US Patent 7182612 Electrical connector assemblies

An electrical connector assembly comprising a first housing configured to receive a first electrical connector and a second housing configured to receive a second electrical connector. The first electrical connector may be configured to be placed in a mated position with the second electrical connector so as to provide an electrical signal pathway therebetween when in the mated position. The electrical connector assembly may also comprise a shield comprising a plurality of biased members configured to provide electrical connectivity between the first housing and the second housing when the first electrical connector is in the mated position with the second electrical connector.