Patents Examined by Pete Lee
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Patent number: 8633384Abstract: An electrical box including an outer shell having at least four sides extending from a rear wall to an open top at a front surface and a box mounting tab protruding from two of the at least four sides, an inner shell having at least four sides, a front surface, and at least two device securing protrusions each having an aperture adjacent to each of the at least two sides, each device securing aperture including an opening extending toward the open top of the electrical box, the inner shell movable within the outer shell in a direction away from the rear wall, and wherein the inner shell front surface and the outer shell front surface are coplanar when the inner shell is in a rearmost position.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2010Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Marcus J. Shotey, Jeffrey P. Baldwin
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Patent number: 8629356Abstract: A magnetic field shielding raised floor panel having a plurality of grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) sections. The orientation of each GOES section is parallel to a top surface of the section. The plurality of GOES sections can include sidewall and lip portions. The plurality of GOES sections can be perforated to permit air flow through the GOES section. Openings in adjacent perforated GOES sections do not substantially overlap.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chwen Yu, Yung-Ti Hung, Kuo-An Yeh, Tzu-Sou Chuang, Chien-Teh Huang
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Patent number: 8622755Abstract: There is provided a junction box unit that comprises a body to which a power integration unit is attached and a connector cover that positions a connector of a wiring harness with respect to the body. The connector cover comprises a holding portion holding the connector, a mounting portion attached to the body, and a main body to be accommodated therein. The mounting portion comprises an engagement projection and an engagement arm. The engagement projection protrudes from one end of the main body for locking engagement with a locking portion of the junction box body. The engagement arm includes an arm main body having one end continuing to an outer surface of the other end of the main body and a free end. A protrusion is provided at the central portion of the arm main body for locking engagement with the locking portion. When the protrusion is in locking engagement with the locking portion, the other end of the arm main body is positioned more outwardly of the body than the locking portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Kunihiko Takeuchi, Fumiyoshi Ohashi
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Patent number: 8599575Abstract: Provided herein are methods, devices, and systems that relate to electromagnetic interference (EMI) filters that, in certain embodiments, comprise: (a) a housing comprising a substantially enclosed first compartment and a substantially enclosed second compartment; (b) a first circuit card located in the first compartment of the housing that converts a signal transmitted on a conductive based medium to a signal transmitted on a non-conductive based medium; (c) a second circuit card located in the second compartment of the housing that converts a signal transmitted on a non-conductive based medium to a signal transmitted on a conductive based medium; (d) at least one non-conductive based medium that transmits a signal from the first circuit card to the second circuit card; and (e) at least one waveguide through which the non-conductive based medium passes from the first compartment to the second compartment.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: DJM Electronics, IncInventor: Stephen D. McNally
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Patent number: 8598452Abstract: The present invention is oriented to solving existing problems in the ground systems of aerial networks of electric energy distribution, providing a pole with an incorporated ground system. Said pole has a ground lead embedded in its structure, and two connection terminal boards fitted in the upper and lower sections. This ground system completely avoids the subtraction of the lead, is effective in the grounding and ensures the efficient performance of the electrical distribution system by guaranteeing an effective connection to the ground system with operation, protection and control elements that are installed in the distribution network.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2009Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Codensa S.A. ESPInventors: Gustavo Alfonso Gómez Vanegas, Luis Eduardo Vargas Rodríguez, Milton Fredy Salgado Ramírez
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Patent number: 8575620Abstract: The present invention provides a circuit board with a reduced circuit area, and a display device comprising the circuit board and a narrower picture frame. The circuit board of the present invention comprises: a bottom gate thin film transistor comprising a first semiconductor layer, a first gate electrode, a first source electrode, and a first drain electrode; and a top gate thin film transistor comprising a second semiconductor layer, a second gate electrode, a second source electrode, and a second drain electrode, wherein the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer are formed from the same material, and the first drain electrode or the first source electrode and the second gate electrode are connected without interposing any other thin film transistor therebetween, and have the same electric potential.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Chikao Yamasaki, Shinya Tanaka, Tetsuo Kikuchi, Junya Shimada
