Patents Examined by Tho D. Ta
  • Patent number: 12283782
    Abstract: A second component (electronic component) includes a second housing, an inner conductor, an outer conductor, and an internal shell. The second housing forms the storage space together with the first housing by being attached to the first housing. The outer conductor has a cylindrical shape and annularly surrounds the inner conductor and extends in the first direction. The internal shell is disposed inside the storage space and electrically connected to the outer conductor. The internal shell has a spring piece that makes elastic contact with the outer conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: IRISO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Takashi Sekine
  • Patent number: 12283770
    Abstract: An electronic module for a modular patient care system is disclosed. The electronic module can include a housing having an attachment side configured to releasably attach to an adjacent electronic module. A latch mechanism can be configured to engage a catch member on the adjacent electronic module to secure the attachment side to the adjacent electronic module. An electrical connector positioned on the attachment side can be configured to electrically connect to an adjacent electrical connector on the adjacent electronic module. A sensor coupled to the housing can be configured to detect movement of the latch mechanism indicative of at least one of engagement or disengagement of the latch mechanism from the adjacent electronic module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory Borges, Daniel Govea, Roman Dodge, Daniel Kimm
  • Patent number: 12280206
    Abstract: A control device for an electronic aerosol provision system is configured to receive a replaceable component to form an electronic aerosol provision system. The control device is further configured to receive an identifier from a replaceable component received by the control device; and to modify one or more characteristics (such as resistance to draw, RTD) of an airflow path through the electronic aerosol provision system dependent upon the received identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED
    Inventors: Patrick Moloney, Anton Korus, Justin Han Yang Chan
  • Patent number: 12278452
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a head part of an implantable device, its method of production and a plug assembly which can be fitted into the head part. The head part comprises a head part housing which has at least one blind hole plug contact socket with a socket opening and a socket base axially opposite the socket opening, along which at least one electrically conductive contact ring element and an electrically insulating, elastically deformable seal ring is positioned and which are enclosed by a solidified casting compound, are joined together in a coaxial arrangement and in an axially serial sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: NEUROLOOP GMBH
    Inventors: Fabian Kimmig, Tim Boretius
  • Patent number: 12278444
    Abstract: A protection structure for waterproof protection of an electrical device, including first and second shells connected to each other forming an outer shell, the first and second shells respectively including first and second reinforcement walls on their inside, and a sealing member disposed between the first and second reinforcement walls to form a waterproof seal between them. The protection structure employs a dual-layer structure, where the outer shell is a first protection layer that protects against high impact, high pressure water flow, and the sealing member with the first and second reinforcement walls form a second protection layer which is tightly waterproof to protect against water droplets, vapor and dust. The first protection layer protects the second protection layer from external impact and prevent it from being deformed, enhancing the overall protection effectiveness. The protection structure is easy to manufacture, low cost and easy to repair, and provide high waterproofness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Inventor: Chengli Li
  • Patent number: 12278446
    Abstract: Provided is a plug-and-socket assembly including a plug configured to be electrically and mechanically coupled with a socket, and a cover configured to be mounted over a portion of the plug and a portion of the socket, the cover including a flange forming a first opening at a proximal end of the cover and configured to be coupled to the socket, a retaining portion forming a second opening at a distal end of the cover, and configured to secure a plug component between the flange and the retaining portion, and a cover body extending from the flange to the retaining portion and forming a longitudinal opening extending from the first opening to the second opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: R.A. Phillips Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Dale Peterson, Daniel William Forthoffer
  • Patent number: 12278447
    Abstract: A seal for use within a hydrocarbon environment including a core and a shell that is coupled to the core. The core includes an elastomeric core material with a first modulus. The shell includes a shell material with a second modulus that is lesser than the first modulus. The core and the shell can be positioned to generate a pressure and electrical seal at a sealing interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Chad W. Glaesman, Sandeep Thatathil
  • Patent number: 12270518
