Having Annular, Push-pull-engaging Contact Concentrically Disposed About Longitudinal Axis Of Engagement Patents (Class 439/675)
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Patent number: 7534147Abstract: Apparatus for providing an electrical connection path into equipment in an underwater, wet or conductive environment, the apparatus comprising a connecting pin having a conductive core and an insulating sleeve around the conductive core. The insulating sleeve has a reduced external diameter over part of its length to form an annular recess, and a collar comprising conductive material is received in the recess for axially retaining the connecting pin in the apparatus and to provide an earth shield.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2007Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Tronic LimitedInventors: Michael Christopher Marklove, Jonathan Hardisty, Wesley Barrett
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Publication number: 20090117762Abstract: A protective endcap for use with a triaxial cable connector. The endcap is sized to fit about a mating end of the triaxial connector. A pair of protective boots for use with coaxial cable connectors. Each protective boot includes an interior space for receiving a triaxial cable connector. Each interior space includes ridges for engaging grooves about the connector. Each boot includes a mating circumferential lip about a connector end. Each boot includes a tapered cable end with an opening for a cable from a connector to extend through from the interior space. A triaxial cable connector assembly including a connector, a protective boot and an endcap. The connector is positioned within an interior opening of the boot with ridges of an inner wall of the opening engaging grooves of the connector. A cable extending from the connector extends through a cable end of the boot. A mating end of the connector is adjacent a connector end of the boot.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: M'hamed Anis Khemakhem
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Patent number: 7524212Abstract: A recessed jack plug assembly includes a jack plug support structure having a jack plug mounted therein. The jack plug support structure includes a recessed area for receiving at least a portion of the base of the jack. The recessed area includes an interior wall which provides lateral support to the base of the jack. The recessed area may also have a channel to accommodate the angled portion of a 90° jack base. A pair of opposed finger wells are optionally provided in the front surface of the jack plug support structure adjacent the recessed area to allow the user to grasp the base of the jack when removal of the jack is desired.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2008Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Bruce Allen Williams
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Patent number: 7481670Abstract: A quick secure connection system for use with a set of outdoor lights includes a power source having a two-wired female connector surrounded by external threads. Threadably connected to the female connector on the power source is a male connector surrounded by an internally threaded collar. The male connector is mounted on one end of a power transmission cord. On the opposite end of the power transmission is a two-wired light assembly. On the base of the two-wired light assembly is another two-wired female connector from which a set of outdoor lights may be assembled.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2007Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: International Development Corp.Inventor: Chi Gon Chen
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Patent number: 7458858Abstract: An electrical connector (100) includes a connector body (1), a shell (2), a ring (3) and a cable wire (5). The connector body forms at least one pin (11), an exterior surface (12) defining a first diameter and an connecting portion (13), whose outer diameter is smaller than the first diameter. The shell forms a mating portion (23) and a covering portion (24). The covering portion has an outer diameter larger than that of the mating portion. The ring is sandwiched by the connector body and the shell. An annular rib (27) is formed on the inner side of the mating portion which mates with an annular slot (14) formed on the connecting portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2007Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., LtdInventor: Peter Kuo
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Publication number: 20080268717Abstract: A power connector includes a main body and a conductive contact. The main body has a front surface and a sidewall. The front surface defines a receiving cavity. The front of the sidewall defines at least one positioning hole communicating with the receiving cavity, and then a blocking wall is formed at the front of the positioning hole. The conductive contact is received in the receiving cavity of the main body and has a fixing portion, a base portion and connecting portions connecting the fixing and base portions. The fixing portion is formed by a rectangular board bending to form an arch structure. The front of the fixed portion is cut to form at least one cut portion with a free end at front and a connecting end connecting to the fixing portion at back. The cut portion bends outwards to form a blocking lump, the blocking lump engages with the positioning hole and is blocked by the blocking wall. Therefore, the conductive contact can be fastened firmly and securely.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: CHENG UEI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Hu-Qing Mao
