Locking connector assembly

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10316887
APP PUB NO 20140341639A1
SERIAL NO

14372471

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A locking connector assembly is configured to securely connect a first component to a second component. The locking connector assembly may include a female connector having first and second female ends and a longitudinal passage defined therebetween, and a male connector having first and second male ends. Either of the first or second male ends may be configured to mate with the female connector at either the first or second female ends in order to securely connect the male connector to the female connector.

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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC3600 WEST LAKE AVENUE IP DEPARTMENT GLENVIEW IL 60026

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ernst,, Jr Craig E Marlboro, US 7 78
Grimm, Michael B Evanston, US 60 519
Iannello, Christopher A J Rolling Meadows, US 50 426
Nilsen, Martin J Hampshire, US 78 720

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