contact accessible by mating contact moving in a first, then a lateral direction:
This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Electric connector particularly adapted to receive a mating connector by movement of the mating connector in a first coupling direction and then by movement of at least the contact portion of the mating connector in a direction at right angles to the first direction.
(1) Note. Included herein are devices adapted to receive a mating part by a pivotal or "bayonet" engagement.
(2) Note. A "push-pull" mating part wherein the prong thereof is directed to move along an arcuate path to engage the uninterrupted contact is included herein.

Bayonet coupling part movable about axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117. Electrical connector intended to be brought into interfitting relationship with a mating part* by a first movement along its greatest axial extent and then by a movement about the central axis of the coupling part with respect to the mating part.

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57 for a preformed panel circuit arrangement included a receptacle for a lamp or electron tube with connection effected by movement of the lamp or tube about its axis.
subclasses 314+ for a coupling part with a retaining bayonet that is a relatively pivotable concentric movement-actuating or retaining ring.
subclasses 332+ for a bayonet coupling part with coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to the contact of the coupling part.

With mating part having mating connector portion and another connector portion electrically connected thereto; e.g.., adapter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Electrical connector combined with structure that mates therewith, wherein the mating structure includes a first part including an electrical contact for engagement with the device, an electrical contact for engagement with another coupling part, and an electricity conductive part for transmitting electrical current via the two contacts from the device to the other coupling part.
(1) Note. This subclass includes the combination of an uninterrupted support rail or contact with an "adapter".

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105 for an adapter with safety grounding.
124 for a candle-simulation-type electrical connector comprising an adapter.
236 for an adapter to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp.
300 for an adapter retained in connection with a mating part by the presence of a distinct coupling part.
323 for an adapter with coupling part retaining means in addition to the contact comprising a movable threaded ring.
365 for an adapter with coupling retaining means in addition to the contact comprising a helically threaded member.
subclasses 638+ for a member comprising two or more plural contact coupling parts with insulation other than a conductor sheath.

Molding type; e.g.., baseboard:
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Electrical
connector including a housing thereabout, wherein the housing is to be mounted on an otherwise finished product, is of decorative value, and accordingly serves as a trim as well as an electrical service means.
(1) Note. The finished product of this subclass may be a building wall or an exterior panel of a vehicle.

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209 for a molding-type conduit or duct.
216 for a coupling part of indeterminate lateral length of the molding type.

FOR INTERFITTING WITH UNINTERRUPTED SUPPORT RAIL OR UNINTERRUPTED CONTACT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector intended to cooperate with (a) an elongated member supporting the device such that the device may be located at any of an infinite number of locations along the elongated member; or (b) an elongated member housing an elongated contact member such that the contact can accept the device at any of an infinite number of locations along its length.
(1) Note. See the notes under subclass 110 for descriptions of the member with which the device of this subclass cooperates.

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94 for an uninterrupted support rail or contact or a connector for interfitting with an uninterrupted support rail or contact with safety grounding.
subclasses 110+ for an electrical connector including an uninterrupted support rail or uninterrupted contact, generally.

Coupling part with actuating means urging contact surface to move with respect to rest of connector and toward mating contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* including means to
exert pressure on a contact thereof tending to move that contact with respect to other portions of the connector to cause it to make engagement with a contact of a mating part*.
(1) Note. The "means to urge" of this subclass is part of the device, such as a cam or wedge, rather than a spring, a gravity utilizing device, or a handle with no force modifying linkage. Note further that it is not necessary that the contact actually move.
(2) Note. Included herein is a "zero insertion withdrawal force" connector in which that connector is brought into position with the mating part and subsequently the contacts are caused to move into engagement with each other.

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subclasses 259+ for a coupling part with actuating means urging contact surface to move with respect to rest of connector and toward mating part, generally.

CANDLE SIMULATION TYPE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector comprising means to receive and electrically connect to an illumination lamp, which device is shaped or arranged so that when combined with said lamp it has the appearance of a candle.

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200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, subclass 51.01 for such a device combined with a switch or capable of functioning as a switch.
362, Illumination, for such device in combination with a light modifying or distributing means, especially subclass 810 for a cross-reference art collection to imitation candles.

Adapter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* (a) for mating with a first mating part and including integrally therewith a second coupling part for mating with a second mating part to thereby
connect together the first and second mating parts, wherein the first and second mating parts could both be interconnected directly; (b) for mating with a first mating part, and including integrally therewith a plurality of second in configuration to the first mating parts for mating with plural other mating parts to provide multiple access to the first mating part; or (c) for mating with a first mating part and including integrally therewith a second coupling part similar in configuration to the first mating part to effectively reposition the second mating part from the location of the first mating part if it were interfitted therewith.
(1) Note. The coupling part of clause (a) allows a coupling part to be electrically connected to a physically noninterfitting mating part; the coupling part of clause (b) allows plural mating parts to be electrically connected to a single coupling part; and the coupling part of clause (c) effectively repositions a mating part.

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105 for an adapter with safety grounding.
119 for an uninterrupted support rail or uninterrupted contact with an adapter.
236 for an adapter to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp.
300 for an adapter retained in connection with a mating part by the presence of a distinct coupling part.
323 for an adapter with coupling part retaining means in addition to the contact comprising a movable threaded ring.
365 for an adapter with coupling retaining means in addition to the contact comprising a helically threaded member.
subclasses 638+ for a member comprising two or more plural contact coupling parts with insulation other than a conductor sheath.

HAVING SPARK OR GLOW PLUG COVER:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector comprising a connector at the terminal end of an integral combustion engine igniter including encasing structure to prevent or control passage of radiated electrical energy, to insulate against conduction of electrical current away from the terminal end of the igniter, to prevent corrosion, or to prevent passage of moisture.

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subclasses 92+ for an electrical connector, generally, having an encasing member that is grounded to provide electrical safety.
subclasses 521+ for a contact cover or case to protect a contact from the environment.
subclasses 607+ for a shielded electrical connector not peculiar to a spark plug.

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174, Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, subclasses 152+ for a spark plug and bushing (insulator). (Claimed sparking electrodes go beyond Class 174).
313, Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices, subclasses 118+ for spark plug, generally; and particularly subclass 134 for a spark plug with radio shielding and subclass 137 for a spark plug with plural part insulation means.

Inductive shielding; e.g.., radio disturbance:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Electrical connector intended to restrict radiation of electrical waves away from the connector or igniter.
(1) Note. Inductive shielding is usually accomplished by concentrically encircling an electrical wave emitter with a conductive sleeve and grounding that sleeve.

With distinct securing means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Electrical connector combined with additional structure to hold the encasing structure in a selected position.

Having removable closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Electrical connector wherein the encasing structure is provided with an openable cover providing access to the interior thereof.

MAGNETO POST TYPE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector generally including a spring urged or other resiliently mounted contact for leading off the charge induced in a permanent magnet alternator.

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310, Electrical Generator or Motor Structure, subclass 249 for an electrical connector intended to slidingly engage and transmit electrical current to the moving parts of an electromotive device and for the combination of such a connector with an electrical connector of this class.

MULTICONTACT INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE DISTRIBUTOR CAP OR MULTICONTACT MATING PART:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector having a plurality of contacts* each to be detachably connected to a high tension spark plug conductor in a multicylinder ignition engine wherein the device is to be used with a selector means to sequentially direct electrical current to each of the spark plugs; or comprising a connector including a plurality of distinct contacts for use with such a device.
(1) Note. A distributor cap may be referred to as a "timer".

CONNECTOR MOVABLE BETWEEN ACCESSIBLE AND INACCESSIBLE POSITIONS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector relocatable between a first location in which electrical connection can be made and a second location in which electrical connection is physically blocked.
(1) Note. In order for the device to be moved to the second position, electrical connection must be broken.

With fluid pressure operating or control means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Electrical connector combined with means to move or regulate the movement of the device utilizing hydraulic or vacuum effort.

WITH UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTION PREVENTER, E.G., KEY OR COMBINATION LOCK:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector having provision to physically block electrical connection of the device except by utilization of a specially designed implement or by special manipulation of a component thereof to permit such connection.
(1) Note. Included herein is a locking device requiring use of a key, a combination lock, or other device requiring use of an uncommon tool to permit coupling. Also included herein is a device requiring presence of a particular sound (e.g.., voice command) or a particular anatomical feature (e.g.., a particular fingerprint).

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93 for an electrical connector including provision for safety grounding combined with a contact preventer or retractable cover part.
subclasses 135+ for an electrical connector combined with a contact preventer or retractable cover part, generally.
subclasses 304+ for locking structure to prevent uncoupling of coupled connectors.
subclasses 892+ for a distinct connector cover, generally.

Prong cover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Electrical connector including an outwardly extending male contact having a contact-surface* and including means to fit over the contact to prevent normal electrical conduction from the contact-surface* to the contact surface of a cooperating connector.

WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector combined with (a) means to physically block the contact-surface* of the device from electricity transmitting engagement with the contact-surface of a cooperating connector; or (b) a connector enclosing member having a portion intended to remain attached to the remainder of the connector but repositionable to alternatively cover a contact-surface or permit access to that contact-surface.
(1) The contact preventer of this subclass (clause a) includes any structure which, by disclosure, is intended to be used for that function. Also any structure which is of like configuration but lacks specific disclosure of intent to cover and protect the plane of electron tube is included herein (specifically, in subclass 150) intended hereunder.
(2) Note. The retractable cover part of this subclass (clause b) is in addition to the electrical connector. Also the retractable cover part may, but is not required to, prevent making of electrical contact.

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93 for an electrical connector including provision for safety grounding combined with a contact preventer or retractable cover part.
subclasses 133+ for a lock to prevent unauthorized use of a connector combined with contact preventing structure or a retractable cover.
subclasses 892+ for a distinct connector cover, generally.

Movably mounted:
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Electrical connector including (a) means to physically block the contact-surface comprising a member repositionable with respect to the remainder of the device from a position blocking the contact-surface to a position not blocking the contact-surface; or (b) a connector enclosing member having a portion intended to remain attached to the remainder of the enclosing member but repositionable to that contact-surface.
(1) Note. A compressible sleeve about a contact is considered to be movably mounted for this and the indented subclasses.

Moved by mating connector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Electrical connector wherein the repositionable member is displaced by a surface of a connector interfitting therewith.

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subclasses 93+ for an electrical connector including movable means to cover an electrical contact, which means is adapted to be moved by receipt of the ground prong of a cooperating connector.

Moved about an axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 137. Electrical connector wherein the repositionable member is restricted to move about a fixed line with respect to the remainder of the device.

Connector moved rectilinearly for engagement, preventer or cover moved about axis parallel to direction of connector movement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 138. Electrical connector intended to move in a straight path to make electrical connection with a cooperating connector, wherein the repositionable member is restricted to move with respect to the remainder of the device about a fixed line extending
in the direction of with straight path.
(1) Note. The helical movement of a screw threaded connector is not considered to be "rectilinear" for this subclass.

Connector moved rectilinearly for engagement, preventer or cover moved rectilinearly and parallel thereto:
This subclass is indented under subclass 137. Electrical connector intended to move in a straight path to make electrical connection with a cooperating connector, wherein the repositionable member is restricted to move with respect to the remainder of the electrical connector in a straight path parallel to the electrical connection path.

Retractable sheath:
This subclass is indented under subclass 140. Electrical connector wherein the repositionable member is generally cylindrical and encircles the contact-surface and wherein it is moved with respect to the remainder of the electrical connector along its cylindrical axis.

Movable about axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Electrical connector wherein the repositionable member is restricted to move about a fixed line with respect to the remainder of the device.

To misalign aperture with contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 142. Electrical connector comprising means to cover the contact* while leaving an opening providing direct access to that contact wherein that means is movable so as to reposition that opening out of a position that allows such access.

With connector retaining means in addition to contact of connector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 142. Electrical connector having means separate from the current carrying components of the connector and a mating part to maintain interengagement of such parts operable independently of or in addition to the connecting motion.

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147 for an electrical connector with a contact preventer or retractable cover part with connector retaining means in addition to the contact thereof.
subclasses 292+ for an electrical connector adapted to cooperate with a duplicate electrical connector with connector retaining means in addition to the contact thereof.
subclasses 310+ for a coupling part with coupling movement retaining means in addition to the contact thereof, with distinct movement-actuating means to move the coupling part axially.
subclasses 345+ for an electrical connector with coupling retaining means in addition to the contact thereof, generally.

Movable to misalign aperture with contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Electrical connector comprising means to cover the contact* while leaving an opening providing direct access to that contact wherein that means is movable so as to reposition that opening out of a position that allows such access.

Adapted to fit between contacts of first and second coupled connectors (e.g.., power measuring meter):
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Electric
connector comprising means to prevent engagement of a contact* with a mating contact by being physically positioned to hold the contacts apart with the connectors in position such that the contacts would normally function.
(1) Note. Device of the type normally found in this subclass may be used with a power measuring meter to prevent use of power and still allow the meter to physically remain in position.

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167 for an electrical connector convertible by internal change to selectively cooperate with a different contact, comprising a connector for a power measuring meter.
508 for jumper adapted to be used with a power measuring meter.
517 for power measuring meter coupling part, generally.

With connector retaining means in addition to contact of connector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Electrical connector having means separate from the current carrying components of the connector and mating part to maintain interengagement of such parts operable independently of or in addition to the connection.

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144 for an electrical connector with a contact preventer or retractable cover part movable about an axis with connector retaining means in addition to the contact thereof.
subclasses 292+ for an electrical connector adapter to cooperate with a duplicate electrical connector with connector retaining means in addition to the contact thereof.
subclasses 310+ for a coupling part with coupling movement retaining means in addition to the contact thereof, with distinct movement-actuating means to move the coupling part axially.
subclasses 345+ for an electrical connector with coupling
retaining means in addition to the contact thereof, generally.

Dummy connector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Device comprising a member adapted to couple with an electrical connector, but failing to conduct electrical current with respect thereto.
(1) Note. A device to be inserted into a wall outlet to prevent tampering, e.g.., by a child, is to be found in this subclass.
(2) Note. A dummy connector, per se, even though not meeting the requirements of this class (e.g.., not having a contact*) is included among the patents of this subclass.

Prong cover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Electrical connector adapted to be used with a male-type connector and adapted to enclose only the protruding contact.

Protector for electron tube pin:
This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Electrical connector adapted to physically shield the male contact of a member including electrical amplifying or switching means utilizing an environment excluding vacuum maintaining envelope.

COUPLING PART COMBINED WITH MEANS TO ALLOW REPOSITIONING OF MATING PART FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH DIFFERENT CONTACTS ON MATING PART, E.G., FLASH CUBE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* intended to mate with a mating part* in a first relative position mating with a first contact of the mating part and in a second relative position mating with a second contact of the mating
part.
(1) Note. The device of this subclass allows selection of more than one circuitry of the mating part, such as is used in a photo flash device which, when in a first position actuates a first illumination portion and when in a second position actuates a second illumination portion.

WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector combined with means in addition to any coupling means and any conductors electrically connected thereby, acting either in conjunction with or independently with those components of the device to forcibly uncouple the connector both physically and electrically from a mating connector.
(1) Note. Structure utilizing the force of an explosive device to separate one electrical connector from another is included herein.

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180 for an electrical connector having means for causing the contacts to separate from a mating member by a snap action, wherein such means does not cause separation of the connector assembly from a mating connector assembly.
subclasses 266+ for a coupling part with plug prong deflecting or socket spreading, means to permit uncoupling where such means does not cause separation of the coupled parts.
subclasses 296+ for an electrical connector with coupling movement actuating means, generally.

Including retainer or joiner:
This subclass is indented under subclass 152. Electrical connector also (a) including means to positively (i.e., more than frictional drag) hold the device in coupled relationship with respect to the mating connector or (b) combined with means to bring the connector into coupled relationship with a mating connector.

Destructible retainer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 153. Electrical connector including means to secure it to a cooperating connector wherein the means is intended to be altered when permitting separation of the connector from a mating connector such that the means is no longer functional as a securing member.

Distinct from separator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 153. Electrical connector wherein the means to secure the connector or to bring into mating cooperation is physically separate from the means to forcibly uncouple the device.

Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g.., photo flash:
This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Electrical connector including a first contact at the center of the connection and a second contact concentric thereabout wherein the first contact is movable with respect to the remainder of the connector and is to force the connector out of engagement with the mating connector.

Integral retainer and cam separator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 153. Electrical connector wherein the means to forcibly uncouple the connector turns about an axis and also serves as the means to positively hold the device in coupled relationship.

Means to utilize direct fluid action:
This subclass is indented under subclass 152. Electric
connector wherein a liquid or gaseous medium is directed against the device or against the cooperating connector to forcibly uncouple the device.

Nonconducting pusher:
This subclass is indented under subclass 152. Electrical connector wherein the means to forcibly uncouple the connector is made of material that is highly resistant to the flow of the electrical current and wherein the member acts in compression when performing the uncoupling function.

Including handle for direct manual urge to separate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Electrical connector wherein the means to forcibly uncouple the connector is engageable by an operative without other intermediate structure.

HEAT RESPONSIVE CONTACT PRESSURE CONTROL:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector including structure particularly adapted to urge the contact toward a cooperating contact at a predetermined force according to the temperature of the device.
(1) Note. In this subclass, the expansion of component parts under temperature changes is recognized and compensation is accordingly made. Usually the provision is to increase contact pressure upon increase in ambient temperature, but also may be to reduce contact pressure as temperature is elevated or to maintain substantially unchanging pressure.

WITH RELATIVELY GUIDED MEMBERS AND INTERMEDIATE PLIABLE CONDUCTOR:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector combined with two component parts intended to move with respect to each other in a prescribed,
controlled manner and combined with a flexible electrical conductor extending from one of the component parts to the other.
(1) Note. A storage spool, even though having a relatively guided member and an electrical connector is not included in this and the indented subclasses.

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subclasses 1+ for structure having two component parts movable relative to each other wherein a connector on one is also movable relative to a cooperating connector on the component part.

Frangible pliable conductor; e.g.., umbilical break-away:
This subclass is indented under subclass 162. Electrical connector wherein the flexible electrical conductor is specially designed to rupture and subdivide upon extreme movement of one component part with respect to the other.

Relatively movable about axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 162. Electrical connector wherein the component parts move relatively about a line that is fixed with respect to each of the parts.

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446 for an electrical connector having means pivotally attached thereto to protect the cable extending from the connector from excessive bending.
534 for an electrical connector pivotally attached to supporting structure.

Hinge:
This subclass is indented under subclass 164. Electrical connector wherein the first component part is secured to and supported by a member and the second component part is secured to and supported by the first member such that the
first member pivotally supports the second member.

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31 for a plurality of electrical connectors mounted on different blades of a hinge, wherein the connector is electrically connected to each other.

CONVERTIBLE BY INTERNAL CHANGE TO SELECTIVELY COOPERATE WITH A DIFFERENT CONTACT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector including a contact* adapted to interfit with a particularly configured contact, a particularly sized contact, or a contact particularly positioned within supporting structure including integral component structure intended to be repositioned to allow the electrical connector to interfit with a different particularly configured, sized, or positioned contact; wherein the integral component structure is intended to be returnable to the original position.
(1) Note. A device including a storage compartment for a component to be transformed manually to operating position is included herein; whereas a similar device having no such storage compartment is not included herein.
(2) Note. A single device may have several "connectors". In such a structure, it is only necessary that one of these connectors be changed under this subclass definition.

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176 for a female coupling part convertible to a male coupling part by addition of a prong.
177 for a coupling part convertible to a distinct shape by addition of a nonremovable element or by removal of a nonreusable element.
subclasses 217+ for a device having several types of connector available without modification of the device, but structurally limited so that if one type is in use, use of another will be prevented.
516 for an electrical connector with provision to isolate circuitry by severance of a bridging element.
518 for a coupling part convertible to a different format by substitution of a different contact.

Connector for power measuring meter:
Electrical connector under 166 comprising the base of a watt-hour measuring device or adapted to engage and be electrically connected with the base of a watt-hour measuring device.
(1) Note. Watt-hour meters are somewhat standardized in overall configuration; i.e., are adapted to be mounted on the wall of a permanent structure, presenting a generally circular base, and having four, five or more vertically disposed blade-type contacts extending from the base thereof.

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146 for a contact preventer or retractable cover part adapted to fit between coupled connectors (e.g.., power measuring meter).
508 for a jumper adapted to be used with a power measuring meter.
517 for a power measuring meter coupling part, generally.

Lamp or electron tube socket or base:
This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Electrical connector particularly adapted to detachably receive and electrically couple to a member intended to radiate light, or to a member including electrical amplifying or switching means utilizing an environment excluding, vacuum maintaining envelope; or comprising the electrical connector of such a light radiating member or amplifying or switch member.

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subclasses 56+ for a preformed panel circuit arrangement with an electrical connector for connection to a lamp or electron tube.
182 for a lamp or electron tube socket including arc suppressing or extinguishing means.
220 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base adapted to engage a mating connector in alternative manners.
subclasses 226+ for a coupling part to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp.
280 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base having a resilient housing for sealing with a coupled connector.
336 for lamp or electron tube socket adapted to receive a cooperating lamp or tube by bayonet action, including a movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to the contact of the socket.
356 for a lamp or electron tube socket including a retaining means comprising a finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection with a mating part.
375 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base with a guiding means for mating of a coupling part.
414 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor against the cutting contact.
419 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor sheath penetrating contact adapted to cut to engage a first conductor and to also engage (and interconnect) a second conductor.
541 for a plural lamp or electron tube sockets including supporting means therefore.
558 for a lamp or electron tube socket extending into a supporting panel.
602 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including flexing insulation.
subclasses 611+ for a connector or contact having vitreous-type envelope secured thereto (e.g.., a base of a lamp or vacuum tube).
subclasses 661+ for a plural contact coupling part including a screw-threaded contact and insulation other than the conductor sheath.

