With Supporting Means Patents (Class 174/79)
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Patent number: 12196050Abstract: A downhole tool to log a horizontal or deviated wellbore includes a production unit and a logging unit. The production unit can fluidly couple to a production tubing positioned in a wellbore that includes a vertical portion and a horizontal portion. The production unit can be positioned in the vertical portion. The logging unit is coupled to a downhole end of the production unit. The logging unit includes a tractor and logging sensors. The tractor can detach from the logging unit and carry the sensors through the wellbore downhole of the production unit and into the horizontal portion. The sensors can perform logging operations within the wellbore, and the tractor can carry the sensors back to the logging unit. The tractor can be reattached to the logging unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2022Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Chidirim Enoch Ejim, Jinjiang Xiao
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Patent number: 12119634Abstract: A clamp for suspending a wire includes a housing having an inner support surface. The wire is disposed between the inner support surface and a keeper. The clamp further includes a fastening unit, including a first fastener and a second fastener attachable to the first fastener. The housing defines an opening extending in a direction along which the wire is received within the housing. After the second fastener is attached to the first fastener, the fastening unit is not removable from the housing. The fastening unit is movable, within the opening, between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the fastening unit cooperates with the keeper to decrease a distance between the inner support surface and the keeper. In the second position, the fastening unit does not cooperate with the keeper to decrease the distance.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO.Inventors: Jacob Jeffrey Palmer, Benjamin Franklin Ciesielczyk, Cameron Clines
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Patent number: 12068569Abstract: An arrangement includes an electric cable having a first electric conductor and a contact device having a crimp barrel and a contact element mechanically and electrically connected to the crimp barrel. The crimp barrel extends along an axis and has a first inner circumferential side and a first outer circumferential side. A first impress and a second impress are stamped into a first sub-portion of the crimp barrel, the second impress is offset circumferentially from the first impress with respect to the axis. The first inner circumferential side is shaped by the first impress and the second impress in such a manner that the first inner circumferential side is pressed against a second outer circumferential side of the first electric conductor and electrically contacts the second outer circumferential side, with the first inner circumferential side fitting against the second outer circumferential side.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2021Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: TE Connectivity Germany GmbHInventors: Michael Haspel, Uwe Bluemmel, Erik Glombitza
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Patent number: 11677228Abstract: A clamp for suspending a wire includes a housing having an inner support surface. The wire is disposed between the inner support surface and a keeper. The clamp further includes a fastening unit, including a first fastener and a second fastener attachable to the first fastener. The housing defines an opening extending in a direction along which the wire is received within the housing. After the second fastener is attached to the first fastener, the fastening unit is not removable from the housing. The fastening unit is movable, within the opening, between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the fastening unit cooperates with the keeper to decrease a distance between the inner support surface and the keeper. In the second position, the fastening unit does not cooperate with the keeper to decrease the distance.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO.Inventors: Jacob Jeffrey Palmer, Benjamin Franklin Ciesielczyk, Cameron Clines
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Patent number: 11649928Abstract: Systems and methods for the storage and delivery of fuel, such as methane. In certain aspects, a system is provided with an inner vessel, and outer vessel, and a rope suspension system connecting the two vessels. In certain aspects, the disclosed storage tanks operate at low pressure with long hold times, and have a non-cylindrical shape.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: BENNAMANN SERVICES LTDInventors: Christopher Mark Mann, Kate Joanne Dibble, Thomas William Bradshaw, Andrew John Taylor Whitehouse, Duncan Stuart Glasby, Jack Brom Sebastian Irwin, Jamie Eric Freemann, George Edward Hyde-Linaker
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Patent number: 11575218Abstract: A cable splice includes a casing having a central portion and a first end including a first aperture. The casing defines an interior cavity. A jaw assembly is positioned in the interior cavity and moveable between a loading position and a terminated position for engaging a conductor. A biasing member biases the jaw assembly toward the terminated position. The jaw assembly includes a jaw member having a jaw body, a curvilinear projection extending from the jaw body and a curvilinear groove extending into the jaw body. The projection and groove are aligned with one another and configured to mate with a respective groove and projection of an adjacent jaw member.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Seydou Diop, Adrian Beau Candelaria
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Patent number: 11495949Abstract: A cable clamping apparatus (2) is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a housing (4) defining a first aperture (6) for a cable, an actuator member (24), and clamping members (22). Movement of the clamping members relative to the actuator member in an axial direction of a cable extending through the apparatus causes sliding movement of the clamping members relative to the actuator member between a first condition, in which the cable can move in the axial direction relative to the clamping members, and a one second condition, in which the cable is clamped between the clamping members. A plurality of the clamping members overlap in the axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2018Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: CMP PRODUCTS LIMITEDInventors: Mark Weatherburn, Lee Frizzell
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Patent number: 11187351Abstract: A stand-off clamp cable mounting assembly includes a cable hanger mounting plate attached to extended threaded rods that also secure the clamp to a support structure. Attaching the mounting plate directly to the extended threaded rods of the clamp allows a wide range of cable hanger configurations to be created with a minimal number of parts. For example, alternative embodiments can be created by varying the stand-off distance, the alignment between the cable hanger mounting plate and the clamp, and the length of the cable hanger mounting plate. Additional embodiments can be created by attaching two cable hanger mounting plates to the same extended threaded rods on opposing sides of the clamp. Cable hanger mounting plates can be formed from flat plates as well as a variety of channels, such as channels with “C”, “Z”, “U”, and “comb” shaped end profiles.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2020Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: ConcealFab CorporationInventors: Thomas Bell, Steve Rogers, William Pounds, Jacob Lovelady
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Patent number: 11146048Abstract: An improved service entrance head including (a) a head or cap, (b) cap support or collar, (c) segmented conduit mounting and (d) an insulating service wire support or wire separator, that allows for replacement of an installed service entrance head with the service passing through the collar and separator without requiring that the service be severed. Both the collar and the wire separator may be segmented so that they can be removed from a position surrounding the service and replaced. Methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2019Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Inventor: Laurin T. Wilson, Sr.