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Patent number: 7442084Abstract: A filter housing has a large diameter body with texturing which facilitates tightening without a wrench, although wrench hex flats are provided for the last quarter turn. An integral weather seal is incorporated into the filter housing to eliminate the possibility of installing the wrong seal, improperly installing the correct seal, or omitting the installation of any seal at all.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2006Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.Inventor: Noah Montena
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Patent number: 7425153Abstract: A connector for a coaxial cable including a base member having forward and rearward ends and a central bore into which the cable is inserted. A stop is provided in the bore for limiting the insertion of the cable. A transverse screw secures the cable in the bore when at the stop. A housing having forward and rearward ends surrounds a plug connector. The plug connector includes a signal conductor having a needle like projection extending rearward and a ground contact insulated from the signal conductor and including a knife edge projection extending rearward. The housing and base member are threadably connected to each other so that as they are drawn together during assembly, the needle-like projection and the knife edge projection extend into the bore of the base member rearward of the stop and engage the coaxial cable in the bore of the base member.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2007Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: D'Addario & Company, Inc.Inventor: Robert O. Miller
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Patent number: 7404738Abstract: The RF signal splitter of the present invention comprises a splitter housing and associated components for forming an integrated F-Type connector. The splitter housing has at least one input port, at least one output port, a post cartridge, an elastomer clamping element, and a nut. Generally, the post cartridge attaches to the splitter housing through a bore formed in the splitter housing, and the elastomer clamping element and nut are incorporated into a housing. The housing extends outward from the outer surface of the splitter housing to thereby form the outer wall of the connector. A coaxial cable is secured to the connector via the expansion of the elastomer clamping element, wherein the expansion results from the aforementioned nut being driven into the housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.Inventor: Noah Montena
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Patent number: 7364469Abstract: A NATO slave connector may include a 2-conductor cable designed to permit a maximum current draw of about 35 amperes. The connector may also include: a connection end adapted to connect to a military vehicle's 24 volt battery NATO slave receptacle; a cable end adapted to be electrically wired to a device; and, a protective covering on the outer surface of the connector.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Graywacke Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Scott Huffman, Mark Huffman
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Patent number: 7347728Abstract: The CATV tap assembly of the present invention comprises a tap faceplate and associated components for forming an integrated F-Type connector. The tap assembly includes a tap faceplate, having at least one port. In addition to the aforementioned tap faceplate, the integrated connector assembly includes a post cartridge, an elastomer clamping element, and a nut. Generally, the post cartridge attaches to the tap faceplate through a bore formed in the tap faceplate, and the elastomer clamping element and nut are incorporated into a housing. The housing extends outward from the outer surface of the tap faceplate to thereby form the outer wall of the connector. A coaxial cable is secured to the connector via the expansion of the elastomer crimping element, wherein the expansion results from the aforementioned nut being driven into the housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2006Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.Inventor: Noah Montena
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Patent number: 7338329Abstract: A power connector comprising a dielectric housing, having an insertion face and a mounting face. The dielectric housing defining a first mounting passage and a second mounting passage communicating with each other. A first terminal, having a contacting portion inserted into the first mounting passage. A second terminal, having a main body, a first contacting section, a second contacting section, and a first pressing section. The first contacting section is bent from a front end of the main body and extends forwardly, the first pressing section bent from an edge of the main body and extends above the first contacting section. The second contacting section of the second terminal being bent 180 degrees from a rear end of the main body thereof and extending forwardly.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Molex IncorporatedInventor: Shi-Zheng Yang
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Patent number: 7329139Abstract: The present invention, in one aspect, provides a connector apparatus that can be used in, among other things, applications requiring RF or high-speed digital electrical signals.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2007Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Winchester Electronics CorporationInventor: John E. Benham