Test probe:
This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Electrical connector comprising a generally rodlike member having an
elongated portion adapted to be grasped by the hand of an operative for random manipulation thereof and having a contact* extending from the axial extremity thereof.
(1) Note. The contact may comprise a coupling part* for interfitting with a particular mating part*.

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219 for an alternatively connected test probe.
482 for a randomly manipulated test probe including a handle or distinct manipulating means.

Coupling part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Coupling part specially adapted to mate with a specific complementary electrical connector.
(1) Note. See coupling part* in the glossary of this class.

Including repositionable contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Coupling part including a contact* or a portion of a contact adapted to be moved to a different location with respect to the coupling part to allow it to interfit with a different, particularly configured, sized, or positioned cooperating connector; wherein the contact or the portion of a contact is adapted to be returned to the original position.
(1) Note. The purpose of repositioning the contact of this subclass may be to adapt the device for use with mating parts of different configurations without use of an intermediate "adapter".
(2) Note. Included herein is a connector having a repositionable contact for interfitting with variously configured mating parts of particular, assigned configurations, e.g.., assigned for particular voltage or ampere rating.

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52 for a coupling part having a repositionable contact to allow an operative to select different circuitry.
subclasses 103+ for a male coupling part (plug) having a repositionable safety ground plug.
subclasses 174+ for a connector, generally, having a repositionable contact.

To nonuse or distinct use (e.g., male/female) position:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Coupling part wherein the contact or the portion of a contact is adapted to be moved (a) out of operating position, or (b) to a position such that the device functions differently.
(1) Note. Under (b) of this subclass definition, a contact prong may be withdrawn into the device to then function as the contact of a female connector.

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104 for an electrical connector including a safety ground including a pivotable prong.

To fit differently oriented contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Coupling part wherein the contact or the portion of a contact is adapted to be moved so that it will fit with a mating contact of different alignment than before such modification.

Including repositionable contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Electrical connector including a contact* or a portion of a contact adapted to be moved to a different location with respect to the device to allow the device to interfit with a different, particularly configured, sized or positioned cooperating connector; wherein the contact or the portion of a contact is adapted to be returned to the original position.
(1) Note. The purpose of repositioning the contact of this subclass may be to adapt the device for use with mating parts
of different configurations without use of an intermediate "adapter".
(2) Note. Included herein is a connector having a repositionable contact for interfitting with variously configured mating parts of particular, assigned configurations, e.g.., assigned for particular voltage or ampere rating.

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52 for a coupling part having a repositionable contact to allow an operative to select different circuitry.
subclasses 103+ for a male coupling part (plug) having a repositionable safety ground prong.
subclasses 171+ for a coupling part having a repositionable contact for interfitting with variously configured mating parts of particular, assigned configurations, e.g.., assigned for a particular voltage or ampere rating.

To fit different size contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Electrical connector wherein the contact or the portion of a contact is adapted to be moved so that it will fit with a cooperating contact of different cross-sectional area.

FEMALE COUPLING PART CONVERTIBLE TO MALE COUPLING PART BY ADDITION OF PRONG:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* of the type including an opening with a contact* therein for receiving a projecting contact of a mating part*; wherein the device is particularly adapted to receive, as a part thereof, a prong to enable the device to function as a coupling part having a contact project therefrom to be received by an opening of a mating part.
(1) Note. Without the added prong, the device of this subclass functions as a female coupling part, with the prong it functions as a male. The device does not function alternatively without addition or removal of the prong.

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subclasses 166+ for an electrical connector convertible by internal change to selectively cooperate with a different contact.
177 for a coupling part convertible to a distinct shape by addition of a nonremovable element or by removal of a nonreusable element.
subclasses 217+ for a device having several types of connector available without modification of the device, but structurally limited so that if one type is in use, use of another will be prevented.
516 for an electrical connector with provision to isolate circuitry by severance of a bridging element.
518 for a coupling part convertible to a different format by substitution of a different contact.

COUPLING PART CONVERTIBLE TO DISTINCT SHAPE BY ADDITION OF NONREMOVABLE ELEMENT OR BY REMOVAL OF NONREUSABLE ELEMENT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* having a particular configuration adapted to have a member permanently added thereto to change the device to a different configuration or adapted to have a member permanently removed therefrom to change the device to a different configuration.

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subclasses 166+ for an electrical connector convertible by internal change to selectively cooperate with a different contact.
176 for a female coupling part convertible to a male coupling part by addition of prong.
subclasses 217+ for a device having several types of connector available without modification of the device, but structurally limited so that if one type is in use, use of another will be prevented.
516 for an electrical connector with provision to isolate circuitry by severance of a bridging element.
518 for a coupling part convertible to a different format by substitution of a different contact.

FLUENT CONDUCTING MATERIAL:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector in which at least part of the electricity transmitting medium is a gas liquid or flowable solid during transmission of electrical current.
(1) Note. Provision of an environment in which an arc passes through atmospheric gases (or vacuum) is included in this subclass.

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5 for interrelated electrical connectors relatively movable during use having a liquid contact.
subclasses 190+ for an electrical connector having a retainer or passageway for fluent material.
subclasses 485+ for a connector in which fluent material dissipates heat, but does not serve to conduct electricity.
subclasses 519+ for a connector in which fluent material restricts environmental effects, e.g.., corrosion, but does not serve to conduct electricity.

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174, Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, subclasses 9+ for a conductor utilizing a conductive fluid, generally.

Liquid:
This subclass is indented under subclass 178. Electrical connector wherein the electricity transmitting medium is liquid during transmission of electrical current.

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5 for a connector with relatively moving parts having liquid contacts.
subclasses 199+ for a connector including a retainer for liquid.

CONTACT SEPARATION BY SNAP OR QUICK-BREAK ACTION:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector having means which, during uncoupling from a cooperating connector, causes a contact* of the device to move suddenly with respect to the remainder of the device and out of engagement with and away from the contact of the cooperating connector.
(1) Note. In general, the contact movement is effected suddenly by release of stored energy.
(2) Note. The movable contact herein is actuated when the connector as a whole is disengaged from the cooperating connector rather than in the manner of a switch or circuit breaker, i.e., make or break circuitry without uncoupling the connectors.

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152 for an electrical connector with means to separate it from another electrical connector.
subclasses 266+ for a coupling part having handle or means to move the contact thereof laterally to permit uncoupling.
subclasses 296+ for an electrical connector with coupling movement-actuating means, generally.

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74, Machine Element or Mechanism, particularly subclass 97.1 and 100.1+ for a mechanical movement involving a snap action.
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, subclasses 402+ for a circuit maker or breaker having snap action.

INCLUDING ARC SUPPRESSING OR EXTINGUISHING MEANS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector combined with or having means to inhibit electrical discharge or the effects of electrical discharge in the vicinity of the electrical joint forming means resulting from the making or breaking of the electrical connection.
(1) Note. Provision to cause arcing at one location, e.g.., at a spark gap, thereby inhibiting arcing at another location is included herein.
(2) Note. Provision to prevent arcing from a contact to an adjacent contact on a connector, e.g.., from one to another of the prongs of an electron tube, is considered to be an insulator rather than an arc suppressing or extinguishing means.

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subclasses 38+ for a connector using magnetic means to suppress or extinguish an arc.
88 for an electrical connector including an elastomeric or nonmetallic conductive portion having inductive shielding or arc suppressing means.
subclasses 135+ for a connector having cover means automatically moving upon separation of the connector from a mating part.
180 for a connector having means to move its contact away from the contact of a cooperating connector by a snap or quick-break action, which might incidentally thereby suppress the arc.

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218, High-Voltage Switches With Arc Preventing and Extinguishing Devices, subclasses 1+ for an arc suppressing or extinguishing means for a circuit maker or breaker.

Lamp or electron tube socket:
This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* particularly adapted to detachably receive and electrically couple to a member intended to radiate light, or to a member including electrical switching means utilizing an environment excluding, vacuum maintaining envelope.

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subclasses 56+ for a preformed panel circuit arrangement with an electrical connector for connection to a lamp or electron tube.
168 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base convertibly by internal change to selectively cooperate with a different contact.
220 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base adapted to engage a mating connector in alternative manners.
subclasses 226+ for a coupling part to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp.
280 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base having a resilient housing for sealing with a coupled connector.
336 for a lamp or electron tube socket adapted to receive a cooperating lamp or tube by bayonet action, including a movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to the contact of the socket.
356 for a lamp or electron tube socket including a retaining means comprising a finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection with a mating part.
375 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base with a guiding means for mating of a coupling part.
414 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor sheath penetrating contact and screw means to move the conductor against the cutting contact.
419 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor sheath penetrating contact adapted to cut to engage a first conductor and to also engage (and interconnect) a second conductor.

By arc suppressing or extinguishing environment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Electrical connector including provision of an atmosphere in the vicinity of the electrical joint forming means to inhibit electrical discharge or the effects of electrical discharge.

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subclasses 186+ for means for holding normal atmosphere or normal combustion by-products within a chamber or confined escape passage so that oxygen is consumed, thereby extinguishing any resulting fire.

Gas:
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Electrical connector wherein the atmosphere that inhibits electrical discharge or the effects of electrical discharge is in the gaseous state when so functioning.
(1) Note. Accommodation of normal atmosphere or of normal combustion gaseous by products is not included herein.

Gas accommodation by relatively moving parts:
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Electrical connector including means to contain or provide controlled escape of gases from the vicinity of the joint forming means, wherein the containing or controlling means includes portions that move with respect to one another during such function.

Contact encasing chamber:
This subclass is indented 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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subclasses 183+ for an electrical connector, with specific environment for arc suppressing or extinguishing which may include a contact encasing chamber.

Movable relative to contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Electrical connector wherein the contact* is repositioned during making or breaking of electrical continuity with respect to the arc enclosing means thereof.

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186 for an electrical connector wherein a contact encasing chamber includes wall portions that are part of that connector and wall portions that are part of a mating connector and move during making or breaking of electrical connection with respect to the wall portions of the mating connector.

HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector (a) including a characteristic intended to modify the flow of electrical current upon making of the connection, other than that effected by the connection; or (b) including an electricity transmitting member intended to be not connected to a source of electrical current before mating with corresponding electricity transmitting member of a cooperating connector but be so connected after mating.
(1) Note. Under clause (b) of this definition the "dead" contact may be actuated by sliding within the contactor to make engagement with another contact that is "live", i.e., charged with electrical current.

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subclasses 944+ for a cross-reference art collection similar to this subclass, but limited to use with coaxial cable.

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200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, for an electrical connector assembly combined with a switch, generally, and especially subclasses 51+ for an electrical connector combined with a switch actuated upon application of the connector with a mating connector wherein the switch is remote from the connector assembly or is functional to actuate a distinct electrical circuit. See the line expressed under section III of the definition of this class (Class 439).

WITH OR COMPRISING REMOVABLE CIRCUIT MODIFYING ARRANGEMENT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector including two contacts* wherein a removable unitary member is intended to electrically connect those two contacts to each other; wherein the member is intended to electrically alter the current to the connector structure.
(1) Note. The circuitry of the removable member may not be clearly set forth. The structure of this subclass commonly is to be fitted with a bridging member to convert the circuitry of the device.
(2) Note. A device to be used "selectively" with either of a plurality of jumpers or circuit arrangements is included herein. Also, a device to receive a "key", coded for restrictive utilization is included herein, as is a device used to alter a motor for use with a 120 volt rather than a 240 volt supply.

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500 for an energy cell substitution device including plural contacts or for an electrical connector including support means for an energy cell.
subclasses 502+ for a flaccid bridging conductor combined with a plurality of electrical connectors.
subclasses 507+ for a rigid bridging conductor with a contact surface at each end.

HAVING RETAINER OR PASSAGEWAY FOR FLUENT MATERIAL:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector with a provision to (a) confine a flowable medium or (b) confine the flow of such a medium.
(1) Note. A hydraulic drive is not considered to meet the limitations of this subclass.

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3 for interrelated electrical connectors relatively movable during use with means to apply lubricant or coolant.
41 for means to subject a portion of an electrical connection to negative pressure; i.e., to a vacuum.
89 for an electrical connector including an elastomeric or nonmetallic conductive, inductive shield or arc suppressing means.
subclasses 178+ for similar structure in which the fluent material conducts electricity.
subclasses 207+ for similar structure including a tubular component for confining an electrical cable.
230 for a coupling part to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp having sealing element or material for cooperation with a coupled lamp.
271 for an electrical connector with a sealing element or material for cooperation with a coupled connector, generally.
283 for a seal interfitting a coupled connector part housings.
subclasses 386+ for a connector having a contact carried by flexible or resilient insulation and having a sealing joint between coupled parts.
subclasses 527+ for a wall, plate or panel mounting or attaching means with a connector part sealed thereto.
subclasses 586+ for a connector having a contact carried by flexible or resilient insulation and having a sealing joint between coupled parts.
subclasses 604+ for a connector with an external cable or conductor embedded in insulative sealing material.

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174, Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, for an electrical conductor combined with provision for a fluid, not including a detachable electrical connector.

Fluent material transmission line:
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Electrical connector including a passageway along which the flowable medium is transported.

Connector electrically joined to line:
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Electrical connector wherein that electrical connector is in electrical communication with the means providing a passageway for a flowable medium.
(1) Note. Attachment to the conduit is normally to maintain transmission of only so much current as required to maintain equal electrical potential between interconnected line components to thereby prevent formation of an arc between the components and to reduce corrosion of the components.

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210 for an electrical connector with a conduit or duct and means to join conduit, duct or conductor sections.

For use with line heater:
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Electrical connector to be used with a heating means (e.g.., an electrical resistance heater) to raise the thermal level of the means providing the passageway.

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138, Pipes and Tubular Conduits, subclass 38 for the combination of a transmission line and an electrical heating means provided specifically to thaw material inside the line with or without an electrical connector.
174, Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, subclass 47 for a fluid transmission line combined with a conductor but lacking a claimed reference to an electrical connector.
219, Electric Heating, subclasses 200+ for a fluid transmission line combined with an electrical heating device, with or without an electrical connector.

Electrical connection within line:
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Electrical connector wherein the means to make an electrical connection is physically positioned within the confines of the passageway for transmission of a flowable medium.

Connector/line assembly coupled to mating connector/line assembly by movement about an axis less than 360 deg.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Electrical connector adapted to make both electrical contact and fluent material passageway connection with mating connector whereby such connection is effected by movement of the device relative to the mating connector about a pivot line less than a full revolution.

Liquid material to dissipate, remove, or block the flow of heat:
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Electrical connector wherein the flowable medium is in the liquid state and is for spreading, lowering the level of, or preventing transmission of thermal energy.

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subclasses 485+ for an electrical connector with provision to dissipate, remove, or block the flow of heat, generally.
subclasses 519+ for an electrical connector with provision to restrict environmental effects, generally.

For urging contact toward or away from mating contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Electrical connector with provision to bring pressure from the flowable medium onto the contact* thereof tending to move that contact with respect to other portions of the electrical connector cause that contact to make (or break) engagement with the contact of a mating part.

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subclasses 259+ for a coupling part with actuating means urging the contact to move laterally with respect to the rest of the coupling part and toward a mating part.

Gas retainer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Electrical connector wherein the flowable medium is in the gaseous state while confined.

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subclasses 41+ for provision to retain an electrical connector under negative pressure, i.e., under vacuum.

Liquid retainer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Electrical connector wherein the flowable medium is in the liquid state while confined.
(1) Note. A gelatinous material is considered to be in the liquid state only if it is retained in the manner of a liquid.

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179 for a conductor in which liquid conducts electricity.
190 for provision to flush out unwanted material from a connection region by liquid material, without retention of the liquid.
196 for a connector in which liquid dissipates, removes or blocks the flow of heat.

Impregnated material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Electrical connector wherein the liquid medium is absorbed or held in place by a porous member.

Coupling part having contact encompassed by liquid storage chamber:
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* wherein the liquid medium is retained in an enclosed pocket surrounding the means for making an electricity transmitting joint.
(1) Note. Included herein is a coupling part wherein the liquid medium surrounds the contact but does not necessarily engage the surface from which electrical current is transmitted to a mating part.

Contact comprising tapered post or mating part (e.g.., battery post):
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Coupling part wherein the contact* is an elongated rodlike member having aconical end, or is a socket for receiving such a rodlike member, at which conical end is the surface for transmitting electrical current to a mating part* and at which the liquid is retained.

Crimped end terminal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Electrical connector wherein the liquid medium is located between a solid means for making an electricity transmitting joint and an electricity transmitting strandlike member or assembly, wherein both the solid means and the strandlike member or assembly having been subsequently secured together by distortion of the solid means.
(1) Note. To be included herein an electrical connector must meet the definition of the class, i.e., must be detachable from a cooperating connector, generally at a point remote from the crimp.

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29, Metal Working, subclasses 825+ and 753 for a process of or apparatus for attaching a conductor to a connector element wherein the joint is formed by a crimping or deforming operation.
174, Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, subclasses 84+ for a conductor crimped to a mating part, generally.

Encompassing wire:
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Electrical connector including provision to enclose an electrical conductor in the liquid.

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174, Electricity: Conductors and insulators, subclasses 8+ for a conductor encased in a liquid, without a detachable electrical connector.

Passageway allowing escape of fluent material during mating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Electrical connector with provision to permit movement of the flowable medium out of the vicinity of the mating face of the connector as the connector is brought into position with respect to a cooperating connector.

Vent:
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Electrical connector including provision to allow aeration of the device.

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subclasses 485+ for an electrical connector with cooling, generally.

WITH CONDUIT OR DUCT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector combined with an elongate tubular casing of either circular or polygonal cross-section wherein the casing is distinct from the housing of the electrical connector, is of indeterminate length and is for encasing an electricity transmitting member.
(1) Note. The elongated tubular casing of this subclass may be of any cross-section; for example, it may be oval. Also the casing may be made of straight or curved section. "Conduit" and "duct" are terms in the building trade.
(2) Note. A cable sheath is not considered to be a "conduit or duct" for this subclass.
(3) Note. The electricity transmitting member of this subclass may comprise a wire, a line cord, a cable, or a bus bar.

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subclasses 110+ for structure that includes an elongated member for supporting an electrical connector at any point along its length and for a contact intended to be engagable at any point along its length, wherein an electricity transmitting member may be housed.
209 Indented hereunder for an elongated tubular shell of decorative shape and indeterminate length for housing a row of connectors.
subclasses 892+ for a connector encasing means that is distinct from the connector, generally.

Enclosed conductor electrically connected thereto:
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Electrical connector wherein the encased electricity transmitting member is attached to the housing to transmit electrical current thereto.

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100 for safety grounding to a pipe, rod or conduit.
192 for an electrical connector attached to a fluent material transmission line.

Molding type (e.g.., baseboard):
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Electrical connector wherein the distinct housing is to be mounted on an otherwise finished product is of decorative value, and accordingly serves as a trim as well as an electric service means.
(1) Note. The finished product of this subclass may be a building wall or an exterior panel or a vehicle.
(2) Note. Concealment of electric wires is considered to be "decorative".

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120 for an electric connector of the molding type including an uninterrupted contact.
216 for an electrical connector of the molding type not combined with a distinct conduit or duct.

Means to join conduit, duct or conductor selections:
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Electrical connector combined with or comprising a structural member intended to fit between a first and a second conductor to couple the housings together or to couple the conductor encased by one housing to the conductor encased by the other housing.

Including receptacle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Electrical connector comprising a female coupling part* including a contact located within a recession.

BUS DUCT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector comprising an elongated, reasonably uniform cross section, rigid metallic housing and a plurality of rigid metallic contacts (i.e., buses) extending therealong and spaced therefrom.
(1) Note. "Bus duct" is an art term.
(2) Note. A second housing of reasonably uniform cross-section connected at its end with the first housing is not considered to be "distinct" from the first and such a combination is included herein.

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114 for a bus duct including buses accessible at any point along their length.
subclasses 207+ for an electrical connector combined with a distinct conductor encasing housing.

Means to join bus ducts:
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Electrical connector particularly adapted to connect a housing or conductor at its longitudinal extent to another such housing or conductor.

COMPRISING COUPLING PART OF INDETERMINATE LENGTH LATERALLY OF CONNECTION:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* intended to mate with a specially shaped mating part* at a face thereof, which connector is of undefined dimension in at least one direction parallel to that face.
(1) Note. Included herein is a lamp fixture consisting of a multiplicity of sockets set in a face thereof, with no lateral limit to the structure. Also included herein is a multioutlet "baseboard" intended to be limited in length only by the dimension of the room wall on which it is to be custom fitted.
(2) Note. An electrical connector of infinite length is included herein if it is intended to be coupled directly with another such connector which in turn is to be coupled directly to a third such connector, such that the resultant structure is of indefinite length.

Included in prefabricated building panel (e.g.., floor, ceiling, wall):
This subclass is indented under subclass 214. Coupling part combined with means forming a substantial portion of a generally planar space dividing member of an architectural structure wherein the device is a portion thereof.

Molding type, (e.g.., baseboard):
This subclass is indented under subclass 214. Coupling part wherein the housing is to be mounted on an otherwise finished product, is of decorative value, and accordingly serves as trim as well as an electric service means.
(1) Note. The finished product of this subclass may be a building wall or an exterior panel of a vehicle.

