With Electrical Device Patents (Class 174/520)
  • Patent number: 8867233
    Abstract: A smart meter protection system for decreasing intensity of radiation going into one's home from a smart meter associated with the building structure includes a redirection mechanism operably associable with the smart meter to partially enclose a smart meter so as to redirect radiation emitted from the smart meter away from the interior of the building structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: EMF Safety, LLC
    Inventors: Holly Ellen Manion, Alfredo Rodriguez Pacheco, Jr., John O'Melveny Woods, James Joseph Fraley
  • Patent number: 8861227
    Abstract: A smart meter protection system for decreasing intensity of radiation going into an interior of a building structure, living area, or where people frequent from a smart meter includes a redirection mechanism operably associable with the smart meter to substantially enclose an outer surface area of the smart meter so as to redirect radiation emitted from the smart meter away from the interior of the building structure, living area, or where people frequent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: EMF Safety, LLC
    Inventors: Holly Ellen Manion, Alfredo Rodriguez Pacheco, Jr., John O'Melveny Woods, James Joseph Fraley
  • Patent number: 8859896
    Abstract: A protective shell holding a portable electronic device to provide optimized sound effects includes a sound release portion. The protective shell includes a body and a sound effect output portion located on at least one edge of the body. The sound effect output portion includes a curved wall surface and at least one rib located on the curved wall surface. The portable electronic device leans on the at least one rib to form at least one gap with the curved wall surface. Hence the sound release portion can release sound through the gap. The curved wall surface also can provide sound resonance to adjust output quality of the sound, thereby is achieved optimized sound effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: King I Tech Corporation
    Inventor: Ming-Fu Chou
  • Patent number: 8853535
    Abstract: An electrical device cover with a rotatable lid. An implementation of a weatherproof electrical device cover may include a base unit having a face, an electrical device aperture, and a box mounting screw aperture therethrough. A lid may be rotatably coupled to the base unit and rotate over the base unit in a plane substantially parallel with the base unit. The lid may cover the electrical device aperture of the base unit when the lid is closed over the base unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Marcus J. Shotey, Richard L. Cleghorn, Jeffrey P. Baldwin
  • Patent number: 8854811
    Abstract: An electronic device including a housing, a cover plate, and a button is provided. The cover plate is separably disposed on the housing and corresponds to an opening on the housing. A groove is formed on an edge of the cover plate. The button pivotally connects to an edge of the housing which encompasses the opening. The button can rotate on a housing plate of the housing and corresponds to the position of the groove. The button is behind the edge of the housing while the button is in a release position; a portion of the button extends out and into the groove of the cover plate while the button rotates to a lock position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Wistron Corp.
    Inventors: Wen-Chieh Cheng, Yao-Ting Lee
  • Publication number: 20140291010
    Abstract: A package includes a base portion, and a lid which is placed on the base portion to define an inner space with the base portion and has a metal plate layer and a brazing material layer that is laminated on the metal plate layer, in which the base portion has a metalized layer which is joined with the brazing material layer around the inner space in a plane view, and the brazing material layer has a protrusion which protrudes in a opposite direction of the base portion on an outer peripheral side surface of the metal plate layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Seiichi Chiba
  • Publication number: 20140291013
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electrical connection box includes: a base unit including a common circuit to be used in common to multiple vehicle models or grades; multiple kinds of option units respectively including an addition circuit selectively usable according to vehicle models or grades and, wherein: the common circuit of the base unit and the addition circuit of one of the option units cooperate together to form an electric circuit to be connected to a load provided on a vehicle body by combining the one of the option units with the base unit; and the base unit and the one of the option unit are mounted on a case of synthetic resin prepared for every vehicle model or grade and are then fixed to the vehicle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicants: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD, SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Eiji HIGUCHI, Masayoshi NAKAMURA, Masami SHIRAKI, Yoshihiko GOTOU, Yoshihiro ISSHIKI, Takaaki FUKUI, Koji IKUTA, Mikio SUINA
  • Patent number: 8847085
    Abstract: A power device suited for being assembled in a chassis and connected with a plug is provided. The power device includes a housing, and a receptacle, a spring clamp, a position limiting element disposed on the housing. The plug is removably connected to the receptacle. The spring clamp has a moving end. The position limiting element is located between the spring clamp and the receptacle. The position limiting element and the moving end of the spring clamp are linked together to move between a first position and a second position relative to the housing. When the plug connects to the receptacle, the position limiting element is interfered with the plug and the spring clamp simultaneously so that the spring clamp is constrained at the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignees: FSP Technology Inc., 3Y Power Technology (Taiwan), Inc.
