Patents Issued in March 6, 2014
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Publication number: 20140065830Abstract: A method of producing a patterned inorganic thin film dielectric stack includes providing a substrate. A first patterned deposition inhibiting material layer is provided on the substrate. A first inorganic thin film dielectric material layer is selectively deposited on a region of the substrate where the first deposition inhibiting material layer is not present using an atomic layer deposition process. The first deposition inhibiting and first inorganic thin film dielectric material layers are simultaneously treated after deposition of the first inorganic thin film dielectric material layer. A second patterned deposition inhibiting material layer is provided on the substrate. A second inorganic thin film dielectric material layer is selectively deposited on a region of the substrate where the second deposition inhibiting material layer is not present using an atomic layer deposition process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Carolyn R. Ellinger, David H. Levy, Shelby F. Nelson
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Publication number: 20140065831Abstract: A method of producing an inorganic thin film dielectric material layer includes providing a substrate. A first inorganic thin film dielectric material layer is deposited on the substrate using an atomic layer deposition process. The first inorganic thin film dielectric material layer is treated after its deposition. A patterned deposition inhibiting material layer is provided on the substrate. A second inorganic thin film dielectric material layer is selectively deposited on a region of the substrate where the deposition inhibiting material layer is not present using an atomic layer deposition process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Carolyn R. Ellinger, David H. Levy, Shelby F. Nelson
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Publication number: 20140065832Abstract: An overlay mark suitable for use in manufacturing nonplanar circuit devices and a method for forming the overlay mark are disclosed. An exemplary embodiment includes receiving a substrate having an active device region and an overlay region. One or more dielectric layers and a hard mask are formed on the substrate. The hard mask is patterned to form a hard mask layer feature configured to define an overlay mark fin. Spacers are formed on the patterned hard mask layer. The spacers further define the overlay mark fin and an active device fin. The overlay mark fin is cut to form a fin line-end used to define a reference location for overlay metrology. The dielectric layers and the substrate are etched to further define the overlay mark fin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Chi-Wen Hsieh, Chi-Kang Chang, Chia-Chu Liu, Meng-Wei Chen, Kuei-Shun Chen
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Publication number: 20140065833Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming a film having different filling properties dependent on space width above the patterning film to cover the first line patterns and the second line patterns to form the film on the first line patterns and on the first inter-line pattern space while making a cavity in the first inter-line pattern space and to form the film on at least a bottom portion of the second inter-line pattern space and a side wall of each of the second line patterns. The method includes performing etch-back of the film to remove the film on the first line patterns and on the first inter-line pattern space while causing the film to remain on at least the side wall of the second line patterns.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Kazunori IIDA, Yuji Kobayashi
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Publication number: 20140065834Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a mold for nano-imprint, for forming a projection/recess pattern on a surface of a silicon substrate, including: etching a substrate to form the projection/recess pattern on the surface of the silicon substrate by applying dry-etching to the silicon substrate using a hard mask pattern as a mask, in a state of covering the surface of the silicon substrate with the hard mask pattern made of a chromium-based material; and applying dry-etching to the silicon substrate in etching the substrate using a fluorine-based gas as a reactive gas of an etching gas used for the dry-etching applied to the silicon substrate, and adding an inert gas to the etching gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: HOYA CORPORATIONInventor: Shuji Kishimoto
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Publication number: 20140065835Abstract: A flexible polymer or elastomer coated RF return strap to be used in a plasma chamber to protect the RF strap from plasma generated radicals such as fluorine and oxygen radicals, and a method of processing a semiconductor substrate with reduced particle contamination in a plasma processing apparatus. The coated RF strap minimizes particle generation and exhibits lower erosion rates than an uncoated base component. Such a coated member having a flexible coating on a conductive flexible base component provides an RF ground return configured to allow movement of one or more electrodes in an adjustable gap capacitively coupled plasma reactor chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Lam Research CorporationInventors: Bobby Kadkhodayan, Jon McChesney, Eric Pape, Rajinder Dhindsa
