Universally Or Pivotally Adjustable Supporting Elements Patents (Class 439/534)
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Patent number: 7744404Abstract: A cable retraction mechanism for displaying merchandise mounted on a display post in a retail location. The cable retraction mechanism includes a cable assembly having a coiled or equivalent elastically stretchable section. The mechanism also includes a coaxial housing that is connected to a portion of the cable assembly. The reciprocating motion or action of the shuttle within the housing facilitates extension and retraction of the cable assembly in a manner that is independent of the coiled section.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2009Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Merchandising Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Donald Henson, Donald Niderost, James Larry Peacock
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Patent number: 7742289Abstract: A quick connect system for an electronic device, comprising a docking station configured to engage the electronic device, the docking station having a locking mechanism actuatable to an unlocked position, the locking mechanism configured to independently remain in the unlocked position and automatically return to a locking position in response to disengagement of the electronic device from the docking station.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2009Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: David Quijano, Randall W. Martin, Nick Woodley, Tom J. Searby
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Patent number: 7736178Abstract: An expandable power and data center (300) is mounted to a work surface (332), and includes a front face surface (302). Extending outwardly from an aperture (338) within the face (302) are power receptacles (310) and data ports (312). A housing (322) extends rearwardly of the front face (302) and includes a bracket mount (340). The bracket mount (340) is formed by the rear portion (330) of the housing (322) having a central portion (348) intermediate a set of L-slots (342). The L-slots (342) releasably engage various configurations of mounting brackets (350, 390) for use in mounting the power and data center (300) to various types of surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2006Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Inventor: Norman R. Byrne
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Patent number: 7722388Abstract: A system provides a charging and a connection for a mobile unit. The system includes a housing of a mobile unit that couples to a latch. The housing comprises a loop and a panel. The loop is disposed on a top portion of the housing and receives a hook of the latch. The panel is disposed on a back portion of the housing and receives a corresponding panel of the latch. The panel includes a first set of electrical contacts that couple to a second set of electrical contacts of the corresponding panel to establish an electrical connection.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2009Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ben Michaeli, Bob Kowalski, Quintin Morris, Mark Palmer, Carl Theleman
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Patent number: 7674122Abstract: This invention relates to providing a means to removeably mount a feed through/grounding bushing commonly used to bond together, ground and/or park power distribution cables. Many pieces of power distribution equipment have U brackets for removable attachment of accessories and temporary placed maintenance equipment. The present invention addresses holding the bushing at an angle relative to the U bracket and surrounding surface and adjustability of the bushing height relative to the U bracket for strain relief and adjusting for improved work room. Also addressed is the advantage of cable identification by numbering the wells so that a lineman may readily select the cables even after the bushing may have been set aside for equipment replacement. This is especially useful on but not limited to this invention since the U bracket mounting means is moveable and would not always provide positive identification of one end of a multi well bushing.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2008Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Inventor: Denton L. Jackson, III
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Publication number: 20100055928Abstract: It is sometimes advantageous to provide power to the mobile electronic device while using the mobile electronic device. The present connector transfers power from a power source to the mobile electronic device via an element module, a cable, and a plug of the connector. The connector enables the user to: a) interface the element module with the mobile electronic device; and, b) interface the plug with a power source (wall transformer, automobile power jack, aircraft power jack, etc.).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventor: Mitch Randall
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Publication number: 20090318016Abstract: The invention relates to a fixing system for electronic and/or electric components—called E components in short—such as chips, circuits, transponders, cables (10) etc., with at least one first fastening element (12) having individual closure parts (14, 16) which, in interaction with corresponding closure parts (22) of a further fastening element (20), form an adhesive closure which can be opened and closed repeatedly, wherein the respective E component can be connected to a support (30). Owing to the fact that the further fastening element (20) can be connected to the support (30), at least part of which has an adhesive layer and/or which is composed of an embedding compound, said adhesive layer or embedding compound producing the direct connection of the respective E component to the further fastening element (20) assignable to it, a solution is provided which requires only a very little amount of installation space.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2007Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventor: Konstantinos Poulakis