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Patent number: 8569619Abstract: An electrical device mounting assembly for flush wall mounting of an electronic device that requires both power and low voltage connections. The assembly enables recessed mounting of all electrical components, wiring, cabling, and plug ends of electrical cords behind the wall surface. The mounting assembly includes a mounting frame, a trim plate, and rotatable clamp arms to enable rapid mounting to a wall. The mounting assembly enables mounting of either a high voltage or low voltage mounting plates at an angle with respect to the wall surface, thereby minimizing the depth of the mounting frame while providing a substantial enclosure for recessing plug ends of electrical cords and low voltage cables. The mounting assembly enables consolidation of power and signal hookups for a TV, home entertainment system, or similar electronic device in a single assembly that is recessed within the wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Arlington Industries, Inc.Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
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Patent number: 8568151Abstract: A concealable connector disposed in a housing of an electronic device includes two upright sidewalls, a guiding groove, a guiding rod, and a sliding module. The upright sidewalls are spaced apart from each other and are disposed in the housing. The guiding groove is formed in the housing and is interposed between the upright sidewalls. The guiding rod has a first end extending slidably into the guiding groove, and a second end connected to the sliding module. The sliding module has input/output connectors disposed therein. The sliding module is slidable relative to the upright sidewalls between a slid-out state, in which the sliding module projects outwardly of the housing and the input/output connectors are exposed from the housing, and a concealed state, in which the input/output connectors are concealed by the housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventor: Yen-Chang Cheng
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Patent number: 8569621Abstract: A cover for electrical devices is disclosed. Particular implementations include an electrical device cover configured to mount over an electrical device includes a lid having a flexible membrane. The lid is coupled by a hinge to a base and the cover includes a cord port in an edge of a surface of the cover. The lid is configured to expand through the flexible membrane to an expanded position to accommodate an electrical connector coupled with the electrical device. The lid may also be configured to reduce in depth as the lid retracts from the expanded position to a refracted position through the flexible membrane.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Marcus J. Shotey, Jeffrey P. Baldwin, Ryan K. Liebengood
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Patent number: 8510935Abstract: A method for producing an assembly of electronic components and assemblies in accord with this, wherein the electronic components have component terminals. A conductive firmament having a first side and a second side is provided. Then the component terminals are connected to the first side of the firmament with an anisotropic conductor. A pattern is applied to the second side of said firmament. And portions of the firmament are removed based on the pattern, such that remaining portions of said firmament form the electrical circuit interconnecting the component terminals.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2008Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Inventor: Joseph C. Fjelstad
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Patent number: 8472178Abstract: A memory retention and support system includes a memory chassis. A board is mounted to the memory chassis. A memory connector is mounted to the board and includes a pair of guide members at opposite distal ends of the memory connector and a pair of opposing outer walls extending between the guide members. A connector reinforcing member engages the memory connector to urge the guide members toward each other and to urge the opposing outer walls toward each other. A damping member is operable to be positioned adjacent to and spaced apart from the memory connector in order to engage a memory module when the memory module is coupled to the memory connector. The connector reinforcing member and the damping member act to resist a discontinuities between a plurality of memory contacts on the memory module and a plurality of connector contacts on the memory connector.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Corey D. Hartman, Brian T. Whitman, Peter Heinrich, Russell Smith, Scott Munroe Deane, Timothy Spencer
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Patent number: 8471152Abstract: A microstructure comprises a laminate structure having a first conductor, a second conductor, and an intervening insulator located between the first and the second conductors. The first conductor includes opposite faces in relation to the second conductor, side faces, and edge parts which form the boundaries of the aforementioned opposite faces and side faces. The second conductor includes an extended face extending beyond the edge parts exceeding the first conductor. The insulation film includes an area covering at least part of an edge part and/or at least part of a side face.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Yoshihiro Mizuno, Norinao Kouma, Hisao Okuda, Hiromitsu Soneda, Tsuyoshi Matsumoto, Osamu Tsuboi
