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Electrical distribution system and connector therefor

CA 1329636 C · Owner: Ruud Lighting, Inc. · Inventors: Cummings, John H.

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An electrical distribution system for lighting and the like including a generally C-shaped channel forming a track having guide shoulders on the exterior of the bight portion thereof and, inwardly extending lip portions adjacent the opening thereof for receiving and captively retaining a mutiple conductor insulated cable within the channel. A first channel-shaped connector member is provided with inwardly extending guide portions configured for slidably engaging the shoulders of said channel member the depth, of the first connector member being sufficient for receiving therein a second connector member. The second connector member has a body portion with shoulders thereon spaced a distance …

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  • Granted May 17, 1994. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 17, 2011.
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FiledMarch 19, 1987
GrantedMay 17, 1994
Term endedMay 17, 2011
Patent numberCA 1329636 C
Classification (IPC)H01R25/14 +2 more

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19881991199419972000200320062009Application filedMarch 19, 1987Patent grantedMay 17, 1994Term endedMay 17, 2011

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