Patents by Inventor Chiu Ming Lu
Chiu Ming Lu has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20220336984Abstract: A receptacle includes a conductive seat and a contact unit. The conductive seat has a body portion and two supporting portions, the body portion has a front end, a rear end and two side ends, the body portion is formed with a passageway which is positioned between the front end and the rear end, the two supporting portions integrally extend outwardly from the two side ends respectively, each supporting portion has a mounting surface which is positioned at a bottom portion of the supporting portion and a plurality of connecting legs which extend downwardly from the mounting surface. The contact unit is provided in the passageway of the body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Yi-Tse HO, Chiu-Ming LU
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Publication number: 20210098916Abstract: A socket connector is configured to mount to a component, such as a printed circuit board. The socket connector includes a base having a passageway and a channel extending outwardly from the passageway, a barrel including a wall having a flange extending outwardly therefrom, at least one biasing member engaging the flange and surrounding the wall, and a contact seated within the barrel. The wall is seated within the passageway and the flange is seated within the channel The barrel is configured for movement within the base to align a centerline of a pin inserted into the socket connector with a centerline of the hole of the component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Chiu-Ming LU, Ronald C. HODGE, Pierre PEREZ
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Patent number: 10892576Abstract: A socket connector is configured to mount to a component, such as a printed circuit board. The socket connector includes a base having a passageway and a channel extending outwardly from the passageway, a barrel including a wall having a flange extending outwardly therefrom, at least one biasing member engaging the flange and surrounding the wall, and a contact seated within the barrel. The wall is seated within the passageway and the flange is seated within the channel. The barrel is configured for movement within the base to align a centerline of a pin inserted into the socket connector with a centerline of the hole of the component.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Chiu-Ming Lu, Ronald C. Hodge, Pierre Perez
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Patent number: 10574001Abstract: The present disclosure provides a conductive terminal and an electrical connector assembly. A high power electrical connector is provided for transmitting electrical signals from a pair of cables, such as high current capable cables, to an associated member, such as a dash panel. The high power electrical connector includes an insulative housing and a pair of contact path assemblies therethrough for transmission of the electrical signals. The cables include a shield layer that is biased to the backshell providing a ground path for the cables and connector.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Mark Data, Jengde Lin, Chiu-Ming Lu, Arvind Patel
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Publication number: 20190267735Abstract: A socket connector is configured to mount to a component, such as a printed circuit board. The socket connector includes a base having a passageway and a channel extending outwardly from the passageway, a barrel including a wall having a flange extending outwardly therefrom, at least one biasing member engaging the flange and surrounding the wall, and a contact seated within the barrel. The wall is seated within the passageway and the flange is seated within the channel. The barrel is configured for movement within the base to align a centerline of a pin inserted into the socket connector with a centerline of the hole of the component.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2017Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: CHIU-MING LU, RONALD C. HODGE, PIERRE PEREZ
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Publication number: 20190229461Abstract: The present disclosure provides a conductive terminal and an electrical connector assembly. A power electrical connector is provided for transmitting electrical signals from a pair of cables, such as high current capable cables, to an associated member. The high power electrical connector includes an insulative housing and a pair of contact terminals with an additional insulative member that provides a barrier against electrical shock. In such cases a user is prevented for inadvertently touching the power terminals during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2017Publication date: July 25, 2019Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Chiu-Ming LU, Ronald C. HODGE, Jeffrey GAUMER
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Publication number: 20190027871Abstract: The present disclosure provides a conductive terminal and an electrical connector assembly. A high power electrical connector is provided for transmitting electrical signals from a pair of cables, such as high current capable cables, to an associated member, such as a dash panel. The high power electrical connector includes an insulative housing and a pair of contact path assemblies therethrough for transmission of the electrical signals. The cables include a shield layer that is biased to the backshell providing a ground path for the cables and connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Mark Data, Jengde LIN, Chiu-Ming LU, Arvind PATEL
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Patent number: 8961236Abstract: A connector, comprising an insulative body, a plurality of conduction terminals, and a shielding shell. The tongue panel of the insulative body comprises a first surface and a second surface. The conduction terminals are arranged as first conduction terminals in the front row and second conduction terminals in the back row, the first conduction terminals comprising a first contact portion, a bending portion bent and extended from the rear edge of the first contact portion, a first fixing portion and a first welding portion. The first surface of the tongue panel is provided with a first receiving slot for receiving the first fixing portion and a recess portion disposed at the front end of the first receiving slot, the recess portion is formed as an opening for the first contact portion to nm through the opening from the first surface to be fixed onto the second surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Molex IncorporatedInventor: Chiu-Ming Lu
