Patents Examined by Nader J Alhawamdeh
  • Patent number: 11695237
    Abstract: A connector comprises an inner conductor, an outer conductor basket and an annular abutment/alignment guide disposed therebetween. The inner conductor socket transmits RF signals from one connector portion to another connector portion across a mating interface. The outer conductor basket comprises a plurality of axially projecting fingers operative to electrically ground the connector. The annular abutment comprises an outwardly facing abutment surface and an alignment guide disposed integrally with the annular abutment. The alignment guide has a flanged end portion projecting: (i) radially outboard from an upper or forward end of the annular abutment and (ii) over the tip ends of each axially projecting basket finger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Sawyer Urtz, Jr., Jeremy Charles Benn, Nic Olivares
  • Patent number: 11686443
    Abstract: An electrical connector strip is adapted for structural applications in theater, television and entertainment industries. The connector strip includes an elongated rigid enclosure defining a hollow continuous internal wireway receiving electrical wiring within an interior of the enclosure. At least one outlet pocket is formed in a side wall of the enclosure. A connector adapter plate is located in the outlet pocket and extends within the interior of the enclosure. At least one output connector is carried by the connector adapter plate, and resides within the interior of the enclosure with external access provided through the outlet pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: The Light Source. Inc.
    Inventor: Eric E. Von Fange
  • Patent number: 11688968
    Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) printed electrical connector includes an insert component, at least a first sealing member, and a shell. The insert component includes a body adapted for 3D printing. The body has first and second ends and includes a cavity penetrating the body along a longitudinal axis of the body. The first sealing member is associated with the insert component and is adapted for 3D printing. The shell at least partially encloses the insert component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: AMPHENOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Erik Strahl, Kyle Matthew Tompkins, Alyssa R. Merrill
  • Patent number: 11658433
    Abstract: A connector includes a first insulator, a second insulator and at least one contact, the contact being composed of a first contact member retained by the first insulator and a second contact member retained by the second insulator, the first contact member including a first connection portion and a first communication portion, the second contact member including a second connection portion and a second communication portion, a connection object being sandwiched between the first connection portion and the second connection portion, the first communication portion and the second communication portion being in elastic contact with each other via an elastic piece, and at least one of the first connection portion and the second connection portion coming into contact with a flexible conductor of the connection object, whereby the contact is electrically connected to the flexible conductor of the connection object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: JAPAN AVIATION ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY, LIMITED
    Inventor: Tetsuya Komoto
  • Patent number: 11646530
    Abstract: A torque sleeve includes sleeve body configured to extend along an axis. The sleeve body is further configured to at least partially receive a coupling member of a coaxial cable connector. The sleeve body has an outer surface configured to permit a user to tighten the coupling member to an interface port up to a first torque, and the sleeve body includes a pair of opposed cutouts configured to receive a tightening tool so as to permit the tightening tool to grip the coupling member and tighten the coupling member to an interface port up to a second torque, the second torque being greater than the first torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: PPC BROADBAND, INC.
