Patents Examined by Travis S Chambers
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Patent number: 12725992Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connection system in LED profile systems (60) and its components and the assembly of said components. The connection system comprises, in particular, an electrical connection element (40) for supplying electrical power to an LED strip (70) which is in the form of a flexprint strip (41). The connection element (40) has a supply connection length region (43) with exposed longitudinal conductor tracks (42), an LED connecting length region (44) with longitudinal conductor tracks (42) in the positions of the connections of the LED strip (70) and an adhesive area (45) on the rear side of the connection element (40). Here, the electrical connection element (40) can be folded over at a bending point (46) between the supply connection length region (43) and the LED connecting length region (44), so that they come to rest on opposite sides of the profile system (60).Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2021Date of Patent: September 1, 2026Assignee: Stephan Engineering GmbHInventors: Peter Stepan, Thomas Stepan
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Patent number: 12725961Abstract: A control case with a cover controlled by pressing button (10) incudes: a case body (1) having a cable connecting zone (11) and multiple connectors (12); a cable protection cover (2) capable of sliding relative to the case body (1) to make the cable connecting zone (11) be covered or exposed; a button locking module (3) having a button (31) and a first latching tenon (32), the button (31) is extended with a second latching tenon (33) latched with the first latching tenon (32); and an automatic cover pushing module (4) having an elastic push rod (41) and an abutting part (42); the first latching tenon (32) and the second latching tenon (33) are separated by pressing the button (31) to make the elastic push rod (41) push the cable protection cover (2) to be separated from the case body (1).Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2024Date of Patent: September 1, 2026Assignee: TIMOTION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Yu-Chang Lin
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Patent number: 12719199Abstract: A connector includes a terminal fitting to be inserted into a terminal accommodation chamber of a housing and a retainer attached to the housing and displaceable between a temporary locking position and a complete locking position. The retainer is formed with a resiliently deformable locking lance arranged to face the terminal accommodation chambers at the temporary locking position and a complete locking portion arranged to face the terminal accommodation chamber at the complete locking position and having a higher stiffness than the locking lance. The locking lance allows insertion of the terminal fitting into the terminal accommodation chamber by being resiliently deformed and temporarily holds the terminal fitting in a retained state by locking the terminal fitting in the terminal accommodation chamber. The complete locking portion holds the terminal fitting in a retained state by locking the terminal fitting inserted into the terminal accommodation chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2022Date of Patent: August 25, 2026Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Shinji Nozaki, Daisuke Saito
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Patent number: 12719210Abstract: An electrical connection system is described which includes a common carrier. The common carrier includes a main channel configured to retain a cable bundle and a plurality of side channels that facilitate coupling of at least some cables of the cable bundle to an electronic control unit (ECU). The side channels are configured to retain a connector carrier configured to carry a pair of connectors slidable in each side channel between a pre-staged position in preparation for mating and a mated position which mates terminals carried by the pair of connectors and locks the pair of connectors to the ECU.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2024Date of Patent: August 25, 2026Assignee: Aptiv Technologies AGInventors: Jeffrey S. Campbell, Wesley W. Weber, Christopher G. Reider
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Patent number: 12719184Abstract: Each of shell sidewall portions of a connector is provided with a first hole and a second hole which correspond to a locator. The locator is attached to a shell so that the locator is movable from a first position to a second position in a first direction. The locator is provided with receiving holes which receive ends of electric wires of a cable. The locator is provided with admitting portions communicating with the receiving holes. The admitting portions allow connection portions of terminals of to be moved. When the locator is positioned at the first position, each of protrusions of the locator is positioned in the first hole. When the locator is positioned at the second position, each protrusion is positioned in the second hole. When the locator is positioned at the second position, the connection portions corresponding to the locator are partly positioned in the receiving holes.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2024Date of Patent: August 25, 2026Assignee: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, LimitedInventor: Tetsuya Shiina
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Patent number: 12719207Abstract: An improved connector for an electrical cable and method therefor uses cartridge style mating and mounting hardware for mating connectors to one another and for mounting the connectors to a printed circuit board (PCB). In some embodiments, the mating and mounting hardware includes connector shells and mating and mounting assemblies that are fully interchangeable and replaceable. In some embodiments, the mating and mounting assemblies have tapered seating faces that facilitate positioning and aligning the assemblies to their respective shells. The availability of interchangeable mating and mounting hardware means fewer types of components are required to be stocked and tracked in inventory, thereby reducing inventory maintenance costs. In addition, the use of interchangeable mating and mounting hardware greatly simplifies manufacturing and assembly, thereby further reducing costs.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2023Date of Patent: August 25, 2026Inventors: Ryan Strider, Kevin Traugott, Matt Gold, William Rhea