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Publication number: 20140065836Abstract: Monocrystalline semiconductor substrates are textured with alkaline solutions to form pyramid structures on their surfaces to reduce incident light reflectance and improve light absorption of the wafers. The alkaline baths include hydantoin compounds and derivatives thereof in combination with alkoxylated glycols to inhibit the formation of flat areas between pyramid structures to improve the light absorption.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials LLCInventors: Michael P. TOBEN, Robert K. Barr, Corey O'Connor
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Publication number: 20140065837Abstract: A method of bonding together at least two aligned layers, at least one having an active surface, in a semiconductor manufacturing process using a holding member having spaced sections. Each layer has a bonding surface opposite a back surface. The method includes preparing at least two bonding pads on the back surface of each layer and positioning close together the bonding surface of each layer. Aligning the bonding pads of the layers together and inserting the aligned layers between sections of at least one holding member and aligning the sections with the bonding pads of the layers. Applying bonding compound to the aligned bonding pads adjacent the aligned sections of the holding member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: EMAGIN CORPORATIONInventor: ILYAS KHAYRULLIN
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Publication number: 20140065838Abstract: A method of producing an inorganic thin film dielectric material layer includes providing a substrate. A first inorganic thin film dielectric material layer is deposited on the substrate using an atomic layer deposition process. The first inorganic thin film dielectric material layer is treated after its deposition. A second inorganic thin film dielectric material layer is deposited on the treated surface of the first inorganic thin film dielectric material layer using an atomic layer deposition process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Carolyn R. Ellinger, David H. Levy, Shelby F. Nelson
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Publication number: 20140065839Abstract: According to the embodiments, a method for pattern formation includes: creating a first self-assembly material layer which contains a first segment and a second segment, on a substrate on which a guide layer is installed; creating a first self-assembled pattern in which the first self-assembly material layer is phase-separated, the pattern including a first area containing the first segment and a second area containing the second segment; creating a second self-assembly material layer which includes a third segment and a fourth segment, in the first self-assembled pattern; creating a second self-assembled pattern in which the second self-assembly material layer is phase-separated, and which includes a third area containing the third segment and a fourth area containing the fourth segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Ayako KAWANISHI, Tsukasa AZUMA
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Publication number: 20140065840Abstract: To form an insulating film with extremely low concentration of impurities such as carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, chlorine, etc in a film. There are provided the steps of forming a specific element-containing layer on a substrate by supplying source gas containing a specific element into a processing container in which the substrate is accommodated; changing the specific element-containing layer into a nitride layer, by activating and supplying gas containing nitrogen into the processing container; and changing the nitride layer into an oxide layer or an oxynitride layer, by activating and supplying gas containing oxygen into the processing container; with this cycle set as one cycle and performed for at least one or more times.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: HITACHI KOKUSAI ELECTRIC INC.Inventors: Naonori AKAE, Yoshiro HIROSE
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Publication number: 20140065841Abstract: Atomic layer deposition processes for forming germanium oxide thin films are provided. In some embodiments the ALD processes can include the following: contacting the substrate with a vapor phase tetravalent Ge precursor such that at most a molecular monolayer of the Ge precursor is formed on the substrate surface; removing excess Ge precursor and reaction by products, if any; contacting the substrate with a vapor phase oxygen precursor that reacts with the Ge precursor on the substrate surface; removing excess oxygen precursor and any gaseous by-products, and repeating the contacting and removing steps until a germanium oxide thin film of the desired thickness has been formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: ASM IP HOLDING B.V.Inventor: Raija H. Matero
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Publication number: 20140065842Abstract: Described are apparatus and methods for forming tantalum silicate layers on germanium or III-V materials. Such tantalum silicate layers may have Si/(Ta+Si) atomic ratios from about 0.01 to about 0.15. The tantalum silicate layers may be formed by atomic layer deposition of silicon oxide and tantalum oxide, followed by interdiffusion of the silicon oxide and tantalum oxide layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Jeffrey W. Anthis, Khaled Z. Ahmed
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Publication number: 20140065843Abstract: A method for forming a photoresist layer on a semiconductor device is disclosed. An exemplary includes providing a wafer. The method further includes spinning the wafer during a first cycle at a first speed, while a pre-wet material is dispensed over the wafer and spinning the wafer during the first cycle at a second speed, while the pre-wet material continues to be dispensed over the wafer. The method further includes spinning the wafer during a second cycle at the first speed, while the pre-wet material continues to be dispensed over the wafer and spinning the wafer during the second cycle at the second speed, while the pre-wet material continues to be dispensed over the wafer. The method further includes spinning the wafer at a third speed, while a photoresist material is dispensed over the wafer including the pre-wet material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, LtdInventors: Chun-Wei Chang, Chih-Chien Wang, Wang-Pen Mo, Hung-Chang Hsieh
