Patents Examined by Vladimir Imas
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Patent number: 11646514Abstract: A surface mount technology (SMT) terminal header is described for providing an electrical connection to a first printed circuit board (PCB). The SMT terminal header includes multiple first electrically conductive connector elements each having a base configured for surface mount attachment to the first PCB, and an insulative housing having multiple cells and a fixation member configured to attach the housing to the first PCB. Each of the multiple cells is configured to at least partially house one of the multiple first electrically conductive connector elements. Each of the first electrically conductive connector elements includes a position assurance member configured to attach the first electrically conductive connector element to at least one of the multiple cells of the insulative housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Jordi Claramunt Blanco, Xavier Blas Morales, Joan Ignasi Ferran Palau, Adil Khan
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Patent number: 11621515Abstract: A connector assembly includes a cover assembly and a feedthrough assembly that couples with the cover assembly. The cover assembly receives a connector end of a lead having lead contacts, and aligns the lead contacts with pockets or apertures of the cover assembly. The feedthrough assembly may include feedthrough contacts in the form of feedthrough pins at or above a surface of a feedthrough substrate, or conductive vias on the surface of the substrate. Electrical contacts configured as leaf spring contact assemblies, torsion spring contacts, or torsion spring contact assemblies are permanently attached to the feedthrough contacts. When the cover assembly and feedthrough assembly are coupled, contact tabs of the electrical contacts are positioned in the pockets or apertures of the cover assembly. Upon complete seating of the cover assembly and feedthrough assembly, the contact tabs are compressed into contact with the lead contacts.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: NeuroPace, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Vandenburg, Jerzy Sochor
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Patent number: 11611182Abstract: An interface having a frame with a plurality of slots, a first pass-through insert in the frame and a second pass-through insert in the frame. The first pass-through insert and the second pass-through insert each have a housing and a contact with the type of contact in the first pass-through insert is different than the type of contact in the second pass-through housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Virginia Panel CorporationInventors: David L Rocker, Randall L Herron, Randall C Garman, Darryl M Ashby
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Patent number: 11611181Abstract: A coaxial tap in a hybrid fiber coaxial cable distribution system serves subscribers with an RF signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Holland Electronics, LLCInventors: Michael Holland, George Goebel
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Patent number: 11611179Abstract: A connection device for connecting an electrical or electronic component, which is accommodated in a thick-walled housing part, through a stepped bore in the wall of the housing part, includes a connection part having a stepped cylindrical body having a first cylindrical portion with a first outer diameter corresponding to the diameter of an inner bore portion of the stepped bore and a second cylindrical portion with a second outer diameter corresponding to the larger diameter of an outer bore portion, and a separate, essentially cylindrical contact carrier part fixed in the base body, which has contact pins protruding from an inner end face located on the inside of the thick-walled housing part. A fastener detachably fastens the connection part inserted in the stepped bore in the bore of the housing part.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: TEMPOSONICS GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Florian Grünewald, Hubert Koschnik, Thomas Schmale
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Patent number: 11590303Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure, may provide an aerosol generating device which may include a first heater for heating a cigarette inserted into a first portion of the aerosol generating device; a second heater for heating a liquid composition stored in a cartridge detachably attached to a second portion of the aerosol generating device; and a controller for controlling power supplied to the first heater and the second heater, wherein the controller may control the power supplied to the second heater based on a heating pattern by which the first heater is heated.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2019Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: KT&G CORPORATIONInventors: Jae Min Lee, Hyung Jin Jung
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Patent number: 11583001Abstract: An aerosol delivery system including a first engagement mechanism, a first power supply, and a first vaporizer, wherein the first vaporizer is arranged to selectively receive power from the first power supply to generate a first aerosol from a first aerosol precursor material for user inhalation; and a second aerosol delivery device including a second engagement mechanism, a second power supply, and a second vaporizer, wherein the second vaporizer is arranged to selectively receive power from the second power supply to generate a second aerosol from a second aerosol precursor material for user inhalation; wherein the first engagement mechanism of the first aerosol delivery device and the second engagement mechanism of the second aerosol delivery device are arranged to releasably co-engage with one another to selectively couple the first aerosol delivery device to the second aerosol delivery device so the first aerosol delivery device and the second aerosol delivery device may be used together to deliver the fType: GrantFiled: March 19, 2018Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Nicoventures Trading LimitedInventors: Alfred Vincent Spencer, Kevin David Blick, Julie Jenson Bennett, Connor Bruton, Anna Koc
