With Unauthorized Connection Preventer, E.g., Key Or Combination Lock Patents (Class 439/133)
  • Patent number: 11811128
    Abstract: Disclosed is an attachment mechanism for attaching a wireless access point to a vertical structure, such as a wall. The attachment mechanism includes a bracket that is mounted to the vertical structure. The attachment mechanism also includes at least two engagement members positioned on opposing sides of the access point. The two engagement members are horizontally aligned, in some embodiments, when the access point is engaged with a bracket. The two engagement members engage with receptacles that are part of the bracket. One of the receptacles includes a tab which prevents its corresponding engagement member from fully engaging with the receptacle, allowing the attachment mechanism to disengage via disengagement of only one of the engagement members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Juniper Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Rosenthal, John James Musante
  • Patent number: 11799229
    Abstract: A system and method directed for one or more safety plugs whereby safety plugs may either be individual plates that will insert into unused Telephone, Ethernet, and USB outlets, the safety plug may also be an individual coaxial plate that will cover a coaxial stud thus preventing any damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventor: Ryan M. Ames
  • Patent number: 11726117
    Abstract: A high frequency data recorder (“HFDR”) can include a first set of contacts, on a first side of the HFDR, that are pluggable into a first meter receptacle of a meter box, wherein the first meter receptacle provides a connection to a power supply and a connection to a load. The HFDR also includes a second set of contacts, on a second side of the HFDR, that form a second meter receptacle. The second meter receptacle provides another connection to the power supply and another connection to the load. The HFDR can further include a processor that accesses a non-transitory machine readable memory that stores instruction that when executed cause the processor to passively measures current downstream from the meter box. The HFDR still further includes a wireless transceiver that wirelessly transmits data characterizing the measured current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
    Inventors: Adam D. Meranda, Bryan Kitchener, Christopher Collins
  • Patent number: 11522311
    Abstract: A port protector is provided for locking insert into a communication port of electronic equipment. The port protector comprises a base member defining a support surface extending longitudinally between outer and inner ends. The locking member is deflectively coupled to the base member by a spine member extending transversely therebetween. The locking member includes an anchored portion attached to the spine member and a plank portion projecting longitudinally inward therefrom to terminate at a free end, such that the plank portion extends over the support surface of the base member. An engagement member extends from the plank portion of the locking member and is configured for retentively engaging the communication port when disposed at a locking position therein. The engagement member is releasable from the locking position responsive to the spine member being severed to decouple the locking and base members from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Inventor: Gary S. Mosholder
  • Patent number: 11444420
    Abstract: A plug for combined use and applicable to a variety of electrical outlets having different forms. The plug includes a body plug portion, a connection plug portion attached to or detached from one side of the body plug portion, a push portion fastened to a lateral surface of the body plug portion, a body plug portion body portion, and a body plug portion cover portion which covers the body plug portion body portion. The body plug portion body portion includes a connection plug portion body portion first mounting portion on which the connection plug portion body portion of the connection plug portion is mounted. The connection plug portion body portion first mounting portion includes a first base plate, a first space portion formed above the first base plate, and a fastening hole which is located in an area of the first space portion and passes through the first base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: DONGSAN ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
    Inventor: Dae Ho Lee
  • Patent number: 11409050
    Abstract: A plug-in connection for the transmission of electric current having a male connector and a female connector, wherein the male connector includes a plug-in extension having electrical contacts, and the female connector includes a plug-in extension receptacle having electrical mating contacts, and at least one projection is arranged on one jacket wall, and the other of these jacket walls incorporates at least one receptacle slot which matches the projection. The plug-in extension, with the projection and the receptacle slot in an undamaged state, can only be inserted into the plug-in extension receptacle from an unambiguously defined plug-in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Neutrik AG
    Inventor: Oliver Dobler
  • Patent number: 11373460
    Abstract: Systems and methods for remote asset verification are disclosed. The systems and methods comprise an asset and an on-board diagnostic tool configured to be coupled to an on-board diagnostic port of the asset. The on-board diagnostic tool is configured to monitor one or more parameters of the asset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Assar Badri, Mitchel Kelley, Almedin Kozlica, Barak Weinisman
  • Patent number: 11325481