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120 for an electrical connector of the molding type including an uninterrupted contact.
209 for an electrical connector of the molding type combined with a distinct conduit or duct.

ALTERNATIVELY CONNECTED:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector including a connection face which is selectively usable at one time without rearrangement or alteration thereof (a) with a first cooperating connector of a first configuration or with a second cooperating connector that is of a different configuration, or (b) with a cooperating connector making electrical connection from a first direction or from a second, distinct direction.
(1) Note. The "connection face" of this subclass refers to a particular component of an electrical connector usually comprising a contact where connection may be made and is intended to restrict from this subclass a connector simply having a first face for making electrical connection with a first mating connector and a second face for making electrical connection wherein the first and second connections are independent one of the other. However, included in this subclass is a similar device wherein if the first mating connection is connected thereto, use of the second connection would be blocked from making connection by the presence of the first.
(2) Note. Included in this and the indented subclasses, particularly subclass 218, is a coupling part* that accepts a mating part* from a first direction along a first axis or accepts a mating part from the opposite direction along the same axis. Also included in this and the indented subclasses, particularly subclass 224, is a connector that is not a coupling part that accepts a cooperating connector from a first or a second direction, with one exception, i.e., NOT INCLUDED HEREIN is a noncoupling part connector that is accessible only from opposite directions along the same axis.

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subclasses 166+ for an electrical connector convertible by internal change to selectively cooperate with a different contact.
176 for a female coupling part convertible to a male coupling part by addition of a prong.
177 for a coupling part convertible to a distinct shape by addition of a nonremovabe element or by removal of a nonreusable element.
516 for an electrical connector with provision to isolate circuitry by severance of a bridging element.
518 for a coupling part convertible to a different format by substitution of a different contact.

Coupling part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 217. Electrical connector specially adapted to mate with a specific complementary electrical connector.
(1) Note. See coupling part* in the glossary of this class.
(2) Note. See (2) Note under the definition of subclass 217.

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53 for an alternatively connected coupling part intending to bring a contact selectively into engagement with a first or a second mating contact.

Test probe:
This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Coupling part comprising a generally rodlike member having an elongated portion adapted to be grasped by the hand of an operative for random manipulation thereof and having a contact* extending from the axial extremity thereof.
(1) Note. The contact alone of this subclass may comprise a coupling part* for interfitting with a particular mating part*.

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169 for a test probe convertible by internal change to selectively cooperate with a different contact.
482 for a randomly manipulated test probe including a handle or distinct manipulating means.

Lamp or electron tube socket or base:
This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Coupling part particularly adapted to detachably receive and electrically couple to a member intended to radiate light, or to a member including electrical, amplifying or switching means utilizing an environment excluding vacuum maintaining envelope; or comprising the electrical connector of such a light radiating
or switching member.

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subclasses 56+ for a preformed panel circuit arrangement with an electrical connector for connection to a lamp or electron tube.
168 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base convertible by internal change to selectively cooperate with a different contact.
182 for a lamp or electron tube socket including arc suppressing or extinguishing means.
subclasses 226+ for a coupling part to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp.
280 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base having a resilient housing for sealing with a coupled connector.
336 for a lamp or electron tube socket adapted to receive a cooperating lamp or tube by bayonet action, including a movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to the contact of the socket.
356 for a lamp or electron tube socket including a retaining means comprising a finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection with a mating part.
375 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base with a guiding means for mating of a coupling part.
414 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor sheath penetrating contact and screw means to move the conductor against the cutting contact.
419 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor sheath penetrating contact adapted to cut to engage a first conductor and to also engage (and interconnect) a second conductor.
541 for plural lamp or electron tube sockets including supporting means therefor.
558 for a lamp or electron tube socket extending into a supporting panel.
602 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including flexing insulation.
subclasses 611+ for a connector or contact having vitreous-type envelope secured thereto (e.g.., a base of a lamp or vacuum tube).
subclasses 661+ for a plural contact coupling part including a screw-threaded contact and insulation other than the conductor sheath.

Contact comprising prong:
This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Coupling part including a male contact* adapted to enter a receptacle* and make electrical connection therein.

Receptacle having distinct openings for distinct prongs:
This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Coupling part comprising a receptacle* including a contact located within a first recess therein for receipt of a male contact and including a contact within a second recess are constructed such that only a contact of a required characteristic with respect to the coupling part of which it is a part can interfit therewith.

Receptacle for prong of first lateral dimension or for prong of second lateral dimension:
This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Coupling part comprising a receptacle* designed to receive a male contact of first cross-sectional shape or size; or to receive a male contact of a second cross-sectional shape or size.

To receive contact from first direction or from second axially distinct direction:
This subclass is indented under subclass 217. Electrical connector adapted to engage an elongated cooperating connector positioned along a first predetermined axis and adapted to engage an elongated cooperating connector lying
along a second predetermined axis that is not coextensive with the first axis.
(1) Note. Not included herein is a terminal device to which a cooperating connector may be secured from an infinite number of directions (rather than from a finite number of distinct directions). Also not included herein is a device for receiving a cooperating connector from directions exactly 180 deg. opposite.

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218 for a coupling part for receiving a mating part from a first direction or for receiving a coupling part from a second direction exactly 180 deg. opposite.

CONTACT TAP BETWEEN NORMALLY ENGAGED COUPLING PARTS:
This subclass is indented 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.

COUPLING PART TO RECEIVE FLUORESCENT OR NEON LAMP:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* particularly intended to be used to physically interfit with and supply electric current to an illumination device, which illuminating device includes means to ionize that gas (a) to cause the gas to activate a coating on the envelope and causes that coating to emit visible light, or (b) wherein the gas is neon to cause the gas to emit visible light.

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subclasses 56+ for a preformed panel circuit arrangement with an electrical connector for connection to a lamp or
electric tube.
168 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base convertible by internal change to selectively cooperate with a different contact.
182 for a lamp or electron tube socket or including arc suppressing or extinguishing means.
220 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base adapted to engage a mating connector in alternative manners.
280 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base having a resilient housing for sealing with a coupled connector.
336 for a lamp or electron tube socket or adapted to receive a cooperating lamp or tube by bayonet action, including a movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to the contact of the socket.
356 for a lamp or electron tube socket including a retaining means comprising a finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection with a mating part.
375 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base with a guiding means for mating of coupling part.
414 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor sheath penetrating contact and screw means to move the conductor against the cutting contact.
419 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor sheath penetrating contact adapted to cut to engage a first conductor and to also engage (and interconnect) a second conductor.
541 for plural lamp or electron tube sockets including supporting means therefor.
558 for a lamp or electron tube socket extending into a supporting panel.
602 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including flexing insulation.
subclasses 611+ for a connector or contact having vitreous-type envelope secured thereto (e.g.., a base of a lamp or vacuum tube).
subclasses 661+ for a plural contact coupling part including a screw-threaded contact and insulation other than the conductor sheath.

Having curved tubular envelope:
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Coupling part particularly adapted to supply electricity to an illuminating device wherein its tubular gas containing transparent container extends along a nonrectilinear way.

Plural lamps:
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Coupling part intended to supply electrical current to a first and to a second illumination device without removal of either illumination device therefrom.

Circular lamp:
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Coupling part wherein the tubular gas containing envelope extends along a circular way.

With sealing element or material for cooperation with coupled lamp:
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Coupling part combined with a member intended to be positioned during use between the connector and the illuminating device to which it transmits electrical current, which member is intended to isolate the contacts from foreign material in the environment (e.g.., water or dust).

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subclasses 86+ for an electrical connector including an elastomeric or nonmetallic conductive, inductive shield or arc suppressing means.
subclasses 190+ for similar sealing means used with an
electrical connector with means for retaining or having a passageway for fluent material.
subclasses 271+ for an electrical connector with a sealing element or material for cooperation with a coupled connector, generally.
283 for the sealed interfitting of coupled connector part housings.
subclasses 527+ for a wall, plate or panel mounting or attaching means with a connector part sealed thereto.
subclasses 586+ for a connector having a contact carried by flexible or resilient insulation and having sealing joint between coupled parts.
subclasses 604+ for a connector with an external cable or conductor embedded in insulative sealing material.

With contact for starting switch:
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Coupling part combined with provision to transmit electrical energy to a switching device having a function to start ionization of the gas within the tubular envelope of the illuminating device.

With additional retaining or locking means for coupled connector and lamp:
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Coupling part combined with means to hold the coupling part in electrical current carrying relationship with the illuminating device or to secure another member which in turn holds the coupling part in electric current carrying relationship with the illuminating device.

Removable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 232. Coupling part wherein the means to hold the coupling part in current carrying relationship is detachable from the remainder thereof.

Adjustably mounted:
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Coupling part supported on other structure such that it can be repositioned thereupon.

Plural lamps:
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Coupling part intended to supply electrical current to a first and to a second illumination device without removal of either illumination device therefrom.

Adapter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Coupling part, (a) for mating with a first mating part and including integrally therewith a second coupling part for mating with a second mating part to thereby connect together the first and second mating parts, wherein the first and second mating parts could not be interconnected directly; (b) for mating with a first mating part and including integrally therewith a plurality of second coupling part similar in configuration to the first mating part to effectively reposition the second mating part from the location of the first mating part if it were interfitted therewith.
(1) Note. The coupling part of clause (a) allows a coupling part to be electrically connected to a physically noninterfitting mating part; the coupling part of clause (b) allows plural mating parts to be electrically connected to a single coupling part; and the coupling part of clause (c) effectively repositions a mating part.

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105 for an adapter with safety grounding.
119 for an uninterrupted support rail or uninterrupted contact with an adapter.
124 for a candle-simulation type electrical connector comprising an adapter.
300 for an adapter retained in connection with a mating part by the presence of a distinct coupling part.
323 for an adapter with coupling part retaining means in addition to the contact comprising a movable threaded ring.
365 for an adapter with coupling retaining means in addition to the contact comprising a helically threaded member.
subclasses 638+ for a member comprising two or more plural contact coupling parts with insulation other than a conductor sheath.

Separately biased connector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Coupling part mounted on another member and movable with respect thereto wherein the coupling part is yieldably urged in a direction with respect to the member on which it is movably mounted.

Pivotable connector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Coupling part movably with respect to the member on which it is mounted about an axis less than 360 deg..
(1) Note. For placement in this subclass, a connector is considered to be moved about an axis, even if that axis is constantly changing, as a rocking movement or the movement of a member supported by a flexible, resilient blade.

With provision for transverse receipt of lamp contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Coupling part intended to receive an illuminating device contact that extends in the direction parallel to the tubular illuminating device envelope by movement of the illuminating device
perpendicular to that direction with respect to the coupling part.

By rotation of lamp about axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 239. Coupling part wherein the illuminating device is to be turned about its axis to effect the electrical connection.

Contact comprising laterally resilient spring finger:
This subclass is indented under subclass 240. Coupling part wherein the contact is an elongated protuberance that is yieldable within its elastic limit normally with respect to the elongation.

With provision for axial receipt of lamp contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Coupling part intended to receive an illuminating device contact that extends in the direction parallel to the tubular illuminating device envelope by movement of the illuminating device in the direction of the axis.

Axially biased contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Coupling part wherein a contact is movable relative to the remainder of the coupling part in the direction parallel to the illuminating device envelope and is yieldably urged by a member stressed within its elastic limit in that direction.

Coil spring with provision to utilize conductivity thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243. Coupling part wherein the contact is yieldably urged by a helically wound resilient conductive member intended to transmit electrical
current.

COUPLING PART HAVING HELICALLY DISPOSED STRANDLIKE CONTACT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector, comprising a coupling part* having an elongated contact* formed about and along an axis for screwthread engagement with a screwlike contact of a mating part*

SELF ALIGNING CONTACT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector having a contact* which is nonrigidly mounted upon the remainder of the electrical connector such that the said contact is permitted a certain freedom of movement (other than inherent resiliency) and is accordingly movable during the coupling motion with respect to the remainder of the connector.

Contact mounted in floating nonconductive holder:
This subclass is indented under subclass 246. Electrical connector including support structure for the contact, which support structure is not intended to transmit electricity and which structure is mounted for movement with the contact and with respect to the remainder of the electrical connector.

Connector including housing or panel to support holder:
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Electrical connector having structure to support the contact and associated structure against gravity while permitting the certain freedom of movement of the contact with respect thereto, which structure is constructed (a) to encase the contact; or, (b) as a planar member extending in the plane of the freedom of movement.

Receptacle having two directly opposed contact arms and open sides between arms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 246. Electrical connector including a U-shaped member having legs comprising a contact* or a pair of electrically insulated contacts adapted to grip and make electrical contact with a connector held therebetween.

To receive fuse:
This subclass is indented under subclass 249. Electrical connector intended to be used to grip and make electrical contact with a conductive member having portion intended to melt under excess current flow to thereby terminate that current flow.

To receive rigid bar type connector, e.g.., busbar:
This subclass is indented under subclass 249. Electrical connector intended to be used to grip and make electrical contact with an elongated rigid member having no function other than making electrical contact.

Tubular socket:
This subclass is indented under subclass 246. Electrical connector wherein the contact is cylindrical in shape and is intended to axially receive a mating contact internally along the axis thereof.

SCREW COUPLING PART ENGAGED OR DISENGAGED WITHOUT ROTARY MOTION:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* having a rib helical about an axis parallel to the direction of connector coupling action, for coupling with a mating part by a helical motion and with helical interfitting with respect thereto, and also having provision to permit coupling or uncoupling
with the mating part other than by helical motion.
(1) Note. A member for interfitting with the helical rib of a mating connector is considered to be a helical rib because such a member functions as a helical rib.
(2) Note. Included herein is a device adapted to be coupled to a mating connector by a screwlike operation having means to disable the helical rib to allow disconnection by a longitudinal pulling motion.

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352 for an electrical coupling part including a resiliently urged retaining finger or stretchable sleeve with additional means to prevent unlatching.

Having radially movable threaded means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 253. Coupling part wherein the helical rib is moved radially into or out of screwlike engagement with the mating part to permit coupling with the mating part other than by helical motion.
(1) Note. A member for interfitting with the helical rib of a mating connector is considered to be a helical rib because such a member functions as a helical rib.

By axially moving wedge or cam:
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Coupling part, (a) including a tapering member adapted to move in the direction of connector coupling action, (i.e., parallel to the helical axis) to engage and force the helical rib to move radially into or out of screwlike engagement with the mating adapted to turn about an axis normal to the direction of connector coupling action and having a surface extending progressively away from its axis to engage and force the helical ribs to move radially into or with the mating part.

Biased toward mating thread:
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Coupling part wherein the rib is resiliently urged toward the interfitting rib of the mating part.

Socket:
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Coupling part comprising a female part having a movable helical rib.

COUPLING PART WITH LATCHING MEANS AND TETHER OR EXPLOSIVE TO UNLATCH FROM MATING PART:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* having means to exert more than frictional resistance to effect separation of the device from connection with an electrically coupled part and having (a) a pliant member capable of exerting only force in tension for being pulled by an operative to make the separation resisting means ineffective or (b) explosive means to make the separation resisting means ineffective.

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352 for an electrical coupling part including a resiliently urged retaining finger or stretchable sleeve with additional means to prevent unlatching.

COUPLING PART WITH ACTUATING MEANS URGING CONTACT TO MOVE LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO REST OF COUPLING PART AND TOWARD MATING PART:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* including means to exert pressure on a contact* thereof tending to move that contact generally normally of the coupling axis with respect to other portions of the electrical connector to cause that contact to make engagement with the contact of a mating part*.
(1) Note. The "means to urge" of this subclass is part of the device, such as a cam or wedge, rather than a spring, a gravity utilizing device, or a handle with no force modifying linkage. Note further that it is not necessary that the contact actually move.
(2) Note. Included herein is a "zero insertion withdrawal force" connector in which that connector is brought into position with the mating part and subsequently the contacts
are caused to move into engagement position with the mating part and subsequently the contacts are caused to move into engagement with each other.

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122 for a coupling part including actuating means to urge a contact toward a mating contact for interfitting with uninterrupted support rail or contact.
197 for an electrical connector with provision to utilize fluid pressure to urge a contact toward or away from a mating contact.
252 for a tubular socket having a self aligning contact and having a contractile contact biasing band.

Having open slot for receiving preformed panel circuit arrangement or tape cable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Coupling part including an elongated opening intended (a) to receive a sheetlike member and make electrical connection with a portion thereof or (b) to receive an electricity transmitting cable including more than three conductors wherein all the conductors are arranged in the same plane extending therealong and make electrical contact with a portion thereof.

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subclasses 55+ for a preformed panel circuit arrangement including an electrical connector.
267 for a coupling part having a handle or means to move a contact laterally to permit uncoupling, having an open slot for receiving a panel circuit arrangement.
subclasses 492+ for an electrical connector for use with a tape cable, generally.

Pivotable means, one portion actuating contact surface, another portion retaining coupling part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Coupling part
wherein the means to urge the contact to move is mounted for movement about an axis with respect to the remainder of the coupling part and includes a first surface portion adapted to urge the contact to move and a second surface adapted to secure the coupling part to a mating part.

Urging stacked contacts to move with respect to rest of coupling part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Coupling part including a plurality of contacts mounted in alignment such that when one is urged to move with respect to the remainder of the coupling part it will serve to move the next one, so that when one is first urged by the means, then the next is urged by the means via the first.

Contractile receptacle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Coupling part comprising a female coupling part having an opening to receive a male coupling part including means to vary the size or position of the opening while urging the contact to move.
(1) Note. Included herein is a device wherein a single contact is actuated to grip a mating contact as well as a device wherein a plurality of contacts are actuated to grip an assemblage of contacts against the reactive force of a similar opposing assemblage of contacts.

For dual inline coupling part, e.g.., DIP:
This subclass is indented under subclass 263. Coupling part intended to be used with a mating part having three or more contacts in rectilinear alignment on one lateral margin and three or more contacts in rectilinear alignment on the opposite lateral margin.
(1) Note. The device of this subclass is to be used with a very small panel circuit arrangement on which circuit elements are preplaced and fixed including a first and a second straight row of three or more contacts on each of two opposite marginal extremities.
(2) Note. The member with which the coupling part of this subclass is to be used includes circuitry that is integrated
as a package in which the circuitry is not readily accessible.
(3) Note. "Very small panel circuit arrangement", implies that the member is a prefabricated sheetlike part on which circuit elements are preplaced and fixed (i.e., a printed circuit) and that circuitry is so small that, if it were exposed, its details could not ordinarily be seen by the naked eye.

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70 for preformed panel circuit arrangement with provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit including a dual inline package (DIP).
subclasses 330+ for an electrical connector with coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to contact of coupling part for receiving a dual inline package (DIP).
525 for an electrical connector for a dual inline package generally (DIP).
526 for an aligning means for a dual inline package (DIP).

Expandable contact or spreadable contacts:
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Coupling part including (a) a generally rodlike contact adapted to engage a mating contact by axial movement with respect thereto and having a variable cross-section to prevent removal thereof from the mating contact part, or (b) first and second laterally spaced contacts adapted to be moved away from each other and toward the contact mating part.

COUPLING PART HAVING HANDLE OR MEANS TO MOVE CONTACT LATERALLY TO PERMIT UNCOUPLING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* adapted to be brought out of cooperative engagement with a mating part* by movement with respect thereto in a first direction, wherein a contact* or a portion of a contact of the device must be moved in a second direction with respect to the remainder of the device normal to the first direction; wherein the device includes (a) a portion adapted to be
engaged by the hand of an operative, or (b) a force multiplying device, whereby moving force is exerted on the contact.

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180 for an electrical connector with provision to effect movement if its contact from a mating contact by snap or quickbreak action.

Having open slot for receiving panel circuit arrangement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 266. Coupling part including an elongated opening intended to receive a sheetlike member and make electrical connection with a portion thereof; wherein the second direction of contact movement is normal to the plane of the sheetlike member.

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subclasses 55+ for a preformed panel circuit arrangement including an electrical connector.
260 for a coupling part with actuating means urging its contact to move laterally with respect to rest of coupling part and toward mating part having an open slot for receiving preformed panel circuit arrangement or tape cable.

Expandable, prong receiving socket:
This subclass is indented under subclass 266. Coupling part wherein the contact* comprises a female member for matingly receiving and making electrical connection with a rodlike contact wherein the female member is intended to be expanded to allow removal of the mating rod like contact.

To move contact with respect to similar contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 266. Coupling part including a first and a second contact* that are (a) electrically insulated from each other, (b) of substantially identical configuration, and (c) adapted to be moved with respect to each other.

Comprising laterally movable prong or socket attached to flaccid conductor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 269.1. Coupling part wherein the first or second contact is particularly adapted to be received by a confining, receptaclelike contact or comprises such a receptaclelike contact; in either case, it is intended to be used with a generally elongated, strandlike member, that is readily yieldable transversely of its length to the force of gravity, for transmitting electricity to the transmitting joint.

Movable latching prong or latch on prong:
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Coupling part including a rodlike contact* (a) adapted to be moved with respect to the remainder of the coupling part to project and interfit with a mating contact and thereby selectively permit separation therefrom, or (b) including a portion movable with respect to other portions of that contact to project and interfit with a mating contact and thereby selectively permit separation therefrom.

WITH SEALING ELEMENT OR MATERIAL FOR COOPERATION WITH COUPLED CONNECTOR (E.G., GASKET):
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector combined with an additional discrete part or mass of filler substance provided to fit between a face of that electrical connector and a corresponding face of a cooperating connector to securely close off the faces and the interior of the mated assembly from moisture, dust, or other foreign matter.

