Non-fuse Excessive Current Preventer (e.g., Varistor, Ptc Material Or Circuit Breaker, Etc.) Patents (Class 439/620.08)
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Patent number: 11777256Abstract: An electrical connector and a method for mating and unmating the same. The electrical connector comprises a housing, a locking arm, a biasing member, and a sliding member. The locking arm comprises a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion between the first end and the second end. The first end comprises a locking portion. The intermediate portion is pivotably mounted to the housing about a pivot. The biasing member is engaged with the locking arm to drive the first end in a first direction. The sliding member is slidably connected to the housing and configured to slide in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The electrical connector may be securely locked to a mating electrical connector and has a compact structure, allowing the mating electrical connector to be mounted on a circuit board that has a compact structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Amphenol Commercial Products (Chengdu) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jun Fan, Tao Zeng
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Patent number: 11495926Abstract: An electrical connector assembly including an electrical connector and a circuit board is provided. The electrical connector has a metallic plate and a plurality of terminals. The metallic plate separates the terminals into two different areas. The metallic plate has a first lateral surface. The circuit board is assembled to the electrical connector. The circuit board has a plurality of pads, a second lateral surface, and top and bottom surfaces opposite to each other. The pads are disposed on the top and bottom surfaces respectively. The second lateral surface is boarded between the top and bottom surfaces. The circuit board further includes at least one grounding circuit exposed from the second lateral surface and facing toward the first lateral surface. The metallic plate is electrically conducted to the grounding circuit by the first lateral surface when the circuit board is assembled to the electrical connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2021Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Advanced Connectek Inc.Inventors: Ming-Yung Chang, Tzu Hao Li, Chia Cheng He, Mao-Sheng Chen
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Patent number: 11201377Abstract: A connection arrangement is disclosed. The connection arrangement comprises a cell contact in contact with a cell in the form of at least one of a voltage source and a voltage sink, a cell connection line connected to the cell contact, and a connection line connected to the cell connection line at an end opposite the cell contact, the connection line connecting the cell connection line to an external electrical component.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2016Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: TE Connectivity Germany GmbHInventors: Andre Martin Dressel, Bart Van Sebroeck, Uwe Hauck, Wilhelm Grzywok, Peter Bormuth
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Patent number: 10894346Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, provided is a method for manufacturing a bus bar in which a frame including a sensing part and a body part connected to the sensing part is prepared, the frame is inserted into and fixed to an injection molding mold, and an enhanced part enhancing the strength at a position where fatigue is concentrated by an enhancing injection material injected into the injection molding mold is formed in the frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: DAE SAN ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Sangyoung Ma
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Patent number: 10879680Abstract: A cable extra length absorbing structure includes a pair of cable clamps. The pair of cable clamps are disposed at a predetermined interval on one side portion of one structural member or one side portions arranged on the same side in two structural members. The pair of cable clamps respectively include cable holding portions arranged on a path in which a cable is configured to be wired. Tach of the cable holding portions includes a holding space. The cable holding portions are disposed in an axis shift state in which a center axis of one holding portion is shifted with respect to a center axis of the other holding portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATIONInventors: Michio Ota, Shinichi Yanagihara, Yuki Hashimoto
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Patent number: 10658789Abstract: A high speed connector with magnetic engagement mechanism includes a cable end connector and a plate end connector combined with each other; the cable end connector having a cable end body member and a resilient pin connected with a cable; the plate end connector being on a PCB and having a plate end body member and a connection terminal; the cable end body member having a concave portion on a plug end of the cable end body member; the resilient pin being disposed in the concave portion; the plate end body member having a convex portion on a plug end of the plate end body member; the convex portion and a plane of the plug end of the plate end body member including a 20-degree angle. Therefore, the signal integrity is improved, and the safety issue due to an abnormal plugging is prevented.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2019Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: AMPHENOL EAST ASIA ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOG (SHEN ZHEN) CO., LTD.Inventors: Xiang Wang, Lei Liao
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Patent number: 10263300Abstract: A battery pack for supplying energy to propel a vehicle is disclosed. In one example, a battery pack includes a thermoplastic over mold for providing resistance to liquid is disclosed. The battery pack may have increased resistance to battery pack degradation.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: A123 Systems LLCInventor: Michael P. Ciaccio
