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US 1,128,596 · App. 29/923,346 · Granted Jun 2, 2026

Latching mechanism for an electrical connector

Inventor: Shyam Xavier (Kochi, IN)
Assignee: Amphenol Corporation
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Patent No.
US 1,128,596
App. No.
29/923,346
Granted
Jun 2, 2026
Kind
S1
Claims (1)

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

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