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Patent number: 7322858Abstract: A universal receptacle facilitates improved connectivity between electronic devices through plug-type connectors within a range of form factors. In one aspect, the receptacle includes an elongate, open ended chamber, a series of conductive terminals disposed in the chamber, urging structure for urging the conductive terminals inwardly towards a longitudinal axis of the chamber, and a series of conductive lines electrically coupled with the conductive terminals. The conductive terminals may be located within the chamber such that the urging structure places the terminals in physical contact with the plug-type connector when the connector possesses a diameter that is less than the diameter of the chamber. In this way, the particular degree of displacement of the terminals varies depending on the form factor or diameter of a particular region of the connector, while electronic signal pathways are maintained between the conductive terminals of the receptacle and conductive contacts of the connector.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.Inventors: Frederick C. Rogers, Lyle T. Bertz, Usman Muhammad Naim
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Patent number: 7318578Abstract: The present invention relates to a motorized pulley (1) with a cylindrical cable connector (10) comprising a cylindrical drum (5) that is mounted rotatably about a shaft (11) and is configured for being fixedly mounted on supporting means, said cylindrical drum (5) delimiting an interior space intended for receiving an electric motor (20) for producing a rotating movement of the drum about the shaft (11), and wherein said shaft comprises a cylindrical recess (9) configured at an end of the shaft (11) for receiving the cylindrical cable connector (10) that is electrically coupled to said electric motor (20). Hereby a motorized pulley is accomplished that has a cable connector able to allow for tolerances deriving from the manufacture of the individual parts and mounting tolerances in the motorized pulley with the cable connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2005Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Interroll Holding AGInventors: Jens Hvidberg, Jan Stovring Jensen
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Patent number: 7306468Abstract: A coaxial module includes a conductive housing, front and rear coaxial connectors, and circuitry disposed within the housing including a removable surge protector device. The circuitry within the housing includes a circuit board, including a cutout. Disposed within the cutout is the surge protector device. The surge protector device includes pins for mounting to an edge mount of the circuit board, and the housing includes a removable cover to allow access to the cutout and the surge protector device.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2005Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Scott K. Baker
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Patent number: 7294023Abstract: The coaxial plug-and-socket connector is for high frequencies, particularly in the GHz range, and comprises a socket part and a plug part as well as an elastic electrical contact element. The contact element connects the outer conductor of the socket part to the outer conductor of the plug part and is placed between the plug part and the socket part. The contact element comprises a number of elastic parts that, while under radial elastic stress, form a contact point to the outer conductor of the socket part and a contact point to the outer conductor of the plug part. Said contact points preferably lie in a plane running perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the plug-and-socket connector and near a face of the plug part. The connector is stable up to approximately 65 GHz.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2004Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Huber & Suhner AGInventor: Mario Schneider
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Patent number: 7294022Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle power plug with a control switch, comprising a body formed by two mating semi-circular arc covers; an electrode set having a positive pole and a negative pole; and a control switch having a press rod axially connected with an conductive blade, wherein a snappingly engaged structure is disposed in the body with two conductive blade clamps arranged on its two sides, respectively, one blade clamp being coupled with the positive pole, and the other blade clamp and the negative pole being coupled with a power cord, respectively, and then extending out of the body through line holes; consequently, the press rod extending out of a button hole of the body is applied with a force on its one end, and the locating structure longitudinally displaces in the snappingly engaged structure of the body to be selectively located, so as to render the conductive blade contact with or separate from the two conductive blade clamps and thus to control the connection or disconnection with poType: GrantFiled: November 29, 2006Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Tang Yang Dies Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hsu-Cheng Cheng
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Patent number: 7252533Abstract: A quick-disconnect coupling device for use in plug and receptacle style electrical connectors, fiberoptic connectors, pneumatic and hydraulic couplings or any other application where a secure quick-disconnect connection is desired. Under normal operation, the coupling device incorporates a sliding outer sleeve to activate and release latching features within the retention system, which engages with an appropriate mating receptacle. An emergency release feature is included to allow the coupling to disconnect at a selectable, predetermined axial pull-force on the rear of the coupler. The secondary release feature prevents damage to the components and, in many applications, increases personal safety, by providing an emergency release feature, while still maintaining standard coupling and decoupling functionality.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2006Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: Interlemo Holding SAInventor: William H. Lee