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Patent number: 10027069Abstract: A cable connector assembly includes: a mating unit; a cable; a printed circuit board (PCB) interconnected between the mating unit and the cable, the PCB carrying a thermistor; a protective cover mounted on the PCB and enclosing the thermistor; a metal shell enclosing the PCB, a rear of the mating unit, and a front of the cable; an insulative inner cover over-molding the PCB, the metal shell, the rear of the mating unit, and the front of the cable; and an insulative outer cover over-molding the inner cover.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2017Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: FOXCONN INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: Chien-Hsun Huang, Dou-Feng Wu, Shuo Liu, Xiao-Li Li
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Connector and wiring harness for connecting adjacent electrode terminals of a plurality of batteries
Patent number: 9806470Abstract: A connector (20) includes a connecting member (15) with a main body portion (16) for connecting adjacent electrode terminals (12A, 12B) of a plurality of battery cells (11) including positive and negative electrode terminals (12A, 12B) and a first terminal (22) extending from the main body portion (16), a battery-side connector housing (29) accommodating the first terminal (22), a wire-side connector housing (36) to be connected to the battery-side connector housing (29) and an end part of a wire (37, and a fuse (25) arranged in the battery-side connector housing (29) to electrically connect the first terminal (22) and the wire (37).Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2012Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Ryoya Okamoto, Hiroomi Hiramitsu, Hiroki Hirai -
Patent number: 9559346Abstract: An exemplary assembly includes an array plate of a traction battery and an insert held by the array plate. The insert is in electrical communication with a bus bar of the traction battery. Another exemplary assembly includes an array plate of a traction battery and a fastening insert recessed within the array plate. The fastening insert is more electrically conductive than the array plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Josef Dollison, Evan Mascianica, Jeremy Samborsky, Asif Iqbal, Daniel Miller
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Patent number: 9411018Abstract: Device to monitor the voltage of battery cells. The device includes a control device, voltage taps configured to tap the voltages of the battery cells, a holding plate having a first holding plate part and a second holding plate part, and a stamped-out circuit having measuring lines configured to electrically connect the control device to the voltage taps, the stamped-out circuit being arranged in cut-outs of the first holding plate part and the cut-outs being covered by the second holding plate such that the measuring lines are fixedly positioned in the cut-outs.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.Inventor: Johann Stark
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Patent number: 9412990Abstract: A battery system and a method for producing an electrically conductive connection in a battery system. The battery system includes a plurality of cells arranged in at least one stack, a cell connector to connect a pole of a first cell in an electrically conductive manner to a pole of a second cell, an electronic unit to detect the voltage of the cells, a first pin arranged on the cell connector, at least one second pin arranged on the electronic unit; and a conductor to connect the first pin in an electrically conductive manner to the second pin, the conductor having at least one flexible section, a first contact element connected in an electrically conductive manner to a first end of the flexible section and also to the first pin, and a second contact element connected in an electrically conductive manner to a second end of the flexible section and also to the second pin.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.Inventor: Thomas Kropsch
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Patent number: 9341804Abstract: The invention relates to a means of cable strain relief (1) comprising a crimping sleeve (3) for the mechanical operative connection of a cable (5) to a crimping neck (2), wherein the crimping sleeve (3) is used in the crimped state for clamping a textile braid (7) of the cable (5) intended for stain relief between the crimping sleeve (3) and the crimping neck (2). At its cable-side end, the crimping sleeve (3) comprises a deformable plastic sleeve (4) that produces a mechanical operative connection in the crimped state between an exterior jacket (6) of the cable (5) and the crimping sleeve (3).Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2012Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Huber+Suhner AGInventors: Nesa Scopic, Daniel Greub, Patrick Zaina, Laif Gadmer
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Patent number: 9263832Abstract: A male connector having an electrostatic discharge (ESD) function includes a metal portion, an insulating portion and a cable. The metal portion is inserted into a female connector. One end of the insulating portion is connected to the metal portion and another end of the insulating portion is connected to the cable. The cable includes a plurality of sub-cables and a grounded metal layer. The metal layer surrounds the sub-cables, and is in electrical contact with the metal portion. Static electricity on the metal portion is conducted to ground via the metal layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2013Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Chih-Ching Wang, Yu-Hua Ho
