Patents Examined by Pete Lee
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Patent number: 9888566Abstract: A transparency having a bus bar system includes a non-conductive substrate having a major surface. At least one conductive coating is located over at least a portion of the major surface. An electrically conductive adhesive, such as an isotropically conductive tape or film, is located over at least a portion of the conductive coating. A metallic member, such as a metallic foil or metallic braid, is located over the isotropically conductive adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventor: John R. Short
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Patent number: 9882318Abstract: A wall-plate system is disclosed. The wall-plate system may include a face plate, a back plate, electronic circuitry comprising an electrical port, a clip, and a conductor. The face plate may have a front, a back, and at least one outlet aperture. The back plate may abut the back of the face plate and have a wall extending rearward away from the face plate. The clip may connect to the face plate and extend rearward away from the back of the face plate. The clip may be positioned laterally inboard of the wall and resiliently deflect from a neutral position spaced from the wall to a deflected position in contact with the wall. The conductor may be sandwiched between the face plate and the back plate and extend to electrically connect the clip to the electronic circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventors: Jeremy Smith, Phil Dietz, Martin Johnson, Beau Oyler, Jeff Tung, Julian Bagirov, Charles Bates, Darren Knight
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Patent number: 9882361Abstract: An active cover plate is disclosed. The active cover plate may include a face plate, a back plate; an electrical load, at least one clip may extend rearward from the face plate and a wall may extend rearward from the back plate, where the wall may cover at least a part of a rear of the clip, and an electrical connection may connect the electrical load to the clip.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventors: Jeremy Smith, Phil Dietz, Martin Johnson, Beau Oyler, Jeff Tung, Julian Bagirov, Charles Bates, Darren Knight
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Patent number: 9877384Abstract: A display device including: a flexible display panel; a first housing having an outer peripheral surface around which the flexible display panel is rolled; a jig in the first housing and connected to a first end of the flexible display panel, wherein the flexible display panel is configured to be rolled around the jig; and a second housing accommodating the first housing, wherein the jig and the first housing are configured to be rotated in different directions.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jusuck Lee, Junghun Lee, Younjoon Kim, Mi Jang, Kyungmin Choi
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Patent number: 9871324Abstract: Various embodiments of active cover plates are disclosed. Active cover plates may include a face plate, an electrical load, at least one clip extending rearward from the faceplate. The clip may include a contact, a resilient strip supporting the contact, wherein the contact is joined to the resilient strip and passes through the resilient strip, and a rear insulator covering a rear side of the contact. An electrical connection may be formed between the clip and the electrical load.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2017Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Snap Rays LLCInventors: Jeremy Smith, Martin Johnson, Phil Dietz, Darren Knight
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Patent number: 9865375Abstract: A shielded electric wire includes electric wires, a shielding member that covers peripheries of the electric wires, a viscoelastic body that covers the peripheries of the electric wires, a sheet member having first and second sheet member covering peripheries of the shielding member and the viscoelastic body, and a protecting member provided around the sheet member. The first and second sheet members are pasted onto the shielding member and the viscoelastic body so that a pasted portion protruding in a width direction is formed. A force of adhesion of the viscoelastic body to the plurality of electric wires and the adhesive layers of the first and second sheet member is not less than 0.59 N/10 mm. A force of adhesion of the adhesive layers of the first and second sheet members to the viscoelastic body is not less than 0.59 N/10 mm.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATIONInventors: Tomomi Takiguchi, Yoshihiko Sato
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Patent number: 9859696Abstract: A fastener assembly for joining a first part to a second part, and comprising an adjustment fastener and a screw. The adjustment fastener comprises a body including opposed first and second planar and parallel side walls, and a threaded hole extending along a central axis through the body from the first side wall to the second side wall; and a tang joined to the flat body adjacent to the threaded hole and extending outwardly from the first side wall in a direction parallel to the central axis. The screw comprises a head and an elongated threaded shank. The head of the screw is disposable against an ear of the first part. The threaded shank extends through an oblong hole of the ear of the first part, and engages with and extends through the threaded hole of the adjustment fastener, and is engageable with threads in a tab of the second part.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Electrical Improvement Products LLCInventors: Robert W. Jack, Gary J. Dimas