    Abstract: Discloses embodiments disclosed relate to a cover assembly adapted to be mounted on a service plug socket of a high voltage battery. The assembly includes a brace member including a nesting feature to engage the service plug socket and a first opening for receiving a locking device, and a clamping member, slidably attached to the brace member to move between an open position and a closed position, the clamping member including a second opening for receiving the locking device. The clamping member and the brace member define a cavity, configured to receive the service plug socket, that reduces in size as the clamping member slides from the open position to the closed position. When the service plug socket is inserted in the cavity and the cover assembly is closed, the nesting feature engages with the service plug socket to prevent separation of the cover assembly from the service plug socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff M. Collins
  • Patent number: 11295600
    Abstract: A system and method of locating a trapped being, such as a pet, in the event of an emergency such as a fire. The system comprises an electronic device having a non-transitory, computer-readable medium comprising software instructions, that when executed by a processor allows a retrieval device to access user input related to a pet's characteristics and location within a structure stored within a memory of the electronic device. The system may further comprise a server connected to the electronic device via a network. A method of locating a pet during an emergency uses the retrieval device to access the user input related to the pet's characteristics and location within the structure stored on the electronic device which is located outside of the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Inventor: Joseph Bielicke
  • Patent number: 11289844
    Abstract: An electrical connector body is provided includes first and second housing portions formed from molded plastic. The housing portions include first and second interface surfaces that are configured to butt against one another to define a housing and one or more electrical components are disposed within an interior of the housing. The one or more electrical components may comprise connectors of a male or female cord cap, an in-line surge suppression circuit, and/or a compact automatic transfer switch. In one implementation, each of the first and second connector body portions may include a strain relief extension for engaging an electrical cord and a compression member (3691) may be disposed over the strain relief extensions to secure together the first and second connector body portions. The compression member may be selected from a set of compression members based on a size of the electrical cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Zonit Structured Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: William Pachoud, Steve Chapel
  • Patent number: 11271351
    Abstract: A combined wall outlet extender and remote control light relates to a field of lighting equipment and includes a lower cover, an upper cover arranged on the lower cover and matched with the lower cover, insert pins arranged on the lower cover, a power cord configured to connect with a light strip and arranged on a bottom portion of the upper cover, and an infrared receiver passing through the upper cover. A protective cover is arranged on the upper cover. The protective cover protects components arranged on the upper cover. A fixing pin is arranged on the lower cover. The upper cover and an upper end of the lower cover are combined to form a slot. A lampshade, button caps, USB interface through holes, and AC output port through holes are arranged on the upper cover. A main control PCB is arranged on the lower cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: SHENZHEN ANHAORUIHE ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
    Inventor: Xinhe Chen
  • Patent number: 11121503
    Abstract: A quickly assembled cable connector includes a mounting device set including a first mounting device and a second mounting device, a pressing device set including a guide member and a pressing member and mounted in the second mounting device, and a cable inserted properly through the first mounting device, the guide member, the pressing member and the second mounting device for allowing the tubular plug portion of the second mounting device to be plugged into the first mounting device so that the first mounting device and the second mounting device squeeze an object therebetween, the first mounting device pushes the pressing member toward the guide member, and the clamping neck is forced inwardly by the guide member to clamp the cable in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: KINSUN INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Ching-Neng Kan, Yi-Hung Chang, Li-Chin Yang
  • Patent number: 10944213
    Abstract: A USB combination lock for an electronic device may include a lock rod, a shell body, a USB connector, a push button, and a lock piece. The USB connector can be directly inserted into the USB port of the electronic the electronic device, and the blocking portion of the USB connector can be engaged with the USB port. When the push button is in a released position, the lock piece will block a bottom portion of the hooking member of the USB connector, and the lock piece will not be pressed inwardly by the blocking portion. Thus, by shifting the numeral wheels, the connecting piece can be turned into the lock position, leading to the combination lock of present invention achieving the burglarproof effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: INGMAR CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Jason Su
  • Patent number: 10790612
