Bridgeport Fittings has announced the re-introduction of its patented Whipper-Snap connectors for AC/MC and MCI-A cable.
Notably, Bridgeport is free to market and sell the Whipper-Snap connector line without any recourse from Arlington Industries, Inc., now that Arlington's '050 patent expired on December 4, 2011. The Whipper-Snap connector products are covered by over a dozen of Bridgeport's own patents, notes the company, the oldest of which expires in 2025. The snap-in fittings are part of Bridgeport's Mighty-B line of "time and labor savings" components.
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"The ongoing litigation will be resolved successfully in time and will have no adverse affect on Bridgeport's operations or the ability to sell its products," said Del Auray, CEO of Bridgeport Fittings.
The Whipper-Snap connectors are billed as offering a number of time and labor savings advantages through a patented quick-install design for ease of removal and reusability. The connector line includes straight and 90 degree versions. A U-shaped strap-type duplex SG3838ASP version snap-in fitting is now also being introduced to the industrial, commercial and residential channels of the electrical industry.
"There has been a great deal of pent up demand from our customer base for our snap-in products," comments Paul Suzio, President/COO, "We offer a unique quick install solution, and what we feel is a better alternative for our customers."
Connectors are available in a number of single and duplex configurations to meet a variety of customer preferences and diverse applications.
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