Patent ID: 7264518

Claim:
An electrical contact, comprising: a bottom member defining a horizontal plane, the bottom member comprising a first portion and a second portion; a pair of side walls extending away from the bottom member, the pair of side walls defining an opening therebetween disposed above the second portion of the bottom member; a stop member extending from the bottom member and in the direction of the pair of side walls, the stop member being configured to limit distal movement of a wire positioned proximal thereto; a tongue disposed at least partially between the side walls, the tongue having an upper portion and a lower portion, and extending at an angle with respect to the horizontal plane, wherein the upper portion of the tongue terminates at a location distal of the stop member; and a fold extending from the bottom member in the direction of the tongue, whereby a conductor is insertable into the electrical contact via the opening, such that at least a portion of the tongue helps maintain at least a portion of the conductor at least partially within the electrical contact.