    Abstract: A plug-in contact arrangement for an electromotive linear actuating apparatus, which is arranged in a housing which is closed by a terminal closure. The plug-in contact arrangement including a plug, which has one or more plug-in contacts, at one end of one or more cables, which are routed to the housing from the outside and can be inserted into corresponding plug-in sockets arranged on the terminal closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: STABILUS GMBH
    Inventors: Jonathan Kessler, Christof Theis, Jan Bochen, Marian Bochen, Eduard Jost, Axel Knopp
  • Patent number: 10770808
    Abstract: A coaxial cable termination device includes a barrel having opposed front and rear ends and a circumferential channel. A collet is at the front end of the barrel, and a sleeve is mounted over the barrel for reciprocal movement between a retracted position, in which the sleeve allows expansion and compression of the collet, and an advanced position, in which the sleeve prevents expansion of the collet. A locking mechanism is formed integrally in the sleeve and includes an arm mounted at a living hinge for movement between an unlocked position and a locked position in which a tooth on the arm is disposed within the circumferential channel. A lever is opposite the tooth from the living hinge and releases the arm from the locked position thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: PCT International, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy L. Youtsey
  • Patent number: 10720731
    Abstract: An apparatus for locking welding leads together and for protecting such welding leads, such apparatus including two shell members hingedly attached together, an appendage, and an engagement member wherein the appendage and engagement member are configured for engaging with one another. The engagement member further includes a lock housing and associated built-in lock for locking the appendage to the engagement member, thereby locking the first shell member to the second shell member and, if two welding lead cable connectors are located in the primary cavity, locking the two welding lead cable connectors inside the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Alpha/Omega Energy Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Bradley Lance Pearman, Sydney Weiss
  • Patent number: 10707623
    Abstract: In a vehicle capable of external charging, when the connection of an inlet of the vehicle with a charging cable is detected, an ECU transmits a locking command to a locking device. When it is determined that the locking device is in a locked state, the ECU permits external charging, and when it is determined that the locking device is not in the locked state, the ECU does not permit external charging. When the ECU does not permit external charging, the ECU displays information about manual locking by manual operation. When it is determined that the locking device is in the locked state after the ECU does not permit external charging, the ECU permits external charging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Toru Ando, Hisanori Ito
  • Patent number: 10651610
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (1), comprising a housing (2) and an electrical connector receptacle (3) arranged to receive a complementary electrical connector, the housing arranged to be mounted to a support structure, the electrical connector receptacle arranged to be removably received within the housing, the electrical connector receptacle comprises a tongue (30) with a plurality of electrical contacts (31) arranged to connect with electrical contacts of the complementary electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: IFPL GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: John Michael Wright, Geoffrey Paul Underwood
  • Patent number: 10637189
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking apparatus for a LAN cable. The locking apparatus for the LAN cable includes: a connector receiving member coupled to receive a LAN port connector having a connector body, an elastic hook provided in an upper part of the connector body, and a stopping step provided in a lower part of the connector body; a locking apparatus body coupled to the connector receiving member; and a locking member disturbing operation of the elastic hook of the LAN port connector in the locking apparatus body, and movably installed to reciprocate between a locking position in which disconnecting operation of the connector receiving member and the LAN port connector is disturbed, and a unlocking position in which release operation of the elastic hook is enabled and the disconnecting operation of the connector receiving member is enabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: COMXI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang Hoon Ahn, Yong Un Choi, Byong Ju Bae
  • Patent number: 10595427
    Abstract: An additional function device of an external power supply module includes a converter and a connecting line. With an input port configured at the converter in the additional function device, detachable assembly and connection to a power core unit can be achieved, and a plurality of power core units can be further assembled and connected to achieve a composite or redundant power output. Thus, the additional function device of an external power supply module is provided with diversified matching capabilities, enabling the additional function device of the external power supply module to be effectively utilized and reducing resource waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventor: Ting-Chuan Chu
  • Patent number: 10587075
    Abstract: An anti-theft connector head structure includes at least a connector head, a latch lock piece, a fastening ring, and a protection sleeve. On a side of a main body of the connector head is disposed a first connector end, on the other side of the main body is disposed a second connector end. The latch lock piece is a flexible wire body, a tail portion of a movable end on one side of the latch lock piece is provided with a buckle, on the other side of the latch lock piece is a fixed end, disposed on the main body of the connector head. In a center of the fastening ring is provided with a connector seat, connected and fixed to a fixed point. In the protection sleeve is provided with a chamber, to receive the fastening ring and the buckle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: ELKA INTERNATIONAL LTD
