Patents Examined by Gary Paumen
  • Electrical connector
    Patent number: 9667003
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes teachings for a jack and receptacle, and methods regarding same, that provide increased data capability and backwards compatibility with previous systems, such as RJ45. The present disclosure can be used for hardwire connections between electrical and computing components. Cable such as Cat 5 and Cat 6 can be used with the disclosed jack and receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Inventor: Nhan Huynh
  • Connecting blade, method of producing connecting blade, and electrical connector including connecting blade
    Patent number: 9667016
    Abstract: A connecting blade includes an insulation board having an adjustment region; and paired differential lines disposed on the insulation board. Each of the paired differential lines has contact points at both ends thereof for connecting to a circuit connecting member. The paired differential lines include a straight pair and a cross pair. The straight pair is formed of two first lines not crossing each other. The cross pair is formed of two second lines having a crossing region where the two second lines cross each other without contacting with each other. The cross pair is arranged so that the cross pair contacts with the adjustment region at least partially. The adjustment region has a specific size and a permittivity so that a signal transmission time lag between the cross pair and the straight pair is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Nobuhiro Tamai
  • Vehicle electrical connector assembly and connection method
    Patent number: 9660379
    Abstract: An exemplary vehicle connector assembly includes, among other things, a first housing, and a second housing configured to selectively engage the first housing in a first position to accommodate a first take-out location. The first housing is further configured to engage the second housing in a second position to accommodate a second take-out location different than the first take-out location. An exemplary electrical connection method includes, among other things, securing a first housing of a connector to a second housing in a first position to accommodate a first take-out location. The first housing is securable to the second housing in a second position to accommodate a second take-out location instead of the first take-out location. The first position circumferentially offset from the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Wesley Edward Burkman
  • Assembly of cable and connector
    Patent number: 9660369
    Abstract: An assembly of cable and connector includes a flat flexible cable, an input-output connector and a paddle card. The flat flexible cable has parallel conductor wires, an insulated layer wrapped around the conductor wires. The conductor wires have at least one first integrated power wire and signal wires. A width of the first integrated power wire is larger than two times the width of one signal wire. The input-output connector has terminals separated into an upper-side terminal and a lower-side terminal. A number of the terminals is larger than a number of the conductor wires. The paddle card has a base board, and transferring circuits distributed on the base board. The transferring circuits has first pads on one side of the base board which are correspondingly connected to the conductor wires, and second pads on the other side of the base board which are correspondingly connected to the terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: BELLWETHER ELECTRONIC CORP
    Inventors: Hsing-Yu Lee, Han-Min Lee
  • Device for connecting a radiofrequency circuit or component printed on a flexible support to a coaxial cable
    Patent number: 9660366
    Abstract: The invention concerns a device (4) for connecting a radio frequency circuit (3) or component printed on a flexible support (2) to a coaxial cable, comprising: —a first part (14) suitable for being disposed against a first face (5) of the support (2) on which the circuit or the component (3) is printed, the first part (14) comprising a recess capable of housing a coaxial cable connector (13), —a second part (15) capable of being disposed against a second face (6) of the support (2), opposite the first face, and in which the first part (14) and/or the second part (15) comprises attachment means for attaching the first part (14) and the second part (15) to each other, the flexible support (2) being clamped between the first part (14) and the second part (15), in such a way as to maintain an electrical contact between the connector (13) and the circuit or component (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignees: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE, INSTITUT POLYTECHNIQUE DE GRENOBLE
    Inventors: Tsitoha Andriamiharivolamena, Franck Tirard, Smail Tedjini, Pierre Lemaitre-Auger
  • Connector and method of manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 9660387
    Abstract: A connector and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The connector includes a module including at least one protection device and a connector frame formed by a mold, and the module is buried in the mold. The connector further includes a plurality of connection pins that are connected to the connector frame, and each of the plurality of connections pins has an exposed portion. Each of the plurality of connection pins is exposed, and at least a first set of the plurality of connection pins is electrically connected to the at least one protection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Minsu Lee
