Patent ID: 7699640

Claim:
A connector system for use with electronic systems and devices, comprising: (a) a plug component, wherein the plug component further includes: (i) a housing having an internal channel formed therein; (ii) a shielded conduit connected to and partially disposed within the housing, wherein the shielded conduit further includes a chamber formed therein; (iii) a crimp ferrule disposed within the housing for receiving a length of wire, wherein the crimp ferrule is in contact with the shielded conduit; (iv) a collar attached to and encircling one end of the shielded conduit, wherein the collar further includes a spring-loaded clip formed therewith, and wherein the clip extends lengthwise over a portion of the shielded conduit and terminates proximate the housing; (v) a plug body disposed within the shielded conduit; and (vi) a plurality of conductive pins disposed within the plug body, wherein the conductive pins are adapted on one end to be coupled with the length of stripped wire; and (b) a receptacle component configured to mate with the plug component, wherein the receptacle component further includes: (i) a housing having a shielded chamber formed therein; (ii) a flanged member disposed within the housing, wherein a portion of the flanged member is configured to receive the clip attached to the collar of the plug component, and wherein the clip is urged against the flanged member when the plug component and receptacle component are mated for forming a secure connection therebetween; (iii) a receptacle body disposed within the shielded chamber; and (iv) a plurality of conductive sockets disposed within the receptacle body, wherein the conductive sockets of the receptacle component are adapted to mate with the conductive pins of the plug component.