Nonmetallic push-in connector
OwnerMark Antonucciinventor
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A push-in connector generally having an interior channel equipped with longitudinal protrusions that run at least part of the length of the interior channel of the connector body to define grooves through which wires of a different gauges can be inserted. When the user rotates the connector body about its longitudinal axis, the interior channel defines a second gauge through which a wire of a second gauge can pass. The connector body has one or more incisions cut into one end of the connector body and a separate cuff that fits over the feed end. The interior channel contains teeth that grip the wire(s) or cable(s) once inserted. The exterior of the connector body has flexible exterior protrusions that can be pushed down when inserting the connector through the knock-out of a housing and spring back into place to secure the connector to the housing.
An electrical connector that fits into a knockout featured by an electrical housing comprising:
A non-metallic push-in connector for use in residential wiring comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.