Patents Examined by Felix O. Figueroa
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Patent number: 11049676Abstract: A switchgear having a turn and twist mechanism. The switchgear has a contact system for electrical current conduction and bus transfer switching. The contact system has a fixed contact assembly and a movable contact assembly. The turn and twist mechanism drives the movable contact assembly for engagement/disengagement of the movable contacts with the fixed contacts. The turn and twist mechanism comprises a cylindrical pipe and a driving assembly. The driving assembly comprises a driving base, a floating carrier and a driving pin arrangement, for driving the cylindrical pipe for the engagement/disengagement. The driving base drives the floating carrier for turning the cylindrical pipe about a first axis, and drives the driving pin arrangement for twisting the cylindrical pipe about a second axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: ABB Power Grids Switzerland AGInventors: Ajit Kadam, Shashwat Chauhan, Manish Sinjonia
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Patent number: 11040651Abstract: A multifunctional switch device for a vehicle includes a housing coupled to one side of the steering column, a lever switch protrudingly mounted on one side of the housing so as to be rotatably manipulated within a predetermined section range, a moving block disposed within the housing so as to be rotatably moved together with the lever switch, a retaining block being provided at one side of the moving block, a guide bush mounted at one side of the steering column so as to rotate together with the steering wheel, and a cancel cam configured to be operated by the guide bush depending on a manipulated state of the steering wheel to return the moving block that has been rotatably moved to its original position. The cancel cam includes a cam body rotatably coupled to the housing and a shock-absorbing rib elastically deformably disposed at the cam body.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2017Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: LS AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Soon Hak Kwon, Seung Hun Shin, Jae Chul Lee, Sung Ho Joo
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Patent number: 11005199Abstract: An electrical plug connector has an insulated housing, two elastic buckle elements, multiple plug terminals, and a plug metallic shell. The insulated housing has a terminal portion and two connecting portions. The two elastic buckle elements are respectively mounted in receiving grooves of the two connecting portions of the insulated housing. Multiple plug terminals are arranged on the terminal portion of the insulated housing. An electrical receptacle connector is detachably connected with the electrical plug connector. The electrical receptacle connector has a receptacle insulated housing and multiple receptacle terminals. The receptacle insulated housing has an inserting portion and two receptacle connecting portions. The multiple receptacle terminals are mounted in a mounting slot of the receptacle insulated housing. When the electrical plug connector is connected with the electrical receptacle connector, the multiple plug terminals may contact the multiple receptacle terminals and are conducted.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2018Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: ADVANCED-CONNECTEK INC.Inventors: Pin-Yuan Hou, Wen-Hsien Tsai, Shuang-Xi Xiao
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Patent number: 10998652Abstract: A shield terminal (10) includes an inner conductor terminal (11), an outer conductor terminal (13), a dielectric (12) and a capacitor serving as an electronic element (16). The outer conductor terminal (13) surrounds the inner conductor terminal (11) and is connected to a shield portion (93) of a shielded cable (90). The dielectric (12) is arranged between the inner conductor terminal (11) and the outer conductor terminal (13). The electronic element (16) includes a core connecting portion (43) to be connected to a core (91) of the shielded cable (90) and an inner conductor connecting portion (42) to be connected to the inner conductor terminal (11). In the shield terminal (10), an insulating short circuit preventing member (14) is arranged between the core connecting portion (43) and the outer conductor terminal (13).Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Inventors: Shohei Mitsui, Liping Kang, Norihito Hashimoto, Motoki Kubota, Ai Hirano, Masanobu Kasuga, Keisuke Kanemura, Wataru Yamanaka, Ryo Yamada
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Patent number: 10984971Abstract: A switch operation mechanism includes: a knob configured to be rotatable about a first rotation axis; a rotor configured to be rotatable about a second rotation axis; a first transmission mechanism configured to transmit rotation of the knob to the rotor and including a slide mechanism configured to allow displacement of the knob in a first direction intersecting with the second rotation axis; and a second transmission mechanism configured to convert the displacement of the knob in the first direction into an operation of a switch.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2018Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOKAI RIKA DENKI SEISAKUSHOInventor: Hiroshi Ueno
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Patent number: 10978256Abstract: In accordance with certain embodiments, an improved switching mechanism and related components are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, an apparatus can include a switching mechanism rated to switch at least 27 kilovolts; a housing to house the switching mechanism; an isolation point of the switching mechanism visible from outside the housing to visibly exhibit a physical open-circuit by the switching mechanism; wherein the isolation point is electrically insulated without using SF6 gas during operation. This abstract is not intended to be used to determine the scope of this patent.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2014Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Innovative Switchgear IP, LLCInventor: Roger L. Schafer