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Patent number: 7597571Abstract: The present invention provides a fan having a frame and a plug. The frame includes an accommodating portion and at least two fixed holes. Each of the fixed holes is disposed on the two sides of the accommodating portion. The plug has a terminal seat with at least two linking portions and a bipolar knife-shaped terminal between an top seat and a bottom seat of the terminal seat, and the plug so that the plug is assembled with the fixed holes of the frame via the linking portions of the plug and is accommodated within the accommodating portion of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2008Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Tien-Min Chen, Te-Tsai Chuang
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Publication number: 20090176404Abstract: A telecommunications patch panel is provided having a plurality of connector modules rotatably mounted to a frame member. Each connector module has a front face and an opposite facing rear face, and each front face includes a plurality of connector jacks. Each rear face includes a plurality of wire termination blocks. The wire termination blocks are electrically connected to the connector jacks. Each connector module is rotatable about a rotation axis relative to the frame member. A lock selectively locks each connector module to the frame member as desired. The connector jacks and the connector modules are arranged in linear arrays perpendicular to the axis of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2009Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Michael Jay Follingstad
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Patent number: 7544090Abstract: A telecommunications patch panel is provided having a plurality of connector modules rotatably mounted to a frame member. Each connector module has a front face and an opposite facing rear face, and each front face includes a plurality of connector jacks. Each rear face includes a plurality of wire termination blocks. The wire termination blocks are electrically connected to the connector jacks. Each connector module is rotatable about a rotation axis relative to the frame member. A lock selectively locks each connector module to the frame member as desired. The connector jacks and the connector modules are arranged in linear arrays perpendicular to the axis of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Michael Jay Follingstad
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Patent number: 7534135Abstract: A telecommunications patch panel is provided having a plurality of connector modules rotatably mounted to a frame member. Each connector module has a front face and an opposite facing rear face, and each front face includes a plurality of connector jacks. Each rear face includes a plurality of wire termination blocks. The wire termination blocks are electrically connected to the connector jacks. Each connector module is rotatable about a rotation axis relative to the frame member. A lock selectively locks each connector module to the frame member as desired. The connector jacks and the connector modules are arranged in linear arrays perpendicular to the axis of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2007Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Michael Jay Follingstad
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Patent number: 7527500Abstract: A combination of a swivel port and a wall plate includes a body interconnected with a female connector or a double-female coaxial cable connector such that moving the body moves the connector and vice versa. At least one ridge on the body corresponds to and interoperates with at least one guide channels in an opening in the wall plate which receives the swivel port. The guide channel extends from an inside of the wall plate to an outside of the wall plate, and width of the guide channel at the outside of the wall plate is greater than a width of the guide channel at the inside of the wall plate. The interoperation of the ridge on the body with the guide channel permits movement of the swivel port in two dimensions while prohibiting rotation of the swivel port about a longitudinal axis of the swivel port.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2007Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: John Mezza lingua Associates, Inc.Inventor: Noah Montena
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Patent number: 7484825Abstract: A printing material container is detachably attachable to a printing apparatus having a plurality of apparatus-side terminals. The printing material container comprises a first device, a second device, and a terminal group that includes a plurality of first terminals, at least one second terminal and at least one third terminal. The plurality of first terminals are connected to the first device and respectively include a first contact portion for contacting a corresponding terminal among the plurality of apparatus-side terminals. The at least one second terminal is connected to the second device and includes a second contact portion for contacting a corresponding terminal among the plurality of apparatus-side terminals. The at least one third terminal is for the detection of shorting between the at least one second terminal and the at least one third terminal and includes a third contact portion for contacting a corresponding terminal among the plurality of apparatus-side terminals.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2008Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Noboru Asauchi
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Patent number: 7455548Abstract: A telecommunications patch panel includes a frame defining at least one opening configured to receive a connector module; and at least one connector module rotatably mounted in the at least one opening of the frame. Each connector module defines an axis of rotation generally parallel to the front face. Each connector module includes at least a first and second linear array of openings configured to receive jacks modules. Each of the openings in the first linear array is configured to receive a jack module having a first orientation, and each of the openings in the second linear array is configured to receive a jack module having a second orientation. The second orientation is rotated about 180° from the first orientation along an axis of insertion of the jack module.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2006Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunication, Inc.Inventors: Gordon P. Clark, Loren J. Mattson