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Publication number: 20140065844Abstract: The present invention is a method to increase the intrinsic compressive stress in plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) silicon nitride (SiN) and silicon carbonitride (SiCN) thin films, comprising depositing the film from an amino vinylsilane-based precursor. More specifically the present invention uses the amino vinylsilane-based precursor selected from the formula: [RR1N]xSiR3y(R2)z, where x+y+z=4, x=1-3, y=0-2, and z=1-3; R, R1 and R3 can be hydrogen, C1 to C10 alkane, alkene, or C4 to C12 aromatic; each R2 is a vinyl, allyl or vinyl-containing functional group.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Vasil Vorsa, Andrew David Johnson, Manchao Xiao
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Publication number: 20140065845Abstract: A switch-equipped connector that can reduce the occurrence of intermodulation distortion includes a first terminal, a second movable terminal, and a magnet provided at a position distant from the first and second terminals. At least one of the first and the second terminal has a magnetic metal and the second terminal is configured to come into and out of contact with the first terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Masamichi ANDO, Shinichi KENZAKI
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Publication number: 20140065846Abstract: In one implementation a device connector includes a first electronic device magnet, second electronic device magnet, and third electronic device magnet to connect to a power supply. The power supply magnet can be oriented to the opposite pole of one of the electronic device magnets.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Kian Teck Poh, Chee How Lee, Jing Kai Tan
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Publication number: 20140065847Abstract: A device includes a device body having an attachment face defined by an attachment area and a contact array disposed in the device body and exposed at a coupling face. The contact array comprises one or more magnets disposed on the coupling face and a plurality of terminals disposed on the coupling face. A periphery of the one or more magnets and the plurality of terminals defines a coupling area. The attachment area is greater than and independent of the coupling area.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Sagalio, Inc.Inventors: Peter C. Salmon, Jorge Fernandes, Paul Meissner, Jerry Panagrossi
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Publication number: 20140065848Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for electrically connecting an external circuit board has an insulating main body, a first connector module, a second connector module and a flexible conducting wire. The first connector module is disposed inside the insulating main body and electrically connected to the external circuit board. The second connector module is disposed inside the insulating main body and located above the connector module. The flexible conducting wire has two ends electrically connected to the second connector module and the external circuit board. The flexible conducting wire replaces a traditional metal conducting pin, so as to achieve simple process and decrease electromagnetic interference.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventor: Nai-Chien CHANG
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Publication number: 20140065849Abstract: A connector apparatus includes a board mounting connector mounted on a board housed in a housing case, a mating connector fit to the board mounting connector, and a guide hood that has a connector fitting part to guide insertion of the mating connector and is fit into an opening section of the housing case. The board mounting connector has a recessed fitting part, into which a housing front-end side fitting part of the mating connector is inserted. A connector fitting part of the guide hood has a second opening whose width is wider than a width of a first opening of the recessed fitting part and is substantially equal to a width of a housing rear-end side fitting part of the mating connector. A retainer is held in a housing rear-end side fitting part of the mating connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Kousuke KIDA, Shinichi IKEMOTO
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Publication number: 20140065850Abstract: A connector device includes a plurality of board mounted connectors and mating side connectors to be fitted with each other and a guiding hood. Levers are rotatably attached to the mating side connectors. A guiding hood includes a plurality of connector fitting parts which guide an insertion of the mating side connectors corresponding to the board mounted connectors, and is attached to the opening part of the housing case. The board mounted connectors and the mating side connectors are configured to be fitted with each other by rotating the levers which are engaged to the connector fitting parts. The guiding hood includes locking means configured to be locked and engaged to the board mounted connectors respectively by being elastically engaged with engaging parts of the board mounted connectors respectively in a direction in which the board mounted connectors are arranged.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Naoki TAKAMURA, Shinichi IKEMOTO
