Patents Examined by Thanh-Tam T Le
  • Patent number: 11862897
    Abstract: An aircraft and its connector where the connector has a first pluggable unit and a second pluggable unit, the end of the first pluggable unit is provided with several terminal pins, the end of the second pluggable unit is provided with several terminal sockets, and the terminal pin and the terminal socket can be operatively connected in a corresponding manner. The end of the first pluggable unit and the end of the second pluggable unit are also provided with an error-proof protrusion part and an error-proof concave part respectively. The error-proof protrusion part and the error-proof concave part are operatively connected in a corresponding manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: AUTOFLIGHT (KUNSHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yu Tian
  • Patent number: 11849770
    Abstract: A method for detecting the number of puffs of an electronic cigarette, includes sampling a real-time temperature of a heating unit, and determining a temperature difference; integrating the temperature difference in time to obtain an integral value I; calculating a first limit H according to the integral value I; and judging whether the real-time integral value I is beyond the first limit value H, if yes, determining that one puff of smoking happens. The method calculates a limit value that is a real-time value and varied with the change trend and change amplitude of the temperature difference. When the environment or the usage habit changes, the corresponding first limit can still be calculated according to the integral value of the current temperature difference to accurately determine the smoking behavior, thereby effectively improving the detection accuracy of the number of puffs of smoking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: DONGGUAN MYSMOK ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventor: Liqing He
  • Patent number: 11855380
    Abstract: A plug connector assembly comprises a plug connector having an elastic locking structure for locking to a socket connector. The elastic locking structure is movable between a locking position engaged with the socket connector, and an unlocking position separated from the socket connector. An adapter of the assembly includes a pressing structure and a pull stop structure. The plug connector is received within the adapter for mating with the socket connector slidably inserted into the adapter. When the plug connector is received within the adapter, the pressing structure presses and holds the elastic locking structure in the unlocking position, and the pull stop structure abuts the elastic locking structure for preventing the plug connector from being pulled out of the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignees: Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Sibas Electronics (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Liqiang (Gino) Yao, Yong (Chris) Wang, Renzhong (Andy) Lin, Qiang Yuan
  • Patent number: 11839235
    Abstract: An ultrasonic atomizer including a shell, a sealing cover, a base, a through pipe, an outer connecting ring, an inner connecting ring, an outer loudspeaker cover, a butt-joint pipe, an inner loudspeaker cover and an atomization mechanism, wherein the through pipe is arranged on the shell, the outer connecting ring is arranged at a corresponding position of the through pipe, the inner connecting ring is arranged inside the through pipe, the outer loudspeaker cover is arranged inside the shell, and an end portion of the outer loudspeaker cover penetrates out of the sealing cover and extends outside so as to be connected with the base, the butt-joint pipe is arranged inside the through pipe, the inner loudspeaker cover is connected with an end portion of the butt-joint pipe, and the atomization mechanism is arranged inside the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: PAPA HEALTH. INC
    Inventors: Jian Hua, Xuefeng Song
  • Patent number: 11837857
    Abstract: A cover-side peripheral wall includes an inner wall, which serves as a first wall, and a bent wall. The inner wall is located between an inner wall and an outer wall of a body-side double-wall. The bent wall extends inward and downward from an inner surface of the inner wall. The bent wall has a proximal end that is located upward from an upper end of the inner wall of a body-side peripheral wall. The bent wall further includes a portion between a distal end and the proximal end that is located inward and downward from the upper end of the inner wall of the body-side peripheral wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignees: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kenichi Washihira, Takashi Shiraki, Yuji Miyamoto, Takanori Kawai, Takuma Kawai
  • Patent number: 11837823
    Abstract: A switch includes an insulating barrier that blocks an electrical conductivity path between a plug prong and a contact of an electrical receptacle. It further includes a switched alternative conductivity path between the plug prong and the contact of the electrical receptacle. A portion of the switch is inserted into the electrical receptacle. The switch receives the plug prong, and the switch is substantially flush with a wall that includes the electrical receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Lunar Energy, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Holveck
  • Patent number: 11824315
