Patent ID: 8123547

Claim:
A connector assembly comprising: a plug, the plug including: at least one conductive pin; at least one first electrical conductor coupled to the at least one conductive pin; a base portion and a column portion, the column portion extending from the base portion, the column portion defining at least one slot along a length of the column portion, the column portion being constructed of a compliant material, the base portion including at least one opening that extends through the base portion, the at least one opening aligned with the at least one slot such that the at least one conductive pin extends through the at least one opening and is received in the at least one slot; a socket, the socket with an inner surface and including at least one second electrical conductor that extends through the socket, and the socket being configured to receive and hold the plug; wherein when the plug is received by the socket, an interference fit is formed and maintained as between the at least one second electrical conductor of the socket and the at least one conductive pin of the plug so as to establish an electrical connection therebetween; and such that the base portion of the plug and the inner surface of the socket are engaged together to create a seal.