    Inventors: Kai-Hsuan Lin, Yi-Chieh Cheng, You-Yuan Deng
  • Patent number: 10557298
    Abstract: A locking apparatus for covering and releasing a charging interface of a motor vehicle. The locking apparatus comprises a cover element, which is pivotable relative to the charging interface and which can be displaced between a closed position and an open position. The locking apparatus is equipped with a flexible connection element, which is rigidly connected to the cover element at one upper end region of the cover element in the direction of the vehicle along the transverse extent of the cover element. The cover element is at the same time permanently and in every position coupled by the connection element for protecting the charging interface with a part that is stationary relative to the charging interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: AUDI AG
    Inventors: Andreas Dillinger, Jaume Sanchez, Josef Burger
  • Patent number: 10529149
    Abstract: A translation device that allows communication between off road vehicle networks and standard on board diagnostic tools, such as phone applications, other interface devices, computers, etc. The translation device maybe programmed to specifically be compatible with one off road vehicle manufacturer network but compliant to a universal output that may be read and controlled by various software packages and devices using the standard ISO 15031 messaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: ATV-LINK LLC
    Inventors: Dimitrios James Chirivas Manoukis, Harry Brink
  • Patent number: 10503058
    Abstract: A projection device includes a snap-in structure for securing a mobile terminal; a first data interface arranged on the device body and connected to a second data interface of the mobile terminal; and a projection unit secured on the device body and connected to the first data interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xin Wang, Jianhua Du, Fan Yang
  • Patent number: 10461460
    Abstract: Device (1) for securing together cables for the electrical charging of an electronic apparatus (2), said electronic apparatus comprising two connectors (211, 221), each connector being connectable to a charging plug, characterized in that it comprises: a first portion (3) for connection to a first connector (211), and a second portion (4) provided with a housing (45) for the insertion of a connection cable (6) dedicated to a second connector (221), said first portion (3) and said second portion (4) being secured together by securing means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: INGENICO GROUP
    Inventors: Marion Froment, Olivier Blanc, Alain Soubirane
  • Patent number: 10431930
    Abstract: An apparatus for locking welding leads together or for locking a welding lead connector to a welding machine terminal connector, and for protecting such welding leads. A method of locking welding leads together or locking a welding lead connector to a welding machine terminal connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Alpha/Omega Energy Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Bradley Lance Pearman
  • Patent number: 10326219
    Abstract: A coaxial cable termination device including a barrel having opposed front and rear ends, a collet at the front end of the barrel, and a sleeve mounted over the barrel for reciprocal movement. The sleeve moves between a retracted position, in which the sleeve allows compression of the collet, and an advanced position, in which the sleeve urges compression of the collet. In some embodiments, a locking mechanism locks the sleeve into either of the advanced and retracted positions. In some embodiments, contact means carried loosely within the device maintain contact between the barrel and a mating post to which the device is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Inventor: Timothy L. Youtsey
  • Patent number: 10185844
    Abstract: A security device for preventing the use of a data sending/receiving component having a connector and positioned in a computer housing includes a locking member. The locking member has a sidewall defining an interior space. A plurality of tabs extends from the sidewall towards an end of the locking member. The tabs are deflectable relative to the sidewall. The tabs of the locking member have a deflected condition in which the tabs extend a first angle from the sidewall to allow for movement of the locking member into the data sending/receiving component in a first direction and an installed condition in which the tabs extend a second angle greater than the first angle to prevent removal of the locking member from the data sending/receiving component. The locking member is incapable of returning to the deflected condition once in the installed condition by accessing the end of the locking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Tom Flynn, Christoph Graham
  • Patent number: 10170848
    Abstract: A lockout device configured to lockout a terminal block. The lockout device includes a pair of sections rotatably coupled to one another in which each of the sections has an upper portion including a corresponding lockout opening and a lower portion for selective reception into the space of an opened terminal block. The sections are rotatable between an opened and closed position. In the opened position, the upper portions are misaligned and the lower portions are aligned to permit at least a portion of the lower portions to be inserted into an opening in an opened terminal block. In the closed position, the lockout openings of the upper portions are aligned to accommodate reception of a lock in the lockout openings to prevent movement away from the closed position and the lower portions are misaligned to prevent removal of the lower portions from the opening in the terminal block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Brady Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew N. Enger