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Patent number: 7242135Abstract: A high voltage direct current contact for a vacuum electron device (VED), including (a) an outer cathode line having a first hollow cylinder having a first VED connection end, (b) a contact block removably positioned within the outer cathode line, having a heater contact and a first threaded stem extending towards the first VED connection end, (c) an inner cathode line removably positioned within the first hollow cylinder and placed in contact with the contact block, the inner cathode line including a second hollow cylinder and a support plate having an opening removably receiving the first threaded stem, and (d) a heater contact line in contact with the heater contact, including a third hollow cylinder and a flange on an exterior thereof, the flange being in contact with the support plate, the third hollow cylinder having a threaded end removably coupled with the first threaded stem.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2006Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Communication and Power Industries, Inc.Inventors: Wilson Wai Toy, Christopher Paul Yates, Paul Allen Krzeminski, Robert N. Tornoe, Edmund Thomas Davies
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Patent number: 7226300Abstract: A protective endcap for use with a triaxial cable connector. The endcap is sized to fit about a mating end of the triaxial connector. A pair of protective boots for use with coaxial cable connectors. Each protective boot includes an interior space for receiving a triaxial cable connector. Each interior space includes ridges for engaging grooves about the connector. Each boot includes a mating circumferential lip about a connector end. Each boot includes a tapered cable end with an opening for a cable from a connector to extend through from the interior space. A triaxial cable connector assembly including a connector, a protective boot and an endcap. The connector is positioned within an interior opening of the boot with ridges of an inner wall of the opening engaging grooves of the connector. A cable extending from the connector extends through a cable end of the boot. A mating end of the connector is adjacent a connector end of the boot.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2006Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: M'hamed Anis Khemakhem
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Patent number: 7189097Abstract: The present invention, in one aspect, provides a connector apparatus that can be used in, among other things, applications requiring RF or high-speed digital electrical signals.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2005Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Assignee: Winchester Electronics CorporationInventor: John E. Benham
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Patent number: 7182639Abstract: A connector for coaxial cable is disclosed herein which has a gripping ring positioned between a compression ring and a connector body. At least two opposed ends of the gripping ring are capable of being displaced radially inwardly for gripping the cable.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2005Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: Corning Gilbert Inc.Inventor: Donald A. Burris
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Patent number: 7160149Abstract: A coaxial connector having a connector assembly and a securing assembly. The connector assembly has a first contact assembly and a second contact assembly and first and second receivers for wire. The securing assembly and connector assembly cooperate with each other and are movable relative to each other so as to be changeable between a pre-assembly state and an assembled state. The first receiver is changeable from a first state into a second state wherein the first receptacle has a reduced effective diameter as an incident of the securing assembly and connector assembly being changed from the pre-assembly state into the assembled state.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2005Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.Inventor: Shawn M. Chawgo
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Patent number: 7153160Abstract: The CATV tap assembly of the present invention comprises a tap faceplate and associated components for forming an integrated F-Type connector. The tap assembly includes a tap faceplate, having at least one port. In addition to the aforementioned tap faceplate, the integrated connector assembly includes a post cartridge, an elastomer clamping element, and a nut. Generally, the post cartridge attaches to the tap faceplate through a bore formed in the tap faceplate, and the elastomer clamping element and nut are incorporated into a housing. The housing extends outward from the outer surface of the tap faceplate to thereby form the outer wall of the connector. A coaxial cable is secured to the connector via the expansion of the elastomer crimping element, wherein the expansion results from the aforementioned nut being driven into the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2005Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates Inc.Inventor: Noah Montena