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Publication number: 20080274640Abstract: A telecommunications assembly including: a connector housing; a bezel mounted on the connector housing, the bezel have a front face having an opening for receiving a plug, the opening having a recess for receiving a plug latch; a faceplate having a faceplate opening of a standard dimension; wherein the bezel is mountable in the faceplate opening in a flat orientation with the recess positioned downwards and the bezel is mountable in the faceplate opening in an angled orientation with the recess positioned upwards.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: THE SIEMON COMPANYInventors: John A. Siemon, James Frey, Maxwell K. Yip, Marc Pardee, Randy J. Below, Anthony Veatch
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Patent number: 7427207Abstract: This invention relates to providing a means to removeably mount a feed through/grounding bushing commonly used to bond together, ground and/or park power distribution cables. Many pieces of power distribution equipment have U brackets for removable attachment of accessories and temporary placed maintenance equipment. The present invention addresses holding the bushing at an angle relative to the U bracket and surrounding surface and adjustability of the bushing height relative to the U bracket for strain relief and adjusting for improved work room. Also addressed is the advantage of cable identification by numbering the wells so that a lineman may readily select the cables even after the bushing may have been set aside for equipment replacement. This is especially useful on but not limited to this invention since the U bracket mounting means is moveable and would not always provide positive identification of one end of a multi well bushing.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2006Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Inventor: Denton L. Jackson, III
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Patent number: 7402043Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector holding structure in which a connector is held in a door frame, the connector being mated with a mating connector attached to a fulcrum end of a door handle and pivotally held in the door frame. The connector holding structure according to the present invention allows the connector to be smoothly mated with the mating connector while permitting a change in the orientation of the connector caused by a pivoting motion of the door handle. The connector has two projections arranged on each side in a horizontal direction. A door frame has a guide groove extending along a horizontal direction in association with a direction in which the two projections are arranged, and two grooves extending downward from the guide groove in association with the two projections to permit pivoting motion of the connector.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2004Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP K.K.Inventors: Ryuichi Komiyama, Yoshinori Hitomi, Katsutoshi Fukunaga, Makoto Suzumura, Yukinobu Kunimatsu
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Patent number: 7402074Abstract: A bracket mounted product, such as a floodlight, is provided having a dual latch bracket with integral strap tensioning and wire splicing for mounting on tubing or another suitable mounting structure, featuring a mounting arrangement and a splicing latch arrangement. The mounting arrangement has a mounting base for supporting the light or other suitable product or device on the tubing or another suitable mounting structure, and has a mounting strap for wrapping around the tubing or other suitable mounting structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth J. LeBlanc, Gregory S. Cook, Oliver C. Frost
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Publication number: 20080158318Abstract: A printing material container is detachably attachable to a printing apparatus having a plurality of apparatus-side terminals. The printing material container comprises a first device, a second device, and a terminal group that includes a plurality of first terminals, at least one second terminal and at least one third terminal. The plurality of first terminals are connected to the first device and respectively include a first contact portion for contacting a corresponding terminal among the plurality of apparatus-side terminals. The at least one second terminal is connected to the second device and includes a second contact portion for contacting a corresponding terminal among the plurality of apparatus-side terminals. The at least one third terminal is for the detection of shorting between the at least one second terminal and the at least one third terminal and includes a third contact portion for contacting a corresponding terminal among the plurality of apparatus-side terminals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2008Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventor: Noboru Asauchi
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Publication number: 20080119083Abstract: A plug-in module for mounting on a mounting device is provided, the plug-in module including a housing with a rear mounting face and plug regions on the front face. At least one additional plug region is formed between the front face and the rear mounting face on the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: Cedes AGInventor: Michael LENDI
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Patent number: 7375959Abstract: An external drive cabinet is provided with, a power connector and a data interface connector installed on the back side of the cabinet frame not on the same level but positioned in step manner, keeping a buffer space in between. Such arrangement of connectors enables one of the two connectors to make connection before the other does, thus smoothing out the plugging and unplugging processes. The tray in the external drive cabinet is equipped with a hinge joint at the rear end that is able to swing the front end of the tray upward when the handle bar of the tray is pulled up. The front panel of the hard disk stored in the drive cabinet can be completely concealed in the drive cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2005Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: SerComm CorporationInventor: Cheng-Chung Chang
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Patent number: 7364443Abstract: An electrical outlet device comprising a mounting plate and an electrical outlet assembly containing electrical components and a hinge assembly coupled to the electrical outlet assembly and the mounting plate and adapted to enable the electrical outlet assembly to pivot with respect to the mounting plate between a raised horizontal orientation and a lowered operative orientation.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2006Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Inventors: Glenn M. McGinnis, John F. Coyne