    Inventor: Cheng-Hsuan Chen
  • Publication number: 20140284096
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a casing of an electronic device including the following steps is provided. A metallic housing is provided, wherein the metallic housing has an inner surface and an outer surface opposite to the inner surface. A plurality of apertures are formed on the inner surface of the metallic housing. A non-conductive layer is formed on the inner surface of the metallic housing, and part of the non-conductive layer is extended into the apertures. The outer surface of the metallic housing is dyed to form the casing of the electronic device. A casing of an electronic device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Tim Chung-Ting Wu, Cheng-Chieh Chuang, Chi-Jen Lu, Chun-Lung Chu, Chien-Hung Lin
  • Patent number: 8842421
    Abstract: An arc-resistant switchgear enclosure has a vent opening and a vent flap. Normally the vent flap is open to allow air to circulate through the enclosure. However, in the event of an arc fault explosion in the enclosure, the vent flap is forced to close by the explosion. As the vent flap closes, a flexible latch member moves along a keeper and prevents the vent flap from reopening. In some embodiments, the latch member contacts the keeper and props the vent flap open for normal operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Central Electric Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Paul W. Gingrich
  • Patent number: 8842437
    Abstract: A combinational chassis featuring heat dissipation comprises a chassis body, a base plane shell, and a first side shell and a second side shell, of which the two sides connect to each other in the same direction of the base plane shell. A heat dissipation device comprises a plurality of heat-sink parts on the outside surface of chassis body. The heat-sink part comprises a raised portion integrally connected to the inside, and a joint portion connected to the outside. The raised portion integrally protrudes outwards from the outside surface. The joint portion geometrically protrudes from the raised portion. A wedge groove is formed near the joint portions where an inlet groove is formed. The inlet groove connects and communicates with the wedge groove. The chassis may be connected vertically in stack and/or connected horizontally for expansion to expand the computer system for preferably flexible application and optimal heat dissipation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Inventor: Lerng-Horng Chang
  • Publication number: 20140262484
    Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) controller may include a housing and a printed circuit board (PCB) situated within the housing. The PCB may include a battery seat region and electrical terminals for electrically connecting a battery to the PCB when the battery is positioned at the battery seat region. The housing may include an opening that may be configured to receive the battery. The battery seat region may be at least partially offset relative to the opening in the housing, but accessible via the opening. The housing may be configured to allow the battery to be inserted into the opening and then moved laterally to the battery seat region, where the battery may be at least partially covered and/or protected by the housing when at the battery seat region. In some cases, the battery may be inserted within the housing without adjusting any part of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Tarik Khoury, Steven J. Mcpherson, Eugene J. Takach, Petr Adamik
  • Publication number: 20140262486
    Abstract: A cable connector is provided for coupling to and mounted within the internal cavity of an electrical box for securing an electrical cable passing through an opening in the electrical box. The cable connector includes a body having a first end positioned next to or adjacent the cable opening in the electrical box and a second end spaced from the first end and the cable opening. At least one and typically two retaining members are spring biased from the first end of the body and extend into a cable passage of the body toward the second end. A front wall is provided at the second end of the body with an opening for receiving the wires and forming a stop member to prevent the armor sheathing from passing through the front wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Krzysztof W. KORCZ, Steven J. JOHNSON, Richard J. WAGNER
  • Patent number: 8835760
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electric junction box in which a pair of cassette blocks is arranged at intervals to each other in a component-attaching direction, capable of downsizing without increase of the number of component. The electric junction box comprises a pair of cassette blocks, configured to attach electric components thereto, arranged at intervals mutually in a component-attaching direction; and a cross-sectionally U-shaped bus bar attached to one cassette block, electrically connected to the electric components, a middle of the bus bar being arranged in a direction perpendicular to the component-attaching direction, both ends of the U-shaped bus bar being arranged in the component-attaching direction, wherein the electric components attached to the other cassette block are opposed to the middle of the bus bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Tetsurou Saimoto, Takahiro Iwaki, Takafumi Toda, Takeyuki Hamaguchi
  • Publication number: 20140251677
    Abstract: Insulating materials disposed within the housing are protected through the use of removable protective layers, which can be fit over the insulating components. In some embodiments, these removable protective layers are dimensioned so as to fit over the insulating components without the use of any fasteners. In other embodiments, a fastener, such as a set screw or clip, may be used to hold the removable protective layer in place. These removable protective layers can be placed over any insulating component in a housing, such as a high voltage feed through insulator. During preventative maintenance cycles, the coated removable protective layer is removed from the insulating component, and a new protective layer is used to cover the insulating component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventor: Oliver V. Naumovski