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Patent number: 10950398Abstract: A four-way switch including a knob configured to be tilted in four directions to perform a switching operation in the four directions; a housing to which the knob is attached in a tiltable manner; a stopper formed on a surface of the housing so as to protrude by a predetermined height, the stopper being configured to limit a downward motion of the knob by contacting a portion of a lower surface of the knob while the knob is tilted; a guide protrusion formed on the lower surface of the knob so as to protrude by a predetermined length; and a guide groove portion formed on the surface of the housing so as to protrude by a predetermined height so as to face the guide protrusion, the guide groove portion including a recess portion having a structure that engages with the guide protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: ALPS ALPINE CO., LTD.Inventor: Jisub Ban
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Patent number: 10943749Abstract: A control device for controlling at least one associated load and comprising a housing assembly defining a plurality of button zones each comprising at least one switch. The control device further comprises a plurality of interchangeable buttons adapted to be removably attached to the housing assembly over one or more of the button zones. Each button may comprise a front wall and at least one projection extending from a rear surface of the button and adapted to depress an aligned switch when the button is pressed. Each button may also comprise at least one abutment extending from the rear surface of the button and adapted to abut against the front housing portion such that at least a portion of the button pivots or deflect with respect to the at least one abutment when pressed.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Crestron Electronics, Inc.Inventor: Stan Wisniewski
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Patent number: 10945350Abstract: A method of using a cable connection system. A base and a tube are provided. The tube envelops electrical cabling electrically connected to base connectors of the base, said tube enveloping electrical cabling. The cabling is electrically connected to base connectors of the base. The base is physically and electrically connected to a rack. The base is at a fixed distance from the tube. The base is rotating around a center axis of the tube by a first angle within an angular range encompassing from more than zero degrees to less than 360 degrees.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Jean-Michel Rodriguez
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Patent number: 10930448Abstract: A push-button switch member includes: a movable contact and an operation key disposed facing the protruding side thereof, and in contact therewith or spaced therefrom. The movable contact includes: an upper contact portion disposed directly under a key body; an outer fixed portion in the upper contact portion or more outward therefrom in the radial direction, and fixed more outward in the radial direction than the key body; and a non-contacting outer portion provided more outward in the radial direction than the upper contact portion, and disposed to face in a non-contacting state another contact so as to be able to contact another contact which is disposed on an outer side in the radial direction and contacted by the upper contact portion when pushed by the key body. The non-contacting outer portion has a bottom portion for a line contact or a surface contact with another contact.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2017Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: SHIN-ETSU POLYMER CO., LTD.Inventors: Masayuki Ito, Toshihiro Motoki
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Patent number: 10923301Abstract: A switching mechanism includes an actuator rotatable between an off position and an on position; and a timing disc assembly that includes an actuator disc, a bias disc, and a switch disc arranged in a stack. The actuator disc is rotatably connected to the actuator. The bias disc is connected to at least one biasing mechanism. The switch disc is connected to a switch. The actuator disc is configured to engage the bias disc such that the actuator disc is configured to rotate the bias disc to an overcenter position of the at least one biasing mechanism. The overcenter position of the at least one biasing mechanism is configured to rotate the bias disc such that engagement between the bias disc and the switch disc is configured to rotate the switch disc between a closed position and an open position of the switch.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: The Durham CompanyInventors: Cameron Alan Esther, Kevin Lee Moore, Kevin Duane Wade
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Patent number: 10917988Abstract: A veneer for a wall-mounted keypad may include indicia that are laser cut therethrough and that are representative of functions that may be performed by the keypad. The veneer may include a recess that extends into an inner surface of the veneer, proximate to the indicia. The recess may be shaped such that a perceived aesthetic of an outer surface of the veneer is preserved during formation of the indicia. The recess may for example have an organic shape defined by a curved outer perimeter that does not define any corners.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLCInventors: Dmitriy Vinokurov, Daniel C. Raneri, Alexander W. Gage
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Patent number: 10892116Abstract: A durable and secured switch assembly includes an alternate action switch with a push button on one end and two primary cable terminals on the opposing end. The switch is secured in a housing with a lumen configured to securely retain the switch body. A first section of the lumen at the proximal end includes peripheral spacing for epoxy between the switch body and the inside wall of the housing. A second section of the lumen at the distal end includes a second peripheral spacing for epoxy between the switch body and the inside wall of the housing. The second section includes a peripheral notch for securing a cover that encloses the primary cable terminals in a cavity that is filled with epoxy. The housing includes a primary channel that connects a primary cable to the primary cable terminals and secondary channel for securing a secondary cable to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Inventors: David Ferrari, Karina Vera
