Patent ID: 7364469

Claim:
A NATO slave connector comprising: a 2-conductor 10 gauge cable designed to permit a maximum current draw of about 35 amperes; a connection end that engages a military vehicle's 24 volt battery NATO slave receptacle, the connection end comprising first, second, and third sections along its length: (a) the first section being positioned at the terminal and of the connection end and comprising: (1) a ring member having a continuous inner surface providing an electric contact surface and only one dimple extending inwardly from the inner surface for use in improving the electrical connection between the inner surface of the ring member and an associated male component of the NATO slave receptacle; (2) a contact pole substantially axially centered within the ring member; (3) a pair of wing sections extending from opposite sides of an outer surface of the first section and providing handle surfaces that can be used by an operator when plugging and unplugging the connection end; (b) the second section being positioned between the first and third sections and comprising: a pair of rib portions extending outwardly from opposite sides of the cable that provide structural rigidity; (c) the third section being positioned juxtaposed to the second section and comprising: a fish bone design that minimizes wear from twisting of the cable; a cable end adapted to be wired to a device; and, a protective covering on the outer surface of the connector.