    Inventors: Harold J. Watkins, Steve Stankovski, Daniel Daoust
  • Patent number: 11646508
    Abstract: A connector includes: a plate-shaped conductor having a through hole through which a fastening member is inserted; a housing holding the conductor and having an abutment surface; a nut having a screw hole into which the fastening member is screwed, and fixed to the housing along a first direction that is a direction in which the conductor extends; a support member fixed to the housing and restricting the nut from escaping from the housing; and a holding structure holding the nut, wherein the abutment surface is a surface against which a side surface of the nut abuts, such that the screw hole is positioned to be concentric with the through hole, and the holding structure holds the nut in a state where the side surface of the nut abuts against the abutment surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Daisuke Yamanashi, Takashi Sone
  • Patent number: 11641079
    Abstract: An electrical connector for a compressor of an HVAC system includes electrical leads and a plug communicatively coupled to the electrical leads. The plug includes a plug body and first connectors configured to electrically couple the electrical leads to second connectors of the compressor via engagement of the first connectors with the second connectors. The first connectors are symmetrically distributed on the plug body such that the first connectors can align with the second connectors in a plurality of alignment orientations of the first connectors and the second connectors. The plug also includes at least one interference projection radially extending from a periphery of the plug body. The at least one interference projection is configured to physically interfere with a positioning guide of the compressor and block engagement between the first connectors and the second connectors in all except for one alignment orientation of the plurality of alignment orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventor: Rob L. Eskew
  • Patent number: 11637400
    Abstract: An orthogonal electrical connector system includes vertical electrical connectors that are configured to be mated to each other so as to place respective pluralities of first and second substrates that are oriented orthogonal to each other in data communication with each other through the mated electrical connectors. Other connector systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: SAMTEC, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Buck, John Mongold
  • Patent number: 11626690
    Abstract: A cable connector configured to secure a cable is provided. The cable connector has a casing, a latch, and a pulling member. The casing is configured to secure an end of the cable. The latch has a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion is secured on the casing and has a lower through hole. The upper portion has at least one upper through hole and at least one protrusion. The pulling member is connected with the upper through hole and penetrates the lower through hole. While the pulling member is pulled away from the latch along a first direction, the pulling member pulls the upper portion toward the lower portion along a second direction, so as to adjust a position of the protrusion. Thus, the latch may not be separated from the casing when a user pulls the pulling member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Bizlink International Corporation
    Inventors: Hsin Tuan Hsiao, Jui Hung Chien
  • Patent number: 11626685
    Abstract: A supply-side non-metallic contactless electrical power connector includes a housing with a metal-free coupling interface for coupling to a non-metallic load connector. A power supply electrically connects to an external power supply. A contactless electrical power transmitter is disposed within the housing and adjacent to the coupling interface. A reed switch is disposed within the housing and enters an activated state when in proximity to a magnetic field generated by the load connector. The reed switch is in electrical communication with the power supply and the contactless electrical power transmitter such that when the reed switch is activated, the contactless electrical power transmitter is electrically connected to the power supply and is enabled to contactlessly transmit electrical power to the load connector, and when the reed switch is inactivated, the reed switch prevents electrical connection between the power supply and the contactless electrical power transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: NON-METALLIC CONNECTORS, INC.
    Inventor: Joshua S. Benjestorf
  • Patent number: 11621514
    Abstract: An electrical connector having a first housing and a second housing. The first housing have a first mating face and a first cable receiving face with at least one first terminal receiving cavity which extends from the first cable receiving face to the first mating face. The second housing has a second mating face and a second cable receiving face with at least one second terminal receiving cavity which extends from the second cable receiving face to the second mating face. The second housing is spaced from the first housing. A flexible joining member extends from the first housing to the second housing. The flexible joining member is configured to allow the first housing to move independently of the second housing as the electrical connector is mounted to an electrical component. The first housing can be mated independently to the electrical component from the second housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Brian Keith Weaver, David T. Humphrey, William James Moyer, II
  • Patent number: 11621512
    Abstract: A housing includes: a housing body on which a portion for abutment is formed; an assembly that is detachably assembled to the housing body; and a hinge with which the assembly is mounted on the housing body. The hinge includes (i) a connection that is arranged between the housing body and the assembly, and on which an abutment is formed, (ii) a first joint that is disposed between the housing body and the connection, and has flexibility, and (iii) a second joint that is disposed between the assembly and the connection, and has flexibility. The abutment formed on the connection is allowed to abut on the portion for abutment of the housing body by bending the first joint, and the assembly is assembled to the housing body by bending the second joint in a state in which the first joint is bent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: I-PEX Inc.