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Patent number: 7335056Abstract: A telecommunications patch panel includes a frame and multiple connector modules mounted to the frame. The connector modules are pivotally movable about generally upright pivot axes that extend between upper and lower portions of the frame. Each connector module includes a circuit board, front connector ports mounted to the first side of the circuit board; rear connector ports mounted to the second side of the circuit board; and a housing enclosing the circuit board. The housing can be formed from a first housing shell cooperating with a second housing shell to capture the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2006Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Gordon P. Clark, Loren J. Mattson
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Publication number: 20080032549Abstract: The mounting device serves to receive an electrical plug coupling for the connection of an electronic circuit assembly. It has a coupling receptacle (2), which is pivotally mounted on a door handle carrier (10) and is locked against tilting in an installation position and can be pivoted into an operational position. The coupling receptacle (2) is guided by means of two formations (9) projecting on opposite sides in parallel guide slots (7). The guide slots (7) each have at least one slot constriction (8?), through which the formations (9) can be forced only after overcoming a predetermined threshold force. Rigidly connected to the coupling receptacle (2) is at least one tilt locking element (13b). The tilt locking element comes into engagement, in the installation position, with an opposing component (16) fixed to the door and then comes out of engagement with the opposing component when the formations (9) have passed the slot constrictions (8?) in the guide slots (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2006Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventor: Cho Yong Sang
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Patent number: 7317613Abstract: A quick connect system for an electronic device, comprising a docking station configured to engage the electronic device, the docking station having a locking mechanism actuatable to an unlocked position, the locking mechanism configured to independently remain in the unlocked position and automatically return to a locking position in response to disengagement of the electronic device from the docking station.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: David Quijano, Randall W. Martin, Nick Woodley, Tom J. Searby
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Patent number: 7244144Abstract: A telecommunications patch panel is provided having a plurality of connector modules rotatably mounted to a frame member. Each connector module has a front face and an opposite facing rear face, and each front face includes a plurality of connector jacks. Each rear face includes a plurality of wire termination blocks. The wire termination blocks are electrically connected to the connector jacks. Each connector module is rotatable about a rotation axis relative to the frame member. A lock selectively locks each connector module to the frame member as desired. The connector jacks and the connector modules are arranged in linear arrays perpendicular to the axis of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2005Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Michael Jay Follingstad
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Publication number: 20070149044Abstract: A printing material container is detachably attachable to a printing apparatus having a plurality of apparatus-side terminals. The printing material container comprises a first device, a second device, and a terminal group that includes a plurality of first terminals, at least one second terminal and at least one third terminal. The plurality of first terminals are connected to the first device and respectively include a first contact portion for contacting a corresponding terminal among the plurality of apparatus-side terminals. The at least one second terminal is connected to the second device and includes a second contact portion for contacting a corresponding terminal among the plurality of apparatus-side terminals. The at least one third terminal is for the detection of shorting between the at least one second terminal and the at least one third terminal and includes a third contact portion for contacting a corresponding terminal among the plurality of apparatus-side terminals.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventor: Noboru Asauchi
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Patent number: 7207834Abstract: An electrical mounting structure includes a first electronic device having a first connector; a second electronic device having a rear plate, the rear plate having at least one via hole and a second connector for being connected to the first connector of the first electronic device; and a connecting board disposed on the first electronic device and having at least one guiding portion and a fastening portion, the guiding portion for passing through the via hole to guide the first connector of the first electronic device to be aligned with and connected to the second connector of the rear plate, and the fastening portion for fastening the rear plate of the second electronic device to the first electronic device after the guiding portion has passed through the via hole and the first connector has been connected to the second connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2006Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventor: Chih-Peng Chuang
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Patent number: 7179119Abstract: A telecommunications patch panel is provided having a plurality of connector modules rotatably mounted to a frame member. Each connector module has a front face and an opposite facing rear face, and each front face includes a plurality of connector jacks. Each rear face includes a plurality of wire termination blocks. The wire termination blocks are electrically connected to the connector jacks. Each connector module is rotatable about a rotation axis relative to the frame member. A lock selectively locks each connector module to the frame member as desired. The connector jacks and the connector modules are arranged in linear arrays perpendicular to the axis of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2005Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Michael Jay Follingstad