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Publication number: 20140065851Abstract: Electronic devices may be provided with electronic components and electrical connectors coupled between the electronic components. A connector may be formed in a small gap between the electronic components. The connector may be a thin sheet of flexible conductive material with a conductive adhesive on one surface. The connector may be installed between the components using an applicator that is attached to the connector. The applicator may be a pull-tab liner having a first surface that is tacky and a second opposing surface that is non-stick. The applicator may have an extended portion that can be held by a technician while installing the connector. The connector may be installed by inserting the connector and applicator between the components, pinching the components against the connector and applicator, and removing the applicator by pulling the extended portion to peel the applicator from the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Taylor H. Gilbert, Sean S. Corbin
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Publication number: 20140065852Abstract: A modular wiring system includes a junction box having a plurality of ports and a programmable wiring board carrying electrically conductive elements. A plurality of cable receiving connectors are each insertable into a corresponding one of the plurality of ports of the junction box and each provides electrical coupling between wires of a cable and the electrically conductive elements of the programmable wiring board. At least one electrical device receiving connector is coupled to the programmable wiring board. The at least one electrical device receiving connector releasably receives an electrical device and provides electrical coupling between the electrical device and the electrically conductive elements of the programmable wiring board.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Sushil N. Keswani, Gary C. Bethurum
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Publication number: 20140065853Abstract: A first flexible printed wiring board (10) has a first wiring line (14) and includes a first opening (12) and second opening (13) that are positioned at a prescribed distance from each other. A portion of a second flexible printed wiring board (20) is inserted into the first opening (12) and second opening (13). The second flexible printed wiring board (20) has a second wiring line (22) on a narrow-width section (26), which is located at a tip part in an insertion direction (30) and has a smaller width than the first opening (12) and second opening (13) in a width direction (31) that is perpendicular to the insertion direction (30) towards the first flexible printed wiring board (10). The second flexible printed wiring board (20) contains a positioning section (24) that connects to the narrow-width section (26) and that has a width greater than either the first opening (12) or the second opening (13) in the width direction (31).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Kazuya Murakami
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Publication number: 20140065854Abstract: An electrical assembly is described, including a mounting board having at least one exposed contact area and a mounting board housing, a direct plug element having a housing and at least one direct contact. The direct contact establishes contact with the contact area in the assembled state, a detachable first hinge connection having a hinge member on the mounting board housing and a second hinge member on the housing of the direct plug element. A securing element secures the direct plug element on the mounting board housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventor: Thomas Heinrich
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Publication number: 20140065855Abstract: A surface mount connector includes one or two spaced conductive contacts. Each conductive contact(s) include a substantially flat base portion suitable for soldering to a pad or land on a printed circuit board (PCB), At least one vertical finger extends substantially normally from each flat base portion and each terminates in a point or hook formed with a piercing tip at the free end thereof remote from the that base portion. The vertical finger(s) and flat base portion(s) define a space for receiving an insulated conductor arranged in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the flat base portion(s). The finger(s) are directed inwardly at their free end(s) proximate to the piercing tip(s) and configured to deflect inwardly in a curling action when forced downwardly and crimped to pierce an associated insulated conductor positioned on the flat base portion(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Zierick Manufacturing CorporationInventor: Daniel Rice
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Publication number: 20140065856Abstract: A system of dampening resonance is provided. In an embodiment, ground traces may be coupled to a common or ground plane via dampening elements such as resistors a predetermined distance from a non-dampened coupling. Ground terminals in a connector have with a separated electrical length that allows for a potential to exist between the ground terminal and a common ground. When the ground terminals are coupled to the ground traces, the dampening element, which may be a resistor, helps convert energy traveling over ground terminal into heat, thus reducing or preventing resonance conditions in the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Molex IncorporatedInventors: Kent E. Regnier, Patrick R. Casher
