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Example of a Canadian patent for a separable electrical connector.

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Canadian Patent #2,016,132
Separable Electrical Connector

ABSTRACT

An electrical connector characterized by a receptacle containing a plurality of female contacts having redundant contact portions and wiping capabilities with respect to male pins adapted to be inserted into the receptacle. Depending contact portions on the female contacts allow the receptacle to be separably electrically connected to a printed circuit board.
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