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Patent number: 7165980Abstract: A grounding device for an electrical conduit which includes: a bushing having an outer wall and a notch in the outer wall; a lug rotatably accommodated by the notch; and a grounding connector with a set screw which is attached to the lug. The grounding conductor is electrically contacted to the bushing by the set screw. In addition, the force exerted by the set screw frictionally engages the lug with the bushing and locks the lug in place so that the lug is no longer free to rotate. The grounding connector can be reoriented by loosening the set screw and rotating the lug to a different orientation.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2005Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Roger D. Pyron, David W. Fraze
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Patent number: 7074062Abstract: A modular appliance system comprising a plurality of modular appliances, a base unit for supporting at least two of the modular appliances simultaneously or a free standing unit for supporting one or more modular appliances simultaneously or a free standing appliance for supporting one or more modular appliances simultaneously. Hingedly attached extensions are movable between points under and around the base, free standing unit and free standing appliance. The extensions provide electric power through cordless connectors and may be pivoted, hingedly attached or on slides.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2004Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Inventor: Edward Khoury
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Patent number: 7040923Abstract: The invention relates to a supporting apparatus for supporting an electric device in a car. The supporting apparatus comprises a plug having a front end and a rear end over which the front end of the plug being can be plugged into and fixed in an electric socket of the car, a flexible steel tube having two ends fixed to the rear end of the plug and the electric device separately, a plurality of flexible steel wire ropes each having two ends fixed to the rear end of the plug and the electric device separately, the plurality of steel wire ropes being positioned separately at two sides of the steel tube for strengthening the steel tube, and an electric wire installed in the steel tube for electrically connecting the electric device to the plug. When a user bends or rotates the supporting apparatus, the steel tube and steel wire ropes of the supporting apparatus will be flexibly bent or rotated and the electric device will be approximately maintained at the bent or rotated position.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1999Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.Inventors: Hsu Min-Chen, Lu Chang-Kun
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Patent number: 7014486Abstract: A recoverable connector structure and a cradle having the same are provided. The cradle includes a base plate, a fixed stand, a recoverable assembly having a bolt and an elastic body, a support body, a shielding plate, a circuit board, a second connector and a case. An electronic device couples with the second connector of the cradle through a first connector of the electronic device. When the electronic device is pulled from the second connector of the cradle, the recoverable assembly allows the second connector and the circuit board to rotate in a certain angle. As the electronic device is separated from the cradle, the second connector can return to its initial position. This design not only makes the process of pulling up the electronic device smooth, but also avoids the second connector from fatigued damage to extend the cradle's life.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2005Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: High Tech Computer, Corp.Inventors: Chin-Lung Wu, Fu-Chung Hsieh
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Patent number: 6945814Abstract: A multi-position electrical connector for a robotic tool changer includes a bracket mountable to a robotic tool changer master or tool module, a coupling interface in a fixed position with respect to the bracket, and a cable interface moveable to a plurality of positions with respect to the bracket. Both the coupling interface and the cable interface include a plurality of electrical contacts, which are electrically connected. In one embodiment, the cable interface is disposed at substantially 90 degrees to the coupling interface, and is rotatable about an axis of the coupling interface. The cable interface may be fixed in one of a plurality of positions around the coupling interface. In one embodiment, a selected position is fixed by mating a retention member on one of the cable interface and the bracket, with a recess on the other of the cable interface and the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2003Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: ATI Industrial Automation, Inc.Inventors: James Snape, Robert Little
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Patent number: 6935883Abstract: A connector system for an electronic device having a plurality of connectors includes a mounting bracket adapted to be attached to the electronic device. The mounting bracket includes a plurality of pins extending outwardly therefrom. A plate is provided with a plurality of openings adapted to receive a corresponding one of the pins for releasably securing the mounting bracket to the plate. A connector block is coupled to the plate, the connector block including a plurality of openings each adapted to secure a connector therein. The connectors within the connector block simultaneously coupling with the connectors of the electronic device when the mounting bracket is secured to the plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2003Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