    Inventor: Koyuru Koiso
  • Patent number: 11616320
    Abstract: Connector comprising a substantially cylindrical base and a plug connectable to the base in a detachable manner, in which connector a plurality of contacts are mounted in a contact block. The block comprises a flexible membrane through which the contacts extend, the compression of the membrane allowing the sealing at the interface between said membrane and the contacts to be ensured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: CONEXTIVITY GROUP SA
    Inventors: Savino Storione, Nicolas Convert, Jean-Marie Buchilly
  • Patent number: 11605843
    Abstract: A mechanism for electrically contacting a printed circuit board to a battery cell composite system comprises a printed circuit board, at least one bimetallic element which is fastened to the printed circuit board, at least one cell connector for connecting the battery cell composite system to the printed circuit board, wherein the cell connector contacts the at least one bimetallic element with a connecting element, and a fastening element for fastening the connecting element to the at least one bimetallic element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Triathlon Batterien GmbH
    Inventors: Viktor Fuchs, Uwe Zimmermann
  • Patent number: 11600935
    Abstract: A locator is for aligning cables which are configured to be connected with a circuit board having an accommodated portion. The locator comprises at least a main portion which extends in a pitch direction. The main portion is, at least in part, formed with at least one circuit board accommodating portion. The main portion is formed with at least one first through hole and at least one second through hole which is different from the first through hole. The at least one circuit board accommodating portion is configured to accommodate the accommodated portion of the circuit board. The at least one circuit board accommodating portion opens at least forward in a front-rear direction perpendicular to the pitch direction. In the pitch direction, the at least one first through hole is provided at a location which is different from a location of the circuit board accommodating portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Limited
    Inventor: Masaki Kimura
  • Patent number: 11600948
    Abstract: A connector includes a housing fitted into or detached from a mating housing, and a fitting detection member assembled to a member housing section of the housing and detecting a fitting completion. The fitting detection member includes a locked portion locked to or detached from a lock section of a flexible lock arm, and a flexible arm section provided with a slip-off prevention locking section locked to or detached from a locking protrusion of the member housing section, and when fitting of both the housings is released, the flexible arm section is bent and deformed in a direction in which a locking margin between the locking protrusion of the member housing section and the slip-off prevention locking section of the flexible arm section increases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masatoshi Nakamura, Jun Ishikawa
  • Patent number: 11594840
    Abstract: A resin molded product includes a plate portion having a plate-like shape and having assembly locations in which a mating member is assembled on both surfaces of the plate portion in a plate thickness direction, a reference portion provided on one surface of the plate portion and used for alignment with the mating member, and a through hole which penetrates the reference portion in the plate thickness direction and opens on the both surfaces of the plate portion. The reference portion has a columnar shape extending in the plate thickness direction, and the through hole opens at an extending end of the reference portion and extends in the plate thickness direction to open on the other surface of the plate portion. The plate portion further includes a terminal provided so as to extend in the plate thickness direction at the assembly location on the other surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Arata Yagi, Isanori Shimizu, Masataka Nagayama, Shinji Ohtsuka
  • Patent number: 11594849
    Abstract: High-speed connectors that save space in an electronic device, are simple to connect, and are readily manufactured. One example can provide a high-speed connector having high-speed connections. The high-speed connections can be integrated with low-speed connections in a board-to-board structure to save space in an electronic device. An example can provide high-speed connections that are simple to connect. The board-to-board structure can include a board-to-board plug, where each high-speed connection includes a high-speed contact having a lateral portion. The lateral portion can include right-angle tabs to guide a central conductor of a coaxial cable. The central conductor of each coaxial cable can be soldered to a corresponding lateral portion. Ground contacts for the board-to-board plug can include crimping portions to connect to an outer shield of each coaxial cable. These high-speed connectors can be readily manufactured by utilizing stamped contacts and molded housings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jason S. Sloey, Ibuki Kamei, Timothy B. Ogilvie, Daniel C. Wagman, Eric S. Jol
  • Patent number: 11588270
    Abstract: Described herein is a modular outlet system that provides flexibility in locating switches, outlets, and sensors. A base can be recessed into a surface, such as a wall, floor, or ceiling and can be connected to a power source. The base can accept multiple types of inserts. The inserts can include switches, outlets, sensors, and blank plates. The inserts can lock into place with the base and unlock based on manipulation of a recessed button. Inserts can engage the base with staged gate opening to minimize chances of electrical shock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Power Transformations, LLC
    Inventors: Clyde Martin, Jonathan Johnson
  • Patent number: 11589155
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an earjack connection apparatus for an earphone antenna, and an electronic device comprising the same. To this end, the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention comprises: an earjack including a plurality of earjack electrodes; and a circuit board including a plurality of substrate electrodes and a plurality of substrate lines electrically connected to the plurality of substrate electrodes, wherein first and second substrate lines among the plurality of substrate lines can be configured to be electrically connected to a first substrate electrode among the plurality of substrate electrodes. Other embodiments are also possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jun Hur