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89 for an electrical connector including an elastomeric or nonmetallic conductive, inductive shield or arc supporting means.
205 for similar sealing means used with an electrical connector with means for retaining or having a passageway for fluent material.
230 for a coupling part to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp having sealing element or material for cooperation with a coupled lamp.
283 for the sealed interfitting of coupled connector part housings.
subclasses 527+ for a wall, plate or panel mounting or attaching means with a connector part sealed thereto.
subclasses 586+ for a connector having a contact carried by flexible or resilient insulation and having a sealing joint between coupled parts.
604 for a connector with an external cable or conductor embedded in insulative sealing material.

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277, Seal for a Joint or Juncture, for a generic sealing means or process, subclasses 602+ for a static, contact seal intended for use on a pipe, conduit, or cable.

Sealing element having cross section that is neither circular nor rectangular:
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Electrical connector including an additional discrete part which, when viewed in a plane along its longitudinal centerline with respect to the direction of coupling engagement of that electrical connector with another connector, is of a shape other than one defined by a curved everywhere equidistant from a fixed point or by a parallelogram which includes a right angle.
(1) Note. A square cross-section is considered to be rectangular.

Tapered cross-section:
This subclass is indented under subclass 272. Electrical connector wherein the additional discrete part which, when viewed in a plane along its longitudinal centerline, is wedge shaped.

Combined with distinct cable sheath sealing element or material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 272. Electrical connector wherein the end thereof remote from the end having a face mating with another connector has another discrete member or mass of filler substance which tightly engages the insulative covering surrounding an electricity transmitting strandlike member or assembly to prevent exposure of the interior of the electrical connector to moisture, dust, or other foreign matter.

Combined with distinct cable sheath sealing element or material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Electrical connector wherein the end thereof remote from the end having a face mating with another connector has another discrete member or mass of filler substance which tightly engages the insulative covering surrounding an electricity transmitting strandlike member or assembly to prevent exposure of the interior of the device to moisture, dust, or other foreign matter.

Including chamber for contact potting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Electrical connector including housing for enclosing a contact and for retaining a solid substance which is to have been pressed or flowed thereinto prior to or during electrical connection.
(1) Note. The packing material usually serves to prevent exposure of the coupled connector parts to moisture, dust, or other foreign matter.

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subclasses 604+ for an external conductor or cable molded in insulative sealing material.

With helically threaded coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to contact of coupling part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* having (a) separate means to forcibly bring together into mating relation the interfitting or matching parts of the coupling part and a mating part* interfitting therewith, or (b) means separate from the current carrying components of the coupling part and a mating part to maintain the interengagement of such parts operable independently of or in addition to the coupling motion; including a helically ribbed portion adapted to interfit with a portion of the mating part by relative rotation and corresponding axial advance.

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309 for an electrical connector with coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to contact of a coupling part including a female threaded coupling part and an unauthorized separation preventer.

HAVING RESILIENT HOUSING FOR SEALING WITH COUPLED CONNECTOR:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector provided with an external shell member made of pliable material adapted to yield within its elastic limit to abuttingly mate with another such device and securely close the abutting faces and the interior of the mated assembly from moisture, dust, or other foreign matter.

Combined with distinct cable sheath sealing element or material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 278. Element connector wherein the end having a face mating with another connector has another discrete member or mass of filler substance which tightly engages the insulative covering surrounding an electricity transmitting strandlike member or assembly to prevent exposure of the interior of the device to moisture, dust, or other foreign matter.

Connector comprising lamp or electron tube socket or base:
This subclass is indented under subclass 278. Electrical connector particularly adapted to detachably receive and electrically couple to a member intended to radiate light, or to a member including electrical amplifying or switching means utilizing an environment comprising the electrical connector of such a light radiating means or amplifying or switching member.

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subclasses 56+ for a preformed panel circuit arrangement with an electrical connector for connection to a lamp or electron tube.
168 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base convertible by internal change to selectively cooperate with a different contact.
182 for a lamp or electron tube socket including arc suppressing or extinguishing means.
220 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base adapted to engage a mating connector in alternative manners.
subclasses 226+ for a coupling part to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp.
336 for a lamp or electron tube socket adapted to receive a cooperating lamp or tube by bayonet action, including a movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to the contact of the socket.
356 for a lamp or electron tube socket including a retaining means comprising a finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection with a mating part.
375 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base with a guiding means for mating of coupling part.
414 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor sheath penetrating contact and screw means to move the conductor against the cutting contact.
419 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor sheath penetrating contact adapted to cut to engage a first conductor and to also engage (and interconnect) a second conductor.
541 for plural lamp or electron tube sockets including supporting means therefor.
558 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including flexing insulation.
602 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including insulation.
subclasses 611+ for a connector or contact having vitreous-type envelope secured thereto (e.g.., a base of a lamp or vacuum tube).
subclasses 661+ for a plural contact coupling part including a screw-threaded contact and insulation other than the conductor sheath.

Having interengageable sealing extension:
This subclass is indented under subclass 278. Electrical connector wherein the external shell member includes a portion extending in the direction to which the electrical connector is intended to be mated with another such electrical connector, which portion is intended to fit into a receiving pocket of the mating connector and perform the closing function by tightly fitting a generally cylindrical wall of the mating connector.

Housing comprising resilient latching means:
This subclass is indented 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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subclasses 350+ for resilient latching structure wherein there is no disclosure of sealing.

COUPLED CONNECTOR TO SEALINGLY FIT WITH FIRST CONNECTOR:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector including a contact carrying body which when mated with another contact carrying body of a mating connector acts to securely close off the juncture of or the abutting or interfitting cojoined faces of the mated contact carrying bodies and the interior of the mated assembly thus formed from moisture, dust, or other foreign matter.

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89 for an electrical connector including an elastomeric or nonmetallic conductive, inductive shield or arc suppressing means.
190 for similar sealing means with an electrical connector with means for retaining or having a passageway for fluent material.
230 for a coupling part to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp having sealing element or material for cooperation with a coupled lamp.
271 for coupled connector parts with a distinct sealing element therebetween.
subclasses 527+ for a wall, plate or panel mounting or attaching means with a connector part sealed thereto.
subclasses 586+ for a connector having a contact carried by flexible or resilient insulation and having a sealing joint between coupled parts.
606 for a connector part with a external cable or conductor embedded in a molded insulative sealing material.

ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH DUPLICATE CONNECTOR:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector adapted to be electrical connected to another electrical connector under the class definition wherein the first and second electrical connectors are identical in configuration in the interfitting portions thereof.
(1) Note. The overall structure of the first and second devices of this subclass is such that they appear to be
exactly alike, but this subclass is intended to include those connectors that are somewhat different from each other; for example, a first connector with a latch hinges to it and a cooperating connector with a cam to receive the latch.

Sequentially connected contacts, e.g.., zipper type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Coupling part including a row of contacts connected to a pliable member to allow the contacts to be brought into interlocking engagement with a similar row of contacts on another pliable member by the action of camming device slideable along the respect rows of contacts.
(1) Note. The device of this subclass has the appearance of a slide fastener used on a garment.

Engaged by axial and pivotal movements (e.g.., bayonet):
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Electrical connector having a projecting contact member extending along an axis wherein coupling is effected by movement relative to the other connector along that axis and by movement about an axis parallel to that axis.

Engaged by lateral movement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Electrical connector having a projecting contact* extending along an axis adapted to be coupled to another such electrical connector by movement of the contact member with respect thereto transversely of that axis.

Pivotal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Electrical connector wherein the contact is moved about an axis parallel to its lateral extension during coupling of the connector to another electrical connector.

Butt coupling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Electrical connector including a housing presenting a generally planar face to a corresponding housing of the other electrical connector and including a contact member* having a contact surface generally coplanar therewith.
(1) Note. Included herein is a connector having a contact intended to engage the cooperating connector with a directly, squarely abutting face.

Contact intermeshable with duplicate mating contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Electrical connector including a contact* of a configuration to interfit with the contact of a cooperating connector such that a portion of the mating contact is gripped between opposed surfaces thereof; wherein the mating contact is identical in configuration thereto.

Plural, electrically distinct contacts:
This subclass is indented under subclass 290. Electrical connector including a first contact* and a second contact that are electrically insulated from each other.

With coupling movement retaining means in addition to contact of coupling part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* having means separate from the current carrying elements thereof to maintain interengagement with a mating part.
(1) Note. The overall structure of the device of this subclass and its mating part is such that they appear to be exactly alike, but, for example, this subclass is intended to include a connector having a latch hinged thereto, while the mating part includes a cam to be engaged by the latch.

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144 for an electrical connector with a contact preventer or retractable cover part movable about an axis with connector retaining means in addition to the contact thereof.
147 for an electrical connector with a contact preventer or retractable cover part with connector retaining means in addition to the contact thereof.
subclasses 310+ for a coupling part with coupling movement retaining means in addition to the contact thereof, with distinct movement-actuating means to move the coupling part axially.
subclasses 345+ for an electrical connector with coupling retaining means in addition to the contact thereof, generally.

Resilient:
This subclass is indented under subclass 292. Coupling part wherein the maintaining means is intended to be stressed within its elastic limit to hold the connectors together.

With relatively rotatable movement-actuating or retaining ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 292. Coupling part wherein the maintaining means comprises an encompassing member thereabout which turns about an axis with respect to the remainder thereof wherein the encompassing member is intended to engage a portion of a mating part to either bring or hold the coupling part and the mating part together.

Resiliently biased contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Electrical connector including a contact* intended to be stressed within its elastic limit to effect a tight fit with a contact of the other device.

WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* having (a) separate means to forcibly bring interfitting or matching parts of the coupling part and a mating part* interfitting therewith, i.e., to effect electrical connection; or (b) means separate from the current carrying components of the coupling part and a mating part to maintain the interengagement of such parts, the parts being operable independently of or in addition to the coupling motion, i.e., to maintain electrical connection.
(1) Note. This and the indented subclasses provide only for a device of the "coupling part* type, i.e., a device having a base or body, usually of insulation, carrying an electrical contact and constituting and connector which requires some complementary connector with a matching or interfitting conductive element. This does not include a mere binding post, clip, cord or cable terminal or the like involving only the immediate connection between a wire, cable or bus bar and some other conductive part.

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subclasses 116+ for an uninterrupted support rail or uninterrupted contact with coupling movement-actuating means in addition to contact of coupling part.
144 for an electrical connector having a contact preventer or retractable cover part that is movable about an axis, combined with retaining means.
subclasses 152+ for an electrical connector with a coupling separator.
subclasses 449+ for means to prevent force on a conductor from being transmitted to an electrical connector.

With guiding means for removable automobile radio or record player:
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Coupling part for use with a removable information receiving or transmitting device or with a sound reproducing device, wherein the coupling part has a surface for directing the device to move in a prescribed path with respect to the coupling part as electrical connection between the coupling part and the device is effected, and wherein the coupling part is to be used in a motor vehicle.

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64 for an electrical connector that is part of a preformed panel circuit arrangement with a guide for directing panel circuit movement.
374 for an electric connector with a guiding means to effect mating, generally.
752.5 for an insulated connector body with guiding means for an inserted contact.

Including resilient latching retaining means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 297. Coupling part including a member that is yieldable within its elastic limit intended to engage the mating part and positively maintain electrical connection therewith.

With coupling part retained in connection with mating part by presence of distinct coupling part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Coupling part adapted to interfit with a mating part* and to be used in conjunction with a second coupling part which, when connected to a corresponding second mating part, physically blocks the first coupling part against removal from its mating part.

Adapter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 299. Coupling part (a) for mating with a first mating part and including integrally therewith a second coupling part for mating with a second mating part to thereby connect together the first and second mating parts, wherein the first and second mating parts could not be interconnected directly; (b) for mating
with a first mating part and including integrally therewith a plurality of second coupling parts similar in configuration to the first mating part, for mating with plural other mating parts to provide multiple access to the first mating part; or (c) for mating with a first mating part and including integrally therewith a second coupling part similar in configuration to the first mating part to effectively reposition the second mating part from the location of the first mating part if it were interfitted therewith.
(1) Note. The coupling part of clause (a) allows a coupling a part to be electrically connected to a physically noninterfitting mating part; the coupling part of clause (b) allows plural mating parts to be electrically connected to a single coupling part; and the coupling part of clause (c) effectively repositions a mating part.

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105 for an adapter with safety grounding.
119 for an uninterrupted support rail or uninterrupted contact with an adapter.
124 for a candle simulation type electrical connector comprising an adapter.
236 for an adapter to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp.
323 for an adapter with coupling part retaining means in addition to the contact comprising a movable thread ring.
365 for an adapter with coupling retaining means in addition to the contact comprising a helically threaded member.
subclasses 638+ for a member comprising two or more plural contact coupling parts with insulation other than a conductor sheath.

Retaining means requiring destruction of element before separation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Coupling part adapted to couple with a mating part and including provision such that the parts cannot be uncoupled without breaking or otherwise destroying an element associated therewith.

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subclasses 133+ for an electrical connector with a device, e.g.., a key or combination lock, to prevent connection.

Threaded coupling part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 301. Coupling part including a helically ribbed portion adapted to interfit with a portion of the mating part by relative rotation and corresponding axial advance thereof.

Required destruction of lamp envelope:
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Coupling part for use with or comprising the electrical connector of an illumination device including provision to require breakage of the glass bulb associated with the illumination device before the electrical connection can be broken.
(1) Note. Included herein is a theft preventing device that eliminates theft by making any lamp removed unusable.

Including lock for retaining means (e.g.., key or combination lock or requiring "special" tool):
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Coupling part wherein the means to maintain interengagement with a mating part requires utilization of a special manipulation of a component thereof to permit such removal of the coupling part from a mating part.
(1) Note. Included herein is a locking device requiring use of a key, a combination lock or other device requiring use of an uncommon tool to permit uncoupling. Also included herein is a device requiring presence of a particular sound (e.g.., a voice command) or a particular anatomical feature (e.g.., particular fingerprint).

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subclasses 133+ for locking structure for preventing coupling of coupled connectors.

Magnetically operated latch:
This subclass is indented under subclass 304. Coupling part wherein the means to maintain interengagement includes a member of iron or ironlike composition adapted to be moved to release the retaining means by magnetic attraction.

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38 for an electrical connector including magnet structure.

Threaded coupling part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 304. Coupling part including a helically ribbed portion adapted to interfit with a portion of the mating part by relative rotation and corresponding axial advance.
(1) Note. In this and the indented subclasses, the means to forcibly bring the parts together or the means to maintain interengagement may comprise structure actually stamped from a contact and still integral therewith wherein the intended use of that structure is to hold the parts together such that a specially designed implement or a special manipulation is required for separation of the parts.

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277 for a threaded coupling part with a sealing element or material for cooperation with a coupled connector.
665 for an insulated, plural contact electrical connector having an irregular, interrupted or discontinuous screw thread contact; wherein such irregularities are to increase friction with the groove of a mating connector.
735 for an insulated electrical connector having an irregular, interrupted or discontinuous screw thread contact; wherein such irregularities are to increase friction with groove of a mating connector.

Having freely rotatable component to prevent unthreading:
This subclass is indented under subclass 306. Coupling part in which electrical connection is maintained by allowing a component on the helically-ribbed portion to turn with
respect to the helically-ribbed portion when in blocking condition, such that rotation thereof does not effect separation from the mating part.
(1) Note. Herein the coupling part and its mating part are prevented from being separated by the presence of the freely rotatable component since there is no way to hold the helically ribbed portion to turn with respect to the mating part.
(2) Note. The device of this subclass is intended to be a provision to prevent coupling separation and not be a coupling with parts relatively movable during use while preserving circuit continuity.

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47 for similar structure including relatively rotatable components intended to transmit electrical current while being rotated with respect to each other.

Retaining means entirely exterior of coupling part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 306. Coupling part wherein the means to maintain interengagment is distinct from and positioned outside the coupling part.

Retaining means comprising part of female coupling part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 306. Coupling part having a recessed contact intended to be received by a projecting contact of the mating part and wherein the means to maintain interengagement is a part of the coupling part having a recessed contact.

Retaining means with distinct movement-actuating means to move coupling part axially:
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Coupling part having both (a) means to effect electrical connection, and (b) means to maintain electrical connection which is separate from and independently operable from the means to effect electrical connection and separate from the current carrying parts thereof; wherein the coupling action is generally in a straight line parallel to the longitudinal extent of the
coupling part.

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144 for an electrical connector with a contact preventer or retractable cover part movable about an axis with connector retaining means in addition to the contact thereof.
147 for an electrical connector with a contact preventer or retractable cover part with connector retaining means in addition to the contact thereof.
subclasses 292+ for an electrical connector adapted to cooperate with a duplicate electrical connector with connector retaining means in addition to the contact thereof.
subclasses 345+ for an electrical connector with coupling retaining means in addition to the contact thereof, generally.

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200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, for an electrical switch generally having a contact controlled for movement along a fixed path. However, a device that is basically an electrical connector will not be excluded from this class (Class 439) by the presence of a contact that is movable with respect thereto. Specifically, a connector may include a first contact fixed mounted therein and a second contact movably mounted therein, such that upon engagement by the contact of a mating connector with the movable contact, it will move into engagement with the fixed contact, electrically coupling the three contacts together. To distinguish the connector with the movable contact of this subclass, note that for inclusion herein the electrical connection is normally made as a function of the physical uniting of two connectors; whereas in the device of Class 200 connection and disconnection is normally made without physical separation of the encasing structure.

For bayonet (breech) type locking ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 310. Coupling part wherein the means to maintain electrical connection is rotatable relative to the coupling part or mating part and engages a lug on the other part to secure the parts together upon partial rotation of the means about a pivot parallel to the longitudinal extent of the coupling part.

Coupling part with relatively pivotable concentric movement-actuating or retaining ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Coupling part having an encompassing member thereabout which turns about an axis parallel to the longitudinal extent thereof and with respect thereto, wherein the encompassing member is intended to engage a portion of a mating part to either effect or maintain electrical connection.

Coupling part having appurtenant means for supporting other structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Coupling part combined with structure to hold against gravity structure in addition to the coupling part.
(1) Note. Included herein is an electrical coupling part and additional housing structure fixedly attached thereto intended to support another structure such as a lamp.
(2) Note. Included herein is an electrical coupling part and a hook for supporting a flexible suspension means.

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subclasses 529+ for an electrical coupling part with support means therefor, including appurtenant means for supporting other structure; and see the search notes thereunder for other electrical connectors having such support structure.

Retaining bayonet:
This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Coupling part wherein the encompassing member is intended to interfit with the mating part by moving first axially and then rotatably with respect to the mating part to engage a cooperating lug on the mating part.
(1) Note. Under the definition, one coupling part may move into engagement with a mating part, the mating part having an
annular latching component which is then rotated to engage a lug on the coupling part.

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57 for a preformed panel circuit arrangement including a receptacle for a lamp or electron tube with connection effected by movement of the lamp or tube about its axis.
118 for a bayonet coupling part movable about its axis with coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to the contact thereof with an uninterrupted support rail or uninterrupted contact.
subclasses 332+ for a bayonet coupling part with coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to the contact of the coupling part.

Having coupling indicating indicia or signal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Coupling part including as a part thereof, indicating markings or an audible or visual indicator intended to designate completion of coupling or retaining operation.

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subclasses 488+ for an electrical connector with indicating or identifying provision, generally.

Bayonet lug on axially extending finger:
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Coupling part wherein the encompassing member includes a protuberance for interfitting with the mating part, extending laterally from an elongated extension aligned generally parallel to the axial extent of the coupling part.

With means to move ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Coupling part
combined with means to engage and effect repositioning of the encompassing member about its axis.
(1) Note. A biasing provision, e.g.., a spring, is not considered to be a means to "effect repositioning" herein.

With means to prevent bayonet release:
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Coupling part combined with means to physically block removal of the coupling part from the mating part by preventing either rotary or axial movement of the parts with respect to each other.
(1) Note. A spring biasing a component to prevent accidental uncoupling is not included herein.

With spring to longitudinally bias movement-actuating or retaining ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Coupling part combined with means to be stressed within its elastic limit and yieldably urge the encompassing member in the direction parallel to its axis.

Threaded ring or ring adapted to engage threaded mating part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Coupling part wherein the encompassing member includes a helically ribbed surface intended to mate with a corresponding surface of the mating part; or wherein the encompassing member includes a portion intended to mate with a helically ribbed surface of the mating part; so that the parts are drawn or held together by rotation of the encompassing member.

With means to prevent unthreading:
This subclass is indented under subclass 320. Coupling part combined with provision to block the encompassing member against rotating with respect to the mating part after
connection has been established.

Coupling part having concentric contacts:
This subclass is indented under subclass 320. Coupling part including a first contact surface and a second contact surface, each of which is circular about a common axis at a cross-section therethrough.

Adapter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 320. Coupling part (a) for mating with a first mating part and including integrally therewith a second mating part to thereby connect together the first and second mating parts, wherein the first and second mating parts could not be interconnected directly; (b) for mating with a first mating part including integrally therewith a plurality of second coupling parts similar in configuration to the first mating part, for mating with plural other mating parts to provide multiple access to the first mating part; or (c) a first coupling part for mating with a first mating part and including integrally therewith a second coupling part similar in configuration to the first mating part to effectively reposition the second mating part from the location of the first mating part if it were interfit therewith.
(1) Note. The coupling part of clause (a) allows a coupling part to be electrically connected to a physically noninterfitting mating part; the coupling part of clause (b) allows plural mating parts to be electrically connected to a single coupling part; and the coupling part of clause (c) effectively repositions a mating part.