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Publication number: 20140065857Abstract: An electrical connector assembly including a first connector having a first casing and a first contact and a second contact, and a second connector having a second casing and a first and a second contact. The first and second connectors are configured to transition between an unassembled condition and an assembled condition to connect the first contacts together and the second contacts. The second connector supports a connector position assurance (CPA) element. In the unassembled condition, the CPA element abuts against a surface borne by one of connectors, thereby preventing movement of the CPA element relative to the second connector between a safety and an active position. In the assembled condition, the CPA element does not abut against the surface and is movable relative to the second connector between the safety and active positions, so as to connect the contact carried by the CPA element with the corresponding contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Delphi International Operations Luxembourg S.A.R.LInventors: Erwan Guillanton, Melanie Guillanton
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Publication number: 20140065858Abstract: Provided is a connector in which a cover is readily closed when ice is induced between a pair of shaft attachment plates by such snowfall. A connector mounted in an electric vehicle and connected to a connector of a charge cable is provided with a housing, a cover rotatably pivoted by the housing and covering an opening of the housing, a latch, and shafts. The cover is provided with a pair of shaft attachment plates and a rib arranged between the pair of shaft attachment plates. The rib extends in a direction perpendicular to a direction of the pair of shaft attachment plates being opposed to each other, and formed such that its tip is peaked. In the connector, even when ice is induced rotation of the cover in closing direction allows the ice to be broken by the rib so as to readily close the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATIONInventor: Hiroshi Kojima
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Publication number: 20140065859Abstract: Disclosed is a safety connector which can prevent “latch-up” of a battery management system (BMS) for managing a battery in a hybrid electric vehicle. The BMS connector requires that connectors be inserted into a connector base in a specific order. In particular, a first connector must first be inserted into a first connector insertion port to unlock a locking module disposed between the first connector insertion port and a second connector insertion port before any connector can be inserted into the second connector port.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventor: Wan Lee
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Publication number: 20140065860Abstract: A slidable assembly for an electronic device includes a housing, a slidable button, and a stopper. The housing defines a receiving groove, a slot, and a plurality of ports. The slidable button is slidably received in the receiving groove, and includes a seal ring for sealing the plurality of ports. The stopper is attached to the slot of the housing for abutting one side of the slidable button and stopping the slidable button from sliding out of the receiving groove. The slidable button is slid in the receiving groove to expose or cover the plurality of ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.Inventor: MIN-SHENG WANG
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Publication number: 20140065861Abstract: Entrance restricting portions (30, 31, 32) project in a receptacle (100) and are arranged in a width direction at each of opposite sides of a plurality of tabs (20, 21) in a height direction. Drop-in spaces (3A-3E) are formed at an inner side of the entrance restricting portions (30, 31) and (32) adjacently arranged at the substantially opposite sides of the tabs (20, 21). When a spherical surface of a spherical body (201) inserted into the receptacle (10) contacts the front ends of a plurality of entrance restricting portions (30, 31, 32), a top (202) on a central axis of the spherical body (201) is offset from the tabs (20, 21).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Yoshihiro Mizutani, Shinji Hirano, Keishi Kitamura, Takao Hata
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Publication number: 20140065862Abstract: To prevent electrocution from improper connections through electrical outlets including Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (commonly known as AFCI's), Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (commonly known as GFCI's) and power strips, plugs of matching configuration should be used. For purposes of this application, “electrical outlet” or “receptacle outlet” have the same meaning as an “outlet”. When unattended, some children could be electrocuted by inserting metallic objects into electrical outlets. To control these incidents, it becomes necessary to provide outlets with a shutter device incorporated into the housing cover so that only plugs of matching configuration can be used. For purposes of this application, “childproof”, “tamper-proof” or “tamper-resistant” outlets are the same and refer to an outlet provided with a shutter device as the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventor: Wendell E. Tomimbang
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Publication number: 20140065863Abstract: An input/output (I/O) device for an automation control system includes a base portion configured to communicatively connect the I/O device with at least one other I/O device, an I/O module physically and communicatively connected to the base portion and comprising I/O communication circuitry, a terminal block physically and communicatively connected to the base portion, and an ejection device configured to eject the I/O module or the terminal block from the base portion by pushing the I/O module or the terminal block out of engagement with the base portion when activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Douglas R. Bodmann, David S. Wehrle, Joseph G. Vazach, Robert J. Kretschmann, Nathan J. Molnar, Gregg M. Sichner