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Publication number: 20150111431Abstract: Briefly, the present invention relates to a cigarette lighter adapter (CLA) configured to be received in a CLA socket in a vehicle. The CLA includes a positive contact and a negative contact and housing, for example, a plastic housing. The negative contacts are formed as springs, which extend from the housing and are configured to exert spring force against an interior wall of a socket to assure a solid connection. The positive contact is also formed as a spring and is connected in series with a thermal sensor. In accordance with an important aspect of the invention, the thermal sensor, for example, a bi-metallic strip, is in thermal contact with a tip, which is serially connected to the positive contact and which extends outwardly from the plastic housing, the thermal sensor causes the CLA to be disconnected from the socket when an excessive temperature is sensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: ICC-NEXERGY, INC.Inventors: ROBERT F. WENTINK, HUANG TAI GUANG, CAO XINLIANG, JOSEPH KEATING
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Patent number: 8968027Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric coupler for high-voltage DIN C type cells comprising a voltage divider, a condenser and two terminal contacts and wherein the condenser is elongated and its ends are in contact with the two terminals of the coupling device, occupying an axis parallel to the imaginary central axis of the connector passing through the two contacts and wherein the resistances of the divider are aligned and parallel to the mentioned axis of the zig-zag device. As a result of this arrangement the insulation can be assured and the field distributions of both systems are compatible with one another and with those of the DIN C connector.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Arteche Lantegi Elkartea, S.A.Inventors: Inaki Garabieta Artiagoitia, Alfonso Montero Bouza
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Publication number: 20140154922Abstract: A connector (200), such as but not limited to a coaxial female F-connector, has an integral surge protector. The F-connector includes a connector body (220) with an extended center conductor lead (215). Attached to the F-connector and substantially surrounding the lead is an inductor, such as a toroid core (300) having windings (315) thereon. In one configuration one end (320) of the windings is attached to the center conductor lead and the other end (325) is attached to an electrical ground. In another configuration that other end is attached to a circuit ground via a capacitor, a power supply, or a biasing circuit. The inductor serves to shunt a surge to ground. A series capacitor is connected between the center conductor lead and an input/output port on an electronic circuit, passes the desired signal, and further helps to prevent a surge from reaching the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Genesis Technology USA, Inc..Inventors: Earl Anthony Daughtry, JR., Ronald L. Hodge
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Publication number: 20130171877Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric coupler for high-voltage DIN C type cells comprising a voltage divider, a condenser and two terminal contacts and wherein the condenser is elongated and its ends are in contact with the two terminals of the coupling device, occupying an axis parallel to the imaginary central axis of the connector passing through the two contacts and wherein the resistances of the divider are aligned and parallel to the mentioned axis of the zig-zag device. As a result of this arrangement the insulation can be assured and the field distributions of both systems are compatible with one another and with those of the DIN C connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: ARTECHE LANTEGI ELKARTEA, S.A.Inventor: ARTECHE LANTEGI ELKARTEA, S.A.
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Publication number: 20120276755Abstract: A slide electricity structure according to the present invention uses grease for electrical contacts wherein contact resistance does not gradually increase even when exposed to sliding and lifetime is long, and has a silver-plated spring contact that contacts or separates by way of sliding and grease for electrical contacts that has been applied to the spring contact and contains perfluoropolyether oil having an average molecular weight between 2600 and 12500 as a base oil and PTFE having a primary particle diameter of 1 ?m or less as a thickener.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicants: NOK Klueber Co., Ltd., Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Takashi SATO, Kazuhiro Sato, Ayumu Morita, Kenji Tsuchiya, Takao Kanno, Toshio Nitta
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Patent number: 8172618Abstract: A semiconductor-type electric connector against surge and static electricity includes a circuit board in the electric connector. The circuit board is provided with conductive terminals for external connection. The circuit board includes at least one electronic component which is a semiconductor chip. The electronic component is electrically connected to the conductive terminals of the circuit board in a parallel connection. The electronic component is conducted in a specific state, so that the electric connector is capable of being against surge and static electricity and convenient for maintenance.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2010Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Ceramate Technical Co., Ltd.Inventor: Robert Wang
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Patent number: 8062068Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connector for a first IC, comprising a second IC (12) carrying ESD protection, the second IC (12) being integrated into the connector (8), which enhances the ESD protection and preserves the RF performance of such connector (8). The present invention further relates to a method for making an electrical connector (8) for a first IC, comprising this step of providing ESD protection to the first IC by integrating a second IC (12) carrying ESD-protection into the connector (8).Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2008Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: NXP B.V.Inventors: Tamim Peter Sidiki, Horst Roehm, Hans-Martin Ritter, Robert Muir Gemmel Izat, Rob P. Weber