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Patent number: 8455752Abstract: A photovoltaic (PV) ac-module grounding system includes a plurality of PV dc-voltage modules. Each PV dc-voltage module is integrated with a corresponding dc-ac micro-inverter to provide a corresponding PV ac-voltage module. Each PV ac-voltage module includes an ac-voltage plug and play connector that includes a dc ground conductor. Each dc-ac micro-inverter is internally electrically connected to its own chassis ground or metal enclosure which in turn is electrically connected to a corresponding dc ground conductor. A dc ground path is carried through an ac power bus from ac-voltage module to ac-voltage module through the plug and play connectors via the dc ground conductors.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Charles Steven Korman, Neil Anthony Johnson
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Patent number: 8440918Abstract: An assembly includes at least one electronic component, a bus bar electrically connected to the electronic component and having a connection portion, a case receiving both the electronic component and the bus bar and having first and second openings, and a drop prevention member having a drop prevention wall. The connection portion of the bus bar is to be connected with a terminal of an external connector by engaging a first engaging member to be placed inside the case through the first opening and a second engaging member provided in the external connector. In the assembly, there is defined, by the drop prevention wall, the connection portion of the bus bar, and part of the external connector, a confinement space for confining the first engaging member and thereby preventing it from dropping outside the confinement space during establishment of the engagement between the first and second engaging members.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Denso CorporationInventors: Kazurou Matsumoto, Akira Nakasaka
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Patent number: 8410370Abstract: A touch pad including a printed circuit board, a plurality of column-conductor groups and a plurality of row-column groups. The printed circuit board is formed with an upper surface and a lower surface. The column-conductor groups include a plurality of first column-conductors and a plurality of second column-conductors. The row-conductor groups include a plurality of first row-conductors and a plurality of second row-conductors. The first column-conductors and the first row-conductors are provided on the upper surface. The second column-conductors and the second row-conductors are respectively provided on one and the other of the upper surface and the lower surface, and electrically connected to each other through column-vias and row-vias. Whereby the structure, the existing material and process can be still be used, and the problem of crossed wires can be avoided, also the yield of products can be increased with less waste of materials.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Sentelic CorporationInventors: Jao-Ching Lin, Abel Lin Chu, Chung-Yi Shen, Chih-Chieh Yu
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Patent number: 8383936Abstract: A grounding mechanism is used for a slidable electronic device including a first housing, a second housing, a conductive member and a grounding tab. The grounding tab is for attachment to the first housing. The receiving portion is formed in the second housing. The conductive member is attached to the receiving portion. The grounding tab contacts the conductive member, the first housing is electrically connected to the second housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventors: Chao Duan, Chia-Hua Chen
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Patent number: 8383955Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) includes first to fourth layers. A power supply is arranged on the first layer. An electronic component is arranged on the fourth layer. A first via and a second via extend through the PCB and are electrically connected to the electronic component. The PCB further includes third to seventh vias. A length of a transmission path of the current flows from the power supply to electronic component through the third via and the seventh via is almost the same as a length of a transmission path of the current flows from the power supply to the electronic component through the fourth to sixth vias.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tsung-Sheng Huang, Chun-Jen Chen, Duen-Yi Ho, Wei-Chieh Chou
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Patent number: 8367930Abstract: A grounding mechanism is used for an electronic device. The electronic device includes a housing and a battery cover. The grounding mechanism typically includes an elastic member including a main portion, a first bent portion, a second bent portion and a clamping portion. The main portion is attached to the housing. The first bent portion and the second bent portion respectively extend from two opposite ends of the main portion. The clamping portion extends from one side of the main portion, and includes two arms for clamping one part of the battery cover.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventor: Shi-Xu Liang