  • Publication number: 20140251678
    Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a chassis defining an space, and a cover module. The chassis includes two opposite sidewalls locating at two sides of the space. The cover module includes a cover and a latching apparatus mounted to the cover. A first end of the cover is rotatably connected to first ends of the sidewalls, and the latching apparatus is mounted to a second end of the cover. A second end of one of the sidewalls defines a latching hole. The latching apparatus includes a latching member slidably mounted to the cover, a resilient member sandwiched between the latching member and the cover, and an operation member mounted to the latching member. The latching member includes a latching block. The resilient member biases the latching member to slide, to allow the latching block to latch in the latching hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: GUO-YI CHEN, MING-YU LIU, AN-GANG LIANG
  • Patent number: 8832469
    Abstract: Apparatus and systems provide processing capabilities and power-line networking capabilities. An in-wall computing device has a power connector for receiving an Alternating Current (AC) signal from a power source and a housing that is sized for installation into an electrical wall box. The device may have internal data injection circuitry for injecting data into the AC signal or may have internal data receiving circuitry for extracting data from the AC signal. A system includes at least two in-wall computing devices, each having a power connector for receiving an AC signal from a power source. A first device has a user input interface and internal data injection circuitry for transmitting user input data to a second device over the AC signal. The second device has internal data receiving circuitry for extracting the user input data and controlling peripherals attached to peripheral ports of the device according to the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: American Megatrends, Inc.
    Inventor: Clas Gerhard Sivertsen
  • Patent number: 8822819
    Abstract: A server enclosure includes an enclosure body, a connecting member, and a loading member. The enclosure body includes a bottom wall and two sidewalls extending from the bottom wall. The two sidewalls is substantially parallel to each other. The connecting member includes a top panel and two resisting panels extending from the top panel. The top panel is substantially parallel to the bottom wall. The loading member includes a bottom panel substantially parallel to the top panel and two connecting panels extending from the bottom panel. A cross section of the loading member, taken along a plane parallel to the sidewall, is U-shaped. The bottom panel is secured on the top panel. The loading member is secured between the two sidewalls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (WuHan) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nai-Juan Li, Zhi-Ping Wu
  • Publication number: 20140240253
    Abstract: A method for controlling an electronic device is provided. The method includes detecting at least one conductive materials attached to a protection case, identifying a combination of the detected at least one conductive material corresponding to an arrangement of the at least one conductive material, mapping the combination of the detected at least one conductive material to an operational function of the electronic device according to user control, and storing a mapping result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jae-Joon CHOI
  • Patent number: 8814400
    Abstract: A fixture having a cylindrical body, said body having an internal cavity extending from a first end to a second end, and said body having an exterior threaded portion, a flange affixed to the first end of the body, a portion of said flange extending past the circumference of the cylindrical body, said flange formed for receiving an electrical component, and a fastener complementary to the threaded portion, wherein the fastener and the flange are operable to secure the cylindrical body to a structure. An electrical component such as a luminaire, a switch or an electrical receptacle may be mounted into the flange portion of the fixture. A retainer may also be employed to distribute the load on the cylindrical body when positioned over the body and secured by the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Vode Lighting LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Warton, Scott Yu
  • Patent number: 8809698
    Abstract: An electrical control module provides a plastic insert fitting inside a housing and compressed by assembly of the housing lid and base to be held securely therein. Elastic components on the plastic insert are compressed during the assembly provide a secure retention in the face of normal manufacturing tolerances. The plastic insert includes features for attaching electrical components such as electrical contactors, motor starters, disconnect switches, circuit breakers, and overload switches without conventional screw fasteners or the like through channels and elastic detents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John S. Clark, Mark E. Innes, Michael G. Early
  • Publication number: 20140224534
    Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a resin-encapsulated semiconductor device capable of supporting finer pitches. Metal plating layers (8, 9) are respectively formed on an inner lead (3) and an outer lead (4) of a lead (2). A semiconductor chip is mounted on a die pad (1). An electrode on a surface of the semiconductor chip is electrically connected to the inner lead (3) via a thin metal wire. The semiconductor chip (6), the thin metal wire (7), and the like are encapsulated by an encapsulation resin (11) so that the outer lead (4) may be exposed. Then, a resin burr is removed by a defocused laser, and a metal adhered on the lead is lifted off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC.