  • Connector apparatus
    Patent number: 9660377
    Abstract: A magnetic electrical connector is provided which has particular application to use in vehicles or aircraft to prevent damage due to passenger movement. The connector includes a socket having a housing with a front face, a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the front face, and a magnet provided in the housing to physically retain a plug in connection with the socket in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Inventors: Nigel Greig, William James Sim, Edward Scholten, Brendon David Midgley, Hamish Dublon, Roy Moody
  • Reduced temperature energy storage device
    Patent number: 9653824
    Abstract: An energy storage system is disclosed. The energy storage system includes a first energy storage cell, a second energy storage cell, and a first interconnect connecting the first and second cells. The interconnect includes a support member and a plurality of protrusions extending away from the support member. At least two protrusions are spaced relative to each other along a longitudinal axis of the interconnect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Maxwell Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin T. Stone, Steven Watts, Steven R. Shelton, Douglas G. Schafer, Ishmael D. Rahimian
  • Extending device for signal transmission and mainboard assembly
    Patent number: 9653830
    Abstract: An extending device includes a first riser card, a signal coupling card and a second riser card. A first electric socket of the first riser card is disposed on a side surface of a first circuit board of the first riser card, and a first electric connector is disposed at an edge of the first circuit board. A second electric connector and a third electric connector of the signal coupling card are respectively disposed on both side surfaces of a third circuit board of the signal coupling card. The second electric connector inserts into the first electric socket. A second electric socket and an extending socket of the second riser are respectively disposed on both side surfaces of a second circuit board of the second riser. The third electric connector inserts into the second electric socket and the extending socket is electrically connected to the second electric socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shih-Chieh Chiu, Chi-Chen Huang
  • Connector assembly with positional assurance
    Patent number: 9653846
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes a first connector that includes a ramp. A second connector has a pump handle that includes laterally spaced legs joined at a hook. The hook is configured to interlock with the ramp in an intermediate assembled condition that provides continuity between the first and second connectors. The pump handle has a lower surface. A positional assurance element is movably supported on the second connector and includes a tongue that is arranged between the legs. The tongue includes an upper surface that extends beyond the lower surface such that the tongue and the pump handle overlap one another with the first and second connectors in a nested but unassembled condition. The positional assurance element is configured to move from a retracted position to an extended position while in the intermediate assembled condition to provide a fully assembled condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bart N. Caldwell, Kevin S. Turner
  • Connector assembly with integrated lever locking system
    Patent number: 9653845
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprising a connector housing; and a mate assist mechanism comprising a lever pivotably arranged on the connector housing. The lever is movable from a preliminary mating position to a fully mated position, and is configured to be releasably held in the preliminary mating position by a holding means. The holding means comprises a locking protrusion and a corresponding locking reception receiving said locking protrusion when the lever is in the preliminary mating position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Ludwig, Necdet Papurcu
  • Printed wiring board and connector connecting the wiring board
    Patent number: 9655241
    Abstract: A printed wiring board (1) includes: a base substrate (3); a plurality of pads (15a, 17a) for electrical connection that are disposed at one surface side of the base substrate (3) and at a connection end portion (13) to be connected with another electronic component (50); wirings (9, 11) that are connected with the pads (15a, 17a); and engageable parts (28, 29) that are formed at side edge parts of the connection end portion (13) and are to be engaged with engagement parts (58) of the other electronic component (50) in the direction of disconnection. The flexible printed wiring board (1) further includes reinforcement layers (31, 32) that are disposed at the other surface side of the base substrate (3) and at a frontward side with respect to the engageable parts (28, 29) when viewed in the direction of connection with the other electronic component, and that are formed integrally with the wirings (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignees: FUJIKURA LTD., DDK LTD.