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Patent number: 9853436Abstract: A cable organizer and protector specifically designed for electrocardiogram (EKG) machines, or any device or apparatus comprising a plurality of cables, includes an elongated cable-retaining body, a plurality of cable holes, a first plurality of cable-receiving slits, a second plurality of cable-receiving slits, a first handle, and a second handle. The plurality of cable holes, which traverse through the elongated cable-retaining body, separate and organize the plurality of cables. Cables are placed into the plurality of cable holes through the first plurality of cable-receiving slits and the second plurality of cable-receiving slits. The user flexes the elongated cable-retaining body with the first handle and the second handle to open the first plurality of cable-receiving slits, and the second plurality of cable-receiving slits to receive or remove cables from the plurality of cable holes.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Inventor: Richard B. Simon
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Patent number: 9839134Abstract: A flexible integrated circuit that includes a first dielectric layer having a first section at one polarity and a second section at an opposing polarity, wherein the first section and the second section are separated by dielectric material within first dielectric layer; a second dielectric layer having a first side wall that is electrically connected to the first section and a second side wall that is electrically connected to the second section; and a third dielectric layer having a base that is electrically connected to the first side wall and the second side wall, wherein the second dielectric layer is between the first dielectric layer and the third dielectric layer, wherein the base, the first and second side walls and the first and second sections form an antenna that is configured to send or receive wireless signals.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Boon Ping Koh, Bok Eng Cheah
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Patent number: 9836087Abstract: A flexible display is disclosed. In one aspect, the flexible display includes a flexible display panel and a housing for the flexible display. The flexible display panel is configured to be withdrawn from a surface of the housing. The flexible display also includes a grip connected to a first end of the flexible display panel and having a surface that opposes the surface of the housing in a first direction. The flexible display further a plurality of fixing members connected to one of the housing or the grip. The fixing members are configured to extend in a second direction crossing the first direction when the flexible display panel is accommodated in the housing and rotate in a predetermined direction so as to be substantially parallel to the first direction when the flexible display panel is withdrawn from the housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Youn Joon Kim, Sangjo Lee, Junghun Lee, Jusuck Lee, Mi Jang, Kyungmin Choi
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Patent number: 9832841Abstract: In one example, a wall plate may have or include an electrical circuit. The electrical circuit may include a switch and a light sensor supported on a base in the form of a circuit board. A switch cover may cover the light sensor and selectively move with respect to the base through a first range of motion. The switch cover may actuate the switch, when moving through the first range of motion. Additionally, the switch cover may be transparent or semitransparent to enable light to pass through and reach the light sensor regardless of where the switch cover is within the first range of motion.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2017Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Snap Rays LLCInventors: Darren Charles Knight, Richard Camden Robinson
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Patent number: 9831649Abstract: A rain-tight fitting for connecting electrical metal tubing to an electrical box in a rain-tight fit. The rain-tight fitting includes a fitting body having a leading end adapted to connect to the knockout of an electrical box and a trailing end adapted to create a rain-tight fit with an end of electrical metal tubing (EMT). One or more sleeves are seated within a trailing bore of the fitting body and are held in place by a fastener. A necked-down wall portion on the sleeve contacts the outer periphery of the EMT as it is inserted into the trailing end of the fitting. After the EMT is fully inserted within the trailing end of the fitting, the fastener is tightened to drive the fastener against the outer periphery of the EMT, thereby providing a grounding path between the fitting, the electrical box, and the EMT.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2017Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: ARLINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
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Patent number: 9818501Abstract: An insulated electric conductor having a copper core, a layer of aluminum formed on the copper core, and a second layer of aluminum in the form of high-purity aluminum is disclosed. The copper core may be a solid core or may be formed from a plurality of copper strands. The layer of aluminum formed over the copper core is at least partially anodized to form an aluminum oxide dielectric layer. The layer of high-purity aluminum may be formed by evaporation deposition, sputter deposition, or co-extrusion. Once the layer of high-purity aluminum is formed, it is anodized. More than two layers of aluminum may be formed over the copper core.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Larry Dean Elie, Allan Roy Gale, John Matthew Ginder, Clay Wesley Maranville