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Patent number: 7147518Abstract: An electrical connection device including a socket having at least one axial pressure contact arranged in insulation and at least one annular groove. A plug has at least one tubular contact that is coaxial about a direction of coupling of the plug with the socket. The at least one tubular contact includes a leading end having an end surface. The at least one tubular contact is structured and arranged to co-operate with the at least one axial pressure contact of the socket. The at least one annular groove opens out axially and is structured and arranged to receive therein the at least one tubular contact. At least a portion of the end face of the leading end of the at least one tubular contact presses against the at least one axial pressure contact when the at least one tubular contact is positioned in the at least one annular groove and when the plug is coupled with the socket.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2004Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Société d' Exploitation des Procédés Maréchal (SEPM)Inventors: Gilles Marechal, Joseph Crestin, Fabrice Gilet
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Patent number: 7131866Abstract: A connector interconnect two coaxial cables each having a central conductor surrounded by an outer conductor. A respective connector piece is assigned to each coaxial cable. The invention ensures the easy and rapid use of the connector, while reliably guaranteeing the electrical contact between the interconnected coaxial cables. To achieve this, each connector piece has one connection region that is electrically connected to the respective central conductor of the corresponding coaxial cable, a connection head of the second connector piece being supported on the connection region of said piece by means of a spring element, in order to make electrical contact with the connection region of the first connector piece.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Framatome ANP GmbHInventor: Gerhard Zuch
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Patent number: 7128610Abstract: A shielded antenna connector includes an insulating housing defining an electrical terminal receiving cavity therein, an electrical terminal received in the terminal receiving cavity, and a shield covering the insulating housing. A receiving space is formed between the shield and the insulating housing and configured to receive an antenna. The electrical terminal has a contact portion extending upwardly into the receiving space to electrically contact the antenna. Latch means is defined between the shield and the insulating housing for securing the shield to the insulating housing firmly. A pair of elastic pressing pieces is defined in the shield and slopes into the receiving space to compress the antenna tightly.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2006Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shu-Man Chiang
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Patent number: 7108514Abstract: A power connector includes a housing (10) defining a tube-like receiving chamber (16) extending through a front face (11) thereof and a receiving hole extending through a rear face (12) thereof, a first contact (20) extending into the receiving chamber, and a second contact (50) extending into the receiving hole. The receiving hole comprises a front section (17) and a rear section (18). The front section is communicating with the receiving chamber and is larger than the rear section in diameter thereof to form a step portion therebetween. The second contact (50) is a single piece and comprises an engaging portion (51) extending in the receiving chamber, a retaining portion (52) extending from the engaging portion and engaging with the step portion for preventing the second contact from moving rearwardly, and a connecting portion (53) extending from the retaining portion and comprising a bent portion engaging with the rear face of the housing for preventing the second contact from moving forwards.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co. Ltd.Inventors: Zhi-Qiang Chen, Ning Wang
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Patent number: 7090516Abstract: A protective endcap for use with a triaxial cable connector. The endcap is sized to fit about a mating end of the triaxial connector. A pair of protective boots for use with coaxial cable connectors. Each protective boot includes an interior space for receiving a triaxial cable connector. Each interior space includes ridges for engaging grooves about the connector. Each boot includes a mating circumferential lip about a connector end. Each boot includes a tapered cable end with an opening for a cable from a connector to extend through from the interior space. A triaxial cable connector assembly including a connector, a protective boot and an endcap. The connector is positioned within an interior opening of the boot with ridges of an inner wall of the opening engaging grooves of the connector. A cable extending from the connector extends through a cable end of the boot. A mating end of the connector is adjacent a connector end of the boot.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2004Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: M'hamed Anis Khemakhem
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Patent number: 7059904Abstract: A relay connector includes a relay terminal metal fitting including a connection part to be connected with the apparatus-side terminal metal fitting and a connection part to be connected with the wire-side terminal metal fitting and a relay housing an engagement part to be engaged with the apparatus-side housing and an engagement part to be engaged with the wire-side housing. when operator cannot reach the apparatus, the operator can connect the relay connector to the apparatus side connector and then the relay connector is connected to the wire side connector.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2004Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignees: Autonetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.Inventor: Kazumoto Konda