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Patent number: 11588272Abstract: A connection assembly including a first connector comprising a post, and a second connector. A body of the second connector comprises a fastening passage. The post can penetrate into said fastening passage by moving in a fastening direction, so as to reach a fastening position. In the fastening position, the post cannot move in a disassembly direction opposite to the fastening direction. The connectors are configured in such a manner that an external action applied solely to the post allows the post to pass from the fastening position to a free position, in which the post can move in translation in the disassembly direction. In fastening position, the post is in a predetermined angular range. The connection assembly further comprises angular returning means to return the post into said predetermined angular range relative to the axis of the post, when the post is fastened to a body of the first connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Inventors: Erwan Gilbert, Benoît Bartkowiak, Stéphane Andre
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Patent number: 11581108Abstract: To provide a waterproof cable that is easily manufactured and improves waterproofness. The waterproof cable includes: a first cable; a second cable, an end of which is connected with an end of the first cable; a first resin member that coats a connecting part and is formed by insert-molding; a second resin member that coats the first resin member and is formed by insert-molding; and a third resin member that coats the second resin member and is formed by insert-molding.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: HOSIDEN CORPORATIONInventor: Takao Asano
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Patent number: 11575236Abstract: An apparatus and method of electrically coupling a previously implanted stimulation lead with a replacement neurostimulator device. The apparatus and method configured to operably couple a proximal portion of a neuromodulation adapter including a plurality of electrical conductors spaced apart at a first pitch spacing to a corresponding plurality of electrical terminals of a replacement neurostimulator device, and operably couple a distal end of the neuromodulation adapter including a plurality of conductor elements and an electrically active set screw spaced part of a second pitch spacing to a corresponding plurality of electrical connectors of a previously implanted stimulation lead.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Steven Deininger, Paul Eichstaedt, Randy S. Roles
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Patent number: 11539174Abstract: A connector includes a terminal, a housing, a temperature sensor, and a holding structure. The holding structure holds the temperature sensor so as to be movable in at least a first orthogonal direction in a space portion (housing formation space portion). The housing has the base portion and the pressing arm portion extending from the base portion in the contact direction and elastically deformable with respect to the first orthogonal direction orthogonal to the contact direction. The pressing arm portion has a protrusion portion that protrudes into the space portion and comes into contact with the temperature sensor. When the protrusion portion comes into contact with the temperature sensor, the pressing arm portion is elastically deformed to press the temperature sensor located in the space portion with respect to the first orthogonal direction, and the pressed temperature sensor is brought into contact with the terminal.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2021Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATIONInventor: Daisuke Yamanashi
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Patent number: 11527846Abstract: A mated connector assembly includes: a first connector assembly, comprising a plurality of first coaxial connectors mounted on a mounting structure and a first shell; and a second connector assembly, comprising a plurality of second coaxial connectors, each of the second coaxial connectors connected with a respective coaxial cable and mated with a respective first coaxial connector. The second connector assembly includes a second shell surrounding the second coaxial connectors, the second shell defining a plurality of electrically isolated cavities, each of the second coaxial connectors being located in a respective cavity. In in a mated condition the second shell resides within the first shell.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Jeffrey D. Paynter, James P. Fleming, Jose A. Rabello, Bhavin Kadakia
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Patent number: 11522315Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a receptacle housing having a retaining device with a coupling hook portion and a plug housing configured to be mated and locked with the receptacle housing. The plug housing has a lever movable from a first position in which the plug housing and the receptacle housing are unlocked to a second position in which the plug housing is locked with the receptacle housing. The lever is rotatably mounted about a shaft arranged in and passing through the plug housing. The coupling hook portion is configured to engage with the shaft and, in the second position, the shaft is in abutment with the coupling hook portion to positively lock the plug housing and the receptacle housing together.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Connecteurs Electriques DeutschInventor: Jean-Luc Moreau
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Patent number: 11523530Abstract: A self-aligning mechanical mount and electrical connection system for an electronic module comprises a mechanical mount assembly configured to be integrated into or attached to a base frame and defining a mount connection position assurance (CPA) feature for self-aligning and securing of the electronic module therein, and an electrical connection assembly configured to be integrated into or attached to the mechanical mount assembly and comprising a modular electrical connector (i) being electrically connected to an electrical backbone wire cable and (ii) defining a connector CPA feature for self-aligning the modular electrical connector with a corresponding electrical connector integrated into or attached to the electronic module when the electronic module is secured in the mechanical mount assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: David R. Peterson, Jared Bilas, Kurt P. Seifert, Jeffrey S. Campbell, Wesley W. Weber, Jr., Christian Schaefer