    Abstract: A coaxial connector and a coaxial cable forming a cable assembly. The coaxial connector includes a cable entry side for entry of the coaxial cable and an opposite coupling side for coupling with the coaxial counter connector along the connector axis. The coaxial connector includes an inner contact element electrically connected with an inner conductor of the coaxial cable; an outer contact element electrically connected with an outer conductor of the coaxial cable; a dielectric connector element radially arranged between the inner contact element and the outer contact element; a connector housing arranged around the outer contact element; wherein the inner contact element is axially locked against the dielectric connector element and the dielectric connector element is axially locked against the connector housing such that the coaxial cable is strain relieved in an axial direction with respect to the connector housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: HUBER+SUHNER AG
    Inventors: Ulf Hügel, Franz Manser
  • Patent number: 11811174
    Abstract: Power connectors that are easy to connect, have a low profile, and can convey one or more data signals. One example can provide a power connector that is easy to connect by providing an axisymmetric connector receptacle and connector insert. Magnets can be used to help guide a connection between a connector insert and a connector receptacle. Canted springs can be used to provide a tactile response to the insertion of the connector insert into the connector receptacle and to help to secure the connector insert in place when mated with the connector insert. Keying or self-aligning features can be included on either or both the connector insert and the connector receptacle to help guide mating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Mahmoud R. Amini, Rui Zhou, James E. Harper, James M. Jeon
  • Patent number: 11799248
    Abstract: A shield device includes: a first electrical conductor; an electrical insulator that is configured to electrically insulate the first electrical conductor from a second electrical conductor; a first shield connector configured to: directly contact at least 180 degrees of a first circumference of a first shield that surrounds at least two first insulated conductors of a first section of a shielded cable; and electrically connect the first shield with the first electrical conductor; and a second shield connector configured to: directly contact at least 180 degrees of a second circumference of a second shield that surrounds at least two second insulated conductors of a second section of the shielded cable; and electrically connect the second shield with the first electrical conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: BAKC Capital Group
    Inventor: Bruce Karjala
  • Patent number: 11799254
    Abstract: Provided are a charging adapter device and an installing method of a charging adapter device. The charging adapter device includes a connector, and the connector includes a housing and a terminal. The charging adapter device further includes an adapter plate and two pins. The adapter plate is arranged in the housing and electrically connected to the terminal. The two pins are separately electrically connected to the adapter plate such that the two pins are electrically conductive with the connector through the adapter plate. The charging adapter device achieves the convenience of charging for the product. The installing method of the charging adapter device improves the installation efficiency of the charging adapter device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Dongguan Leader Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiaoqing Zhang, Lijun Xu
  • Patent number: 11799214
    Abstract: A connection arrangement comprising a metallic flat conductor having an at least quadrangular cross-sectional profile and at least two opposing surfaces extending longitudinally parallel to each other at least in an end region, a first through-opening between the surfaces in the end region, the first through-opening being formed for receiving a bolt, at least one second through-opening between the surfaces in the end region, the second through-opening being formed to receive a metallic terminal, the terminal being formed as a flat part and bearing flatly with a contact surface against one of the surfaces of the flat conductor in the end region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Auto-Kabel Management GmbH
    Inventors: Marie Redder, Oliver Scharkowski
  • Patent number: 11791591
    Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to connector systems, magnetic plug assemblies and methods for mating a magnetic plug assembly with a plurality of receptacles. In one example, a magnetic plug assembly comprises a moveable member comprising an aperture and one or more magnets. A plug tip extends through the aperture, and one or more biasing elements urge the moveable member and the one or more magnets toward a distal end of the plug tip, with the moveable member being moveable relative to the plug tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Chee Kiong Fong, Sujuan Tang, Leonardo Gilbert Del Castillo, Richard F. Johnson, Edward C. Giaimo, III, Thomas K. Mehrkens, Kurt David Wrisley, Christopher Alan Schafer, Akash Atul Shah, Mohammed Nadir Haq
  • Patent number: 11791571
    Abstract: A crimp pin electrical connector comprising a shell defining an interior with a first and a second opening, a flange circumscribing the shell, an insert located within the interior and extending through the first opening. The insert comprising at least one crimp pin including a crimp and a pin provided within at least one passage included within the interior of the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: GE Aviation Systems LLC
    Inventors: Brian Matthew Maupin, John S Mears
  • Patent number: 11791584