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Patent number: 7018235Abstract: A connector for coaxial cable is disclosed herein which has a gripping ring positioned between a compression ring and a connector body. At least two opposed ends of the gripping ring are capable of being displaced radially inwardly for gripping the cable. A related method is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2004Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Corning Gilbert Inc.Inventors: Donald A. Burris, William B. Lutz
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Patent number: 7001220Abstract: The invention relates to a socket (1) for a coaxial electrical plug-in connector as well as a pertaining plug. The socket (1) is comprised of an inner contact opening (2) with an inner contact element (3) arranged therein. The inner contact opening (2) is surrounded by an outer plug (4) being of a circular-cylindrical construction, said plug having an outer contact element. To improve the electrical properties of such a socket on transmission of audio and video signals between devices applied in consumer electronics, the present invention proposes an outer plug (4) to be made of an electrically insulating material, with the outer contact element being designed and built as a contact strip (6) in its contact area, with the curvature of said contact strip forming a circular-cylindrical helical curve on the outside of said outer plug (4).Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2003Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Inventors: Wolfgang B. Thörner, Fritz J. Reich
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Patent number: 6976873Abstract: A connector having a plug connected to an antenna through a coaxial cable and a receptacle. The plug includes a cylindrical shell, a pin contact, and an insulative pin contact holder provided inside the shell. The receptacle includes a first receptacle housing having a shell-receiving hole and a second receptacle housing provided inside the shell-receiving hole and having a pin contact-receiving hole. A first protrusion is formed in a distal end of the pin contact holder. A first reentrant in which the first protrusion is to be fitted is formed in a distal end of the second receptacle housing. The present invention can prevent the connection of external antennas of other manufacturers to the receptacle because the first protrusion and first reentrant are specified in shape. Also, the plug can be readily connected to the receptacle because the plug can be connected to the receptacle independently of the posture of the plug.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2004Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: J.S.T. Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hiroyuki Taguchi
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Patent number: 6923688Abstract: The present invention provides a charging interface. The interface includes a first contact interface system for receiving a male connector. The first interface contact interface system includes a housing with a front surface, where the front surface includes an aperture leading to a well within the housing. A first positive contact is disposed within the well and a first negative contact is disposed within the well. The interface also includes a second contact interface system comprising conductive contacts disposed on the front surface outside the aperture. The conductive contacts comprise a second positive contact and a second negative contact.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2003Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Steven F. Burson, James E. Blum, Jay Wilson
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Patent number: 6881076Abstract: A coaxial module includes a conductive housing, front and rear coaxial connectors, and circuitry disposed within the housing including a removable surge protector device. The circuitry within the housing includes a circuit board, including a cutout. Disposed within the cutout is the surge protector device. The surge protector device includes pins for mounting to an edge mount of the circuit board, and the housing includes a removable cover to allow access to the cutout and the surge protector device.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2003Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Scott K. Baker
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Patent number: 6869316Abstract: A three contact barrel power connector assembly is provided. The power connector assembly includes both a connector plug and a connector jack. The connector plug includes an inner body and an outer body transmitting electrical current. The connector plug further includes a center body that transmits a data signal or a low power current. The connector jack includes a housing ground, a housing body, outer contacts that couple with the outer body, inner contacts that couple with the inner body, and a center contact that couples with the center body. The power connector assembly further includes insulators operable to prevent unwanted electrical contact between the connector plug and the connector jack. The connector plug is operable to couple with the connector jack independent of the orientation of the connector plug with respect to the connector jack, provide high levels of power, and effectively transmit data signals in addition to power.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2002Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Mark M. Hinkle, Christopher H. Muenzer
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Patent number: 6854867Abstract: A chandelier includes a central support member that extends from a ceiling support to a distributor plate. A number of removable arms connected to the distributor plate. An electrical connection is made from the central support to the arms at the distributor plate. The electrical connection is completed and broken as the arms are connected and removed from the distributor plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2002Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Inventors: Emilio Más Quiles, Francisco Gendes
