Patents Examined by Vladimir Imas
  • Patent number: 11133630
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a lamp connector for connecting several lamps each provided with a power cable, a control cable, and female connector terminals, including a connector body, a power cable, a control cable, and male connector terminals, where the male connector terminals match the female connector terminals; receptacles for accommodating the male connector terminals are disposed in the connector body, and one male connector terminal is disposed on both sides of the connector body to connect the connector body to two lamps simultaneously; each of the male connector terminals includes a power cable terminal and a control cable terminal, two ends of the power cable are respectively connected to the two power cable terminals, and two ends of the control cable are respectively connected to the two control cable terminals; and both the power cable and the control cable are disposed in the connector body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: DONGGUAN THAILIGHT SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHTING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wenbo Zhou, Fengqiang Qiu
  • Patent number: 11128088
    Abstract: A terminal can be slidably held while liquid-tightness and airtightness are steadily maintained. Included are a base part where a rear through-hole is formed; a terminal storage case which includes a front plate part where a front through-hole is formed, and in which a rear end is connected to the base part; a terminal that includes an axis part, a contact part, and a flange, the rear end proximity part of the axis part being slidably inserted into the rear though-hole, and the contact part being slidably inserted into the front through-hole; an energizing member that is mounted on the circumference of the axis part and energizes the flange to a front; and a cylindrical sealing member that includes a first sealing member interposed between the tip end of the energizing member and the flange, a second sealing member interposed between the rear end of the energizing member and the base part, and a central cylinder for connecting the first sealing member with the second sealing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Molex, LLC
    Inventors: Makoto Shinyama, Takaaki Hirayama, Yuya Sato
  • Patent number: 11121499
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a cover system (300) for at least temporarily preventing access to one or more terminals (402, 404) of an electrical connector (400). The system (300) comprises a first cover part (100) and a second cover part (200). The first cover part (100) comprises sealing means (104) for sealing the first cover part (100) about the one or more terminals (402, 404) of the electrical connector (400). The first cover part also comprises a member (106) comprising an aperture (118) for receiving a locking means. The second cover part (200) is receivable about at least a portion of the first cover part (100) and at least part of the electrical connector (400). The second cover part (200) comprises engaging means (204) for engaging with the electrical connector (400) to at least partially retain the second cover part (200) about the first cover part (100) and at least part of the electrical connector (400).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover Limited
    Inventor: Robert Trigg
  • Patent number: 11114797
    Abstract: A cage includes a housing and a partition assembly mounted in the housing and separating an inner space of the housing into an upper space and a lower space. The partition assembly includes a first support plate and a second support plate arranged horizontally, and at least a pair of support frames disposed between the first support plate and the second support plate to separate the first support plate from the second support plate by a predetermined height. The support frames have a plurality of through holes. The support frames are formed by bending a front end of one of the first support plate and the second support plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignees: Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., TE Connectivity Services GmbH
    Inventors: Chenxi Wang, Hongqiang Han, Alex Michael Sharf, Jingtao Zhu, Wenyu Liu, Steven David Dunwoody, Richard James Long
  • Patent number: 11101584
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of electronic device accessory technology and in particular to a data cable. The data cable includes a data cable plug and an adapter element which are in rotational connection. The data cable plug includes at least two metal sheets. A space for rotational connection of the adapter element is formed between two of the metal sheets. When the adapter element is rotationally connected in the space, not only can the electrical connection between the adapter element and the data cable plug be guaranteed, but also an angle of the adapter element relative to the data cable plug can be well adjusted. Therefore, use requirements of a user are satisfied. Meanwhile, the situation that a cable body connected to a power supply is bent repeatedly to adversely affect the service life of the data cable will be avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Dongguan Yuanchuang Electronic Technology Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Hongping Tan, Xinxin Tan
  • Patent number: 11088481
    Abstract: A retainer assembly configured to be inserted into a plug housing to form a plug connector includes a retainer housing including a top housing portion and a bottom housing portion, a circuit board partially disposed between the top and bottom housing portions, at least one substantially flat top cable including a plurality of conductors, at least one substantially flat bottom cable including a plurality of conductors, and an adhesive for bonding the conductors to the circuit board. The top and bottom housing portions each define at least one top through opening therein and each include mating latching members. The plurality of conductors of the flat top and bottom cables are terminated at top and bottom termination regions on the circuit board, respectively, and are aligned with and exposed through the corresponding through openings. The adhesive at least partially fills each through opening and bonds the conductors in the corresponding exposed termination region to the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Joseph N. Castiglione, Thomas Suniga