  • Patent number: 10153563
    Abstract: A coaxial cable termination device including a barrel having opposed front and rear ends, a collet at the front end of the barrel, and a sleeve mounted over the barrel for reciprocal movement. The sleeve moves between a retracted position, in which the sleeve allows compression of the collet, and an advanced position, in which the sleeve urges compression of the collet. In some embodiments, a locking mechanism locks the sleeve into either of the advanced and retracted positions. In some embodiments, contact means carried loosely within the device maintain contact between the barrel and a mating post to which the device is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Inventor: Timothy L. Youtsey
  • Patent number: 10148243
    Abstract: An interface terminating device for an interface port includes, in one embodiment, a resistor having first and second conductive leads and a resistive element between the first and second leads. The interface terminating device includes a resistor holder and resistor engager which cooperate together to establish electrical contact with an interface port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: PPC BROADBAND, INC.
    Inventors: Noah P. Montena, Brian K. Hanson
  • Patent number: 10135191
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for locking a USB port. The apparatus is configured to be coupled with the USB port including a connection part with recessed grooves, and includes: a main body including first and second mounting portions; a port coupling part coupled with the second mounting portion, and inserted into and coupled with the USB port; a locking part movably provided in the port coupling part and being movable between a lock position where the locking part is coupled with the recessed grooves and a release position where the locking part is separated from the recessed grooves; and a locking and releasing part provided in the first mounting portion to be movable reciprocally, the locking and releasing part controlling locking and releasing motions of the locking part relative to the recessed grooves by interfering with the locking part when the locking and releasing part moves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: COMXI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang Hoon Ahn, Yong Un Choi, Byong Ju Bae
  • Patent number: 10104804
    Abstract: Elongated top panel heat dissipation slits each include a first long side sidewall that extends in a depth direction of a first long side, and a second long side sidewall that extends in the depth direction of a second long side. For example, the second long side sidewall is provided with projection portions that protrude toward the first long side sidewall. Then, step portions are formed. The step portions incline to a lower side as the step portions extend away from printed circuit boards. An inclined rib inclining to a lower side in an extension direction of a casing locates near lower end portions of the step portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: FANUC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kazuyuki Sasaki
  • Patent number: 10084273
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus is configured to include a first connection port that is a connection port of a USB Type C; a second connection port that is a connection port of a USB other than the USB Type C; and a wire that branches off to the first connection port and the second connection port. The electronic apparatus has an exclusive structure in which, in a case where a connector is connected to one of the first connection port and the second connection port, another connector is not able to be connected to the other connection port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Takahiro Netsu
  • Patent number: 9952396
    Abstract: A closure (15) is installed at a network distribution point to facilitate upgrading a subscriber network (10) to extend optical fibers closer to the subscribers (18). The closure (15) may include active equipment to convert optical signals to electrical signals. The closure (15) enables a plug-and-play connection to the active equipment to facilitate installing and/or upgrading active equipment at the closure (15). The closure (15) also is expandable to enable drop cables (or other optical cable) to be routed from the closure (15) towards the subscribers (18).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Gerd Van Cauteren, Dirk Kempeneers
  • Patent number: 9882362
    Abstract: An enclosable box for housing components from more than one telecommunication systems including a first housing portion, a second housing portion, a box mounting hinge that connects the first housing portion and the second housing portion, an internal telecommunication component compartment panel, a compartment panel mounting hinge that connects the internal telecommunication component compartment with one of the first and second housing portions. The box mounting hinge may be configured to allow the first housing portion and second housing portion to open and close in a clam like manner. The compartment panel mounting hinge may be configured to allow the compartment panel to open and close an internal compartment or cavity that is large enough to enclose at least a first telecommunications systems component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: PPC BROADBAND, INC.
