Patent ID: 8556651
Filing Date: 2013-10-15
Classification: G02B,H01R

Abstract:
1. A connector assembly comprising: a male connector; and a female connector; the female connector including a housing having an inner surface defining a cavity configured to receive the male connector; the male connector including a housing having an outer surface configured to enable the male connector to be at least partially inserted into the cavity; the male connector being configured to mate with the female connector when inserted into the cavity; the outer surface comprising a background region and an indicator region, the indicator region being configured to emit a detectable quantity of light that is distinguishable from light emitted by the background region of the male connector and from light emitted by the housing of the female connector; wherein the indicator region is shaped and positioned such that it is at least partially exposed whenever the male connector is not fully assembled into the female connector; and wherein the indicator region is shaped and positioned so as to be positioned completely within the housing of the female connector whenever the male connector is fully assembled into the female connector.