    Inventors: Shinya KUBOTA, Masaru AKINO
  • Patent number: 8804352
    Abstract: A circuit board assembly includes a motherboard, a first daughterboard, and a first metal bar. Two ends of the first metal bar are respectively fastened to the motherboard and the first daughterboard, and are electrically connected between the motherboard and the first daughterboard. The first metal bar is supported between the motherboard and the first daughterboard, so as to position the first daughterboard separately over the motherboard and enable the first daughterboard to be substantially perpendicular to the motherboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Hsien Hsieh, Kuo-Hua Lin, Yi-Min Chen
  • Patent number: 8804339
    Abstract: A power electronics assembly includes a semiconductor device, an insulated metal substrate, and a cooling structure. The insulated metal substrate includes a dielectric layer positioned between first and second metal layers, and a plurality of stress-relief through-features extending through the first metal layer, the second metal layer, the dielectric layer, or combinations thereof. The semiconductor device is thermally coupled to the first metal layer and the plurality of stress relief through-features is positioned around the semiconductor device. The cooling structure is bonded directly to the second metal layer of the insulated metal substrate. Insulated metal substrate assemblies are also disclosed. The insulated metal substrate includes a plurality of stress-relief through-features extending through a first metal layer, a second metal layer, and a dielectric layer. Vehicles having power electronics assemblies with stress-relief through-features are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Joseph Robert
  • Patent number: 8804316
    Abstract: A package includes a base member and a lid member joined to the base member while forming, between the lid and base members, an internal space which stores an electronic component. A joined section of the base and lid members includes a first welded section formed by joining the base and lid members along an x axis direction using seam welding and a second welded section formed by joining the base and lid members along a y axis direction using the seam welding. In plan view, the first and second welded sections do not overlap each other. An area where an area formed by extending the first welded section in the x axis direction and an area formed by extending the second welded section in the y axis direction overlap each other is located on the outer side with respect to the contour of the lid member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Manabu Shiraki, Tadanori Yamada, Kazumi Hara, Kazuhiko Shimodaira
  • Patent number: 8802982
    Abstract: The invention relates to a housing for protecting an electronic device (1) to be fitted to a motor vehicle, the housing comprising a plurality of shells (2, 3) forming a front (2) and a cap (3), these being assembled together to define jointly an enclosure (4) for housing an electronic card (1) provided with remote connectors (13), wherein at least one first shell (3) is formed from at least two elementary shells (18) and said first shell (3) includes, moulded into it, at least one mobility means allowing relative movement between the elementary shells. The first shell (3) is formed in one piece, the two elementary shells (18) are situated side by side, each comprising a window for the passage and/or reception of a connector (13), and said mobility means comprises an elastically deformable member (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Henry Beraud, Patrick Corduan, Bernard Cuny
  • Patent number: 8797762
    Abstract: A tire inside information acquiring device (100) attached inside a tire-wheel assembly, includes a housing body (10) configured to house a receiving antenna for receiving a radio signal and an electronic circuit unit connected to the receiving antenna, the electronic circuit unit constitutes the tire inside information acquiring device (100), and a substrate (40) on which the housing body (10) and a component constituting the tire inside information acquiring device (100) are disposed. The housing body (10) is formed of a nonmetallic inorganic material. The component is only formed of parts having water resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Bridgestone Corporation
    Inventor: Shigeru Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: 8796611
    Abstract: An electronic device can include different components providing different functionality. Some electronic devices can include a proximity sensor for determining when a user's face is near the device. The sensor can include an emitter and a detector that are separated by a foam block to limit cross-talk between the emitter and detector. A sheet can be placed over the foam block to define openings for each of the emitter and detector. Some electronic devices can also include a camera. A glass cover secured to the device enclosure can protect the camera. To improve an adhesive bond between the glass cover and a metal enclosure, an ink layer can be placed between an adhesive and the glass. In addition, the camera or another component may need to be grounded to ensure proper operation. During assembly, however, the position of the camera can shift due to closing an enclosure. A grounding assembly that maintains contact with the camera in its initial and final positions can be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Mike Wittenberg, Tang Tan