  • Patent number: 11069995
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes an electrically insulating body and a self-passivating contact held at a higher voltage than a non-passivating contact. The self-passivating contact includes a first electrically conductive material that forms an electrically insulating passivation layer when exposed to water or other aggressive environment. The non-passivating contact includes a second electrically conductive material that is unreactive when exposed to water or other aggressive environment. The passivation layer on the self-passivating contact prevents electric current from flowing between the self-passivating contact and the non-passivating contact through the water or other aggressive environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Harvey P. Hack, James R. Windgassen
  • Patent number: 11070008
    Abstract: The present application provides a sensor, relates to sensing technology field, the sensor includes a sensor body, a main circuit module disposed in the sensor body and an sensing assembly electrically connect to the main circuit module, and further includes a circuit protection module disposed at outside of the sensor body and electrically connected to the main circuit module. In the present application, the main circuit module and the sensing assembly are used as the core components to achieve the functions of sensing and information conversion of the sensor; the circuit protection module is disposed outside the sensor body to realize the circuit protection function of the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignees: Measurement Specialties (China) Ltd., Measurement Specialities, Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Li, Lin Zhang, Natasha V. Kachenko, Vincent Wong, Tuyen Nguyen
  • Patent number: 11069992
    Abstract: A connector part for connecting in a plug-in manner to an associated mating connector part includes: a housing part; a plug-in face which is formed on the housing part and by which the connector part is connectable, in a plug-in manner, to the mating connector part and on which a plurality of contact elements for electrically connecting to the mating connector part is arranged; and a circuit board, on which at least one electrical or electronic functional component is arranged, the circuit board having a first opening through which a first contact element of the plurality of contact elements extends, the circuit board comprising at least one first contact spring for the thermal and/or electrical contact with the first contact element and at least one second contact spring for the thermal and/or electrical contact with a second contact element of the plurality of contact elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: PHOENIX CONTACT E-MOBILITY GMBH
    Inventors: Ralf Feldner, Carsten Garth, Tanja Gebhardt
  • Patent number: 11063383
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a receptacle connector including a plurality of contacts configured to electrically connect a plug connector and a substrate coupled with an electronic device, an insulation portion with which the contacts are coupled, and a shell with which the insulation portion is coupled. Here, the shell includes a shell body, in which an accommodation hole configured to allow the plug connector to be inserted therein is formed, and a restriction portion protruding toward the accommodation hole to restrict a movable distance of the plug connector in an insertion direction in which the plug connector is inserted into the accommodation hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: LS MTRON LTD.
    Inventors: Hyun Ho Chang, Jung Hoon Choi, Hyun Woo Lee
  • Patent number: 11059437
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic module that can be made more compact. A vehicle electronic module includes a casing that is to be fixed to an object, the casing including a first plate portion facing the object and a ceiling plate opposed to the first plate portion, wherein the electronic module includes: a connection portion that is provided on the ceiling plate, and to which an external connector is to be connected; and a fuse portion disposed overlapping the connection portion in an opposing direction of the first plate portion and the ceiling plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshiki Yanagita, Takumi Ejima
  • Patent number: 11063399
    Abstract: A power transfer system to facilitate the transfer of electrical power between tree trunk sections of an artificial tree is disclosed. The power transfer system can advantageously enable neighboring tree trunk sections to be electrically connected without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections. Power distribution subsystems can be partially disposed within the trunk sections. The power distribution subsystems can comprise a male end, a female end, or both. The male ends can have prongs and the female ends can have channels, and the prongs and channels may be positioned outside of the trunk sections. The prongs can be inserted into the channels to electrically connect the power distribution subsystems of neighboring tree trunk sections. The prongs and channels may be configured to engage one another without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: POLYGROUP MACAU LIMITED (BVI)
    Inventors: Victor Hugo Ocegueda Gallaga, Yifeng Zhang
  • Patent number: 11050175
