Connector having a cable tray with a finger with a protrusion

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8876546
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14047767

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A connector includes a cable tray configured to receive and retain a cable in a stable position and couple with a top cap configured to create an electrical connection with the cable as the top cap is manipulated in a predetermined manner while coupled with the cable tray. An upper surface of the cable tray is configured to receive the cable. The cable tray also includes a finger extending beyond the first end for some distance longitudinally. The finger includes a protrusion that protrudes to some extent in a transverse direction so that a cable-accommodating gap is defined between the protrusion and the first end. The protrusion is configured to bear against the cable and retain the cable in the stable position when the cable is inserted between the protrusion and the first end (before, during and/or after an electrical connection is established).

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LOWE'S COMPANIES INC1000 LOWE'S BOULEVARD MOORESVILLE NC 28117

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Alexander, Laura Winfield Sunbury, US 18 224
Broughman, James Michael Huntersville, US 12 88
Mark, Darren Michael Cornelius, US 6 21
McGregor, Jean Tuck Waxhaw, US 9 71
Meves, Donald Collins Gahanna, US 32 282
Nelson, Allen R Charlotte, US 6 21

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