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105 for an adapter with safety grounding
119 for an uninterrupted support rail or uninterrupted contact with an adapter.
124 for a candle-simulation type electrical connector comprising an adapter.
236 for an adapter to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp.
300 for an adapter retained in connection with a mating part by the presence of a distinct coupling part.
365 for an adapter with coupling retaining means in addition to the contact comprising a helically threaded member.
subclasses 638+ for a member comprising two or more plural contact coupling parts with insulation other than a conductor sheath.

Male contact pin with blockable retaining means at tip, e.g.., Modrey:
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Coupling part comprising a rodlike male member including a base extending from a conductor and an exposed extremity having means to maintain interengagement with a mating part located at that extremity, further having means to physically prevent movement of the retaining means to an inactive position.
(1) Note. Included herein is a device commonly referred as a "Modrey" type pin.

Coupling part for receiving edge of planar board moving parallel to plane:
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Coupling part particularly adapted to receive a lateral extremity of a rigid sheetlike mating part adapted to move when making electrical connection therewith in a direction along the flat extent thereof.

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subclasses 55+ for a connector comprising a part of or combined with a rigid sheetlike member.

With angular mating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 325. Coupling part wherein the mating is to be by a dual movement, first along the flat extent of the sheetlike mating part and then about an axis parallel to the flat extent.

Retaining means exterior of slot:
This subclass is indented under subclass 325. Coupling part including means to maintain electrical connection that is adapted to engage the sheetlike mating part away from the received lateral extremity thereof.

Fingerlike grasping means comprising portion of coupling part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Coupling part wherein the means to maintain electrical connection is generally elongated and is considered to be a part of the coupling part.
(1) Note. A fingerlike retaining means that is first applied to the coupling part to become a part thereof and then, after coupling, applied to the mating part is included herein; a fingerlike retaining part that is snapped over the assembly of the coupling and mating parts is not included herein.

For direct connection to a flexible tape or printed circuit board:
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Coupling part intended to be used with and make contact with a sheetlike member that is either (a) elongated and pliable or (b) is generally rigid, and includes an electrical conductor extending in a direction of the sheetlike extent.

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subclasses 55+ for an electrical connector comprising or combined with a preformed panel circuit arrangement, e.g.., a printed circuit board.
subclasses 492+ for an electrical connector including or for use with a tape cable.

For dual inline package (DIP):
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Coupling part intended to be used with very small panel circuit arrangement on which circuit elements are preplaced and fixed including a first and a second straight row of three or more contacts on each of two opposite marginal extremities.
(1) Note. The member with which the coupling part of this subclass is to be used includes circuitry that is integrated as a package in which the circuitry is not readily accessible.
(2) Note. "Very small panel circuit arrangement", implies that the member is a prefabricated sheetlike part on which circuit elements are preplaced and fixed (i.e., a printed circuit) and that circuitry is so small that, if it were exposed, its details could not ordinarily be seen by the naked eye.

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55 for a connector comprising part of or combined with a rigid sheetlike member, generally.
70 for a preformed panel circuit arrangement with provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit.
264 for a coupling part with actuating means urging contact to move laterally with respect to rest of coupling part and toward mating part comprising a contractile receptacle
525 for an electrical connector for a dual inline package (DIP), generally.
526 for an aligning means for a dual inline package (DIP).

Movement-actuating or retaining means comprises cover press:
This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Coupling part including means to effect electrical connector which means is adapted to be superposed over the planar member and exert force simultaneously on the contacts of the member along each row of the contacts.

Bayonet coupling part movable about its axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Coupling part designed to be brought into interfitting relationship with the mating part* by a first movement along its greatest axial extent and then by a movement about the central axis of the coupling part with respect to the mating part.

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57 for a preformed panel circuit arrangement including a receptacle for a lamp or electron tube with connection effected by movement of the lamp or tube about its axis.
118 for a bayonet coupling part movable about its axis with coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to the contact thereof with an uninterrupted support rail or uninterrupted contact.
subclasses 314+ for a coupling part with a retaining bayonet that is a relatively pivotable concentric movement-actuating or retaining ring.

With distinct means to secure movement-actuating or retaining means against movement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Coupling part combined with structure to block the means to effect or maintain electrical connection.

Coupling part including appurtenant means for supporting other structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Coupling part combined with structure to hold against gravity structure in addition to the coupling part.
(1) Note. Included herein is an electrical coupling part and additional housing structure fixedly attached thereto intended to support another structure such as a lamp.
(2) Note. Included herein is an electrical connector and a hook for supporting flexible suspension means.

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529 for an electrical coupling part with supporting means
therefor, including appurtenant means for supporting other structure; and see the search notes thereunder for other electrical connectors having such support structure.

Comprising cylindrical shell having lug receiving slot:
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Coupling part including a tubular portion having a portion cut out or recessed along its axis to receive and guide protuberances of the mating part.
(1) Note. The cylindrical shell herein may comprise either a male or female portion of a coupling part.

Lamp or electron tube socket:
This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Coupling part particularly adapted to detachably receive and electrically couple to a member intended to radiate light, or to a member including electrical amplifying or switching means utilizing an environment excluding, vacuum maintaining envelope.

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subclasses 56+ for a preformed panel circuit arrangement with an electrical connector for connection to a lamp or electron tube.
168 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base convertible by internal change to selectively cooperate with a different contact.
182 for a lamp or electron tube socket including arc suppressing or extinguishing means.
220 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base adapted to engage a mating connector in alternative manners.
subclasses 226+ for a coupling part to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp.
280 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base having a resilient housing for sealing with a coupled connector.
356 for a lamp or electron tube socket including a retaining
means comprising a finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection with a mating part.
375 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base with a guiding means for mating of a coupling part.
414 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor sheath penetrating contact and screw means to move the conductor against the cutting contact.
419 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conducto sheath penetrating contact adapted to cut to engage a first conductor and to also engage (and interconnect) a second conductor.
541 for plural lamp or electron tube sockets including supporting means therefor.
558 for a lamp or electron tube socket extending into a supporting panel.
602 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including flexing insulation.
subclasses 611+ for a connector or contact having vitreous-type envelope secured thereto (e.g.., a base of a lamp or vacuum tube).
subclasses 661+ for a plural contact coupling part including a screw-threaded contact and insulation other than the conductor sheath.
699.2 for a plural-contact electrical connector with insulation other than the conductor sheath particularly adapted to receive a lamp.

Having axially extending bayonet contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Coupling part wherein an electricity conductor member for making electrical contact elongated along the coupling direction and is shaped for interfitting with cooperating structure of the mating part to prevent separation thereof.
(1) Note. Included herein is an electrical connector having a contact for interlocking with noncontact structure of the mating part; and an electrical contact with a nonconducting portion for holding it in engagement with a mating part and with a contact for interfitting with the contact of the
mating part.

Including movement of coupling part about axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Coupling part intended to be brought into interfitting relationship with the mating part by a movement about the central axis of the coupling part with respect to the mating part.

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57 for a preformed panel circuit arrangement including a receptacle for a lamp or electron tube with connection effected by movement of the lamp or tube about its axis.
subclasses 312+ for a coupling part with relatively pivotable concentric movement actuating or retaining ring in addition to the contact thereof.

Threaded coupling part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 338. Coupling part to be brought into interfitting relationship with the mating part by a simultaneous movement about and along the central axis of the coupling part with respect to the mating part.

With socket contact transversely engaging male threaded part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 339. Coupling part wherein either that part or the mating part is a male member having a helical ridge shaped contact extending along a tubular wall thereof and wherein the cooperating part includes a contact member adapted to engage that helical ridge shaped contact at only a portion thereof while other portions are engaged by conductive structure for bringing or holding the coupling part and the mating part together.

Pivotal movement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 338. Coupling part wherein relative movement thereof with respect to the mating part is restricted to less than 360 deg..

Including compound movement of coupling part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Coupling part intended to be brought into interfitting relationship with the mating part by a first movement and then by a second movement that is distinct from the first.

Including appurtenant means for supporting other structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 342. Coupling part combined with structure to hold against gravity structure in addition to the coupling part.
(1) Note. Included herein is an electrical coupling part and additional housing structure fixedly attached thereto intended to support another structure such as a lamp.
(2) Note. Included herein is an electrical coupling part and a hook for supporting flexible suspension means.

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529 for an electrical coupling part with supporting means therefor, including appurtenant means for supporting other structure; and see the search notes thereunder for other electrical connectors having such support structure.

Having push-pull contacts spaced along only one planar side wall transverse to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g.., telephone jack or plug):
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Coupling part adapted to engage or disengage a mating part by pure rectilinear movement relative thereto; including a contact carrying planar surface extending in the direction of coupling movement; wherein not more than one plurality of contacts are spaced along a straight line on the planar surface perpendicular to the direction of coupling movement.

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676 for similar structure lacking a latching means other than the contact.

Retaining means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Coupling part having means separate from the current carrying elements thereof to maintain interengagment with a mating part*, i.e., to maintain electrical connection.

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144 for an electrical connector with a contact preventer or retractable cover part movable about an axis with connector retaining means in addition to the contact thereof.
147 for an electrical connector with a contact preventer or retractable cover part with connector retaining means in addition to the contact thereof.
subclasses 292+ for an electrical connector adapted to cooperate with a duplicate electrical connector with connector retaining means in addition to the contact thereof.
subclasses 310+ for a coupling part with coupling movement retaining means in addition to the contact thereof, with distinct movement-actuating means to move the coupling part axially.

Adapted to engage contact of mating part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Coupling part wherein the means to maintain electrical connection is a nonconducting member adapted to hold to the conductive contact* of the other part.
(1) Note. The retaining engagement is nonconductive.

Laterally moving slide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Coupling part wherein the means to maintain electrical connection moves transversely with respect to the longitudinal movement of coupling action and the means is rigid in the portion engaging the mating part.
(1) Note. Included herein is a laterally sliding plate as well as a laterally sliding pin.

Laterally moving roller or ball:
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Coupling part wherein the means to maintain electrical connection moves transversely with respect to the longitudinal movement of coupling action and the means includes a portion engaging the mating part that is circular in cross-section or spherical and is allowed to turn about its axis when mating is effected.

Toroidal band urged radially of connection or adapted to be compressed for retention, e.g.., O-ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Coupling part wherein the means to maintain electrical connection has the shape of a tube curved upon itself into a ring and is adapted to function for maintaining interengagement by being resiliently urged toward or away from the center of the ring or by being resiliently urged toward the center of the tubular configuration.
(1) Note. The "tube" of this subclass may be circular or rectangular, but must be of such configuration that force on one part is transmitted to other parts of the tubular cross-section, as compared to a sleeve wherein one portion can be forced to move without affecting other portions.

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252 for a self-aligning contact formed in a tubular configuration biased towards its axis by a contractile band.

Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection:
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Coupling part wherein the means to maintain electrical connection has the shape of (a) an elongated protuberance adapted to flex within its elastic limit transversely of its longitudinal extent to grippingly engage the mating part; or (b) a tube adapted to stretch within its elastic limit outwardly of its central axis to grippingly engage the mating part.
(1) Note. Included herein is movement of the finger about the axis of a circular connector as well as radially.

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282 for an electrical connector having a resilient housing for sealing with a coupled connector wherein the housing comprises a resilient latching means.

Coupling part having appurtenant means for supporting other structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 350. Coupling part combined with structure to hold against gravity structure in addition to the coupling part.
(1) Note. Included herein is an electrical coupling part and additional housing structure fixedly attached thereto.
(2) Note. Included herein is an electrical coupling part and a hook for supporting flexible suspension means.

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529 for an electrical coupling part with supporting means therefor, including appurtenant means for supporting other structure; and see the search notes thereunder for other electrical connectors having such support structure.

With additional means to cause or prevent unlatching:
This subclass is indented under subclass 350. Coupling part combined with structure to engage the resilient member to effect release thereof from engagement with the mating part, or to effect positive securement of the coupling part to a mating part.

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253 for similar structure having a screw coupling part adapted to be engaged or disengaged without rotary motion.
258 for similar structure including a tether to unlatch from a mating part.

Finger inwardly biased during coupling or uncoupling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 350. Coupling part wherein the elongated member is moved radially toward the center of the coupling part against its elastic bias when going into or out of coupling engagement with a mating part.

Rearwardly extending finger:
This subclass is indented under subclass 353. Coupling part wherein the elongated protuberance is attached to the coupling part such that, as the mating occurs, the portion of the protuberance that flexes is advanced of the portion in engagement with the mating part.

Plural independent coupling parts:
This subclass is indented under subclass 350. Coupling part including a first coupling part* for interfitting with a mating part* and a second coupling part for interfitting at the same time with a second mating part wherein the interfitting of one is not dependent on the interfitting of the other.

Coupling part comprising lamp or electron tube socket:
This subclass is indented under subclass 350. Coupling part intended to receive a male portion of an illumination device or of a device having electrical amplifying or switching mechanism in an evacuated environment.

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subclasses 56+ for a preformed panel circuit arrangement with an electrical connector for connection to a lamp or
electron tube.
168 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base convertible by internal change to selectively cooperate with a different contact.
182 for a lamp or electron tube socket including arc suppressing or extinguishing means.
220 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base adapted to engage a mating connector in alternative manners.
subclasses 226+ for a coupling part to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp.
280 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base having a resilient housing for sealing with a coupled connector.
336 for a lamp or electron tube socket adapted to receive a cooperating lamp or tube by bayonet action, including a movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to the contact of the socket.
375 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base with a guiding means for mating of a coupling part.
414 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor sheath penetrating contact and screw means to move the conductor against the cutting contact.
419 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor sheath penetrating contact adapted to cut to engage a first conductor and to also engage (and interconnect) a second conductor.
541 for plural lamp or electron tube sockets including supporting means therefor.
558 for a lamp or electron tube socket extending into a supporting panel.
602 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including flexing insulation.
subclasses 611+ for a connector or contact having vitreous-type envelope secured thereto (e.g.., a base of a lamp or vacuum tube).
subclasses 661+ for a plural contact coupling part including a screw-threaded contact and insulation other than the conductor sheath.

Resilient finger:
This subclass is indented under subclass 350. Coupling part wherein the means to maintain electrical connection has the shape of an elongated protuberance adapted to flex within its elastic limit transversely of its longitudinal extent to grippingly engage the mating part.

With graspable portion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 357. Coupling part wherein the elongated protuberance is provided with a portion intended to be engaged by the hand of an operator.

Retaining means comprising helically threaded member:
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Coupling part wherein the means to maintain electrical connection is generally tube or rodlike and has a rib extending continually about and along its axis for interengagement with another member so that relative rotation effects longitudinal movement between the tube or rodlike means and the other member.

For lamp or electron tube:
This subclass is indented under subclass 359. Coupling part particularly adapted to detachably receive and electrically couple to a member intended to radiate light, or to a member including electrical switching means utilizing an environment excluding, vacuum maintaining envelope.

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subclasses 56+ for a preformed panel circuit arrangement with an electrical connector for connection to a lamp or electron tube.
168 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base convertible by internal change to selectively cooperate with a different contact.
182 for a lamp or electron tube socket including arc suppressing or extinguishing means.
220 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base adapted to engage a mating connector in alternative manners.
subclasses 226+ for a coupling part to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp.
280 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base having a resilient housing for sealing with a coupled connector.
336 for a lamp or electron tube socket adapted to receive a cooperating lamp or tube by bayonet action, including a movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to the contact of the socket.
375 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base with a guiding means for mating of a coupling part.
414 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor sheath penetrating contact and screw means to move the conductor against the cutting contact.
419 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor sheath penetrating contact adapted to cut to engage a first conductor and to also engage (and interconnect) a second conductor.
541 for a plural lamp or electron tube sockets including supporting means thereof.
558 for a lamp or electron tube socket extending into a supporting panel.
602 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including flexing insulation.
subclasses 611+ for a connector or contact having vitreous-type envelope secured thereto (e.g.., a base of a lamp or vacuum tube).
subclasses 661+ for a plural contact coupling part including a screw-threaded contact and insulation other than the conductor sheath.

Including appurtenant means for supporting other structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 359. Coupling part combined with structure to hold against gravity structure in addition to the coupling part.
(1) Note. Included herein is an electrical coupling part and additional housing structure fixedly attached thereto.
(2) Note. Included herein is an electrical coupling part and a hook for supporting a flexible suspension means.

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529 for an electrical coupling part with supporting means therefor, including appurtenant means for supporting other structure; and see the search notes thereunder for other electrical connectors having such support structure.

Parallel to connection:
This subclass is indented under subclass 359. Coupling part wherein electrical engagement with a mating part is effected along a straight path and wherein the axis of the tube or rodlike maintaining means extends in the same direction as that path.

For retaining tubular conductor in electrical contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Coupling part including a conductor for carrying electricity away from the coupling part comprising an elongated shell-like member to be held directly in contact with the contact surface of the mating part.

Passing centrally through coupling part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Coupling part wherein the axis of the tube or rodlike retaining means passes through the center of the coupling part.
(1) Note. A point intermediate a pair of coupling parts
(e.g.., a duplex outlet) is not considered to be central of the coupling part.

Adapter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Coupling part (a) for mating with a first mating part and including integrally therewith a second coupling part for mating with a second mating part to thereby connect together the first and second mating parts, wherein the first and second mating parts could not be interconnected directly; (b) for mating with a first mating part and including integrally therewith a plurality of second coupling parts similar in configuration to the first mating part; for mating with plural other mating parts to provide multiple access to the first mating part; or (c) for mating with a first mating part and including integrally therewith a second coupling part similar in configuration to the first mating part to effectively reposition the second mating part from the location of the first mating part if it were interfitting therewith.
(1) Note. The coupling part of clause (a) allows a coupling part to be electrically connected to a physically noninterfitting mating part; the coupling part of clause (b) allows plural mating parts to be electrically connected to a single coupling part; and the coupling part of clause (c) effectively repositions a mating part.

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105 for an adapter with safety grounding.
119 for an uninterrupted support rail or uninterrupted contact with an adapter.
124 for a candle simulation type electrical connector comprising an adapter.
236 for an adapter to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp.
300 for an adapter retained in connection with a mating part by the presence of a distinct coupling part.
323 for an adapter with coupling part retaining means in addition to the contact comprising a movable threaded ring.
subclasses 638+ for a member comprising two or more plural contact coupling parts with insulation other than a conductor sheath.

Retaining functioning electrical component (e.g.., tube, lamp, fuse, battery, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Coupling part for use directly with a unitized structure intended to utilize electrical energy to perform a useful operation.

Protective enclosure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Coupling part including an encasing shell for providing physical protection of the coupling part.

Single means retaining plural distinct coupling parts and mating parts together:
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Coupling part comprising a unitary structure to maintain electrical connection of a first coupling part and a first mating part and to maintain electrical connection of a second coupling part and a second mating part, wherein the first parts and second parts are separate from one another.

For unsupported coupling part and unsupported mating part (e.g.., connecting extension cords):
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Coupling part not intended to be held against gravity by a base member and wherein the mating part to which it is adapted to be connected is also not intended to be held against gravity by a base member.
(1) Note. Included herein is a coupling part that is the termination of an "extension cord" adapted to be connected to another extension cord.
(2) Note. The means retaining a pair of coupling parts together of this subclass my inherently relieve a contact from stress.

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subclasses 449+ for means to prevent force and a conductor from being transmitted to an electrical connector.
subclasses 502+ for an "extension cord" generally, including an electrical connector with a flaccid conductor and another electrical connector spaced therealong.

Resiliently urging coupling part and mating part together:
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Coupling part wherein a portion of the means to maintain electrical connection in use is intended to be stressed within its elastic limit and to accordingly bias the coupling part into tight fit with the mating part.

Pliable band, conductor sheath engaging means, or adhesive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Coupling part wherein the means to maintain electrical connection of the parts comprises (a) a flexible member capable of exerting force only in tension along its length, (b) means for engaging the encasing structure (usually insulation) of a pliable conductor assembly, or (c) means for application of treatment by a surface bonding material.

Rotatable retaining means, pivotable retaining means, or actuated gripping retaining means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Coupling part wherein the means to maintain electrical connection either: (a) turns 360 deg. or more about an axis with respect to the coupling part, (b) turns less than 360 deg. about an axis with respect to the coupling part, or (c) includes means to engage and urge the means radially inwardly.

Wall or outlet mounted:
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Coupling part to be used as a power supply in household type use of electricity wherein the means to maintain electrical connection of is secured either to the wall on which the coupling part is mounted or to a portion of the coupling part itself.

WITH GUIDING MEANS FOR MATING OF COUPLING PART:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector provided with nonconductive means to cooperate with a mating connector to slidingly direct the device and the mating connector to assume a desired alignment as the device is mated with the mating connector.
(1) Note. The "nonconductive means" may be made of metal, but is not intended to transmit electricity in use of the device.
(2) Note. The portion of the mating connector engaged by the alignment causing member may be a contact* or other conductor, or may be a nonconductor.
(3) Note. The guiding means herein may serve to polarize the device.

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64 for an electrical connector that is part of a preformed panel arrangement with a guide for directing panel circuit movement.
subclasses 297+ for an electrical connector with a guiding means for receiving longitudinally moved communications device, e.g.., an automobile radio, with coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to contact.
752.5 for an insulated connector body with guiding means for an inserted contact.

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200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, for an electrical contact intended to make and break with mating contact under controlled or guided movement, wherein both contacts are considered to be an integral member.