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Patent number: 12719215Abstract: A connector assembly comprises a body and a position assurance member. The body includes a plurality of terminals and a coupling groove exposing a portion of the plurality of terminals. The position assurance member is formed integrally with the body and is adapted to verify a position of the plurality of terminals when inserted in the coupling groove. The position assurance member includes a hinge portion enabling its rotation around the body, a head, and a reworking groove. The head extends in a cantilever manner from the hinge portion, and defines a locking portion insertable in the coupling groove to be locked and coupled thereto. The reworking groove is formed below or adjacent to the locking portion in the head and enables the position assurance member to be reopened as an opening tool is inserted therein.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2023Date of Patent: August 25, 2026Assignee: TYCO ELECTRONICS AMP KOREA CO., LTD.Inventors: Sung-Chul Kim, Byung-Hee Cho, Suk-Eun Jung, Ki Deok Cheon
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Patent number: 12712312Abstract: A multi-piece electrical connector configured to be installed in an electronic device to transmit signals, is formed by a combination of multiple electrical connector subcomponents. Therefore, even after the design of the multi-piece electrical connector is completed, customized adjustment of the engaging structure and the number of conductive terminals can still be achieved by adjusting the combination of the multiple electrical connector subcomponents, allowing the multi-piece electrical connector to be applicable to various electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2025Date of Patent: August 18, 2026Assignees: TARNG YU ENTERPRISE CO., LTD., DONGGUAN TARNG YU ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Ying-Chung Chen, Mu-Jung Huang
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Patent number: 12702161Abstract: An aerosol provision system can include an aerosol generating medium, a source of energy for heating configured to cause heating of the aerosol generating medium in a heating zone, a movement mechanism arranged to move the aerosol generating medium, an aerosol outlet through which an aerosol can flow to be inhaled by a user, and a flow path arranged between the heating zone and the aerosol outlet such that aerosol formed from heated aerosol generating medium flows along the flow path. The aerosol generating medium can be translatable past the source of energy for heating, into the heating zone, such that respective portions of aerosol generating medium are individually presented to the source of energy for heating to form an aerosol and wherein the aerosol generating medium can be arranged to move along a line that is at an angle to the flow path of generated aerosol.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2020Date of Patent: August 11, 2026Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITEDInventor: Patrick Moloney
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Patent number: 12697497Abstract: A filtered feedthrough comprises an insulator sealed in a ferrule opening. A terminal pin sealed in an insulator via hole has a first end that extends outwardly beyond an insulator device side. A filter capacitor has a square- or rectangularly-shaped dielectric supporting interleaved active and ground electrode plates. A passageway extending through the dielectric has an internal metallization. An external metallization is contacted to opposed longitudinal sides of the dielectric outer surface. The capacitor ground electrode plates extend to the opposed external metallizations. The outwardly extending terminal pin end is connected to the internal metallization in the dielectric passageway which in turn is connected to the active electrode plates. A conductive material connects the capacitor external metallization at one of the longitudinal sides to an oxide-resistant surface on the ferrule while the other external metallization is connected to an oxidized surface of the ferrule.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2025Date of Patent: August 4, 2026Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventor: Robert A. Stevenson
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Patent number: 12695255Abstract: A busbar for a computing rack is disclosed. The busbar comprises a pair of electrically conductive rails each having a first end and a second end. The pair of rails are configured to provide opposite voltage polarities to devices mounted in the computing rack. The open channels are enclosed within each of the rails and extend from the first end to the second end in each respective rail. An expansion valve is coupled to the open channels at the first end and is configured to expand air passed from a compressed-air source into the at least one open channel while the pair of rails are attached to an electrical power source. An input end cap is attached to the first end of at least one of the rails. The input end cap provides a manifold for routing air from the expansion value into the at least one open channel.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2024Date of Patent: July 28, 2026Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Michael J. Stumpf, Sandor Farkas
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Patent number: 12683308Abstract: A connection structure for a connector to be connected to a connection part of a circuit board supported by a holder, wherein the connection part and the connector are detachably joined, and the holder is provided with: a circuit board restricting part configured to engage with the circuit board electrically connected to the connector to restrict movement of the circuit board in a direction separating from the connector; and a connector restricting part configured to engage with the connector electrically connected to the circuit board to restrict movement of the connector in a direction separating from the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2023Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignee: NIPPON TANSHI CO., LTD.Inventors: Shinya Enomoto, Osamu Nishimura