    Inventors: Peter A. Carapella, Noah P. Montena, Brian K. Hanson
  • Patent number: 9837762
    Abstract: A plug connector part for a plug connector includes a housing part; a plug portion arranged on the housing part for plug-connection to another plug connector part; and a latching element, which is arranged in a movable manner on the housing part, including a latching portion for locking to the other plug connector part, the latching element being movable between a first, locking position for establishing locking between the plug connector part and the other plug connector part and a second, unlocking position for unlocking the plug connector part from the other plug connector part. A handle is arranged on the housing part, and has a handle piece with a securing element arranged on the handle piece so as to be movable in a securing direction to act on the latching element in a securing position to prevent the latching element from moving out of the first, locking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: PHOENIX CONTACT E-MOBILITY GMBH
    Inventor: Carsten Garth
  • Patent number: 9768551
    Abstract: An electrical plug-type connector has a housing for holding electrical plug elements, and a pulling aid made of an electrically insulating material, which enables the plug-type connector to be pulled apart from a mating connector, and which protrudes from the housing of the plug-type connector in the form of a tab. The pulling aid is provided with an electrically conductive portion which is designed and provided as a screening support for the screening of an electrical lead that is to be connected to the electrical plug-type connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Arndt Schafmeister, Ralf Geske, Ralf Gehle
  • Patent number: 9735506
    Abstract: A lock-in device for network cables includes a locker, a holding section, and an elastic seesaw. The locker has a through hole for modular connectors to engage therein and to be removed therefrom and a locker hole parallel to the through hole for a key to be inserted therein; an extended end is arranged at a rear end of the locker hole and a space and a fillister with an inclined surface are arranged adjacent to the locker hole. The holding section is disposed in the space with a first depression facing upward at a front end thereof and a second depression facing downward at a rear end thereof. The elastic seesaw has a positioning portion at a rear end thereof extending upwards and forming an elastic piece abutting the second depression for the holding section to be operated by the elasticity. The device thereby enables simultaneous operation of unlocking and removing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: You Hung International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tzu-Rung Tsay
  • Patent number: 9710677
    Abstract: A port protector is provided by a base member that engages the port and a slidably mounted slide member. Locking members are provided on the base member and the slide member such that when the locking members are engage the slide member does not slide relative to the base member. Unlocking of the port protector is achieved by removing or perforating a tongue of the base. Removal of the tongue provides evidence that access to the port was achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventor: Gary S. Mosholder
  • Patent number: 9698531
    Abstract: A USB lock for an electronic device may comprise an inner casing, an outer casing, a USB connector and a driving unit. The inner casing has a front opening to secure the USB connector thereon. A rear portion of the inner casing has a tube body, and a first through hole penetrating through the tube body is communicated with the front opening and configured to receive the driving unit with a lock rod and a key lock. The USB lock of the present invention is configured to engage with a USB port of a 3C product to achieve the anti-theft effect, which is easily to assembly, simplifies the structure, lowers manufacturing cost and prevents the 3C product from getting infected with a virus through an unsafe USB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: INGAMAR CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Jason Su
  • Patent number: 9692178
    Abstract: The present disclosure is an apparatus for retaining a plug within a receptacle. The apparatus for retaining a plug within a receptacle may include a receptacle body and a retention device. The retention device may include a face portion and at least one prong, each prong of the at least one prong including a barb. The retention device is configured to retain a plug inserted within the receptacle body by contact with a shroud of the plug from the barb of each prong of the at least one prong of the retention device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: PCE, Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon Hutchison, Jesse Preuss, Duncan Shea-Simonds
  • Patent number: 9644402
    Abstract: A USB lock for an electronic device may comprise an inner casing, an outer casing, a USB connector and a driving unit. The inner casing has a front opening to secure the USB connector thereon. A rear portion of the inner casing has a tube body, and a first through hole penetrating through the tube body is communicated with the front opening and configured to receive the driving unit with a lock rod and a key lock. The USB lock of the present invention is configured to engage with a USB port of a 3C product to achieve the anti-theft effect, which is easily to assembly, simplifies the structure, lowers manufacturing cost and prevents the 3C product from getting infected with a virus through an unsafe USB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: INGMAR CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Jason Su