Lamp or electron tube socket or base:
This subclass is indented under subclass 374. Electrical connector particularly adapted to detachably receive and electrically couple to a member intended to radiate light, or to a member including electrical amplifying or switching means utilizing an environment excluding, vacuum maintaining envelope; or comprising the electrical connector of such a light radiating member or amplifying or switching member.

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subclasses 56+ for a preformed panel circuit arrangement with an electrical connector for connection to a lamp or electron tube.
168 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base convertible by internal change to selectively cooperate with a different contact.
182 for a lamp or electron tube socket including arc suppressing or extinguishing means.
220 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base adapted to engage a mating connector in alternative manners.
subclasses 226+ for a coupling part to receive a fluorescent neon lamp.
280 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base having a resilient housing for sealing with a coupled connector.
336 for a lamp or electron tube socket adapted to receive a cooperative lamp or tube by bayonet action, including a movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to the contact of the socket.
356 for a lamp or electron tube socket including a retaining means comprising a finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection with a mating part.
414 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor sheath penetrating contact and screw means to move the conductor against the cutting contact.
419 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor sheath penetrating contact adapted to cut to engage a first conductor and to also engage (and interconnect) a second conductor.
541 for plural lamp or electron tube sockets including supporting means therefor.
558 for a lamp or electron tube socket extending into a supporting panel.
602 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including flexing insulation.
subclasses 611+ for a connector or contact having vitreous-type envelope secured thereto, (e.g.., a base of a lamp or vacuum tube).
subclasses 661+ for a plural contact coupling part including a screw-threaded contact and insulation other than the conductor sheath.

For constrained pivotal or plural movement coupling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 374. Electrical connector having means to guide the device into mating relationship with a mating connector by directing relative movement of the device (a) about an axis or (b) along a first and then a second path.

For guiding side of movable panel, e.g.., circuit board:
This subclass is indented under subclass 374. Electrical connector intended to engage a lateral boundary of a planar member and slidingly direct that member into mating relationship with the device.

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subclasses 55+ for an electrical connector comprising or combined with a preformed panel circuit arrangement.

Rodlike guide member extending in coupling direction or tubular passage for receiving rodlike guide member:
This subclass is indented under subclass 374. Electrical
connector wherein the directing means comprises an opening for encircling and receiving an elongated cylindrical shaft of a mating connector or comprises such an elongated cylindrical shaft.

With plural contacts circularly disposed about guide opening or rodlike member, e.g.., electron tube base:
This subclass is indented under subclass 378. Electrical connector including a plurality of contact members positioned in a circle, the center of which coincides with the center of the tubular passage or of the elongated cylindrical shaft.

Tubular passage receives contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 378. Electrical connector wherein the directing means comprises a tubular passage for an elongated cylindrical shaft, which shaft includes a contact member or comprises a nonconductive portion of a rodlike shaft, which shaft also includes a contact member.

Bare contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 380. Electrical connector wherein the directing means comprises a tubular passage for an elongated cylindrical shaft, which shaft is a contact member and has no insulation in the portion received by the guide opening.

INCLUDING VIBRATION CUSHIONING OR ABSORBING MEANS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector having or combined with means to lessen, soften, or take up mechanical shocks or impulses imparted thereto.

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2 for interrelated electrical connectors relatively movable during use with antivibration mounting.
subclasses 86+ for an electrical connector having an elastomeric or nonmetallic conductive portion which may dampen vibration.
subclasses 586+ for an electrical connector including flexing insulation, generally.
subclasses 775+ for a connector or contact, per se, having a movable or resilient securing part.

Adapted to fit between opposing faces of mated connectors:
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Electrical connector adapted to abuttingly engage a cooperating connector wherein the means to lessen, soften, or take up mechanical shocks or impulses is physically located between the abutting faces of the device and a cooperating connector.
(1) Note. One of the connectors may comprise the base of a lamp or electron tube.

For supporting connector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Electrical connector wherein the means to lessen, soften, or take up mechanical shocks or impulses also serves as a mounting for the device or another connector.

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subclasses 527+ for a coupling part with supporting means therefor.

By gripping mating connector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 384. Electrical connector wherein the means to lessen, soften, or take up mechanical shocks or impulses is constructed to exert yieldable force about and radially inwardly toward the connector with which the device cooperates.
(1) Note. The mating connector may comprise the base of a lamp or electron tube.

WITH COMMONING MEANS FOR RETURN GROUND:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector including conductor means in electrical engagement with plural other conductors intended to be used to hold all those conductors at neutral potential.

CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING, OR TEARING):
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector including a penetrating contact, i.e., a member for engaging and making electrical contact with another device, wherein that member also serves to forcibly separate one portion of the second or a third device from another portion thereof.
(1) Note. Included herein is:
(a) Severing - subdividing one portion of the other device from another portion thereof.
(b) Piercing - penetrating the other device to form an opening therein or therethrough.
(c) Abrading - engaging the other device to grind away a portion thereof by the action of a crystalline tool.
(d) Scraping - subjecting the other device to a surface action by a sharp blade to remove a portion thereof or a coating thereon.
(e) Breaking - subjecting the other device to bending forces exceeding the strength thereof.
(f) Tearing - subjecting the other device to tensile forces exceeding the strength thereof.

Adapted to engage tapered post (e.g.., storage battery terminal):
This subclass is indented under subclass 387. Electrical connector intended to engage and make electrical contact with an elongated rodlike member at a conical portion thereof.
(1) Note. The electrical connection of a lead-acid storage battery such as used in an automobile commonly has been a tapered rod.

Insulation cutter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 387. Electrical connector including a penetrating contact to be used to make electrical contact with a conducting member and intended to penetrate a nonconductor.

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201 for a device for piercing through a grease package to make electrical connection with a contact thereby, such as is used in oil well drilling apparatus.

Adapted to engage liquid, granular, or metallic wool conductor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 389. Electrical connector for making electrical contact with an electricity transmitting member that is (a) in the liquid state when conducting electricity, (b) is composed of multiple, unconnected particles collectively acting as a single member, or (c) is composed of randomly intertwined strands acting collectively as a single member.

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7 for interrelated electrical connectors relatively movable during use having a "nonsolid" contact.

Conductor sheath piercing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 389. Electrical
connector wherein the conducting member is strandlike and is enclosed by an elongated generally encircling casing of solid nonconducting material wherein the penetrating contact cuts through the casing.

With means to cut off excess end of conductor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 391. Electrical connector combined with or including means to sever away a surplus portion of the conducting strand being electrically engaged.

Cutter piercing insulation parallel to conductor axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 391. Electrical connector wherein the penetrating contact engages the strandlike conductor by relative movement along the axis of the strandlike conductor.

Coaxial cable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 391. Electrical connector particularly adapted to be used with an electricity transmitting, generally circular cross-section, elongated cable* including a first electrical conductor at the axis thereof and an isolated second conductor that is sleevelike and concentric with respect to the axis of the first conduct.

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subclasses 578+ for an electrical connector including or for use with a coaxial cable generally.

Having slot edge for cutting insulation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 391. Electrical connector wherein the penetrating contact is a platelike conductive body having a first margin provided with a notch
or opening therein such that the stranded conductor when moved to a certain position within the notch or opening is passively urged against the first margin by a second margin with sufficient force to penetrate the casing and make electrical contact with the stranded conductor.
(1) Note. Penetration may be made by both the first margin and the second margin.

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443 for a contact having a slot edge for piercing, generally.

With additional diverse sharp cutting edge:
This subclass is indented under subclass 395. Electrical connector including a piercing member or surface in additional to and of a type different from the margin of a notch or opening in the platelike conductive body.
(1) Note. Included herein is a cutting contact wherein a notch or opening is provided with a sharp piercing point (e.g.., extending from the intersection of the first and second margins).

Contact engages conductor in at least two locations spaced along conductor axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 395. Electrical connector wherein the conductive body has a portion intended to make electrical contact with the strandlike conductor at a first point along the length of the conductor and has another portion intended to make the electrical contact with the stranded conductor at a different point along the length thereof.
(1) Note. The other portion of the contact may be the second margin or may be a distinct contact surface.

Conductor engaging slot extends through bight of contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 397. Electrical connector wherein the platelike conductive body is generally folded back on itself and the notch or opening therein is
such that it extends through the fold to present a first and cooperating second margin and a third and its cooperating fourth margin, wherein the first and third margins engage the strandlike conductor at different points along the length of the strandlike conductor.

With stress relieving means for conductor to terminal joint:
This subclass is indented under subclass 397. Electrical connector combined with distinct means for carrying the reactive physical load from tensile forces of an electricity transmitting conductor or cable to thereby prevent that physical load from being transmitted to electricity transmitting joint.

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401 for a contact comprising an insulation cutter having a slot edge for cutting insulation, with a stress relieving means to engage the conductor at a second axial location.
407 for a contact comprising an insulation cutter having a slot edge for cutting insulation, wherein the contact is a portion of an elongated channel, with a stress relieving means.
subclasses 449+ for an electrical connector with stress relieving means for conductor to terminal joint, generally, and see the Search Notes thereunder.

With distinct surface holding conductor in slot:
This subclass is indented under subclass 397. Electrical connector having a configuration such as to block movement of the strandlike conductor out of the contact notch or opening in the conductive body.

Contact engages conductor at axial location and engages insulation at second axial location to relieve stress at conductor to terminal joint:
This subclass is indented under subclass 395. Electrical connector wherein the conductive body has a first portion for
making electricity transmitting engagement with the strandlike conductor at a first point along its length and has a second portion for engaging the insulative material surrounding the conductor at a location axially displaced from the first point, wherein the engagement with the insulation is for carrying the reactive physical load from the tensile forces of an electricity transmitting suspended conductor or cable to thereby prevent that physical load from being transmitted to the electricity transmitting joint.

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339 for a contact comprising an insulation cutter having a slot edge for cutting insulation, wherein the contact engages the conductor at axially spaced points, with a stress relieving means.
407 for a contact comprising an insulation cutter having a slot edge for cutting insulation, wherein the contact is a portion of an elongated channel, with a stress relieving means.
subclasses 449+ for an electrical connector with stress relieving means for conductor to terminal joint, generally, and see the Search Notes thereunder.

Single conductive member having plural slots formed by three or more fingers for connecting plural conductors:
This subclass is indented under subclass 395. Electrical connector comprising a unitary platelike conductive body having a second notch or opening therein wherein each notch or opening is formed by a pair of extensions and wherein the first and second notch or opening utilize a common extension, intended to receive and make electrical contact with a first and a second electrically conductive member and transmit electrical current therebetween.

From different margins of contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Electrical connector wherein the first pair of extensions project in a first direction and the second pair of extensions project in a different direction.
(1) Note. Usually the contact from which the extensions of this subclass project is planar such that the extensions
project from the planar edges.

Plural contacts, each formed by slot between pair of fingers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 395. Electrical connector including a first conductive body having a notch or opening therein formed by a pair of extensions and including a second conductive body having a notch or opening therein formed by a pair of extensions intended to electrically contact first and second electrically conductive members.

Longitudinally and laterally staggered contacts:
This subclass is indented under subclass 404. Electrical connector wherein the first notch or opening of the first conductive body is in a first plane normal to the axis of the conductive member, wherein the notch or opening of the second conductive body is in a second different plane normal to the axis of the conductive member, and wherein the notch or opening of the first conductive body is not in axial alignment with any such notch or opening in the second conductive body.

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494 for an electrical connector including or for use with a tape cable wherein the cable is splayed into dual rows of contacts.

Contact is portion of elongated channel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 395. Electrical connector wherein the platelike conductive body either is, or is part of, a structure which in cross-section is circular or U-shaped.
(1) Note. The elongated channel of this subclass may house the strandlike conductor and the means having V-shaped notch is positioned generally transversely of the extent of the channel.

With stress relieving means for conductor to terminal joint:
This subclass is indented under subclass 406. Electrical connector combined with distinct means for carrying the reactive physical load from the tensile forces of an electricity transmitting suspended conductor or cable to thereby prevent that physical load from being transmitted to the electricity transmitting joint.

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339 for a contact comprising an insulation cutter having a slot edge for cutting insulation, wherein the contact engages the conductor at axially spaced points, with a stress relieving means.
401 for a contact comprising an insulation cutter having a slot edge for cutting insulation, with a stress relieving means for conductor to terminal joint, generally, and see the Search Notes thereunder.
subclasses 449+ for an electrical connector with stress relieving means for conductor to terminal joint, generally, and see the Search Notes thereunder.

More than one conductor in same slot:
This subclass is indented under subclass 395. Electrical connector specifically intended to receive a plurality of distinct electricity transmitting strandlike members in a common notch or opening.

Pivoting cutter, pivoting means to operate cutter, or pivoting means to move conductor against cutter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 391. Electrical connector (1) wherein the penetrating contact moves with respect to the remainder of the device about an axis less than 360 deg. when making electrical contact; (2) having a component to move the penetrating contact wherein the component moves with respect to the remainder of the device about an axis less than 360 deg.; or (3) a. comprising an electrical connector having a base and having a component to move the strandlike conducting member relative to the base against the penetrating contact, or b. comprising a baseless electrical connector having a component to move the
strandlike conducting member with respect to any part of the device (e.g.., with respect to the penetrating contact), wherein the component moves with respect to the remainder of device about an axis less than 360 deg. when moving the conductor.

Pivoting cutter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Electrical connector wherein the penetrating contact moves with respect to the remainder of the device about an axis less than 360 deg. when making contact.

Comprising screw, screw operated cutter, or screw means to move conductor against cutter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 391. Electrical connector (a) wherein the penetrating contact is helically ribbed and supported for rotation about the helical axis and longitudinal movement along the helical axis as guided by the rib with respect to the remainder of the device when making contact; (b) having with a component to move the penetrating contact wherein the component is helically ribbed and supported for rotation about the helical axis and longitudinal movement along the helical axis as guided by the rib with respect to the remainder of the device when moving the contact; or (c) a. comprising an electrical connector having a base and having a component to move the strandlike conducting member relative to the base and against the penetrating contact, or b. comprising a baseless electrical connector having a component to move the strandlike conducting member with respect to any other part of the device (e.g.., with respect to the penetrating contact), wherein the component is distinct from the contact, is helically ribbed and supported for rotation about the helical axis and longitudinal movement along the helical axis as guided by the rib with respect to the remainder of the device when moving the conductor.

Screw means to move conductor against cutter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Electrical connector (a) having a base and a component to move the strandlike conducting member relative to the base and against the penetrating contact, or (b) comprising a baseless
electrical connector having a component to move the strandlike conducting member with respect to any other part of the device (e.g.., with respect to the penetrating contact), wherein the component is helically ribbed and supported for rotation about the helical axis as guided by the rib with respect to the remainder of the device when moving the conductor.

Single element cutting and connecting plural conductors:
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Electrical connector wherein the contact is intended to penetrate and electrically connect two conducting members.

Lamp or electron tube socket or base:
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Electrical connector particularly adapted to detachably receive and electrically couple to a member intended to radiate light, or to a member including electrical amplifying or switching means utilizing an environment excluding, vacuum maintaining envelope; or comprising the electrical connector of such a light radiating member or amplifying or switching member.

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subclasses 56+ for a preformed panel circuit arrangement with an electrical connector for connection to a lamp or electron tube.
168 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base convertible by internal change to selectively cooperate with a different contact.
182 for a lamp or electron tube socket including arc suppressing or extinguishing means.
220 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base adapted to engage a mating connector in alternative manners.
subclasses 226+ for a coupling part to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp.
280 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base having a resilient housing for sealing with a coupled connector.
336 for a lamp or electron tube socket adapted to receive a cooperating lamp or tube by bayonet action, including a movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to the contact of the socket.
356 for a lamp or electron tube socket including a retaining means comprising a finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection with a mating part.
375 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base with a guiding means for mating of a coupling part.
419 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor sheath penetrating contact adapted to cut to engage a first conductor and to also engage (and interconnect) a second conductor.
541 for plural lamp or electron tube sockets including supporting means therefor.
558 for a lamp or electron tube socket extending into a supporting panel.
602 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including flexing insulation.
subclasses 611+ for a connector or contact having vitreous-type envelope secured thereto, (e.g.., a base of a lamp or vacuum tube).
subclasses 661+ for a plural contact coupling part including a screw-threaded contact and insulation other than the conductor sheath.

Screw threads pierce insulation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Electrical connector wherein the penetrating contact is helically ribbed and supported for rotation about the helical axis and longitudinal movement along the helical axis as guided by the rib with respect to the remainder of the device when making contact, and wherein the rib edge is utilized to penetrate and make electrical contact.

Piercing means comprising end of screw:
This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Electrical connector wherein the penetrating contact is helically ribbed and supported for rotation about the helical axis and longitudinal movement along the helical axis as guided by the rib with respect to the remainder of the device when making contact, and wherein the axially most advanced portion of the ribbed member is utilized to penetrate and make electrical contact.

Rectilinearly moving operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 391. Electrical connector including a driver to move the penetrating contact, which driver moves along a straight path.

Contact member cutting to contact first conductor and contacting second conductor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 391. Electrical connector including a member having a first portion for penetrating and making electrical contact with a first electricity transmitting member and having a second portion for making electrical contact with a second electricity transmitting member, wherein the contact member is of conductive material so that it transmits electricity from one of the transmitting members to the other.
(1) Note. Both joints formed by the contact member of this subclass may be readily made and broken; i.e., each connection is of type provided for under the definition of this class.

Lamp or electron tube socket or base:
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Electrical connector particularly adapted to detachably receive and electrically couple to a member intended to radiate light, or to a member including electrical amplifying or switching means utilizing an environment excluding vacuum maintaining envelope; or comprising the electrical connector of such a light radiating member of amplifying or switching member.

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subclasses 56+ for a preformed panel circuit arrangement with an electrical connector for connection to a lamp or electron tube.
168 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base convertible by internal change to selectively cooperate with a different contact.
182 for a lamp or electron tube socket including arc suppressing or extinguishing means.
220 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base adapted to engage a mating connector in alternative manners.
subclasses 226+ for a coupling part to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp.
280 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base having a resilient housing for sealing with a coupled connector.
336 for a lamp or electron tube socket adapted to receive a cooperating lamp or tube by bayonet action, including a movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to the contact of the socket.
356 for a lamp or electron tube socket including a retaining means comprising a finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection with a mating part.
375 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base with a guiding means for mating of a coupling part.
541 for a plural lamp or electron tube sockets including supporting means therefor.
558 for a lamp or electron tube socket extending into a supporting panel.
subclasses 611+ for a connector or contact having vitreous-type envelope secured thereto, e.g.., a base of a lamp or vacuum tube).
subclasses 661+ for a plural contact coupling part including a screw-threaded contact and insulation other than the conductor sheath.

Flexibly tensioned strap:
This subclass is indented under subclass 391. Electrical connector wherein the penetrating contact is pliable and is adapted to encircle the conductor with which it is to make contact and is to be drawn radially toward the conductor by application of tensile forces to the ends thereof.

Crimped:
This subclass is indented under subclass 391. Electrical connector wherein the penetrating contact is also secured in a nonremovable manner to a conductor by being stressed beyond its elastic limit when brought into engagement with that conductor.
(1) Note. The device herein includes a detachable electrical connector combined with nondetachable electrical connector.

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174, Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, subclass 84 for a crimped electrical connector without a surface for detachable connection.

For use with tape cable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 421. Electrical connector intended to be used with an electrical cable* having 3 or more conductors all of which are extending in a common plane.

Cutting by peripheral end of sheath encircling crimped contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 421. Electrical connector comprising a member adapted to be wrapped about a strandlike insulated conductor including an extremity intended to curl in and penetrate through the insulation and make electrical contact with the conductor.

Cutting by stamped out tooth of sheath encircling crimped contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 421. Electrical connector comprising a member adapted to be wrapped about a strandlike insulated conductor including a portion partially cut out thereof such that this portion presents an edge adapted to penetrate the insulation and make electrical contact with the strandlike conductor.

Nail like cutter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 391. Electrical connector wherein the penetrating contact is an axially extending member, is generally circular in cross-section and is intended to penetrate the insulation making electricity transmitting engagement with an underlying conductor by movement along the axis of the contact.

Passing through insulation to make contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 389. Electrical connector intended to penetrate through a nonconductor and make electricity transmitting contact with the underlying conducting member.

Axially penetrating the elongated conductor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 387. Electrical connector wherein the penetrating contact makes engagement with the strandlike conductor by relative movement along the axis thereof.

Comprising screw or screw operated means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 427. Electrical connector (a) wherein the penetrating contact is helically ribbed and supported for rotation about the helical axis and
longitudinal movement along the helical axis as guided by the rib with respect to the remainder of the device when making contact; or (b) having a component to move the penetrating contact wherein the component is helically ribbed and supported for rotation about the helical axis and longitudinal movement along the helical axis as guided by the rib with respect to the remainder of the device when moving the penetrating contact.

Screw threads engage conductor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Electrical connector wherein the rib edge is utilized to penetrate and make electrical contact.

Contact permanently secured to a conductor, e.g.., crimped, soldered, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 427. Electrical connector wherein the penetrating contact is also secured in a nonremovable manner to an electrical conductor.

Comprising screw, screw operated cutter, or screw means to move conductor against cutter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 387. Electrical connector (a) wherein the penetrating contact is helically ribbed and supported for rotation about the helical axis and longitudinal movement along the helical axis as guided by the rib with respect to the remainder of the device when making contact; (b) having with a component to move the penetrating contact wherein the component is helically ribbed and supported for rotation about the helical axis and longitudinal movement along the helical axis as guided by the rib with respect to the remainder of the device when moving the contact; or (c) a. comprising an electrical connector having a base and having a component to move the strandlike conducting member relative to the base and against the penetrating contact, or b. comprising a baseless electrical connector having a component to move the strandlike conducting member with respect to any other part of the device (e.g.., with respect to the penetrating contact), wherein the component is distinct from the contact, is helically ribbed and supported for rotation about the helical axis and longitudinal movement along the helical axis
as guided by the rib with respect to the remainder of the device when moving the conductor.