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Patent number: 6916199Abstract: A telecommunications patch panel is provided having a plurality of connector modules rotatably mounted to a frame member. Each connector module has a front face and an opposite facing rear face, and each front face includes a plurality of connector jacks. Each rear face includes a plurality of wire termination blocks. The wire termination blocks are electrically connected to the connector jacks. Each connector module is rotatable about a rotation axis relative to the frame member. A lock selectively locks each connector module to the frame member as desired. The connector jacks and the connector modules are arranged in linear arrays perpendicular to the axis of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2003Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Michael Jay Follingstad
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Patent number: 6843667Abstract: A modular appliance system comprising a plurality of modular appliances (12, 14, 16), a base unit (10) for supporting at least two of the modular appliances simultaneously or a free standing unit for supporting one or more modular appliances simultaneously or a free standing appliance for supporting one or more modular appliances simultaneously. Hingedly attached extensions (1) are movable between points under and around the base, free standing unit and free standing appliance. The extensions provide electric power through cordless connectors (4) and may be pivoted, hingedly attached or on slides.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2001Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Inventor: Edward Khoury
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Publication number: 20040203279Abstract: The invention relates to an improved sound and vibration device in a motor vehicle electrical distribution box. The inventive device comprises a structure for anchoring the structural elements of the aforementioned distribution boxes in such a way as to eliminate any possible sound or vibrations that may be generated as a result of the movement to which said motor vehicle elements are subjected.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Jordi Olle Miquel, Ignaci Ferran Palau
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Patent number: 6790079Abstract: A connector retention apparatus for resiliently retaining connectors of different heights in mated engagement with a device. Included in the apparatus is a base assembly adapted to be connected to a device; and, at least a resiliently deflectable assembly connected to the base assembly and including a connector engaging portion that is biased for engagement with a connector and capable of accommodating and biasing connectors of varying heights into mated engagement with a device. A card and connector retention system for retaining a printed circuit card assembly to a device and a connector to the printed circuit card assembly. The system includes a connector assembly for retaining a printed circuit card assembly to a device; and, a connector retention apparatus for resiliently retaining connectors of different heights in mated engagement with the printed circuit card assembly. The connector retention apparatus is couplable to the connector assembly. A method of assembly is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Jessica Rose Berens, Dano Ben Lange, Scott Raymond LaPree
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Patent number: 6755663Abstract: An apparatus for connecting an electronic device to a communications system to provide access via the device to a user in a seat on a mobile platform. A jack is pivotally attached to one end of a gooseneck assembly and receives a connector of the electronic device. Another end of the gooseneck assembly is pivotally attached to a pivot for an armrest of the seat. An interface cable extends through the gooseneck assembly and electrically connects the jack with a system connector near the seat. The gooseneck assembly is easily accessible and visible to passengers.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2001Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Donald B. Lee
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Publication number: 20040102087Abstract: A connector retention apparatus for resiliently retaining connectors of different heights in mated engagement with a device. Included in the apparatus is a base assembly adapted to be connected to a device; and, at least a resiliently deflectable assembly connected to the base assembly and including a connector engaging portion that is biased for engagement with a connector and capable of accommodating and biasing connectors of varying heights into mated engagement with a device. A card and connector retention system for retaining a printed circuit card assembly to a device and a connector to the printed circuit card assembly. The system includes a connector assembly for retaining a printed circuit card assembly to a device; and, a connector retention apparatus for resiliently retaining connectors of different heights in mated engagement with the printed circuit card assembly. The connector retention apparatus is couplable to the connector assembly. A method of assembly is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2002Publication date: May 27, 2004Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Jessica Rose Berens, Dano Ben Lange, Scott Raymond LaPree
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Patent number: 6716058Abstract: A cradle device of a portable terminal such as a PDA (personal digital assistance). The cradle device of the portable terminal has a cradle body on which the portable terminal is placed; and a holder to embrace the portable terminal settled on the cradle body. The holder is rotatable with respect to the cradle body within a predetermined angular range. A bracket hinge is settled at the cradle body, and a bracket shaft is settled at the holder. A friction member is disposed between the bracket hinge and the bracket shaft with a predetermined friction force. Accordingly, an angle of the holder can be freely adjusted when the portable terminal is embraced by the holder.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2002Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jae-Sam Youn
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Patent number: 6692297Abstract: An electrical card connector includes an insulative housing (3), a plurality of terminals (5) received in the housing, and two fixing clips (7) attached to the housing. The insulative housing has a header (15) including a pivot (25), a plurality of passageways (21) for receiving the terminals therein, and two guiding bars (17) extending from two ends of the header each having a ledge (23) at a front end thereof. The pivot projects from each end of the header to provide a rotational axis for the fixing clip. The ledge includes a first positioning recess (45), a sliding face (47) and a second positioning recess (49). Each fixing clip has a base plate (29) fixed to a PCB, a joint section (33) extending from the base plate to prevent over-rotation of the housing, and an engaging section (35) for engaging with the insulative housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2001Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shun Chi Dong