  • Publication number: 20140209375
    Abstract: A method is provided for manufacture of an electrically conductive material, including the steps of: (a) providing a structure made of electrically conductive fibers, and (b) producing a carbon-based, electrically conductive matrix at least partially enveloping the electrically conductive fibers. Before or after producing the matrix, at least part of the electrically conductive fibers are interrupted in the direction of possible current flow. Electrically conductive materials obtained in corresponding manner are also provided. An emitter is specified that contains a transparent or translucent housing and an electrically conductive material according to the above. The electrically conductive materials have an increased electrical resistance. These allow emitters of virtually any length to be operated at customary line voltages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2012
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: HERAEUS NOBLELIGHT GMBH
    Inventors: Sven Linow, Maike Klumpp
  • Patent number: 8785771
    Abstract: A controller for controlling the utilization of resources within a zone having a housing having an interior carrying a barrier for utilization in defining a line voltage compartment delineated from a low voltage compartment within said housing interior. A power control board is carried within the line voltage compartment for receiving line voltage. A low voltage board is carried within the low voltage compartment for communicating with low voltage components. A controller board is carried by the housing for receiving data associated with the low voltage components and receiving line voltage from the line power control board. A first cover encloses a first portion of the interior of the housing for defining the line voltage compartment. A second cover encloses a second portion of the interior of the housing for defining the low voltage compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventors: William Dunkleberger, John Evans, Mehul Laliwala
  • Publication number: 20140196944
    Abstract: A method for producing a receptacle for a sensor element, such as a combustion chamber pressure sensor, includes introducing a first amount of a pre-ceramic substance into an injection mold, forming a base layer of the receptacle by molding the pre-ceramic substance in the mold, and applying at least one conductor track to the base layer. A further amount of a pre-ceramic substance is introduced into the mold onto at least a partial region of the conductor track. A top region of the receptacle is formed directly on the base layer while at least partially covering over the conductor track by molding the further pre-ceramic substance in the injection mold. The method also includes debinding and sintering the molded body. The method forms a receptacle for a sensor element that has conductor tracks lying on the inside and incorporated in a gas-tight manner in a ceramic body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Loibl, Imke Heeren
  • Publication number: 20140198466
    Abstract: An improved multi-functional flexible printed circuit (FPC) assembly 142 is provided for use in an electronic communications device 100. The FPC assembly 142 can comprise a curved FPC 144 a flexible substrate 156 and components thereon and can be positioned against a portion of an interior surface 137 of the housing 106 so as to share common wall surfaces for improved volumetric space utilization. The FPC assembly 142 can have a curved contour which matches a curvature of the curved housing 106. The components can include flexible metal conductors 158, multiple antennas 160 and 162, speaker felt 150 and/or a seal or gasket 146.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Sawadski, Jacob D. Wilson, Jason P. Wojack
  • Patent number: 8779302
    Abstract: A system for fitting and electrically connecting lighting elements, including at least one junction box accommodated in a wall (11), the junction box having a housing (12) provided with an open front side parallel to the wall and with a power supply (15) therein, and a lath cover (2) with a pattern of holes (3) which is coupled to the front side of the housing in order to conceal the junction box in the wall, with a cover plate (1) being provided between the housing (12) and the lath cover (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Delta Light NV
    Inventor: Paul Ameloot
  • Patent number: 8780569
    Abstract: An electrical assembly having controlled impedance signal traces and a portable electronic device comprising an electrical assembly having controlled impedance signal traces are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a portable electronic device, comprising an electrical assembly, comprising: a chassis made from a conductive material and forming a first ground plane; a first dielectric substrate layer overlaying the chassis; a first signal trace overlaying the first dielectric substrate layer; and a second dielectric layer overlaying the first signal trace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Eric Gary Malo, Cameron Russell Steeves, Hassan Daniel Hosseinpor