Screw operated pivoted cutter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Electrical connector having a helically threaded component to move the penetrating contact wherein the contact is adapted to swing about a fixed pivot with respect to the remainder of the device when making engagement with the conductor.

Annular cutter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Electrical connector wherein the penetrating contact is tubular in shape and has a cutting edge at the end thereof.

Annular cutter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 387. Electrical connector wherein the penetrating contact is tubular in shape and has a cutting edge at the end thereof.

U-shaped clamp:
This subclass is indented under subclass 387. Electrical connector wherein the penetrating contact is comprised of a pair of generally parallel arms connected together at one end and adapted to grippingly engage a conductor therebetween.

Resiliently biased:
This subclass is indented under subclass 387. Electrical connector wherein the penetrating contact is urged by the force of a member stressed within its elastic limit.

Finger:
This subclass is indented under subclass 436. Electrical connector wherein the penetrating contact has the shape of an elongated protuberance.

Resilient finger:
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Electrical connector wherein the penetrating contact is supported for movement laterally thereof by flexure within its elastic limit.

Plural fingers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 438. Electrical connector including two or more elongated protuberances intended to make electrical contact with a single mating contact.

Spaced along longitudinal axis of engagement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 438. Electrical connector adapted to be brought into mating relationship with another electrical connector in a given direction including a first protuberance at a second, different location along that direction.

Adapted to grip upon withdrawal of mating part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 438. Electrical connector of such configuration that the protuberance will exert greater penetrating force resulting from pulling the contact* of a cooperating electrical connector out of current transmitting with respect thereto.

Crimped:
This subclass is indented under subclass 387. Electrical connector adapted to be stressed beyond its elastic limit in penetrating and making electrical contact.
(1) The contact of this subclass normally includes a portion for being stressed beyond its elastic limit, a nondetachable connection of a type not included in this class and includes a portion for detachable electrical connection.

Having slot edge for cutting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 387. Electrical connector wherein the penetrating contact is a platelike conductive body having a first margin provided with a notch or opening therein such that the stranded conductor when moved to a certain position with the notch or opening is passively urged against the first margin by a second margin with sufficient force to penetrate the conductor and make electrical contact therewith.
(1) Note. Penetration may be made by both the first margin and the second margin.

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395 for a contact having a slot edge for penetrating through an insulative sheath.

Piercing into support structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 387. Electrical connector wherein the penetrating contact is adapted to cut into structure for supporting the connector against the force of gravity.

WITH OR HAVING FLEXIBLE GUARD OR SUPPORT FOR CABLE OR CONDUCTOR:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector combined with or including a nonrigid or swinging member for protection or supporting an electricity
transmitting strandlike member with respect to the means for making an electrical transmitting joint to protect the member against injury at or near the means.

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subclasses 2+ for movably mounted cable guards having contact thereon which slide or roll over the corresponding contacts to the connector body during movement of the cable guards.
476.1 for a rigid sleeve, tube, etc., through which a cable extends which serves as a handle for a connector body.
subclass

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267, Spring Devices, subclass 178 for coil springs, per se, which may be attached to a connector body to serve as a resilient support for the line cord.

Pivotal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 445. Electrical connector wherein the protecting member is secured to the electrical connector for movement with respect thereto about an axis.

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subclasses 164+ for an electrical connector including two components pivotally attached together for relative movement, combined with an intermediate pliable conductor.

Resilient:
This subclass is indented under subclass 445. Electrical connector wherein the nonrigid or swinging supporting member elastically directs the electricity transmitting strandlike member or assembly in a particular direction.

Coil spring concentric with cable or conductor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 447. Electrical connector wherein the elastically directing member is helically wound about the longitudinal axis of the electricity transmitting strandlike member.

WITH STRESS RELIEVING MEANS FOR CONDUCTOR TO TERMINAL JOINT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector combined with distinct means for carrying the reactive physical load from the tension of an electricity transmitting suspended conductor or cable to thereby prevent that physical load from being transmitted to the electricity transmitting joint.

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subclasses 296+ for means to hold a pair of coupling parts together which may inherently relieve load on a conductor from being transmitted to a contact.
399 for a contact comprising an insulation cutter having a slot edge for cutting insulation, wherein the contact engages the conductor at axially spaced points, with a stress relieving means.
401 for a contact comprising an insulation cutter having a slot edge for cutting insulation, with a stress relieving means to engage the conductor at a second axial location.
407 for a contact comprising an insulation cutter having a slot edge for cutting insulation, wherein the contact is a portion of an elongated channel, with a stress relieving means.
subclasses 455+ for a connector having a flexible or movably mounted conductor or cable guard.
subclasses 604+ for a connector in which the conductor or cable is embedded in molded insulation or sealing material.

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24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclasses 115+ for a cord or rope holder having or constituting a stress reliever not limited to use with an electrical conductor.
174, Electricity: Conductors, and Insulators, subclass 65 and 135 for a strain reliever limited to use with an electrical conductor but not claiming connector structure.
257, Active Solid-State Devices (e.g.., Transistors, Solid-State Diodes), subclass 178, 179, and 669 for devices with electrical conductor (including lead frame) stress/strain relief.

Drop cord attaching means, e.g.., block or rosette:
This subclass is indented under subclass 449. Electrical connector intended to support the gravitational load of a vertically extending conductor cable and prevent transmission of that load to the electricity transmitting joint.
(1) Note. In the installation of a suspended lamp fixture (e.g.., a chandelier) the load of the fixture may be applied directly to a suspension means (e.g.., a chain) and at no time be applied to the conductor cable but is not transmitted to the electricity transmitting joint is included in this subclass.

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531 for an electrical coupling part with flexible suspension means.
576 for a supporting means for a coupling part to be engaged by suspension means.

Including provision to attach tether:
This subclass is indented under subclass 449. Electrical connector wherein the means receiving the physical load is specially adapted to receive a nonenclosed, strandlike, load bearing member and transmit the physical load thereto.

Including provision to attach to stress bearing portion of conductor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 449. Electrical connector intended for use with an electricity transmitting, strandlike assembly including a strandlike component intended to support the physical load of that assembly, which device is specially adapted to receive the force of the physical load from that component.

Enlargement engaging means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 449. Electrical connector intended for use with an electricity transmitting, strandlike member or assembly that is uniformly rodlike in external configuration but is provided with a raised surface for load bearing engagement by the means for receiving that load.
(1) Note. A knot engaging means is included herein.
(2) Note. The raised surface may be part of a member that is either fixedly or loosely attached to the strandlike member or assembly.

Including longitudinally threaded connector part to effect gripping of enlargement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 453. Electrical connector including a member having a screwlike rib intended to be positioned coaxially with the electricity transmitting, strandlike member or assembly and to effect gripping of the raised surface by rotation of the screwlike rib about its axis.

Distinct cable attached enlargement means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 453. Electrical connector adapted for load bearing engagement with a separate raised surface element fastened to the electricity transmitting, strandlike member or assembly.
(1) Note. The enlargement means of this subclass may be loosely attached to the cable.

Curved conductor path:
This subclass is indented under subclass 449. Electrical connector wherein the means to receive the physical load includes a nonlinear way for the electricity transmitting strandlike member or assembly to frictionally engage and transmit the physical load thereto.

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450 for a drop cord attaching means including a curved, stress relieving way to receive the electrical cable extending therefrom.

Means comprising notched or apertured body:
This subclass is indented under subclass 456. Electrical connector including a distinct member having an opening therealong or therethrough to frictionally engage and receive the physical load of the strandlike member or assembly.

Platelike body:
This subclass is indented under subclass 457. Electrical connector wherein the distinct member is a planar member having a uniformly thick cross section.

Conductor clamping and shaping:
This subclass is indented under subclass 456. Electrical connector including a member adapted to grip the strandlike member or assembly with sufficient force to change the physical configuration of the strandlike member or assembly.

Conductor gripped by or entirely within connector housing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 449. Electrical connector including a chamber defined by wall portions which encompass the electricity transmitting joint and also partially or completely encompass the means for receiving the
physical load, which means is forced into frictional engagement with the electricity transmitting strandlike member or assembly.

Including longitudinally threaded connector part to effect gripping of conductor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 460. Electrical connector including a member having a screwlike rib intended to be positioned coaxially with the electricity transmitting strandlike member or assembly to effect friction engagement thereof by rotation of the screwlike ribbed portion about its axis.

Distinct clamp actuated by threaded connector part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 461. Electrical connector including a separate member forced into frictional engagement with the strandlike member or assembly by the member having a screwlike ribbed portion.

Eccentric gripping means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 460. Electrical connector wherein the means for frictional engagement with the strandlike member or assembly is mounted for pivotal movement about an axis on the device such that an extending portion moves for such frictional engagement.

By pliant, conductor encircling strap:
This subclass is indented under subclass 460. Electrical connector wherein the means for making frictional engagement includes a flexible band for binding the strandlike member or assembly.

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471 for an electrical connector with a stress relieving means wherein the conductor is gripped outside the connector housing by a distinct encircling strap.

Longitudinally divided connector housing grips conductor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 460. Electrical connector wherein the chamber is formed by a first and a second shell like structure which together encompass the electricity transmitting joint and wherein the shell structures meet along a line also parallel to the electricity transmitting strandlike member or assembly and make frictional engagement therewith.

With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 465. Electrical connector including a second portion also making electrical contact with another connector, wherein the second portion is a coupling part* and wherein it is brought into engagement with the mating part by movement in a direction perpendicular with respect to the cable.

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468 for an electrical connector with stress relieving means wherein the conductor is gripped by or entirely within the connector housing with additional contacts comprising a coupling part mating along an axis normal to the conductor.
473 for an electrical connector with stress relieving means wherein the conductor is gripped outside the connector housing by a distinct clamp with additional contacts comprising a coupling part mating along an axis normal to the conductor.

Hinged connector housing parts:
This subclass is indented under subclass 465. Electrical connector wherein the first and second shell like structures are secured together such that they may be moved apart by movement along a pivot fixed with respect to each structure.

With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 460. Electrical connector including a second portion also making electrical contact with another connector, wherein the second portion is a coupling part* and wherein it is brought into engagement with the mating part by movement in a direction perpendicular with respect to the cable.

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466 for an electrical connector with stress relieving means wherein the conductor is gripped by a longitudinally divided connector housing with additional contacts comprising a coupling part mating along an axis normal to the conductor.
473 for an electrical connector with stress relieving means wherein the conductor is gripped outside the connector housing by a distinct clamp with additional contacts comprising a coupling part mating along an axis normal to the conductor.

Transverse conductor gripping screw, or with means to transversely move conductor gripping means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 460. Electrical connector wherein the strandlike member or assembly is frictionally engaged (a) by a helically ribbed member that interfits with the remainder of the connector to be moved axially into engagement with the strandlike member when rotated about its axis; or (b) by a member moving radially with respect to the strandlike member or assembly with separate structure to cause radial movement of the member.

Conductor gripped outside connector housing by distinct clamp:
This subclass is indented under subclass 449. Electrical connector including a chamber defined by wall portions which encompass the electricity transmitting joint, wherein the means for receiving the physical load is located outside the chamber, and wherein the means for receiving the physical load is forced into frictional engagement with the electricity transmitting strandlike member or assembly.

By pliant conductor encircling strap:
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Electrical connector wherein the means for making frictional engagement includes a flexible band for binding the strandlike member or assembly.

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464 for an electrical connector with a stress relieving means wherein the conductor is gripped by or entirely within the connector housing, by an encircling strap.

With means to transversely move conductor gripping means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Electrical connector combined with means to force the means for receiving physical load radially toward the electricity transmitting strandlike member or assembly.

With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 472. Electrical connector including a second portion also making electrical contact with another connector, wherein the second portion is a coupling part* and wherein it is brought into engagement with the mating part by movement in a direction perpendicular with respect to the cable.

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466 for an electrical connector with stress relieving means wherein the conductor is gripped by a longitudinally divided connector housing with additional contacts comprising a coupling part mating along an axis normal to the conductor.
468 for an electrical connector with stress relieving means wherein the conductor is gripped by or entirely within the connector housing with additional contacts comprising a coupling part mating along an axis normal to the conductor.

INCLUDING OVERSTRESS PREVENTING MEANS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector including provision to positively prevent application of more than a predetermined amount of force to a component of the device.

Frangible element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 474. Electrical connector including a weakened area intended to break upon application of a predetermined amount of force to prevent more than the predetermined amount of force to be transmitted to another component of the device.

INCLUDING HANDLE OR DISTINCT MANIPULATING MEANS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector combined with or having (a) particular means to be engaged by an operative's hand or (b) a particular handheld implement that is separate from the connector and is used for maneuvering the connector randomly into assembly and connection with another connector.
(1) Note. A structure disclosed as being used for grasping by an operative is in this and the indented subclasses only when there is novelty in the handle feature.
(2) Note. A handle for operating a relatively movable portion of a connector is not included herein.

For attachment of connector to overhead conductor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.1. Electrical connector wherein the particular means for maneuvering the device serves to assemble and electrically connect the device with an electric power line that is at a location physically higher and beyond the reach of the operative.
(1) Note. An illumination lamp which may be gripped by a particular means for manipulation is included in this and the indented subclasses only if the envelope of the lamp is modified specifically for receipt of the manipulation means.

With conductor inside handle or manipulating means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 477. Electrical connector wherein the particular means for maneuvering the device is generally tubular and includes a conductor therein for transmitting electrical current to the contact.

Including handle operated screw to effect gripping of overhead conductor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 477. Electrical connector including means to be manipulated by a hand held implement comprising a helically ribbed member adapted to move a contact member into intimate engagement with the overhead electrical power line when turned about its axis.

Distinct manipulating means; e.g.., hot stick:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.1. Electrical connector comprising a particular hand held implement that is separate from the connector for maneuvering the connector randomly into assembly and connection with another connector.

Randomly manipulated implement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.1. Electrical connector intended to be coupled with a mating connector such that the assembly thereof comprises a unit that is maneuverable at the will of the operative.

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219, Electric Heating, for a soldering iron complete with an electric heating element.

Test probe:
This subclass is indented under subclass 481. Electrical connector comprising a generally rodlike member having an
elongated portion adapted to be grasped by the hand of an operative for random manipulation thereof and having a contact* extending from the axial extremity thereof.
(1) Note. The contact may comprise a coupling part* for interfitting with a particular mating part*

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169 for a convertible test probe.
219 for a test probe convertible by internal change to selectively cooperate with a different contact.

Coupling part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.1. Electrical connector specially adapted to mate or interengage with a specific complementary electrical connector.

Including bale or loop:
This subclass is indented under subclass 483. Coupling part including a particular means to be engaged by an operator's hand or to be received by a hand held implement, which means is (a) arcuate in shape and secured to or integral with the remainder of the coupling part.

WITH PROVISION TO DISSIPATE, REMOVE, OR BLOCK THE FLOW OF HEAT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector combined with means for spreading, lowering the level of, or preventing transmission of, thermal energy.

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196 for an electrical connector with a retainer or passageway for liquid material to dissipate, remove, or block the flow of heat.

Tube clamp:
This subclass is indented under subclass 485. Electrical connector for use with the glass envelope of an electron tube and comprising opposing members adapted to grip the envelope to transfer thermal energy from the envelope to another location.
(1) Note. The tube clamp of this subclass may transfer heat to a support panel for the tube socket.

Distinct heat sink:
This subclass is indented under subclass 485. Electrical connector wherein a separate element is intimately attached to an electrical connector for absorbing or storing thermal energy.

WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector combined with means for providing discernible denotation of a condition, e.g.., visible or audible; or with provision notching information, e.g.., recognizable indicia, etc.
(1) Note. A designating color is considered to provide "notching information" for this subclass.

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315 for a coupling part with coupling retaining means, comprising a bayonet having a coupling indicating indicia or signal.

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40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, for the structure of a sign, label, tag or other identifying means which may be used in conjunction with a connector.
340, Communications: Electrical, subclass 656 for a connector combined with electrical signal means to indicate flow of electricity through a connector.

Connection indicating provision:
This subclass is indented under subclass 488. Electrical connector wherein the means for providing visible, audible or other discernible denotation signals when a connector part is properly coupled to either another connector part or an electricity transmitting strandlike member or assembly.
(1) Note. A signal that is turned off by the making of a connection is included herein.

Indicator light:
This subclass is indented under subclass 489. Electrical connector wherein the signal means is a lamp which lights upon proper coupling of a connector part to either another connector part or an electricity transmitting strandlike member or assembly.
(1) Note. The light also usually indicates a complete electrical circuit by the connector part.

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340, Communications: Electrical, subclass 656 for connector combined with electrical signal means to indicate flow of electricity through a connector.

Distinct indicia bearing member:
This subclass is indented under subclass 488. Electrical connector wherein the means for providing visible denotation of a condition, nature or position of a connector is a discrete labeled element attached to the connector part.
(1) Note. The label, per se, usually consists of numbers or letters.

INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector comprising the termination of or for attachment with an electricity transmitting cable* including more than three conductors wherein all the conductors are
arranged in the same plane extending therealong.

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67 for a flexible preformed panel circuit with provision to conduct electrical current to another, superposed, panel circuit arrangement.
77 for an electrical connector that is part of a flexible preformed circuit arrangement.
260 for a coupling part with actuating means urging its contact to move laterally toward a mating part having an open slot to receive a tape cable.

For connection to rigid preformed panel circuit arrangement, e.g.., PCB:
This subclass is indented under subclass 492. Electrical connector for use with a prefabricated sheetlike part on which circuit elements are preplaced and fixed.

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subclasses 55+ for a printed circuit board in combination with an electrical connector.

Single cable end into dual rows of contacts:
This subclass is indented under subclass 492. Electrical connector including first and second rows of electrical contacts* adapted to receive the termination of a flat cable and splay the conductors thereof such that a plurality of the conductors engages the first row contacts in a first plane parallel to the plane of the conductors and another plurality of the conductors engage the second group of contacts in a second plane distinct from and parallel with the first.

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405 for an electrical connector including an insulation cutting contact having plural longitudinally and laterally staggered contacts, each formed by a slot between a pair of fingers.

With mating connection region formed by bared cable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 492. Electrical connector particularly adapted to receive a cable end wherein the insulative material has been removed from a substantial portion thereof.

Bared cable wrapped into U-shape about insertion projection:
This subclass is indented under subclass 495. Electrical connector including a member adapted to engage the terminal end of a conductor and force the conductor into a cooperating portion of the connector such that the conductor is formed at least 180 deg. about the forcing member.

With shield, ground conductor, or ground commoning means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 492. Electrical connector combined with either (a) means to prevent radiation of electrical energy, (b) means intended to transmit and or maintain the device at earth potential, or (c) means to maintain multiple components at a neutral potential.

Plural cables to multicontact connector or single cable branching to plural connectors:
This subclass is indented under subclass 492. Electrical connector comprising a device adapted to receive a plurality of distinct electrical cables* or comprising a plurality of electrical connectors for use with a single cable.
(1) Note. "A plurality of electrical connectors for use with a single cable" may comprise: a. Plural connectors along the side of the cable, b. A connector at each of opposite ends of the cable, c. A connector at each leg of a branched cable or, d. Any combination of above.

Including connector housing surrounding cable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 492. Electrical connector having an encasing structure adapted to enclose the connector and a portion or the electricity transmitting cable*.

ENERGY CELL SUBSTITUTION DEVICE INCLUDING PLURAL CONTACTS (E.G., JUMPER) OR WITH SUPPORT MEANS FOR ENERGY CELL:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector (a) including two or more means for making current transmitting contact and adapted to be used in place of a storage battery or (b) combined with means to hold a storage battery.

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189 for an electrical connector with or comprising a removable circuit modifying arrangement.
subclasses 502+ for a flaccid bridging conductor combined with a plurality of electrical connectors.
subclasses 507+ for a rigid bridging conductor with a contact surface at each end.

WITH STORAGE MEANS FOR FLACCID CONDUCTOR:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector intended to be used with a pliable strandlike member for transmitting electricity to the transmitting joint wherein the transmitting member is generally elongated; combined with means to receive and accommodate temporarily a surplus portion of the electricity transmitting means.

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4 for interrelated electrical connectors relatively movable during use, with storage means for flaccid conductor.

WITH FLACCID CONDUCTOR AND WITH ADDITIONAL CONNECTOR SPACED
THEREALONG:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector combined with an electricity transmitting member that is generally elongated and readily yieldable transversely of its length to the force of gravity and with a second electrical connector under the class definition wherein the first and second connector are each electrically and physically attached to the transmitting member at distinct locations along the length of the transmitting member.
(1) Note. A conductor shaped with a flexible loop portion is generally considered flaccid, even though it is disclosed as a bendable, stiff wire or spring.

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189 for an electrical connector with or comprising a removable circuit modifying arrangement.
500 for an energy cell substitution device including plural contacts or for an electrical connector including support means for an energy cell.
subclasses 507+ for a rigid bridging conductor with a contact surface at each end.

Adapted to interconnect vehicles:
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Electrical connector intended to be used with a first and a second land vehicle wherein one of the connectors is intended to engage one of the vehicles and the electricity transmitting member is intended to thereby transmit electricity from one of the vehicles to the other.

