Patent ID: 9450364
Filing Date: 2016-09-20
CPC Classification: H01R

Claim Text:
1. A connector comprising: a body portion having a first end and a second end; a receiving tray positioned at the first end of the body portion configured to receive a tape light; at least one tunnel extending through the body portion from the receiving tray to the second end and configured to receive at least one conductor of a lead wire; at least one terminal strip extending from the receiving tray at the first end of the body portion to the second end of the body portion; wherein the at least one terminal strip is configured to electrically connect the tape light to the lead wire; wherein the receiving tray is operatively connected to a clamping portion by a hinge, and the clamping portion is operable between a closed position and an open position; wherein the tape light is retained on the connector between the clamping mechanism and the receiving tray when the clamping mechanism is in the closed position, and wherein the tape light is removable from the connector when the clamping mechanism is in the open position.