  • Patent number: 8772650
    Abstract: This is directed to systems and methods for coupling sections of an electronic device together. Sections of an electronic device can be coupled together via “knuckles.” The particular shape and structure of the knuckles can be based on various design considerations. For example, in some embodiments each section can function as an individual antenna. In this case, the knuckles can be designed in order to provide electrical isolation between the sections, thus allowing proper operation of the antennas. For example, the knuckles can be formed from a dielectric material, etc. As another design example, the knuckles can be designed in order to provide increased strength in areas of high strain, and/or to counteract torsional twisting in areas of high impact. As yet another design example, the knuckle can be designed in a manner that is aesthetically pleasing or which otherwise meets cosmetic requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Merz, Dan Jarvis
  • Publication number: 20140185313
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a fan unit having a first connector part and a second connector part disposed at different positions, and a housing configured to accommodate the fan unit. The housing includes a connector and a connector protecting part. The connector is configured to be connected to one of the first and the second connector parts, and the connector protecting part is configured to cover the other one of the first and the second connector parts when the fan unit is inserted into the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventor: Shohei HASHIMOTO
  • Patent number: 8766093
    Abstract: A tuner module is characterized by: a chassis formed with lateral surfaces wrapping four corners to open both sides; an upper cover covering one opened side of the chassis to be provided with an elastic fixation end that is fixed at the lateral surface; and a lower cover applying pressure to an external surface of the elastic fixation end to cover the other opened side of the chassis whereby another elastic hitching end that is fixed at the lateral surface is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: LG Innotek Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Heungkyu Lee
  • Patent number: 8767380
    Abstract: A cabinet to be interposed between an above ground or underground sump and the control panel for said sump. All electrical connections between the control panel for the operation of the sump or lift station and the sump or lift station itself are disposed within this cabinet. The cabinet has two abutting closed sections, an A section having an open bottom and at least one vented side and a vented door; and a B section having a bottom panel and non-perforated sides and door. A pair of aligned intermediate rear panels close off each section, the only connection between said sections being a cable entry seal disposed in aligned openings in each intermediate rear panel for the passage of cabling from the A section to be mounted for termination in the B section. Any conventional cabling termination means can be employed in the B section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: Franklyn Masterson
  • Patent number: 8759673
    Abstract: A receptacle includes an electrically insulative bottom wall, and an electrically insulative upright wall upwardly extended from the border of the bottom wall, the upright wall having a back wall portion corresponding to the rear side of the bottom wall. The bottom wall is adapted for mounting at a circuit board or electronic device to hold a transformer in such a manner that the lead wires of the primary winding of the transformer are disposed at the front side of the bottom wall; the insulated lead wires of the secondary winding of the transformer are extended over the top edge of the back wall portion and then turned downwardly and bonded to the circuit board or electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Power Mate Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Lien-Hsing Chen, Chiang-Hsin Hou, Wei-Sheng Wang
  • Patent number: 8760873
    Abstract: The invention relates to a modular assembly for fastening electronic modules carried on board an aircraft, characterized in that it comprises: a frame (10) having a more or less planar vertical front surface, comprising several mechanical fastening interfaces each intended for mechanically fastening an electronic module, at least one electronic module (80) comprising a mechanical fastening interface and which is attached to the front surface of the frame in suspended position via cooperation of the mechanical fastening interface of the said at least one electronic module with one of the mechanical fastening interfaces of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: AIRBUS Operations S.A.S.