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Publication number: 20140065864Abstract: The connector of the Present Disclosure for a flexible circuit cable comprises a housing on the front whereof is formed an insertion slot for a flexible circuit cable, and on the front and rear whereof is formed a terminal insertion hole; a plurality of contact terminals inserted into the front and rear of the housing via the terminal insertion holes; an actuator that pivots around a pivot axis and, when in closed position, creates electrical contact between the contact terminal and the conductor part of the flexible circuit cable by pressing the inserted flexible circuit cable down and into the housing; and a molded dust cover that pivots with the actuator and is installed on the housing to enable rotation and thus prevent the introduction of dust; and has a structure wherein on either end part of the molded dust cover is formed a rotation axis groove, and rotation axis projections are formed on either side of the housing to enable coupling with the rotation axis grooves.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Molex IncorporatedInventor: Molex Incorporated
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Publication number: 20140065865Abstract: A connector assembly has first and second housings (10, 300). Ribs (305, 306) project from an inner surface of a receptacle (301) of the second housing (300). The first housing (10) has a main body (11) that can fit into the receptacle (301), a seal ring (50) is mounted externally on the housing main body (11) and a retaining member is mounted into the main body (11). The retaining member includes a pressing surface (67, 90) for preventing detachment of the seal ring (50) and grooves (68, 86) that receive the ribs (305, 306) when the housings are connected. Reverse tapered surfaces (74, 91) are formed on the back surfaces of the grooves (68, 86) at a side facing and opposite to the pressing surface (67, 90) of the retaining member and incline toward the housing main body (11) to approach the pressing surface (67, 90).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Yoshihiro Mizutani, Shinji Hirano, Keishi Kitamura, Takao Hata
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Publication number: 20140065866Abstract: A receptacle connector adapted for engaging with a plug connector includes an inner insulating housing, a plurality of terminals integrally molded to the inner insulating housing, a shielding shell, a waterproof plate and an outer insulating housing. The shielding shell is looped from a first metal plate with an inserting space being formed therein. The inner insulating housing together with the terminals is inserted into the inserting space. The shielding shell defines two buckling holes. The waterproof plate is made of a second metal plate thinner than the first metal plate in thickness, and is fastened on the shielding shell. Two opposite sides of the waterproof plate are punched upward to form two receiving hats corresponding to the two buckling holes. The outer insulating housing is integrally molded around the shielding shell, the waterproof plate and the inner insulating housing with soldering portions of the terminals projected outside.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co., LTD.Inventors: Bao-Geng Xie, Wei-Hong Liao, Yin-Lung Wu
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Publication number: 20140065867Abstract: An electrical connector assembly may include a yoke that includes an outer housing; and a central conductor provided within the outer housing, wherein the central conductor comprises at least three outwardly extending portions. A first outwardly extending portion and a second outwardly extending portion are operatively coupled to first and second power cables, respectively. A third outwardly extending portion comprises a tap configured to interchangeably interface with a sacrificial appendage and a grounding element. When the sacrificial appendage is installed on the tap, the sacrificial appendage is configured to be cut through to confirm that the electrical connector assembly is de-energized. When the grounding element is installed on the tap, the grounding element is configured for attachment to a grounded hot line clamp to ground the electrical connector assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventor: Larry N. Siebens
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Publication number: 20140065868Abstract: The present invention discloses a connector, which includes a male housing and a female housing. The male housing is formed of three side walls surrounding a circumference of a bottom wall and the female housing is formed of three side walls surrounding a circumference of a bottom wall. The male housing and the female housing are mateable with each other through mutual insertion. Practicing the connector of the present invention may reduce the wall thickness of the connector, making the connector thinner so as to enable use in a backlight module arrangement of relatively small space and provide module designing with more flexibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Gang Yu