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Patent number: 8016617Abstract: The invention relates to a wire connection module, comprising a two-part housing and a number of contact elements (10), the contact elements (10) having at least one connection side, which is in the form of a contact for connecting wires, the contact element (10) further having an interface, via which surge protection elements can be connected, the first housing part (2) being formed with receptacles (20, 21), into which two-pole surge arresters (24) are inserted, the contact element (10) has a contact face (13), which is in the form of an interface for the surge arrester, protrudes into the receptacle (20, 21) and makes contact with a first pole of the surge arrester (24), contact being made with the other pole of the surge arrester (24) by means of a ground element.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: ADC GmbHInventor: Heiko Neumetzler
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Patent number: 7845983Abstract: A circuit board built-in connector and a catcher are provided. The circuit board built-in connector and the catcher can be miniaturized, have high cable pulled-out strength and resistance to noise and electrostatic property, and are easy for installation and high in line operability. The circuit board built-in connector for connecting an antenna element (10) with a cable (20) is comprised of a circuit board (1), a ground member (2), and a cable clamping portion (3). The circuit board (1) has connecting terminals and an electronic circuit is placed thereon. The ground member (2) is provided adjacent to a side portion of the circuit board in a perpendicular manner to a plate surface of the circuit board. Then, the cable clamping portion (3) extends from the ground member to hold the cable (20).Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Harada Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kouhei Kawada, Jinsong Wang, Naoki Shibata
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Patent number: 7828584Abstract: The invention relates to a plug-type connector (1) for printed circuit boards, comprising a two-part housing and a number of contact elements (10), the contact elements (10) each having two connection sides the one connection side being in the form of a contact for connecting wires and the other connection side being in the form of a pluggable contact for a printed circuit board, the contact element (10) further having an interface, via which surge protection elements can be connected, the housing being formed with receptacles (20, 21), into which two-pole surge arresters (24) are inserted, the interfaces of the contact plane (10) protruding into the receptacles (20, 21) and each making contact with a first pole of the surge arresters (24), contact being made with the other pole of the surge arresters (24) by means of a ground element, in each case two receptacles (20, 21) being arranged in the transverse direction (Q) of the housing, which receptacles are separated by a common wall (22), the contacts for conType: GrantFiled: June 5, 2008Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: ADC GmbHInventor: Heiko Neumetzler
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Patent number: 7775833Abstract: The high speed intelligent cable provided herein is multifunctional, lightweight, flexible and re-configurable. The cable assembly includes a low profile ribbon cable of multiple conductors. Built-in health indicators provide user assessment of, for example, connectivity. Active electronics and embedded intelligent firmware provide various functions, to include built-in test performance capability. Ready cable reconfiguration for system integration, or for other needs, is facilitated by logic and switching circuitry. Still further, built-in automatic multi-functional cable testing may include automatic reconfiguration. Testing and reconfiguration can be remotely activated. The cable described herein can reduce time and manhours needed for testing, installation, and maintenance. The lightweight multi-functional cable makes a positive contribution to the function/mass payload ratio in complex and mass-sensitive applications.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Williams Pyro, Inc.Inventors: Kevin D. Le, Ricardo Ramirez, Kisoo Jung
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Publication number: 20100203762Abstract: A power supply system with a filter with at least a first and second connector, wherein the first connector is connected to a power source and the second connector is connected to a power supply. A power supply system with a first filter with at least a first and second connector, a second filter with at least a third and fourth connector, wherein the first connector is connected to a power source, wherein the first filter is connected to the second filter, and the fourth connector is connected to a power supply. A filter with a housing, a male connector, and a female connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2008Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLCInventors: Chris Donaldson, David Halverson
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Patent number: 7722403Abstract: A grounding comb, in particular for a plug-type connector for printed circuit boards, includes a carrier on which laterally sprung contact lugs are arranged. The contact lugs are positioned exactly opposite one another on the two longitudinal sides of the carrier. The grounding comb allows for improved integration of surge arresters (e.g., two-pole arresters).Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2008Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: ADC GmbHInventor: Heiko Neumetzler
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Patent number: 7628619Abstract: A video display connector having protection circuit includes an insulating stand, a conducting terminal array fixedly connected to the insulating stand, a circuit board disposed in correspondence with the insulating stand and providing electrical connection to a lateral end of the conducting terminal array, a protective element electrically connected with the circuit board and forming a protective circuit therewith, and a transmission line disposed on and electrically connected to the circuit board, the disposition of the transmission line being spatially apart from the insulating stand. Through providing a protection circuit within the video display connector, the main circuit board of the electronic apparatus is shielded from current overload originating from an external audio/video device when the electronic apparatus is connected thereto through the contact terminals of the video display connector.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2008Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Inventor: Yi-Fang Chuang