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Patent number: 6824392Abstract: An RCA connector capable of being inserted into a circuit board directly comprises a joint and a cover. One end of the joint has a protruded annular wall. A center of the annular wall has a metal lead. The metal lead passes through a notch of the annular wall by using a conductive medium. The cover covers on the annular wall; and the cover has an opening corresponding to the notch of the annular wall so that the conductive medium extends out from the opening of the cover. Further, a lower end of the annular wall is firmly secured to a retaining seat. A plurality of positioning pins are extended from the retaining seat so that the RCA connector is fixed to a mother board by the positioning pins. Moreover, the metal enhancing plate and the conductive lead can be replaced by an L shape long metal lead.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2003Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Inventor: Pony Guo
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Publication number: 20040229516Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector of a power source, which provides an improved metal receiver in the main body. The receiver has its outer end being divided into several conductive slices that has a trumpet-type configuration for contacting the plug effectively to obtain a perfect electrical connection. The trumpet-type metal receiver has perfect elastic character and can prevent from elastic deformation after a long time use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2003Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventor: Shin-Nan Kan
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Patent number: 6783401Abstract: Removing the electrical field from the internal volume of high-voltage structures; e.g., bushings, connectors, capacitors, and cables. The electrical field is removed from inherently weak regions of the interconnect, such as between the center conductor and the solid dielectric, and places it in the primary insulation. This is accomplished by providing a conductive surface on the inside surface of the principal solid dielectric insulator surrounding the center conductor and connects the center conductor to this conductive surface. The advantage of removing the electric fields from the weaker dielectric region to a stronger area improves reliability, increases component life and operating levels, reduces noise and losses, and allows for a smaller compact design. This electric field control approach is currently possible on many existing products at a modest cost. Several techniques are available to provide the level of electric field control needed.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2001Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Michael J. Wilson, David A. Goerz
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Patent number: 6776620Abstract: A right-angle coaxial connector is provided, which can eliminate a possibility of the electric short circuit, which is excellent in mass production applicability, and which can be manufactured with low cost. The right-angle coaxial connector includes a coaxial plug 10 provided at an end of a cable 1, and a coaxial receptacle 20 electrically connected to the coaxial plug by inserting the coaxial plug therein. The coaxial plug 10 includes a plug main body 11 made of an insulative resin, and a plurality of pin type terminals protruded from a surface of the plug main body. The pin type terminals are divided into one signal terminal 12 and a plurality of ground terminals 13 disposed around the signal terminal. The ground terminals 13 are preferably arranged such that distances between adjacent ground terminals are set to be equal to one another.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2002Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: Molex IncorporatedInventor: Atsuhito Noda
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Patent number: 6755681Abstract: A connector with a signal detection device for plugging in a corresponding socket of an electronic device is provided, wherein the socket includes a central protruding conductor and an outer insulating portion and the outer insulating portion includes a first contacting flexible piece and a second contacting flexible piece. The connecter includes a first conducting portion for contacting with the central protruding conductor, a second conducting portion for contacting with the first contacting flexible piece of the outer insulating portion, and a third conducting portion for contacting with the second contacting flexible piece, wherein when the connector is plugged in the socket of the electronic device so as to contact the third conducting portion with the second contacting flexible piece, the third conducting portion outputs a detecting signal for being recognized, and the connector stands on the detecting signal to decide whether power is outputted to the electronic device or not.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2003Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventor: Chun-Chen Chen
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Publication number: 20040110424Abstract: A coaxial connector assembly (1) includes a first connector (10) and a second connector (20) mating with each other. The first connector for being mounted on a printed circuit board includes a first shell (11). A latch (114) projects outwardly from the first shell. The second connector includes a second shell (21), a conductive contact (23), and an insulative housing (22). The second shell defines at least one side plate (214) for permanently engaging with the latch of the first connector. In such an arrangement, the first connector is capable of permanently coupling with the second connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2002Publication date: June 10, 2004Inventors: Hsien-Chu Lin, Zhen-Da Hung, Lung-Sheng Tai, Chia-Ming Kuo