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Patent number: 11511057Abstract: An aerosol-delivery system having: an aerosol-generation apparatus with a receptacle for receiving a carrier; a heater; and a carrier for an aerosol precursor with a housing for location in said receptacle. Said housing is configured to provide a fluid pathway between a first end that is disposed in fluid engagement with an inlet of said aerosol-generating apparatus and a second end that is disposed in fluid engagement with an outlet of said aerosol-generating apparatus. A fluid-transfer article is located within said housing, the fluid-transfer article having a first region for holding an aerosol precursor and for transferring said aerosol precursor to an activation surface of a second region of said article, said activation surface disposed at an end of said carrier configured for thermal interaction with a heater of said aerosol-generation apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2018Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: NERUDIA LIMITEDInventors: Tom Sudlow, Chris Lord, David Jones, Edward Ross Shenton
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Patent number: 11515661Abstract: A plug arrangement for use with cables (K) having cable plugs (S) comprises a housing (1) for receiving the cable plug (S), a clamping element (5) encompassing the cable (K) and accommodated in the housing (1), which clamping element (5) clamps, in a compressed state, the cable (K), and a clamping sleeve (3) for establishing a threaded connection with the housing (1). When the threaded connection is tightened, the clamping element (5) is braced in the housing (1) and the cable (K) is clamped in the clamping element (5). The front end of the clamping element (5) facing the cable plug (S) is configured for receiving and positioning the cable plug (S) in a predetermined position at the front end of the clamping element (5) or is provided with at least one stop for the cable plug (S). Thus, when the threaded connection is tightened, the cable plug (S) is also positioned with respect to the housing (1) and the clamping element (5) so as not to rotate and fixed.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Neutrik AGInventor: Kevin Zechmann
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Patent number: 11509079Abstract: Blind mate connection techniques and associated connectors are disclosed. Blind mate connectors provide connections where visual inspection at time of connection may not be available. Stacking tolerance increases when connectors have a different set of datums (e.g., a different relative orientation) relative to adjacent connectors. Different datums permit twinning two printed circuit boards (“PCBs”) prior to insertion into a slot of a chassis. Each connector may be attached to a respective PCB utilizing a spring and offset feature to provide a standoff on a respective PCB. Control of standoff and rotational movement (e.g., via brackets) allows each individual connector to have a “float” for improved insertion tolerance. Connector pairs may connect through an opening in a midplane while simultaneously connecting to the midplane. Switch trays and node trays may be inserted through opposing sides of a chassis and be connected through the midplane of that chassis.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LPInventors: Pinche Tsai, Minh Nguyen, David A. Selvidge
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Patent number: 11495927Abstract: One variation of a portable radio system includes: a portable radio configured to transmit and receive audio communication, including a connector receptacle arranged on a rear face of the portable radio and a channel extending from the connector receptacle; a cable, configured to couple the portable radio to a secondary device, including a straight section configured to seat within the channel and defining a length greater than a length of the channel; a connector, coupled to the straight section of the cable, configured to seat within the connector receptacle to couple the cable to the portable radio in an upward and downward orientation; and a clip including a base section configured to transiently couple to the body over the connector and a clamp section configured to pivot relative the base section and to attach the portable radio to a user.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Tait International LimitedInventors: Cameron Patrick Greig O'Keeffe, Justin Allan Standring, Simon Edward Pollard, Sasha Wang, Reece Boyd Browne
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Patent number: 11491926Abstract: The invention relates to a wiring harness (10) for an airbag module of a vehicle occupant safety system, particularly for a driver's airbag module, having a connector (11) for connecting to a pyrotechnic igniter of the airbag module, at least one module connecting cable (12) connected to the connector (11) for connecting the connector (11) to a vehicle wiring harness, and at least one actuator unit (13) having a pyrotechnic actuator (17) and an actuator connecting cable (14) which is formed integrally with the actuator unit (13) and is connected to the connector (11). The invention further relates to an airbag module, vehicle cabling and a vehicle occupant safety system having a wiring harness of this kind and to a method of production.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2017Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: TRW AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS GMBHInventors: Johannes Morhart, Marco Tumminello, Joao Ribeiro, Stefan Bachmann, Alexander Bott, Bernd Stransfeld, Andreas Fleckenstein
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Patent number: 11469530Abstract: A connector includes a substrate, a plurality of cables connected to a side of the substrate, and a plurality of terminals disposed on a surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the cables. Each of the terminals includes a connecting portion, a bending portion and an extending portion. The connecting portions are electrically connected to the corresponding cables. Each of the bending portions extends from the corresponding connecting portion and includes a turning segment. The extending portion is formed by extending from the corresponding bending portion toward a direction away from the surface of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2021Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: DONGGUAN LUXSHARE TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTDInventors: Rong-Zhe Guo, Bin Huang