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Publication number: 20140065869Abstract: A connector assembly has a plug and socket; the plug includes an insulative body, at least one first power contact, at least one second power contact and a metal shield. The insulative body has a base portion and a tongue portion extending from the base portion. The tongue portion includes a plurality of power contact grooves and penetrates through the base portion, and at least one first convex portion defined in a periphery of the tongue portion. The first power contact and the second power contact are respectively formed on the power contact grooves of the insulative body for connection to a power source in a socket of host device. The metal shield encloses the tongue portion of the insulative body to cover the tongue portion. Consequently, the charging speed can be increased, reducing charging time.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: ADVANCED-CONNECTEK INC.Inventors: FU-YI XU, WEI WAN, SHU-LIN DUAN, JU-CHU HSIEH, HUNG-MING CHEN, HISATO TAKASE
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Publication number: 20140065870Abstract: An assisting apparatus for unplugging a connector from a socket of an electronic device includes a fixing arm mounted to the electronic device adjacent to the socket, a press arm, and a connection piece connected between the fixing arm and the press arm. The press arm is capable of being moved to contact and press a resilient plate of the connector that is engaged with a sidewall bounding the socket to allow the resilient plate to disengage from the sidewall bounding the socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventor: Jun-Hui Wang
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Publication number: 20140065871Abstract: An electrical card (100) connector includes an insulative housing (1), a set of contacts (2) received in the housing and a locking portion (17) retained in the housing (1). The housing (1) defines a receiving cavity (10) for receiving an electrical card. The locking portion (17) has an elastic arm (171) connected with the housing (1) and a latching portion (172) extending forwardly from the elastic arm (171) and extending into the receiving cavity (10) to retain the electrical card. The locking portion (17) can deflect along a left to right direction under stress, so the insertion and extraction force of the electrical card insert in and eject out of the receiving cavity (10) moderately, it can not only ensure the electrical card connector (100) lock the electrical card firmly but also ensure the electrical card not be damaged easily.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: CHUN YE, FANG-YUE ZHU, JIAN-FEI YU, JIN-KUI HU
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Publication number: 20140065872Abstract: An electrical connector assembled component includes a first connector and a second connector, which can fit and separate to/from each other along an axis. The first connector includes a first housing, and the second connector has a second housing. The first housing has a flexible section formed with a slit groove that penetrates in the radial direction in the fitting tube, and the flexible section has a locking section that protrudes inward in the radial direction from the cylindrical fitting surface. The second housing includes a locked section, in which there is formed an engaging step-like section that contacts with the locking section in the fitting process so as to elastically flex and displace the locking section to allow movement in the fitting direction to the locking position and locks with the locking section in the connector-removal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yoshihisa YAMADA
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Publication number: 20140065873Abstract: A cable connector includes a housing, a first screwed cable gland for receiving a first cable, and a second screwed cable gland for receiving a second cable. The first cable can be connected to the second cable using a contact device. The cable connector also includes a locking device which, when screwing at least one screwed cable gland to the housing, locks said screwed cable gland to the housing so that the cables are mounted on the housing in a protected manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: PHOENIX CONTACT GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Jens Franke, Thomas Fuehrer, Ralf Feldner
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Publication number: 20140065874Abstract: A high-amperage connector with visual alignment features is described. The connector can comprise a male connector with a male skirt where the male skirt has two keys on an outer surface. At least one of the keys on the outer surface of the male skirt can have an alignment feature. The connector also comprises a female connector with a female skin where the female skirt has two keyways on an inner surface of the female skirt. At least one of the keyways can have a corresponding alignment feature located on the outer surface of the female skirt. The alignment features on the male skirt and the female skirt allow a user to easily align the two connectors before connecting them.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Adam D. Ledgerwood, Alvah Aldrich, Jason Oliver
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Publication number: 20140065875Abstract: An apparatus including at least two longitudinally extending guides configured to be coupled to opposite side surfaces of a power supply unit such that, when coupled to the power supply unit, the guides cooperate with the power supply unit to form a channel between the guides, at least one end of each of the guides defining a recess in the at least one end that is configured to receive and retain a part of a flexible portion of an electrical power cord and to cooperate with the power supply unit to retain the power cord in a wrapped arrangement substantially within the channel, and a retention element cooperating with the recess to receive and retain the part of the flexible portion of the electrical power cord.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventor: Leonard I. Frenkil, Sr.