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Patent number: 7607925Abstract: A DisplayPort having protection circuit includes a supporting seat, a first terminal set, a circuit board, a second terminal set, a bottom plate and an outer casing. The supporting seat has a main body, at front of which a sealing wall is arranged. A supporting piece is extended outwardly from the sealing wall. A plurality of perforations are arranged at the supporting place between the supporting piece and the sealing wall. The first terminal set passes through the perforations and is disposed on the supporting piece. The circuit board placed in the supporting seat is electrically connected to the first terminal set. At least one protecting element is electrically connected onto the circuit board. The second terminal set is electrically connected to the circuit board. The bottom plate is assembled to the bottom part of the supporting seat. The outer casing has a hollow main body, at front of which a plugging opening is arranged.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2008Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Inventor: Yi-Fang Chuang
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Patent number: 7563127Abstract: A connector for a vehicular AC generator includes a resin connector case having an element-accommodating chamber in which a leaded circuit element having a pair of leads at opposite ends is received. The leads are bent at right angles and soldered at respective tip end portions to element connecting terminals of wiring metal pieces embedded in the connector case. The element-accommodating chamber is filled with an elastic sealing resin. The right-angled leads take up or absorb the difference in thermal expansion between the connector case and the circuit element including the leads. The elastic sealing resin prevents a crack from occurring at an interface boundary between the circuit element and the leads and offers an improved environmental resistance.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2007Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Denso CorporationInventor: Takaaki Kurahashi
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Patent number: 7517251Abstract: A chip-card holder for connecting contact pads of a chip card with connections of device circuitry. The holder has a dielectric holder body engageable between the chip card and the device connections, a plurality of contact elements on the body each having a contact part engageable with a respective one of the chip-card contact pads, a connecting part connectable to a respective one of the device connections and an anchor part, means securing each of the anchor parts directly to the holder body, and an electronic circuit element mounted on the holder body and connected to the contact elements.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Lumberg Connect GmbHInventor: Michael Richter
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Publication number: 20080261453Abstract: A power strip device includes a power plug, a master power outlet, multiple slave power outlets and a control circuit. The control circuit includes an inductor, a reed switch and a switching circuit. Under the control of the control circuit, the power strip device allows the slave power outlets to be automatically turned on or off simultaneous with the master power outlet being turned on or off.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2007Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD.Inventor: Kuang-Che Chen
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Patent number: 7419405Abstract: The present invention relates to a dehumidifier safety cut-off system. This invention is an after-market safety accessory for existing dehumidifiers which operate through the use of a condensate-pump. The safety cut-off system would automatically shut down a dehumidifier in the event of pump failure by disabling the power supply to the dehumidifier. This system would consist of a compact housing with an external power cord, a transformer, a normally closed relay, and a pair of external, low voltage leads that would be connected to the safety float switch leads of the condensate pump. The invention could also feature an alternative version that could be hard wired in place.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2007Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Inventors: Rock Landes, Sam Landes
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Publication number: 20080096429Abstract: A Micro-B USB electrical connector socket includes a metal shell, a plastic body and an array of formed and aligned discrete conductor leads encapsulated in the body. The leads include a power supply lead, a power return lead, and at least two data differential signal leads. Each lead has a connector pin portion at one end and a circuit connector portion at an opposite end. The plastic body encapsulates unexposed portions of the plurality of discrete conductor leads and includes an over-current circuit protection element such as a PPTC thermistor and an over-voltage circuit protection element such as a zener diode in thermal contact with the PPTC thermistor in order to accelerate heating thereof to a tripped state during a circuit protection event. The metal shell surrounds and mounts the plastic body to register the plastic body and connector pin portions in a predetermined alignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventors: Adrian Pawel Mikolajczak, Scott Anthony Shuey, Eric David Briant
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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