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Patent number: 12683314Abstract: An electrical connector includes a housing defining a slot in which a mating component can be at least partially inserted, a conductive terminal installed in the housing and having a contact end capable of electrically contacting the mating component, and a supporting member elastically supporting the contact end. The supporting member has a cantilever beam and a supporting arm extending from the cantilever beam. The cantilever beam at least partially abuts a first surface of the contact end facing an inner wall of the housing and applies an elastic force to the contact end. The supporting arm is positioned at least partially between the cantilever beam and the inner wall. The supporting arm elastically supports the cantilever beam and the contact end when pressed against the inner wall.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2023Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignee: Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jiaoyong (Mac) Liu, Hongqiang (Sean) Han, Jie (Roger) Luo
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Patent number: 12683315Abstract: A cable adapter for a server chassis is disclosed. The cable adapter comprises an adapter body having a first surface with a key slot. The key slot is configured to receive a key rib on a busbar clip of the server chassis. A pair of latches are pivotably attached to opposite sides of the adapter body. Each latch has a latch arm that extends across an open end of the adapter body when in a closed position. The latch arms are configured to engage one or more latching ribs on the blades of the busbar clip such as by hooking around the latching ribs. A pair of connectors inside the adapter body configured to engage blades of the busbar clip.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2024Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: James Utz, Corey Dean Hartman, Ben John Sy
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Patent number: 12671215Abstract: An electrical connector includes a housing, a first terminal module and a first ground sheet. The housing includes a receiving slot for receiving a mating module. The first terminal module includes two first conductive terminals. Each first conductive terminal includes a first contact arm. The first contact arm includes a first contact portion protruding into the receiving slot to mate with the mating module. The first ground sheet includes a first grounding elastic arm. The first grounding elastic arm includes a first abutting portion, a second abutting portion and a first connecting portion. Both the first abutting portion and the second abutting portion at least partially protrude into the receiving slot to be configured to directly abut against the mating module. The first connecting portion does not directly abut against the mating module.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2024Date of Patent: June 30, 2026Assignee: DONGGUAN LUXSHARE TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTDInventors: Chenhui Zeng, Bin Huang, Kunlin Yao, Qiongnan Chen, Hongji Chen
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Patent number: 12658611Abstract: A relay hermetic terminal characterized by including: a metal container having a through hole; a pipe lead inserted through the through hole; an insulating material sealing the metal container and the pipe lead; and a terminal block made of a low-resistance metal, penetrating the pipe lead and secured to the pipe lead. The terminal block includes at least a body portion and a head portion, further the head portion has a fixation portion, and an axis of the fixation portion is not arranged coaxially with an axis of the body portion, and a relay contact device using the same are provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2021Date of Patent: June 16, 2026Assignee: SCHOTT JAPAN CORPORATIONInventors: Ko Mamiya, Tetsushi Morikawa
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Patent number: 12658624Abstract: A terminal for use with a vehicle latch, including: a main body portion that is integrally formed with a wire insulating engaging portion, a wire engaging portion and a pin engagement portion, wherein the wire insulating engaging portion has an enlarged surface area that extends laterally from the main body portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2023Date of Patent: June 16, 2026Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Hector Sanchez Rojas, Pedro Alvarado Heredia, Miguel Angel Baray Gonzalez, Sergio AviƱa Amparan, Alma Granados Arenas, Donglin Xu
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Patent number: 12658658Abstract: The present disclosure provides a rotatable electrical plug, which includes: a non-rotating assembly configured for receiving and being coupled with power lines of the rotatable electrical plug, the non-rotating assembly comprising a substrate, and at least one non-rotating element; a rotating assembly being rotatable relative to the non-rotating assembly, the rotating assembly comprising at least two electrode terminals configured to electrically plug-in a power socket; and at least one rotating conductor connected to the at least one non-rotating element respectively, the at least one rotating conductor comprising a base and at least one arm obliquely extending from the base; and a fastening element mounted on the rotating assembly, the fastening element comprising a first notch opened in a side wall of the fastening member, wherein the at least one arm passes through the first notch to expose outside of the fastening member.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2024Date of Patent: June 16, 2026Assignee: Deals Realm LLCInventor: Yuebo Tao
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Patent number: 12651875Abstract: A connector assembly includes an installation seat having a pair of first installation holes and a second installation hole, a pair of first connectors respectively detachably inserted into the first installation holes, and a second connector detachably inserted into the second installation hole. Each of the first connectors has a power terminal. The second connector has a signal terminal and a grounding terminal.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2023Date of Patent: June 9, 2026Assignee: Tyco Electronics (Shanghai ) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xuexiu Li, Xiao (Nichee) Zhou
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Patent number: 12646869Abstract: A bus bar subassembly adapted to connect a first circuit board and a second circuit board includes a first bus bar, a second bus bar and a first electrical connector. The first bus bar is electrically connected to the first circuit board. The second bus bar is electrically connected to the second circuit board. The first connector is electrically connected to the first bus bar and the second bus bar.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2023Date of Patent: June 2, 2026Assignees: Cisco Technology, Inc., Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jie (Roger) Luo, Hongqiang (Sean) Han, Jiaoyong (Mac) Liu, YuQiang (Thomas) Zhao, Wei Qi, Xiaokang Zhu