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Patent number: 8740635Abstract: A card connector includes a tray having a side wall and a breach region formed on the side wall, a main body including a front opening for inserting the tray and a side portion defining a side of the front opening, a plurality of terminals attached to the main body, and a detective switch including a spring member that is attached to the side portion of the main body and includes a press portion configured to extend into the card-holding space of the tray through the breach region of the tray when the tray is inserted in the main body. A card connector can include a card locking element, and a card ejecting mechanism. The card ejecting mechanism can comprise an actuator movable between an outward position and an inward position and a levering member.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Molex IncorporatedInventors: Kian Heng Lim, Chiu-Ming Lu
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Publication number: 20130122752Abstract: A connector, comprising an insulative body, a plurality of conduction terminals, and a shielding shell. The tongue panel of the insulative body comprises a first surface and a second surface. The conduction terminals are arranged as first conduction terminals in the front row and second conduction terminals in the back row, the first conduction terminals comprising a first contact portion, a bending portion bent A and extended from the rear edge of the first contact portion, a first fixing portion and a first welding portion. The first surface of the tongue panel is provided with a first receiving slot for receiving the first fixing portion and a recess portion disposed at the front end of the first receiving slot, the recess portion is formed as an opening for the first contact portion to nm through the opening from the first surface to be fixed onto the second surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: MOLEX INCORPORATEDInventor: Chiu-Ming Lu
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Publication number: 20130005166Abstract: A card connector includes a tray having a side wall and a breach region formed on the side wall, a main body including a front opening for inserting the tray and a side portion defining a side of the front opening, a plurality of terminals attached to the main body, and a detective switch including a spring member that is attached to the side portion of the main body and includes a press portion configured to extend into the card-holding space of the tray through the breach region of the tray when the tray is inserted in the main body. A card connector can include a card locking element, and a card ejecting mechanism. The card ejecting mechanism can comprise an actuator movable between an outward position and an inward position and a levering member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Molex IncorporatedInventors: Kian Heng LIM, Chiu-Ming Lu
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Patent number: 7164091Abstract: An electrical switch assembly includes an electrical switch having a dielectric housing mounting at least a pair of switch terminals having contact arms exposed at one side of the housing. A printed circuit board has a major flat surface and a side edge surface which faces the one side of the housing. At least a pair of L-shaped conductive contact pads are mounted on the printed circuit board. The L-shaped contact pads have terminating leg portions on the major flat surface of the circuit board for electrical connection to appropriate circuit traces on the board. The contact pads have contact leg portions at the side edge surface of the circuit board for engaging the contact arms of the switch terminals.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2005Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Molex IncorporatedInventor: Chiu Ming Lu
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Publication number: 20050070146Abstract: A memory card connector is provided for receiving a memory card having a plurality of conductive contacts. The connector includes an insulating housing having a receptacle for receiving the memory card. A plurality of conductive terminals are mounted on the housing. A cover is provided for covering the receptacle and the memory card received therein. A pivot is engageable between the cover and the housing to mount the cover for pivotal movement between an open position to allow the memory card to be placed in the receptacle and a closed position bringing the contacts of the memory card into engagement with the terminals on the housing. A latch is engageable between the cover and the housing to allow the cover to slidably move from its closed position to a latched position whereat the cover is prevented from pivoting back to its open position. A lock is engageable between the cover and the housing to inhibit the cover from sliding from its latched position back to the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2004Publication date: March 31, 2005Inventor: Chiu-Ming Lu
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Patent number: D936015Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Chiu-Ming Lu, Ronald C. Hodge, Pierre Perez
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Patent number: D936016Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Chiu-Ming Lu, Ronald C. Hodge, Pierre Perez
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Patent number: D936017Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Chiu-Ming Lu, Ronald C. Hodge, Pierre Perez
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Patent number: D936018Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Chiu-Ming Lu, Ronald C. Hodge, Pierre Perez