    Abstract: A tangle-resistant decorative lighting assembly, comprising: a main portion including a plurality of wires and connectors, including first and second connectors and first and second lighted-extension portions extending transversely from the main portion. The first lighted extension portion including: a first connector configured to detachably connect to the first connector of the main portion, a first plurality of wires connected to the first connector, and a first plurality of lamp assemblies connected to the first plurality of wires. The second lighted-extension portion including: a second connector configured to detachably connect to the second connector of the main portion, a second plurality of wires connected to the second connector, and a second plurality of lamp assemblies connected to the second plurality of wires. The first connector of the main portion comprises a lock portion configured to engage with a lock portion of the first connector of the first lighted-extension portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Willis Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Johnny Chen
  • Patent number: 12272910
    Abstract: A power distribution block for distributing electrical power is disclosed. The power distribution block includes a plate made of a conductive material. The plate is configured to operate at 1200 amperage and 600 volts. The plate includes holes of various sizes arranged in series. The holes are configured to mount connectors or conductive blocks to the plate in different configurations depending on the need for distribution of the electrical power. Each connector is rated for specific current-carrying capacity. Further, each connector includes at least one input terminal and multiple output terminals, enabling the distribution of electrical power to different loads while maintaining secure and low-resistance connections. The power distribution block includes a cover configured to be placed over the plate to protect the plate and the connectors from environmental factors, physical damage and accidental contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Inventors: Justin McCarty, Wesley Murrie
  • Patent number: 12266877
    Abstract: An interface apparatus for installing memory modules to an information handling system includes a riser card and an adapter. The riser card includes a first card-edge connector on a first edge of the riser card, and a second card-edge connector on a second edge of the riser card. The first card-edge connector is associated with a first interface and the second card-edge connector is associated with a second interface. The adapter includes a first socket on a first side of the adapter, and a second socket on a second side of the adapter opposite to the first side. The first socket and the second socket are associated with the second interface. The first socket is configured to receive the second card-edge connector of the riser card. The second socket is configured to receive a memory module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Isaac Q. Wang, Jordan Chin, James L. Petivan, III
  • Patent number: 12266885
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a connector housing defining a plurality of terminal cavities in which electrical terminals attached to wire cables are received, a mat seal formed of a compliant material and having a plurality of seal apertures through which the electrical terminals are inserted into the plurality of terminal cavities, and a seal retainer. The mat seal is disposed between the seal retainer and the connector housing and wherein the seal retainer is connected to the connector housing by a flexible member configured to urge the mat seal into contact with the connector housing and allow longitudinal movement of the seal retainer relative to the connector housing. A method of assembling such an electrical connector is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Aptiv Technologies AG
    Inventors: Carlos Armando Gonzalez Delgadillo, Pedro Yabur Pacheco
  • Patent number: 12266886
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes a connector, a housing having an insertion port, and a waterproof cap detachably attached to the housing to close the insertion port, the waterproof cap having a cap body, a first protruding portion continuously surrounding an entire periphery of an outer peripheral surface of the cap body, and a second protruding portion disposed on a front end side of the cap body in a fitting direction from a position at which the first protruding portion is disposed, when the waterproof cap is attached to the housing, the first protruding portion being press-fitted to the insertion port and contacting an entire periphery of an inner peripheral surface of the insertion port while being elastically compressed, the second protruding portion being inserted into the connector and contacting at least two inner surfaces of the connector facing each other while being elastically compressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: JAPAN AVIATION ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY, LIMITED
    Inventor: Yuta Shimomaki
  • Patent number: 12261394
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a wet-mate connector assembly that can include a stiffening material and a dielectric grease retainer for preventing the extrusion of dielectric grease during a wet connect. The wet-mate connector assembly can include a male portion and a female portion that can receive the male portion to form an electrical connection with the male portion. The wet-mate connector assembly can also include a dielectric grease retainer that can be positioned near the male portion and the female portion for retaining dielectric grease extruded from a contact chamber when the female portion receives the male portion. The dielectric grease retainer can seal and insulate the contact chamber. The contact chamber can be defined by an outer diameter of the male portion and an inner diameter of the female portion. The male portion and the female portion can include a stiffening material and an insulating material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaoguang Allan Zhong, Marco Antonio dos Santos Fernandes, Shengjun Yin
