Patents Examined by Trac Nguyen
  • Patent number: 6457994
    Abstract: A media connector assembly with an extended electrical contact capable of non-destructive deflection when various media plugs are placed therein that do not accommodate each contact pin within the media connector. The media connector includes a platform with an arched mid-portion for enlarging the radius of deflection of the contact pins such that the contact pins deflect when a media connector is placed therein at a position further from the aperture receiving the media connector. The arch maintains curved support for the deflected contact pin and assists in the positive contact force applied by the contact pin to the contact of the media plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: 3Com Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Johnson, Patrick A. Tucker, Steven Loforte, David Oliphant
  • Patent number: 6309226
    Abstract: An electrical connection box having a housing with one or more electrical components therein. A plurality of holding chambers are in communication with the housing. A busbar, having a plurality of tab terminals thereon, is inserted into the holding chambers through an opening in the main case. Similarly, wire terminals, mounted on the ends of wires, are also inserted through the opening into the holding chambers. There are engagement pieces which secure the busbar and the wire terminals in the main case and housings whereby each of the holding chambers is capable of receiving and securing either the busbar or a wire terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventor: Eiji Nakatani