    Abstract: It is aimed to improve a holding force for holding a retainer on a housing. A female connector (F) includes a female housing (10), female terminal fittings (27) to be inserted into the female housing (10) from behind, and a retainer (36) mounted on the female housing (10). The retainer (36) is movable in a direction intersecting an inserting direction of the female terminal fittings (27) between a partial locking position where insertion of the female terminal fittings (27) into the female housing (10) is allowed and a full locking position where the female terminal fittings (27) inserted into the female housing (10) are retained. The female housing (10) is formed with displacement restricting portions (18). The retainer (36) is formed with hooking portions (43) capable of coming into contact with the displacement restricting portions (18) from front when the retainer (36) is at the full locking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Tetsuya Miyamura, Masakuni Kasugai, Masanori Moriyasu
  • Patent number: 11791590
    Abstract: A cable connection device includes a cable connector and a magnetic switch. The magnetic switch includes diametrically magnetized first and second annular magnets juxtaposed in a longitudinal direction of the cable connector and extending around a longitudinal axis of the cable connector, and an annular magnetic guide of ferromagnetic material surrounding an outer periphery of the first and second annular magnets. The first annular magnet is fixed relative to the annular magnetic guide, and the second annular magnet is rotatable between ON and OFF positions relative to the annular magnetic guide. In the ON position the first and second annular magnets are magnetically aligned in the longitudinal direction, and in the OFF position the first and second annular magnets are magnetically inverted in the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Dieter Klein, Christoph Noppel, Achim Frohnmeyer, Tze Yang Lim
  • Patent number: 11784439
    Abstract: A connector includes a housing and a shielding contact. A gap running in a circumferential direction extends between the housing and the shielding contact. A mating housing of a mating connector is adapted to be inserted into the gap in a plugging direction. The gap opens in the plugging direction into a sealing section in which a sealing ring is retained axially between the shielding contact and the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Listing, Christoph Kosmalski, Maximilian Veihl, Monika Stein
  • Patent number: 11760198
    Abstract: A magnetic tether switch for equipment or vehicles is described. The magnetic tether switch may include a base having a first magnetic assembly. The first magnetic assembly may include a magnet and a first magnetic flux return component, or multiple magnets with reversed polarization directions. The magnetic tether switch may include a cap including a second magnetic assembly. The second magnetic assembly may include a magnet and a magnetic flux return component, or multiple magnets with reversed polarization directions. Alternatively, the second magnetic assembly may be composed of a ferrous material. The base may include a circuit with multiple contacts, where attaching the cap to the base may connect or disconnect the contacts to each other by moving the magnet within the base by magnetic attraction from the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Inventor: Ryan D. Aberle
  • Patent number: 11764497
    Abstract: Provided is an electrical connection cassette with which it is possible to freely expand a device and add functions in accordance with the size of free space. An electrical connection cassette is provided with: a circuit board; and first connection terminals and second connection terminals mounted on the circuit board and having terminal shapes that can be engaged with each other. In a state with a terminal connection direction oriented in a predetermined direction with respect to the circuit board, the first connection terminals are disposed on the side of one main surface of the circuit board, and in a state with a terminal connection direction oriented in a direction parallel to the predetermined direction, the second connection terminals are disposed near the other main surface of the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignees: FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD., FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Hisao Honma, Hiroaki Rikihisa
  • Patent number: 11757240
    Abstract: An electrical adapter including one stationary, 15 amp terminal blade and ground pin and one movable, 15 amp terminal blade and ground pin, each in connection with a 30 amp terminal receptacle and terminal ground receptacle, respectively. The 15 amp terminal blades and ground pins provide a mechanism to convert an electrical signal between the 30 amp source and the 15 amp source, and the adjustable 15 amp terminal blade and ground pin provide functionality to account for the difference in distance between the outlets on a standard 15 amp outlet and a 15 amp ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Camco Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Robert Russell, Brandon Wayne Blakely, Nicholas Stadler
  • Patent number: 11757215
    Abstract: A stacked I/O connector with surface mountable tails and a printed circuit board (PCB) configured to receive the connector. The connector may avoid terminal deformations or scratches when the connector is mounted to the PCB. The PCB may include solder pads on a single surface or both surfaces. The sold pads may be configured for the tails of the connector to be attached with a surface mount soldering technique. As a result, the connector has high density and high speed, requires, requires a smaller mounting area on a PCB, relaxes the limitations in routing PCB traces, and reduces the electrical performance deterioration caused by PCB trace routing limitations. The connector may have row-oriented terminal subassemblies, holes in the connector housing and other features to facilitate reliable manufacture and operation of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Amphenol East Asia Electronic Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Qigui Xu, E Zhao, Zhigang Sheng, Shengxian Zhou