Patent ID: 6848949
Filing Date: 2005-02-01
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A sealant-filled connector assembly for use with a connector plug, the assembly comprising: a) a connector housing including a unitary body portion defining a body cavity and at least one conductor passage extending through the unitary body portion and communicating with the body cavity, the connector housing defining a connector opening communicating with the body cavity, the connector opening being adapted to receive the connector plug; b) at least one electrical conductor extending through each conductor passage and having a contact portion disposed in the body cavity; and c) an environmental sealant disposed in the body cavity up to a sealant fill level and at least partially covering each said contact portion; d) wherein the unitary body portion is devoid of openings other than the at least one conductor passage up to at least the sealant fill level and each conductor passage is sealed by a respective conductor so as to prevent escape of said sealant from the unitary body portion therethrough.