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Publication number: 20140065876Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a cable assembly, an apparatus for the manufacture of a cable assembly, as well as a preassembled cable assembly comprising a cable having at least two cable wires running inside a cable jacket, and at least one connector arranged at each end of the cable. For an improved method and apparatus providing a simplified supply chain and with an increased flexibility and short lead times, the present invention provides a method of manufacturing a cable assembly comprising the steps of connecting at least one end of cable wires with terminal elements, and thereafter providing a cable jacket around the cable wires and an apparatus for the manufacture of a cable assembly, comprising a termination unit for connecting an end of a cable wire with a terminal element and a jacketing unit for providing a cable jacket around cable wires.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2011Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Jan Van Tilburg, Wilfred Vermeulen
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Publication number: 20140065877Abstract: A seal structure includes a connector-lower-surface-side flat seal portion constituted by a surface-joint portion between a lower surface of a connector and a lower housing member; and a groove seal portion constituted between a groove and a protrusion fitted into the groove. The groove is provided in one of inner surfaces of outer circumferential edge portions of an upper housing member and the lower housing member. The protrusion is provided in another of these inner surfaces. The seal structure further includes a linking seal portion connecting the connector-lower-surface-side flat seal portion with the groove seal portion. The linking seal portion includes a deep-bottom portion having a seal groove continuous with the groove seal portion, a shallow-bottom portion having a seal groove shallower than the seal groove of the deep-bottom portion and continuous with the connector-lower-surface-side flat seal portion, and a connecting portion linking the deep-bottom portion to the shallow-bottom portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventor: Hironori OHHASHI
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Publication number: 20140065878Abstract: A digital visual interface dual-stack connector includes a holder base and a first connector and a second connector mounted in the holder base at different elevations, the second connector having multiple second terminal pins arranged in three sets and mounted in a slotted mating body portion of a housing thereof, each second terminal pin defining a vertical rear bonding portion, a horizontal front contact portion, an oblique support arm portion and two curved portions respectively connected between the vertical rear bonding portion and horizontal front contact portion and the two ends of the support arm portion. By means of controlling the bending angles of the two curved portions of the second terminal pins and the pitch between each two adjacent second terminal pins, the invention accurately achieves impedance matching to reduce high frequency signal reflection, enhancing signal transmission stability and reliability.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: WIESON TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Chung-Pin HUANG, Wen-Sheng LIU
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Publication number: 20140065879Abstract: An F-connector for a coaxial cable has a substantially flush, coplanar face comprising a first insulator, locking ring, and connector body with a swaged leading edge. Within the connector body a connecting lead is attached to and spans between the first insulator and a second insulator. The F-connector may be constructed by a process that permits front-loading of the connecting lead and insulators, or by a process that permits back-loading of the connecting lead and insulators, or by a process that permits partial back-loading and partial front-loading of the connecting lead and insulators.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Genesis Technology USA, Inc.Inventors: Earl Anthony Daughtry, JR., Ronald Hodge, Shuojun (Tony) Duan