    Inventor: Pierre Salles
  • Publication number: 20140160660
    Abstract: A casing to support a solid state device SSD therein and super capacitors therein to be electronically connected together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Hyo-Jae BANG, Jung-Hyeon KIM
  • Patent number: 8748743
    Abstract: A junction box includes a cable connecting box including an insulative box and a wire connecting module assembled to the insulative box. The insulative box has a receiving cavity, a bottom wall under the receiving cavity, a plurality of walls surrounding around the receiving cavity, at least a supporting portion located in the walls, a locking slot defined between the supporting portion and one of the walls, and a resilient locking portion received in the locking slot. A cover covers the cable connecting box and comprises a latching portion protruding outwardly from a side of the cover to lock with the resilient locking portion in the locking slot. In this arrangement, the junction box is convenient for users service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xue-Yuan Xiao, Hong-Qiang Han, Zi-Qiang Zhu
  • Publication number: 20140152238
    Abstract: An interactive surgical device storage and supply cart is provided and includes a top storage assembly having multiple storage containers for various size product packages, a bottom storage assembly having drawers to retain larger packages of sterilized devices and an intermediate shelf having storage trays for frequently used items. One or more batter chargers are provided on the cart to supply fully charged batteries. A docking station is provided on the cart to receive computers for inventory management and display instructional material. The docking station also can receive communication devices for consultation with outside sources in real time. Additionally, a power strip is provided to power the battery charger (s) and docking station as well as other auxiliary, powered devices and instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: David Racenet, Danyel Racenet, Parag Sapre, Francesco Alfieri
  • Publication number: 20140151112
    Abstract: Disclosed is a case for an electric junction box capable of preventing water that hits onto and bounds from a projection from invading into the case. The case for the electric junction box includes a synthetic resin made case main body, an upper cover, and a lower cover. Adjacent to a part where the case main body and the upper cover are joined a bracket for fixing car body that projects from an outer face of the case main body is disposed. The bracket is provided with a plurality of insertion holes for draining water. The plurality of insertion holes is also disposed throughout the bracket. In such the case, the water blown to the bracket falls down, without bounding, through the insertion holes, and thus making it possible to prevent the water from invading into the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masahiro Makino, Kouji Ueyama
  • Patent number: 8743532
    Abstract: In order to obtain a switchgear which can improve heat dissipation efficiency, in the switchgear which dissipates heat outside an apparatus vessel, the heat being generated from an electrical apparatus placed in the apparatus vessel, the switchgear includes a first heat conductor in which one side is connected to a heat generation portion of the apparatus vessel and the other side is extended toward the apparatus vessel side, a second heat conductor in which one side is disposed near the other side of the first heat conductor and the other side is extended outside the apparatus vessel, and an insulating member between conductors disposed between the other side of the first heat conductor and one side of the second heat conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Tomotaka Yano, Satoru Yoshida, Masahiro Arioka
  • Patent number: 8742663
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a lamp base element for holding a transformer is provided. The lamp base element may include a transformer chamber which holds the transformer, wherein the transformer is held completely in the transformer chamber, and wherein the contact pins of the transformer are passed through a contact-making face of the transformer chamber, which contact-making face is opposite an opening face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: OSRAM Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung
    Inventor: Frank Sroka
  • Patent number: 8742255
    Abstract: A housing assembly to enclose an electrical subassembly includes a housing formed from a conductive polymer. The housing has a cavity sized to receive an electronic sub-assembly therein. A conductive boss is insert-molded into the housing in conductive contact with the housing. A conductive bracket is fastened to the boss in conductive connection with the boss and the housing to support and electrically ground the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Slobodan Pavlovic, Nadir Sharaf, Dilip Daftuar, David Menzies
  • Patent number: 8735743
    Abstract: A transducer device includes an annular housing having a base wall adjoining a pair of annular side walls. The base and side walls define an annular groove. An access port and at least one strain relief opening are formed in the base wall. The at least one strain relief opening is spaced apart from the access port. A conductor is disposed in the annular groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Intelliserv, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Harmon, Trent Hassell
  • Publication number: 20140138146
    Abstract: An enclosure for an electrical circuit protection product such as a surge protection device include a three dimensional compatibility housing piece attachable to an enclosure assembly that visually provides informational feedback and enhanced state indication features for use by persons to more readily understand and locate compatible circuit protection devices and information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: COOPER TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Haimin Li, William Giancola, Piyush Saxena
  • Patent number: 8723035
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for connecting a housing unit for an electronics module to an adapter member are disclosed. The method includes providing a housing with a first connection member and a second connection member, wherein the first connection member includes a flex rib and an abuse protection rib, attaching the first connection member to an adapter member, pivoting the housing on the first connection member to allow the second connection member to swing into position, and snapping the second connection member into the adapter member at an adapter member opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Flextronics AP, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Warren, Darren Van Roon, Allan Chun, Steve Steane, Reginald C. Grills