Patents Assigned to TMB
  • Clamshell style holding part
    Patent number: 7431604
    Abstract: A clamshell type device which is adapted for use in strain relief. The clamshell surrounds the wire and also surrounds at least a part of the connector that attaches to the wire. The clamshell may press against the connector to hold to the connector and also may press against the wire. This provides strain relief. The outer surface of the clamshell device includes a part that still allows depression of the release mechanism from the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: TMB
    Inventors: Colin Waters, Dave Downey
  • Lighting connector with removable pin
    Patent number: 7182651
    Abstract: A dual voltage connector having keyway portions enabling protection of the connector against unintentionally using it with a long voltage. A higher voltage version of the connector, which supplies the voltage, is protected. In a female version of the connector, a plug is placed in the higher voltage portion of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: TMB
    Inventors: Colin Waters, Peter Tien
  • Connector and cross voltage protector for entertainment lighting
    Patent number: 6979233
    Abstract: A dual voltage connector having keyway portions enabling protection of the connector against unintentionally using it with a long voltage. A higher voltage version of the connector, which supplies the voltage, is protected. In a female version of the connector, a plug is placed in the higher voltage portion of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: TMB
    Inventors: Colin Waters, Peter Tien