  • Patent number: 12259439
    Abstract: A voltage tap for measuring a voltage includes at least one contact region and one abutment surface. Using the abutment surface, the voltage tap is electrically connectable to a contact surface of an electrical circuit board. The abutment surface comprises an enlarged surface with respect to the contact surface of the electrical circuit board, so that the electrical connection between the voltage tap and the electrical circuit board is provided independently of a movement of the voltage tap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Lisa Draexlmaier GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Steckel, Guido Hofer, Maximilian Baches, Hendrik Mueller
  • Patent number: 12256781
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a heat-generating electronic paste composition, a heat-generating electronic paste and a method for preparing the same, a heat-generating body of an electronic cigarette, and an electronic cigarette. The heat-generating electronic paste composition includes a water-based carrier and a functional phase. The water-based carrier includes a water-soluble binder and water, and the functional phase includes an electrically conductive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: SHENZHEN SMOORE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Hongjun Wang, Changyong Yi, Xuebo Xue
  • Patent number: 12261390
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to devices which cover one or more electrical outlets while at least one electrical outlet is in use. Embodiments described for the present invention comprise a cover having two or more substantially planar front panel surfaces and two or more substantially planar rear panel surfaces, two or more panels, two or more pairs of prongs extending from the two or more rear panel surfaces configured to fit into openings in at least one electrical outlet, one or more hinges located between the two or more panels, the one or more hinges configured to allow access to at least one electrical outlets while at least one electrical outlet is covered by at least one of the two or more panels, and the one or more hinges articulate the two or more panels away from the at least one electrical outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Inventors: Rob Workman, Ryan Schick, Joseph Kinyon, Michelle Owens
  • Patent number: 12255423
    Abstract: A contact arrangement for a connector includes a plurality of contact elements each extending from a first connection side to a second connection side. A plurality of first end sections of a first subset of the contact elements contact a plurality of external elements in a first plane at the first connection side and a plurality of first end sections of a second subset of the contact elements contact a plurality of external elements in a second plane at the first connection side. The second plane is parallel to and spaced from the first plane in a height direction. A plurality of intermediate sections of at least some of the contact elements lie in a single common plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignees: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH, TE Connectivity Nederland BV
    Inventors: Jeroen Jozef Maria De Bruijn, Wijnand Van Gils, Martin Szelag, Peter Dirk Jaeger, Ulrich Buchmann, Franz Mueller, Nick Ottenbros
  • Patent number: 12255419
    Abstract: A plug connector housing for a plug connector, having a main body and a latching installation. The latching installation has a first connection portion integrally connecting the latching mechanism to the main body. A void extends along a longitudinal axis on the main body and is at least in portions formed between the latching installation and the main body. The plug connector housing furthermore has first and second protective elements which extend in each case integrally from the main body. The latching installation is disposed between the protective elements, wherein each of the protective elements in at least one covered region covers the void in a transverse direction. Each of the protective elements moreover configures at least one access region in which the void is accessible along the transverse direction. Each of the covered regions faces a respective access region of the respective other protective element along the transverse direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Christian Schmidt, Alex Krejber, Michael Thaler, Andreas Fischer
  • Patent number: 12247727
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting rail (1) for luminaires (100, 150) or electric units, having a mounting rail profile (2) with two lateral walls (4) and a connecting wall (5) which connects the lateral walls (4) to each other, said walls together enclosing an elongated receiving chamber (3), and having at least one busbar (10, 20) which is arranged on one of the two inner faces of the lateral walls (4) of the mounting rail profile (2) and which comprises contactable lines (15, 25). According to the invention, an additional busbar (30) with contactable lines (35) is arranged on the connecting wall (5) of the mounting rail profile (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Zumtobel Lighting GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Machate, Vamberszky Klaus
  • Patent number: 12247726
    Abstract: A support rail for luminaires or electrical units (60) has a support rail profile (50), which encloses an elongated receiving space, along with at least one busbar (55), arranged in the receiving space, with contactable conductors (58), wherein the support rail (50) further has, on its outside, display means (10) for visually representing the function of the conductors (58).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Zumtobel Lighting GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Gadner, Gerald Ladstätter