  • Patent number: 9640908
    Abstract: An alignment apparatus is coupled to an accessory module that is rotatably attachable to an electronic device. The alignment apparatus includes a pivot mounting member and a connector retaining member movably coupled to the pivot mounting member. The connector retaining member is rigidly coupled to a connector. The connector retaining member moves the connector with respect to the pivot mounting member to a predetermined angle. The predetermined angle aligns the connector with a connecting mate on the electronic device in an approximately parallel position while the accessory module is rotating for attachment onto the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: MIZCO INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Maurice Mizrahi, Mark Andersen, David Goetz
  • Patent number: 9566109
    Abstract: A system includes an energy source and a surgical device. The energy source has a receptacle configured to delivery energy to the surgical device through a receptacle. The surgical device is configured to deliver the energy to tissue. The surgical device includes a plug selectively engagable to the receptacle to couple the surgical device to the energy source. The plug includes a prong configured to mechanically transition from a condition permitting engagement of the plug and the receptacle to another condition inhibiting engagement of the plug with the receptacle upon reaching a predetermined usage threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Keir Hart, Jeffrey R. Townsend, Weng-Kai K. Lee, Prakash Manley, Geneva Ladtkow, Arlen J. Reschke, Diana Gunnarson, Scott N. Lacosta, Kelley D. Goodman, Kenneth E. Netzel, Susan Hiebert
  • Patent number: 9553408
    Abstract: Provided is a USB port locking device including: a blocking member having a blocking coupling part to block access of an external device; an external USB port part connected to the blocking member and to which an external USB connection port is insertively coupled; a signal connection part enabling signal transmission between a terminal inside the USB port of the electronic device and the external USB connecting port; a locking member selectively locked to the electronic device so that the blocking member is not forcedly removed; a stopping member selectively blocking an unauthorized external USB connecting port from being inserted into the external USB port part; and a lock member controlling a locking operation of the locking member and a blocking operation of the stopping member by interfering with the locking member and the stopping member when they are inserted into the blocking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Inventor: Chang Hoon Ahn
  • Patent number: 9484695
    Abstract: A smart plug system includes, in an embodiment, a smart plug that may be securable to an electrical outlet by way of an anti-theft device. The anti-theft device may include in an embodiment: a body securable to the electrical outlet; and a protrusion that extends from the body and which may extend into an aperture of the smart plug to secure the smart plug to the electrical outlet when the smart plug is plugged into an electrical outlet. In an embodiment, the smart plug may be configured to be customizable in appearance by including a plurality of different covers that may be secured to a face of the smart plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Boss Controls, LLC
    Inventors: Greg W. Puschnigg, Mike Krummey
  • Patent number: 9397484
    Abstract: A plurality of current sensors on a support is attached to bracket which is secured in an electric power distribution panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Veris Industries, LLC
    Inventor: Jerald R. Woodbury
  • Patent number: 9346368
    Abstract: A motor vehicle charging inlet structure includes: a first charging socket disposed in a recess portion of a vehicle body and connected to an electricity storage unit of a motor vehicle, the first charging socket being configured to be connected to a charging connector which supplies electric power from an external power supply to the electricity storage unit; a lid configured to open and close the recess portion; and a lock member configured to, when the lid is closed, come into engagement with the lid to fix the lid in a closed state and configured to, when the charging connector is connected to the first charging socket in a state in which the engagement of the lock member with the lid is released, come into press-contact with the charging connector to fix the charging connector in a connected state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI JIDOSHA KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Terutoshi Bito
  • Patent number: 9327606
    Abstract: A charging apparatus includes a fixed member to be fixed to a fixed object, a charging cable unit including a cable, a connecting portion connected to the cable and to be connected to a charging unit provided for a vehicle, a control unit controlling electric power to be supplied to the charging unit, and a case housing the control unit, a cable holder including a case housing section housing the case so as to be pulled out, the charging cable unit being arranged in the cable holder and the cable holder being attachable/detachable to/from the fixed member, and a restricting portion restricting exiting of the case housed in the case housing section from the case housing section when the cable holder is fitted to the fixed member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tomoya Ono, Shigeki Kinomura, Michiaki Arasu