IP Library Granted Patent US 1,096,640
Granted Patent S1
US 1,096,640 · App. 29/923,332 · Granted Oct 7, 2025

Latching mechanism for an electrical connector

Inventors: Yilin Liu (Dongguan, CN); Yulin Rao (Dongguan, CN)
Assignee: Amphenol Corporation
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Patent No.
US 1,096,640
App. No.
29/923,332
Granted
Oct 7, 2025
Kind
S1
Claims (1)

The ornamental design for a latching mechanism for an electrical connector, as shown and described.

Assignments (2)
CONFIRMATORY ASSIGNMENT Recorded Aug 6, 2024
From: LIU, YILIN; RAO, YULIN
To: FCI CONNECTORS DONGGUAN LTD.
Reel/Frame 068339/0011 →
CONFIRMATORY ASSIGNMENT Recorded Aug 6, 2024
From: FCI CONNECTORS DONGGUAN LTD.
To: AMPHENOL CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 068339/0765 →
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