    Abstract: A system and apparatus for increasing connectivity of a circuit board comprising a connector, wherein the connector has a horizontal body and a hollow cylindrical portion extruding vertically from the body; wherein the cylindrical portion is made up of a set of pieces; wherein at least a piece of the set of pieces is arranged to expand horizontally, upon insertion of a phalanx head in a vertical manner. A method to increase current connectivity comprising screwing a fastener into threads of a connector through a hollow cylindrical portion of the connector; wherein the hollow cylindrical portion of the connector is made up of a set of pieces; wherein the screwing causes a phalanx head to contact the cylindrical portion expanding at least one piece of the set of pieces in a horizontal manner in relation to the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Acacia Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: David Mullert
  • Patent number: 11051429
    Abstract: A connector system with improved thermal management is provided. Various receptacles are provided that include features which may enhance air flow, and therefore cooling. Thermal channel features in the receptacle cage and/or housing allow air passing through the receptacle to directly remove thermal energy from components within and carry the thermal energy out of the cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Molex, LLC
    Inventor: Kent E. Regnier
  • Patent number: 11031743
    Abstract: An electric connection member includes a busbar, a protector portion, and a cover. The busbar includes a live portion that is located between terminal connecting portions. The protector portion has a busbar mounting surface on which the live portion of the busbar is mounted, and insulates and protects the live portion. The cover is coupled to the protector portion and covers a surface of the live portion. The cover has an abutment portion that abuts against the surface of the live portion. The abutment portion includes a pressure contact surface that is in direct or indirect contact with the surface of the live portion while being pressed against the surface of the live portion in a state in which the cover is coupled to the protector portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Taiji Yanagida, Osamu Nakayama
  • Patent number: 11031741
    Abstract: A connector assembly is disclosed that includes a base with an embedded printed circuit board (PCB) and a plurality of signal pins. The plurality of signal pins electrically couple the PCB to a vehicle harness. The connector assembly includes a mating connector for mechanically coupling the connect assembly to the vehicle harness and a spring between the mating connector and the base. The spring pre-loads and axially secures the base to the mating connector. The connector assembly transmits vehicle signals through a wireless connection with vehicle and/or remote locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Oakes
  • Patent number: 11024992
    Abstract: A clamp provides electrical communication between a first conductor and a second conductor. The clamp includes a first housing portion having a first surface, a second surface, a first housing bore, and a cavity, the first housing bore extending along a longitudinal axis. The clamp further includes a clamp member at least partially disposed within the cavity of the first housing portion, the clamp member including a first clamp surface adjacent the second surface of the housing in a facing relationship. The clamp further includes a shaft oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis, the shaft coupling the first housing portion and the clamp member. The clamp further includes a second housing portion movably coupled to the first housing portion by the shaft, the second housing portion including a second housing bore and a second clamp surface, the second housing bore aligned with the longitudinal axis, the second clamp surface adjacent the first surface of the first housing portion in a facing relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Seydou Diop, Adrian Beau Candelaria
  • Patent number: 11025016
    Abstract: An electrical assembly is provided with a housing with an opening. An electrical terminal assembly is received within the housing. A cover is in cooperation with the housing to enclose the opening. An interference projection extends from a terminal position assurance assembly (TPA) or the cover and is in cooperation with the other of the TPA or the cover to prevent the cover from enclosing the opening of the housing when the electrical terminal assembly is improperly installed in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Yuanlong Zhong, Shi Qing Qiu, Shuo Tian
  • Patent number: 11025005
    Abstract: A lever-type connector including a female terminal, a female housing, a contact pressure applying member attached to the female housing from a front side in a fitting direction and can be moved between a low contact pressure position at which the female terminal is brought into contact with a male terminal with low contact pressure and a high contact pressure position that is located on a rear side in the fitting direction with respect to the low contact pressure position and at which the female terminal is brought into contact with the male terminal with high contact pressure due to application of contact pressure to the female terminal. A lever is movably attached to the female housing to move the contact pressure applying member from the low to the high position after the completion of fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Toru Shimizu
  • Patent number: 11018451
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first electrical contact device and a second electrical contact device. The first electrical contact device includes a plurality of conductors. The second electrical contact device includes a first portion, a second portion movable in a rotational and translational manner relative to the first portion, and an actuator movable between a first position and a second position. The first portion includes first electrical contacts, and the second portion includes electrical sockets. Each socket receives an associated conductor and includes a second electrical contact aligned with an associated first electrical contact. The second portion is biased away from the first portion. When the actuator is in the first position, the actuator inhibits translational movement of the second portion toward the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: William Ramon Valentin, Thomas Louis Scanzillo