    Inventors: Yuki Ishida, Masayuki Suzuki, Yuki Nakano, Harunori Urai, Norifumi Nagae
  • Connector terminal having a two-part waterproof case
    Patent number: 9647382
    Abstract: A connector terminal includes a barrel part capable of attaching thereto a conductor exposed from an outer skin of an electric wire to cause to conduct and connect, and a terminal part caused to conduct to a mating terminal. The barrel part and an end of the electric wire are covered with a waterproof case made of resin to be made waterproof. The waterproof case is made of divided two case members, and is formed of the same material as the outer skin of the electric wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventor: Yasunori Nabeta
  • Dual orientation electronic connector
    Patent number: 9647398
    Abstract: A dual orientation connector having a connector tab with first and second major opposing sides and a plurality of electrical contacts carried by the connector tab. The plurality of contacts includes a first set of external contacts formed at the first major side and a second set of external contacts formed at the second major side. Each individual contact in the first plurality of contacts is electrically connected within the tab or body to a corresponding contact in the second plurality of contacts. In some embodiments contacts in the first and second pluralities of contacts that are directly opposite each other are coupled together. In some other embodiments, contacts in the first and second pluralities of contacts that are in a cater cornered relationship with each other are coupled together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Albert J. Golko, Eric S. Jol, Mathias W. Schmidt, Jeffrey J. Terlizzi
  • Multipole electric plug connector part
    Patent number: 9647371
    Abstract: A multipole electrical plug-in connector part includes a connector housing, a protective cap, and a clamping body. The protective cap is lockable to the connector housing and has an inlet opening. The protective cap further has a fixing section. The fixing section and the connector housing are connected together. The clamping body has elastically resilient clamping surfaces and is connected to the fixing section. Electrical connecting lines extending through the inlet opening toward the fixing section are mechanically fixed in a force-fit manner between the clamping surfaces of the clamping body and inner wall sections of the connector housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Kostal Kontakt Systeme GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Thurau, Daniel Reimann, Rene Reissmann
  • USB link lock device
    Patent number: 9639718
    Abstract: Provided is a USB link lock device. The device includes a device body, a blocking member provided on the device body to block access of an external device, an external USB port part provided on the device body to be adjacent to the blocking member, a signal connection part enabling signal transmission between a terminal inside the USB port and the external USB connecting port, a locking member selectively locked to the electronic device so that the blocking member is not forcedly removed from the USB port, a stopping member provided in the device body to be retractable into the external USB port part, a lock member movably provided on the blocking member to control a locking operation of the locking member and a blocking operation of the stopping member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Inventor: Chang Hoon Ahn
  • Terminal and terminal connection structure
    Patent number: 9640890
    Abstract: There are provided: a female terminal having a cylindrical base portion and a plurality of elastic contact pieces protruding from a plurality of locations of the base portion in a circumferential direction and being elastically deformable; and a male terminal having a tab portion whose outer peripheral surface is formed as a circumferential surface, a radius of curvature of an inner surface of each of the elastic contact pieces is formed larger than a radius of the tab portion, and when the tab portion is inserted into an insertion space surrounded by the plurality of elastic contact pieces, each of the elastic contact pieces is elastically deformed to an outer side, and the tab portion and each of the elastic contact pieces come into contact with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yoshitaka Ito
  • Connector and IT device
    Patent number: 9640882
    Abstract: A connector including a female pin and a male pin is disclosed, wherein the female pin includes a first elastic sheet seat and an elastic sheet, the first elastic sheet seat is provided with a first seat hole, a pin bar extending-out hole, and a guide transition hole communicated with the first seat hole and the pin bar extending-out hole. The elastic sheet is assembled inside the first seat hole. The male pin includes a base and a pin bar fastened to the base. The pin bar includes a large-diameter part and a small-diameter part, wherein the large-diameter part is used to fit a clamping portion of the elastic sheet, and wherein the small-diameter part is used to fit the pin bar extending-out hole. A guide transition hole and a pin bar extending-out hole of a first elastic sheet seat achieve a guiding function for insertion of a pin bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Wang, Qingshe Wu
  • Terminal module
    Patent number: 9634407
    Abstract: A terminal module is used for electrically connecting an electric element mounted on a first board to a second board opposing to the first board. A through-hole is opened in the second board. The terminal module includes: an electrically conductive terminal including at each of opposite ends thereof; a connection part through which the terminal module is electrically connected to the electric element; and a contact part to be inserted into the through-hole; and an electrically insulative base holding a part of the electrically conductive terminal to keep the electrically conductive terminal in a constant posture. The terminal module is mounted onto the first board keeping fixed thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: DAI-ICHI SEIKO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takayoshi Endo, Sakai Yagi, Katsunori Kakese, Takuya Takeda, Hiroyuki Kurita
  • Soft contacting rotational interface for RF rotary joint
    Patent number: 9634449
    Abstract: The current invention, by using a plurality of conductive fiber brush bundles and a coaxial line to transfer RF signal(s) between relatively rotatable objects, creates easy-maintenance, long duration a RF rotary joint with soft contacting rotational interfaces. It consists of a stationary shield conductor assembly, a stationary core conductor assembly, a rotational shield conductor assembly with a tapered round head, a rotational core conductor assembly with a tapered round head, and rotational and stationary insulating assemblies with a central bore. Both stationary and rotational shield conductor assemblies having a conductive fiber brush bundle, which further containing a plurality of hair-thin conductive filaments to form a symmetrical flexible tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Princetel Inc.
    Inventors: Hong Zhang, Boying B. Zhang, Joe Ritacco, Jingrong Shen