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Patent number: 9818538Abstract: A multilayer ceramic electronic component may include a ceramic body including an active part in which dielectric layers and internal electrodes are alternately disposed, an upper cover part disposed on the active part, and a lower cover part disposed below the active part, a buffer layer disposed in at least one of the upper and lower cover parts, and external electrodes disposed on end surfaces of the ceramic body. The buffer layer may contain a conductive metal in a content of 1 to 40 vol %.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hong Seok Kim, Chung Eun Lee, Chang Hoon Kim, Doo Young Kim
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Patent number: 9814165Abstract: Provided herein are methods, devices, and systems that relate to electromagnetic interference (EMI) filters that, in certain embodiments, comprise: (a) a housing comprising a substantially enclosed first compartment and a substantially enclosed second compartment; (b) a first circuit card located in the first compartment of the housing that converts a signal transmitted on a conductive based medium to a signal transmitted on a non-conductive based medium; (c) a second circuit card located in the second compartment of the housing that converts a signal transmitted on a non-conductive based medium to a signal transmitted on a conductive based medium; (d) at least one non-conductive based medium that transmits a signal from the first circuit card to the second circuit card; and (e) at least one waveguide through which the non-conductive based medium passes from the first compartment to the second compartment.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2013Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: DJM ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventor: Stephen D. McNally
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Patent number: 9800031Abstract: Apparatuses and devices are provided that allow for a power input cord to be placed in two or more different orientations relative to a power distribution unit. A power distribution unit may be provided with one or more input cord assemblies that allow an input cord to be swiveled such that the cord exits an outside plane of the power distribution unit at a different angle. Such an assembly allows a power distribution unit to be placed in an equipment rack and coupled with an input power source in a flexible and convenient manner. Clearances and dimensions of equipment racks may be modified to provide enhanced space usage, efficiency, and/or density in a facility.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Server Technology, Inc.Inventors: Travis Irons, Mark Ramsey, Chris Connolly
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Patent number: 9787071Abstract: A cover for covering at least a portion of electrical power distribution equipment, such as an open end of a conduit riser. The cover has a bottom opening for fitting over the open end of the conduit riser. The cover has an upper opening to allow egress of one or more wires from the open end of the conduit riser. The cover can be configured for fitting over conduit risers of various sizes and/or accommodating different numbers or sizes of wires. The cover can include ventilation openings for permitting egress of heat from the open end of the conduit riser.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Gato Assets LLCInventors: James B. Rauckman, David W. McGuire
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Patent number: 9787046Abstract: A wire sorting fixture includes a cable support configured to support a multi-wire cable and a wire support configured to support wires of the cable. The wire support has a top surface. The wire support has cradles open at the top surface. The wire support has separating walls between corresponding cradles. A top plate is positioned above the wire support. The top plate is moved toward the wire support to a clamping position after the wires are positioned in the corresponding cradles. The top plate holds the wires between the top plate and the wire support in the clamping position.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignees: TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATION, SHENZHEN AMI TECHNOLOGY CO.Inventors: Roberto Francisco-Yi Lu, Qinglong Zeng, Charles David Fry, Bicheng Chen
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Patent number: 9768601Abstract: A transmission tower structure for suspending from an arched crossarm a three phased circuit arranged in a compact delta configuration that improves the surge impedance loading (SIL) of a transmission line, reduces its series impedance, lowers both resistive and corona losses, and moderates electromagnetic fields and audible noise effects at the ground level—all achieved in a cost effective manner. The structure further has a low overall height and aesthetic appearance enhancing the public acceptance of the embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Bold Transmission, LLCInventors: Meihuan Zhu Fulk, Richard Gutman
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Patent number: 9763369Abstract: A shielded electrical cable includes a conductor set and a shielding film. The conductor set includes one or more substantially parallel longitudinal insulated conductors. The shielding film includes a cover portion partially covering the conductor set, and parallel portions extending from both sides of the conductor set.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Douglas B. Gundel