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The invention is directed to an electrical connector assembly with a plug housing having a contact receiving cavity with a forward mating end. A first contact has a forward seal thereon. The forward seal has two sealing portions. A first sealing portion engages the contact receiving cavity and forms

The invention is directed to an electrical connector assembly with a plug housing having a contact receiving cavity with a forward mating end. A first contact has a forward seal thereon. The forward seal has two sealing portions. A first sealing portion engages the contact receiving cavity and forms a seal therewith, the second portion extends into the forward mating end, there is a space between the second portion and the housing. A receptacle housing has a contact receiving cavity and a forward. The forward end of the receptacle housing is received within the forward mating end of the plug housing in the space between the second portion of the forward seal and the plug housing. The second portion of the seal engages the forward end of the receptacle housing to form a seal therewith.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An electrical connector, comprising:a housing having a contact receiving cavity therein, the cavity having a forward mating area;a contact secured within the cavity, the contact having a rear seal molded to the contact and a forward seal molded to the contact, the forward

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An electrical connector, comprising:a housing having a contact receiving cavity therein, the cavity having a forward mating area;a contact secured within the cavity, the contact having a rear seal molded to the contact and a forward seal molded to the contact, the forward seal being spaced from the rear seal, the forward seal having two sealing areas, one of the sealing areas engaging the cavity to seal the cavity, the other of the sealing areas extending into the forward mating area and being accessible to engage and seal against a complementary mating connector, upon being mated thereto.