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Publication number: 20040014357Abstract: A connector system for use adjacent a seat to allow a user seated at the seat to couple a computing device conveniently and easily, via the connector system, to a computer network. The connector system includes a main housing which houses a plurality of communications jacks as well as a plurality of power jacks. A flexible member couples the main housing to a mount assembly. The mount assembly is secured via U-shaped clamps to an existing structural member of the seat assembly. The main housing can be adjusted fore and aft relative to the mount assembly via a pair of set screws that engage the flexible member. The flexible member allows a degree of play in the event a user bumps the main housing with his or her legs while climbing into or out of the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2003Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: John L. Madera, Tina M. Lanfear
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Patent number: 6655986Abstract: In order to improve a proximity switch comprising a bearing body with a bearing opening, a sensor head having a proximity sensor with a sensor circuit arranged therein, a bearing attachment piece held on the sensor head and mounted in the bearing opening for rotation about an axis, and a plug connection having a connection side arranged on a side of the bearing attachment piece opposite the sensor head and comprising a connection sleeve and a contact insert arranged in the connection sleeve, such that a plug connector is connectable to the plug connection in a way which in terms of ergonomics is as suitable as possible, it is proposed that the connection sleeve be held non-rotatably in the bearing attachment piece and that the contact insert be mounted in the connection sleeve for rotation relative thereto.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2001Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Balluff GmbHInventor: Peter Kroll
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Patent number: 6634794Abstract: A connector assembly comprises a panel having a plurality of apertures formed therein. Each aperture is adapted to accept a pivot member of a connector. A plurality of flexible members are proximate each aperture. For each aperture, the plurality of flexible members are configured to maintain a centering bias on a connector when such connector is supported in the respective aperture.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2002Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Bassel H. Daoud, Ivan Pawlenko
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Patent number: 6634904Abstract: A flexible computer connection attaches to a passenger seat in an airplane to supply a personal computer used by a passenger with electrical power and communications with an external location such as a ground source for telecommunications and connecting to the internet.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2001Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Willie P. Rowland, Donald B. Lee
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Patent number: 6619982Abstract: A rotor case on a charge adapter has a first rotational position for holding a cellular phone in an upright position, and a second rotational position for holding a cellular phone in a tilted position. The upright position is suitable for holding the cellular phone during charging only, while the tilted position holds the cellular phone while permitting connection of a data connector to the bottom of the cellular phone. The rotor case has a generally prismatic shape with an eccentrically located rotational connection to the remainder of the charge adapter. The eccentric rotational location moves the center of gravity of the cellular phone to maintain stable positioning of the center of gravity of the cellular phone in both the upright charging-only position and the tilted charging-communicating position.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2002Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: SMK CorporationInventor: Shigenori Tamura
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Publication number: 20030129871Abstract: A telecommunications patch panel is provided having a plurality of connector modules rotatably mounted to a frame member. Each connector module has a front face and an opposite facing rear face, and each front face includes a plurality of connector jacks. Each rear face includes a plurality of wire termination blocks. The wire termination blocks are electrically connected to the connector jacks. Each connector module is rotatable about a rotation axis relative to the frame member. A lock selectively locks each connector module to the frame member as desired. The connector jacks and the connector modules are arranged in linear arrays perpendicular to the axis of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2003Publication date: July 10, 2003Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Michael Jay Follingstad
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Patent number: 6566865Abstract: A non-contact displacement detecting device including a permanent magnet fixed with a rotational member, a sensor portion fixed with a non-rotational member, and the sensor portion detects a displacement of a detected object connected with the shaft. The non-contact displacement detecting device includes a housing for supporting the rotational member rotatably and restricting one movement of the rotational member in an axial direction, and a holder for contacting with the rotational member at a plurality of contact points and restricting another movement of the rotational member in the axial direction. Thereby, the movement of the rotational member in the axial direction is restricted by the holder and the housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Aisin Seiki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Keiji Yasuda, Hisayoshi Okuya