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Patent number: 10886077Abstract: A mobile terminal having a terminal main body including a front case forming an internal area including a submergence area into which water is introduced and a waterproof area into which water is blocked from being introduced, and an internal frame; a first unit including a key module mounted in the terminal main body, and generating a control command when a pressing occurs, the key module being positioned in the submergence area and moving due to an external force; a second unit positioned in the waterproof area, and when the pressing occurs, generates a signal; an elastic deformation layer of which a portion is elastically deformed due to movement of the first unit, so the second unit is pressed by the first unit; and a waterproof layer attaching the elastic deformation layer and the front case so partitioning results in the submergence area and the waterproof area.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2016Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Bokyong Park, Changyong Jang, Gihwan Kim, Jinhwan Lee, Chalkee Jung, Euigeon Lee, Dongjun Choi
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Patent number: 10862239Abstract: A universal serial bus (USB) Type-C interface applied to an electronic device, where an antenna performance of the electronic device is improved by reducing metal in a structure of the USB Type-C interface, and strength of the electronic device is maintained at a specific level to ensure a service life of the USB Type-C interface.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2016Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Xiaolong Wang, Gaofeng Wang, Hui Li, Xuelong Liu
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Patent number: 10862230Abstract: A trigger switch includes a housing including a casing; a trigger coupled to the housing to be capable of approaching and separating from the housing; a contact mechanism; a first terminal extending from outside of the housing to the casing; and a second terminal extending from outside of the housing to the casing and including a plate surface facing a plate surface of the first terminal. A first wire connection portion capable of connecting a conductor portion of a first wire is provided to an end of the first terminal located outside of the housing in an extending direction of the first terminal, and a second wire connection portion capable of connecting a conductor portion of a second wire is provided to an end of the second terminal located outside of the housing in an extending direction of the second terminal.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2017Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Omron CorporationInventor: Kazufumi Osaki
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Patent number: 10862255Abstract: A travel plug adapter including a housing with inner walls, outer walls, and a bottom surface, a plug receptacle, and a first plug having a first contact pin. The first plug, by being displaced along a first distance, may be moved out of a standby position in the housing, into a usage position outside of the housing. A contact surface is provided in the housing and the plug is connected to an actuation element that, when the plug is moved into the usage position, comes into contact with the contact surface and that is connected to a transmission unit whereby the contact pin is moved across a second distance greater than the first distance.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2017Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Inventors: Alasdair Max Paul Barnett, Richard Albert Norman, Bruce Stanley John Hutchison
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Patent number: 10829037Abstract: A turn signal reset device for a signal switch assembly of a vehicle includes a return stalk, a tab, and an actuator. A coupler is coupled to a first end of the return stalk and is configured to couple the return stalk to a signal stalk of a signal switch assembly that is coupled to a steering column of a vehicle. A second end of the return stalk, to which the actuator is coupled, is positioned proximate to the steering column. A connector that is coupled to the tab is configured to couple the tab to the steering column so that the tab extends radially from the steering column. Activating the signal stalk positions the actuator to selectively engage the tab as the steering column rotates. The actuator is configured to actuate the signal stalk to reset the signal switch assembly to a neutral configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Inventors: William Gibson, Rocky Gibson
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Patent number: 10832875Abstract: A barrier includes a cover and an attachment apparatus and is usable with an electrical interruption device. The attachment apparatus includes a number of attachment structures that are situated on the cover and that are each structured to be engaged with at least one of the housing of the electrical interruption device and a number of terminal assemblies of the electrical interruption device. The cover is configured to overlie at least a portion of the electrical interruption device and to resist the entry of a probe of known dimensions into electrical contact with components that are electrified even when the electrical interruption device is in an OFF condition.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2016Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventor: Jeffrey Lee Johnson
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Patent number: 10811199Abstract: A locking module of an arming system including accumulation device, the module including a lever, second end including a bearing surface, the accumulation device exerting a thrust force on the first end when it is in the armed state; a lock element intended to adopt a first position to oppose the thrust force and a second position to stop opposing the thrust force; the module being characterized in that a shoe fixed to the lever is interposed between the bearing surface and the contact surface when the bearing surface is bearing against the contact surface, the width of the surface of the shoe in contact with the contact surface being greater than the width of the bearing surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Schneider Electric Industries SASInventor: Dominique Treffot