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Patent number: 6746267Abstract: A housing (30) has a terminal accommodation part (32) for accommodating a terminal (20) and a circular arc wall (34) constituting an insertion opening (36) into which a socket (10) can be inserted. Slits (41) are formed on an upper end of the circular arc wall (34) to form elastic pieces (42). A protrusion (44) projects inwardly on each elastic piece (42) and is disposed to cover an upper portion of each contact piece (25) of the terminal (20). A guide surface (46) inclines inward on each protrusion (44). The lower end of the socket (10) slides on the guide surface (46) so that the socket (10) becomes almost coaxial with the insertion opening (36).Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Makoto Fukamachi, Naoya Kurimito
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Patent number: 6733336Abstract: The present invention provides a connector used to interconnect a hard-line coaxial cable to an equipment port. The connector of the present invention essentially comprises a main connector body in which the various connecting and sealing members are housed, and a compression body attached to the connector body for axial, sliding movement between first and second terminal positions relative to the connector body. The port side of the connector includes a conductive pin extending axially outwardly therefrom that is adapted to be inserted into the port provided in the equipment box, and an axially extending bore is formed though the distal end (cable side) of the connector and compression bodies for receiving the central conductor of the hard-line cable therein.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2003Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.Inventors: Noah Montena, Eric J. Purdy
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Patent number: 6729912Abstract: An RCA plug connector includes an annular outer ground sleeve, an insulating ring within the sleeve, and an elongated signal probe member having an exterior spring, including a plurality of circumferentially spaced bowed portions extending from within the insulating ring along the central axis. The connector has an elongated base having front and back ends, a throughbore, and a counterbore at the front end. The probe is a rigid, elongated core having a back end within the base and a front end extending from the base along the axis. The spring surrounds the core, with a front end adjacent the front end of the core and a back end adjacent the back end of the core. The ground sleeve has a back end situated in the counterbore at the front end of the base, rigidly engaging the base, and a front end that projects forward from the front end of the base. The insulating ring is situated within and rigidly engages the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2003Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: J. D'Addario & Company, Inc.Inventor: James D'Addario
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Patent number: 6729911Abstract: An AV (audiovisual) terminal includes a fixed jack and a plug. The present invention features on that a plurality of longitudinal slots arranged annularly on a sleeve of the plug so as to form a plurality of elastic conductive clipping pieces. An outer bushing is disposed outside the sleeve so that the elastic conductive clipping pieces of the plug hold the conductive post for preventing the deformation of the elastic conductive clipping pieces when the plug is joined with the fixed jack.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Inventor: Chia-Hui Hu
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Patent number: 6722025Abstract: A method for adjusting an electrical length of a coaxial cable and a plug connector with an adjustable length that facilitates the adjustment of the electrical length of the cable are disclosed. With the method, both ends of the coaxial cable are terminated with a respective coaxial plug connector wherein at least one of the plug connectors has an adjustable length. One of the coaxial plug connectors is connected with a phase measurement device, and the other coaxial plug connector having the adjustable length is electrically shorted with a short-circuit plug. A pressing force is applied in an axial direction between the short-circuit plug and an outer conductor of the coaxial plug connector, until the phase measurement device indicates that the electrical length has reached a predetermined value.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2002Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Spinner GmbH Elektrotechnische FabrikInventors: Peter Siegfried Bohmer, Reiner Richter
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Patent number: 6719592Abstract: A device for contacting an electrically operated apparatus, having at least one terminal contact on the apparatus and one plug that can be connected to it axially, with the plug including a sleeve contact which is in contact with an electrically conducting contact area of the terminal contact after joining them, with the terminal contact being oriented parallel to an installation direction of the apparatus, and the sleeve contact being connectable to the terminal contact parallel to the installation direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1999Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Michael Friedow, Dietmar Rischen