Adapted to connect to a battery:
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Electrical connector intended to be used with an electricity storage cell.

And with third connector spaced therealong:
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Electrical connector combined with a third electrical connector under the class definition.
(1) Note. The third connector of this subclass may be electrically connected to either, both or neither of the other two connectors.

Connector comprising pivoted spring biased clamp:
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Electrical connector wherein the member for making electrical contact is adapted to grippingly engage the cooperating contact by yieldable urging of a resilient member.

JUMPER (OR SHORT CIRCUITING COUPLING PART):
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector including a first and a second contact surface interconnected by a conductor (a) comprising a coupling part* to interfit with a particular mating connector and maintain two portions of that mating connector at the same electrical potential (i.e., bridge the portions of the mating connectors); or (b) to transport electricity from one connector to another.
(1) Note. An "adapter" is capable of functioning to transmit electricity from one member to another; however that is not the intended function of an adapter. Rather, the intended function of an adapter is to allow interfitting of two members that are not physically compatible. Therefore, an adapter is not included in this and the indented subclasses.
(2) Note. A fuse or fuse holder is capable of functioning to transmit electricity from one another; however, that is not necessarily the intended function of a fuse or holder. Rather usually, the intended function of a fuse or fuse holder is to limit the quantity of electricity flowing through the device. Therefore, a fuse or fuse holder is not included in this and the indented subclasses unless it has the intended function of transmitting electricity (e.g.., a jumper may include a fuse).

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189 for an electrical connector with or comprising a
removable circuit modifying arrangement.
500 for an energy cell substitution device including plural contacts or for an electrical connector including support means for an energy cell.
subclasses 502+ for a flaccid bridging conductor combined with a plurality of electrical connectors.

Adapted to be used with power measuring meter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 507. Electrical connector particularly intended to bridge two contacts of a watt-hour measuring device or to bridge two contacts of a connector for receiving a watt-hour measuring device.

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517 for a power measuring meter coupling part, generally.

Coupling part comprising short circuiting cover or manipulatable supporting means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 507. Electrical connector which is a coupling part* (a) to engage and cover at lest two contacts of a mating part and electrically connect (bridge) those two contacts; or (b) to provide structure to be received by an operative for random movement of the device and a mating part to which it is attached.
(1) Note. Included herein is a fuse substitution coupling part, as well as a lamp substitution coupling part usable to supply current to another lamp wired in series therewith.

To bridge post-type contacts:
This subclass is indented under subclass 507. Electrical connector to be used to transmit electrical current from one upstanding member to another upstanding member rigidly associated and in the same plane with the first.

Including plural prongs:
This subclass is indented under subclass 507. Electrical connector comprising an electrical conductor between a first and a second male mating part.

Including plural female contacts:
This subclass is indented under subclass 507. Electrical connector comprising an electrical conductor between a first and second mating parts having a recessed contact* for receiving the contact of each mating part.

Having spring biased contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 507. Electrical connector including a contact* with a portion thereof adapted to yield within its elastic limit to urge a portion thereof into engagement with another contact or including a contact and an additional member adapted to yield within its elastic limit to urge the contact into engagement with another contact.

Parallel or supplemental nonshielded path:
This subclass is indented under subclass 507. Electrical connector wherein the conductor is to provide for passage of electrical current in addition to that of another conductor, and is not to function to prevent radiation of undesirable electrical energy therethrough.
(1) Note. The device of this subclass may, for example, serve as a conductor (a) providing a passageway for electrical current in addition to another conductor, thereby reducing the overall impedance to flow or (b) bridging a section of another conductor to allow repair of that section without removal of the second and with no break in current flow.

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515 for similar structure having an electrical connector at only one end of the conductor.

PARALLEL OR SUPPLEMENTAL NONSHIELDED PATH:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector combined with a conductor to provide for passage of electrical current in addition to that provided by another conductor, wherein the conductor is not to function to prevent radiation of undesirable electrical energy therethrough.
(1) Note. The device of this subclass may, for example, serve as a conductor (a) providing a passageway for electrical current in addition to another conductor, thereby reducing the overall impedance to flow; or (b) bridging a section of another conductor to allow repair of that section without removal of the section and with no break in current flow.

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514 for similar structure including an electrical contact at each end of the conductor.

WITH PROVISION TO ISOLATE CIRCUITRY BY SEVERANCE OF BRIDGING ELEMENT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector including a conductive component adapted to be torn or cut away therefrom to separate a portion of conductive material from electrical cooperation within the device.
(1) Note. Included herein is a "duplex receptacle" having bridging structure such that the upper and lower outlets are in the same electrical circuit, wherein the bridging structure is adapted to be broken or severed to allow each of the outlets to be part of different electrical circuit. A "duplex receptacle" is known as such in the building trade.

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subclasses 166+ for an electrical connector convertible by internal change to selectively cooperate with a different contact.
176 for a female coupling part convertible to a male coupling part by addition of prong.
177 for a coupling part convertible to a distinct shape by addition of a nonremovable element or by removal of a nonreusable element.
subclasses 217+ for a device having several types of connectors available without modification of the device, but structurally limited so that if one type is used, use of another will be prevented.
518 for a coupling part convertible to a different format by substitution of a different contact.

POWER MEASURING METER COUPLING PART:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* which is the base of a watt-hour measuring device or adapted to engage and be electrically connected with the base of a watt-hour measuring device.
(1) Note. Watt-hour meters are somewhat standardized in overall configuration adapted to be mounted on the wall of a permanent structure, presenting a generally circular base, and having four, five or more vertically disposed blade type contacts extending from the base thereof.

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146 for a contact preventer or retractable cover part adapted to fit between coupled connectors (e.g.., power measuring meter).
167 for an electrical connector convertible by internal change to selectively cooperate with a different contact, comprising a connector for a power measuring meter.
508 for a jumper adapted to be used with a power measuring meter.

COUPLING PART CONVERTIBLE TO DIFFERENT FORMAT BY SUBSTITUTION OF DIFFERENT CONTACT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* particularly adapted to have a contact* thereof removed and to receive as a replacement therefor another contact of different shape
than the first so that the device will interfit with a different mating part*.

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subclasses 166+ for an electrical connector convertible by internal change to selectively cooperate with a different contact.
176 for a female coupling part convertible to a male coupling part by addition of prong.
177 for a coupling part convertible to a distinct shape by addition of a nonremovable element or by removal of a nonreusable element.
subclasses 217+ for a device having several types of connectors available without modification of the device, but structurally limited so that if one type is in use, use of another will be prevented.
516 for an electrical connector with provision to isolate circuitry by severance of a bridging element.

WITH PROVISION TO RESTRICT ENVIRONMENT EFFECTS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector combined with means to prevent or inhibit electrochemical oxidation or the gradual chemical disintegration of the connector, or prevent or inhibit exposure of the connector to a detrimental gas or liquid.

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subclasses 190+ for an electrical connector having a retainer or passageway which may restrict environmental effects.
subclasses 271+ for a connector having a gasket or packing for a joint between coupled parts to exclude corrosive vapors.
subclasses 387+ for a connector having cutting or scraping
means for the purpose of removing corrosion.
524 for a connector made of corrosion resistant conducting material.

Sacrificial material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 519. Electrical connector wherein the means to restrict environmental effects comprises a portion thereof adapted to preferentially electrochemically oxidize or chemically disintegrate instead of or prior to other connector components.
(1) Note. The material may be a replaceable part of the connector or made of a substance which corrodes more rapidly than the other connector materials.

Including contact cover or case:
This subclass is indented under subclass 519. Electrical connector with means to inhibit exposure thereof comprising a sealed housing wherein the electricity transmitting joint is encased to substantially seal out gas and moisture.

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subclasses 125+ for an electrical connector having a spark or glow plug cover.
subclasses 201+ for a connector combined with a liquid filled storage chamber encompassing the contact.

Connector comprising or mating with tapered post, e.g.., storage battery terminal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 521. Electrical connector comprising an elongated, rodlike contact having a conical electricity transmitting surface; or comprising a conical socket for receiving such a rodlike contact.

Having elastic or heat shrunk cable grip:
This subclass is indented under subclass 521. Electrical connector wherein at least part of the sealing structure comprises a sleeve or member adapted to contract resiliently or upon application of heat thereto to tightly surround an electricity transmitting strandlike member or assembly.

CORROSION RESISTANT CONDUCTING MATERIAL OTHER THAN LEAD:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector in which an electricity transmitting member is made from a substance other than substantially pure metallic lead, to prevent or inhibit electrochemical oxidation or the gradual disintegration of the connector.

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subclasses 519+ for a connector combined with means to prevent or inhibit corrosion.

FOR DUAL INLINE PACKAGE (DIP):
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector intended to be used with a very small panel circuit arrangement on which circuit elements are preplaced and fixed including a first and a second straight row of three or more contacts on each of two opposite marginal extremities.
(1) Note. The member with which the connector of this subclass is to be used includes circuitry that is integrated as a package in which the circuitry is not readily accessible.
(2) Note. "Very small panel circuit arrangement", implies that the member is a prefabricated sheetlike part on which circuit elements are preplaced and fixed, (i.e., a printed circuit) and that circuitry is so small that, if it were exposed, its details could not ordinarily be seen by the naked eye.

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subclasses 70+ for a preformed panel circuit arrangement with provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit arrangement with provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit including a dual inline package (DIP).
264 for a coupling part with actuating means urging contact to move laterally with respect to rest of coupling and toward mating part comprising a contractile receptacle for receiving a dual inline package (DIP).
subclasses 330+ for an electrical connector with coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to contact of coupling part for receiving a dual inline package (DIP).
526 for an aligning means for a dual inline package (DIP).

ALIGNING MEANS FOR DUAL IN-LINE PACKAGE (DIP):
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device for directing contacts of a very small panel circuit arrangement on which the circuit elements are preplaced and fixed including a first and a second straight row of three or more contacts on each side of two opposite marginal extremities.
(1) Note. This subclass does not require that the claim set forth a contact; rather, included herein is a structure to be used in conjunction with a DIP wherein neither the DIP nor mating structure is claimed.
(2) Note. The member with which the device of this subclass is to be used includes circuitry that is integrated as a package in which the circuitry is not readily accessible.
(3) Note. "Very small panel circuit arrangement", implies that the member is a prefabricated sheetlike part on which circuit elements are preplaced and fixed, (i.e., a printed circuit) and that circuitry is so small that, if it were exposed, its details could not ordinarily be seen by the naked eye.

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subclasses 70+ for a preformed panel circuit arrangement with provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to
another panel circuit including a dual inline package (DIP)
264 for a coupling part with actuating means urging contact to move laterally with respect to rest of coupling part and toward mating part comprising a contractile receptacle for receiving a dual inline package (DIP).
subclasses 330+ for an electrical connector with coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to contact of coupling part for receiving a dual inline package (DIP).
525 for an electrical connector for a dual inline package (DIP), generally.

WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Electrical connector comprising a coupling part* combined with particular means for holding or retaining the complete coupling part in operational position and against the force of gravity.
(1) Note. For classification herein the coupling part is either attached directly to some static structure such as a wall or floor, or is affixed to some support or base member, such as an outlet box, panel member, or chassis surface.
(2) Note. Mere attachment of a contact portion of a coupling part to the insulation is not considered to be supporting means for this and the indented subclasses, in that the insulation is actually part of the coupling part itself.
(3) Note. The device of this subclass must be a complete coupling part without the supporting means. However, the retaining means may be a component part of another "connector". For example, a lamp socket is a coupling part; a device having a screw to hold such a socket to a base and to a supporting panel is to be found in this and the indented subclasses even though that screw also functions as a contact* for connection with another distinct connector.

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89 for an electrical connector including an elastomeric or nonmetallic conductive, inductive shield or arc suppressing means.
subclasses 190+ for similar sealing means used with an electrical connector with means for retaining or having a passageway for fluent material.
230 for a coupling part to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp having sealing element or material for cooperation with a coupled lamp.
subclasses 271+ for an electrical connector with a sealing element or material for cooperation with a coupled connector, generally.
283 for the sealed interfitting of coupled connector part housings.
subclasses 384+ for a electrical connector with cushioning support structure.
subclasses 586+ for any connector having a contact carried by flexible or resilient insulation and having a sealing joint between coupled parts.
subclasses 604+ for a connector with an external cable or conductor embedded in insulative sealing material.

Nonuse covering means, e.g.., connector storage means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527. Coupling part wherein the holding or retaining means comprises means to encase the coupling part when that part is not in engagement with a mating part.

And including appurtenant means for supporting other structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527. Coupling part combined with structure to hold against gravity structure in addition to the coupling part assemblage.
(1) Note. Included herein is an electrical connector and additional housing structure fixedly attached thereto
intended to support another structure, such as a lamp.
(2) Note. Included herein is an electrical connector and a hook for supporting a flexible suspension means.

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313 for a coupling part having appurtenant means for supporting other structure with a relatively pivotable concentric movement-actuating or retaining ring.
334 for a coupling part having appurtenant means for supporting other structure with a relatively pivotable concentric movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to the contact thereof.
343 for a coupling part having appurtenant means for supporting other structure comprising a coupling part movable about an axis, generally, with coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to the contact thereof.
351 for a coupling part having appurtenant means for supporting other structure including a retaining means comprising a finger or stretchable sleeve.
361 for a coupling part having appurtenant means for supporting other structure including a retaining means comprising a helically-threaded member.
450 for an electrical connector combined with means to support the load of a suspended lamp wherein tension is applied to the conductor cable such that the load of the cable is not transmitted to the contact of the connector.
520 for an electrical connector combined with a flexible suspension means to support that connector.

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248, Supports, for a supporting structure combined with an electrical connector if the support is to function independently of the electrical connector. For example, a wall hanging lamp base that receives a portion of the support of the lamp base from a contact that fits into a wall receptacle is not considered to function independently of the connector and is to be found in this class (Class 439). On the other hand, a similar wall hanging lamp base that is secured totally to the wall for support and includes a connector to be plugged into an independent wall receptacle is to be found in Class 248.
362, Illumination, subclasses 382+ for any combination of a support with significant structure of a light source or a light source support having structural features limited to use with a light source support having structural features limited to use with a light source. See the line expressed in the definition of Class 362, subclasses 382+.

And including electrical contact for load bearing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 529. Coupling part wherein the electricity conducting joint includes a contact* for transmitting electricity, wherein the contact is adapted to interfit with a mating contact member and to support the coupling part and the additional structure, at least partially, against the force of gravity.

Flexible suspension means, e.g.., chain or strand:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527. Coupling part wherein the means for holding or retaining the coupling part is generally limp and capable of exerting tensile forces only.

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450 for a drop cord attaching means comprising a stress relieving means.
576 for similar structure wherein the suspension means is not flexible.

Interfitting with channel or double rail:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527. Coupling part wherein the means for holding or retaining the coupling part is particularly adapted to engage a retaining groove or both of a pair of parallel bars such that the coupling part may selectively be positioned at any of an infinite number of locations along the groove or bars.

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subclasses 32+ for interrelated connectors relatively movable in straight line during use.
subclasses 121+ for an electrical connector for interfitting with an uninterrupted support rail or an
uninterrupted contact.

Also supporting mating part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527. Coupling part wherein the means for holding or retaining the coupling part serves in addition to hold or retain the connector intended to mate with the coupling part.

Universally or pivotally adjustable supporting elements:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527. Coupling part including a first and a relatively positionable second holding or retaining means wherein (a1) the two means are connected together such that neither can rotate more than 360 deg. but one can pivot with respect to the other about an nonrotary axis; (a2) the two means are connected together such that rotation of one about a first axis is accompanied by corresponding rotation of the other about a second axis which intersects the first axis at a point, wherein the means are able to pivot about any other axis passing through that point; or (b) one of the means moves about a fixed axis with respect to the other; wherein the movement is to reposition one of the holding or retaining means with respect to the other.
(1) Note. The pivotal movement of this subclass is controlled; e.g.., a pliable connecting rod allowing similar movement is not included herein.
(2) Note. Under clause (a1) of this definition, the end of the movable member opposite from the pivot can move in the manner of a pencil when writing a letter "O".

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subclasses 6+ for relatively movable conductors arranged for universal movement including relatively moving mutually engaging contacts to transmit electricity during such movement.
subclasses 11+ for relatively movable conductors arranged for pivotal movement including relatively moving mutually engaging contacts to transmit electricity during such movement.
subclasses 164+ for an electrical connector including two components pivotally attached together for relative movement, combined with an intermediate pliable conductor.

Outlet box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527. Coupling part wherein the holding or retaining means comprises a container for encasing the coupling part, which container is particularly adapted to be inserted into the wall to its interior through the wall or ceiling or a building with an access way to its interior through the wall or ceiling and wherein the coupling part intended to transmit electrical power to a mating part through the access way.

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subclasses 536+ for a coupling part combined with the face plate of an outlet box, but not including the encasing portion of the outlet box.

Supporting means comprising face plate or closure member for outlet box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527. Electrical connector wherein the holding or retaining means comprises the front side of a container for encasing an electric power supply for normal household use, or comprising a planar member for enclosing such a container.

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535 for a coupling part combined with an outlet box.

For ceiling box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 536. Coupling part wherein the holding or retaining means is intended to be used in conjunction with an encasing container in the overhead, horizontal portion of a room to pride access to the outlet
from beneath the horizontal portion.

Outlet receptacle mounting flange:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527. Coupling part comprising a power supply connector for normal household use wherein the holding or retaining means is a generally thin panel extending laterally from the coupling part to be detachably secured to a container therefor.

Yoke:
This subclass is indented under subclass 538. Coupling part wherein the holding or retaining means is generally longer than the transverse dimension of the power supply connector, is U-shaped to embrace the body of the connector, and is attached to the connector at a central portion thereof such that opposite ends thereof are accessible for detachable securement to the container.

Supporting plural, independent coupling parts:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527. Coupling part wherein the means is also for holding or retaining another distinct coupling part.

Plural lamp or electron tube sockets:
This subclass is indented under subclass 540.1. Coupling part particularly adapted to detachably receive and electrically couple to a first and a second member each of which is to radiate light, or comprises electrical amplifying or switching means utilizing an environment excluding, vacuum maintaining envelope.

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subclasses 56+ for a preformed panel circuit arrangement with an electrical connector for connection to a lamp or
electron tube.
168 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base convertible by internal change to selectively cooperate with a different contact.
220 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base adapted to engage a mating connector in alternative manners.
subclasses 226+ for a coupling part to receive a fluorescent or neon lamp.
280 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base having a resilient housing for sealing with a coupled connector.
336 for lamp or electron socket adapted to receive a cooperating lamp or tube by bayonet action, including a movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to the contact of the socket.
375 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base with a guiding means for mating of a coupling part.
414 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor against the cutting contact.
419 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including a conductor sheath penetrating contact adapted to cut to engage a first conductor and to also engage (and interconnect) a second conductor.
558 for a lamp electron tube socket extending into a supporting panel.
602 for a lamp or electron tube socket or base including flexing insulation.
subclasses 611+ for a connector or contact having vitreous-type envelope secured thereto (e.g.., a base of a lamp or vacuum tube).
subclasses 661+ for a plural contact coupling part including a screw-threaded contact and insulation other than the conductor sheath.

Stacked right-angle connector for use on printed circuit board (i.e., PCB):
This subclass is indented under subclass 540.1. Coupling part wherein one of the coupling parts (a) includes plural contacts in lateral alignment, (b) is particularly adapted to be mounted on a printed circuit board, and (c) extends first normally away from the plane of the PCB, then parallel to said plane.

Elongated member supporting connector at its extremity or member for interfitting with such an elongated member:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527. Coupling part wherein the means for holding or retaining is generally rodlike and is intended to support the connector at its greatest axial extent; or is the structure for making structural engagement with a generally rodlike member intended to make that engagement at its greatest axial extent.

Threaded shaft or tube:
This subclass is indented under subclass 542. Coupling part wherein the rodlike member may be hollow along its axis and a helically ribbed at its greatest extent for interfitting with a cooperating portion of the held or retained structure.

Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527. Coupling part wherein the holding or retaining means comprises or engages a generally planar sheet having an opening therethrough wherein a contact of the coupling part or of a mating part* is intended to extend through that opening when the parts are mated.

With securing by movement of coupling part in plane of panel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 544. Coupling part secured to the planar sheet by first being passed through the opening and then being moved in a direction parallel to the
sheet for locking engagement therewith.

Movement about connective axis; e.g.., bayonet:
This subclass is indented under subclass 545. Coupling part wherein the movement parallel to the sheet is movement about an axis passing through the device and perpendicular to the sheet.

To preformed panel circuit arrangement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 546. Coupling part wherein the planar sheet is a component on which circuit elements are preplaced and fixed.

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subclasses 55+ for a prefabricated sheetlike part on which circuit elements are fixed, wherein the circuit elements are claimed as a part of the combination.

With sealing to panel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 546. Coupling part having provision to close off passage of moisture, dust, or other foreign matter between the coupling part and the sheet.
(1) Note. The disclosure of the device herein must specify restriction of the passage to exclude foreign matter.

Resilient gripping of panel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 546. Coupling part including means adapted to flex within its elastic limit to bias the coupling part with respect to the planar sheet to enhance engagement therewith.

With opening encircling retaining collar:
This subclass is indented under subclass 544. Coupling part combined with an annular member adapted to engage the coupling part and the sheet and secure them together; wherein the annular member is adapted to extend about and be coaxial with the opening through the generally planar sheet.
(1) Note. The device of this subclass must comprise an electrical connector, the collar may also comprise an electrical connector.

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551 for a collar having a concentric thread opening or insert for a retaining screw.