Patent ID: 9356381
Filing Date: 2016-05-31
CPC Classification: H01R

Claim Text:
1. A protective cover for an electrical connector comprising: a mating cap having a cap body, the cap body including a connector cavity that opens in a loading direction, the connector cavity configured to receive an electrical connector of a communication system when the mating cap is moved in a loading direction onto the electrical connector, the cap body configured to surround a mating interface of the electrical connector; and a movable latch coupled to the mating cap and extending in a rearward direction that is generally opposite the loading direction, the movable latch having a side surface and a latch projection that extends laterally from the side surface, the movable latch configured to flex relative to the mating cap to move the latch projection, wherein the latch projection is configured to engage the communication system to block the protective cover from being inadvertently removed from the electrical connector.