Retaining and grounding clip for adapter module

Abstract

An adapter module used to convert optical signals to electrical signals or electrical signals to optical signals utilizing a “C” shaped retaining clip to secure the adapter module housing together. The retaining clips are used in place of screws, rivets or snap fits and provide an easy and simple way to assembled adapter modules. The retaining clips require no additional structure thereby minimizing the overall size of the adapter module

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       12 . A plug for insertion into a receptacle, the plug including an elongated first portion and a second portion abutting the first portion, the second portion being larger than said first portion, said plug further comprising:
 a conductive collar that at least partially encircles and contacts said plug first portion, the conductive collar being disposed on said plug first portion proximate to said plug second portion, said conductive collar including a plurality of finger portions formed therewith, the collar finger portions extending lengthwise along said plug first portion from said plug first portion toward said plug second portion, said collar finger portions further extending outwardly away from said conductive collar for contacting the receptacle.   
   
   
       13 . The plug of  claim 12 , wherein said collar has at least two distinct sides. 
   
   
       14 . The plug of  claim 12 , wherein said collar includes multiple sides and said fingers are disposed on at least two distinct sides of said collar. 
   
   
       15 . The plug of  claim 12 , wherein said some of said finger portions extend away from said conductive collar into contact with said plug second portion.