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Patent number: 10992116Abstract: An electrical isolator includes a flexible non-electrically conductive membrane and an inelastic flexible dielectric member journalled in the membrane and extending from the first end of the membrane to the second end of the membrane. First and second couplings are mounted to the ends of the dielectric member. The ends of the membrane are mated in sealed engagement with the couplings so as to fluidically seal the ends of the membrane and the dielectric member within the membrane. The membrane is filled with a dielectric fluid so as to displace any air in the membrane and the dielectric member. The couplings are adapted to couple to objects at opposite ends of the electrical isolator.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2020Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Quanta Associates, L.P.Inventors: David Karl Wabnegger, Robert Wayne Palmer, Jody Milton Greer, Daniel Neil O'Connell, Raymond Henry Jodoin, Ian Edward Trip, Michael Howard Boudreau
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Patent number: 10960463Abstract: The present disclosure describes embedding thermally-resistant flexible cabling within a metal casting during die-casting. A die-casting process may include fixing the thermally-resistant flexible cabling within a die, and die-casting the metal to form a metal casting having the thermally-resistant flexible cabling embedded within the metal casting. In some cases, the thermally-resistant flexible cabling may be utilized for grounding of the metal casting.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John R. Dangler, Austin Carter, Gunnar Mills, Colin E. Masterson
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Patent number: 10833498Abstract: An assembly component of a compression type anchor clamp includes: a housing tube that houses an end portion of a core portion of a power-transmission line; a core portion compression member, made of steel, that includes a housing hole to house the end portion of the core portion and the housing tube and is to be compressed with the core portion and the housing tube; and a conductive portion compression member, made of pure aluminum or an aluminum alloy, that houses an end portion of a conductive portion of the power-transmission line and the core portion compression member and is to be compressed with the conductive portion and the core portion compression member, wherein the housing tube is constituted by pure aluminum or an aluminum alloy whose Vickers hardness “Hv” is less than or equal to 30, and continuously provided in its cylindrical direction without a gap.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2017Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignees: SUMIDEN TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PRODUCTS, LTD., TOKYO ROPE MFG. CO., LTD.Inventors: Mitsuhide Nakamura, Masashi Domoto, Takashi Hiramatsu
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Patent number: 10770872Abstract: An electrical isolator includes a flexible non-electrically conductive membrane and an inelastic flexible dielectric member journaled in the membrane and extending from the first end of the membrane to the second end of the membrane. First and second couplings are mounted to the ends of the dielectric member. The ends of the membrane are mated in sealed engagement with the couplings so as to fluidically seal the ends of the membrane and the dielectric member within the membrane. The membrane is filled with a dielectric fluid so as to displace any air in the membrane and the dielectric member. The couplings are adapted to couple to objects at opposite ends of the electrical isolator.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Quanta Associates, L.P.Inventors: David Karl Wabnegger, Robert Wayne Palmer, Jody Milton Greer, Michael Howard Boudreau
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Patent number: 10670823Abstract: A system and puller for pulling an optic cable having reinforcing strands, system comprising a collar secured to the cable reinforcing strands and a puller comprising a housing slideable along the cable to abut the collar and a pulling wire attached to the housing for pulling the collar and cable.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2017Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: BELDEN CANADA INC.Inventor: Moise Levy
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Patent number: 10651637Abstract: An electrical isolator includes a flexible non-electrically conductive membrane and an inelastic flexible dielectric member journalled in the membrane and extending from the first end of the membrane to the second end of the membrane. First and second couplings are mounted to the ends of the dielectric member. The ends of the membrane are mated in sealed engagement with the couplings so as to fluidically seal the ends of the membrane and the dielectric member within the membrane. The membrane is filled with a dielectric fluid so as to displace any air in the membrane and the dielectric member. The couplings are adapted to couple to objects at opposite ends of the electrical isolator.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2019Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Quanta Associates, L.P.Inventors: David Karl Wabnegger, Robert Wayne Palmer, Jody Milton Greer, Daniel Neil O'Connell, Raymond Henry Jodoin, Ian Edward Trip, Michael Howard Boudreau
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Patent number: 10594124Abstract: A retaining structure-based heat transfer and dissipation system and a wind generator set are provided. The heat transfer and dissipation system includes a envelop enclosure and power transmission cables that are laid along the vertical direction of the inner wall of the envelop enclosure. The power transmission cables are laid in a shady surface region of the envelop enclosure. The system effectively lowers the surface temperature of the power transmission cables in the envelop enclosure, prolongs the service life of the power transmission cables, and ensures the operation safety of power transmission. The over-temperature problem of the power transmission cables in a tower drum of the wind generator set in a high-temperature natural geographical environment is resolved in a “green” and “zero-energy consumption” manner, and the system safety of power transmission is improved.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2015Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: XINJIANG GOLDWIND SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Shengjun Ma, Wanshun Ma
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Patent number: 10367342Abstract: A dead end structure for supporting a cable having a core portion includes a first support portion extending between a first end and a second end. A second support portion is attached to the first end of the first support portion. A third support portion is attached to the second end of the first support portion. A first helical winding and a second helical winding engage one another such that a first axial opening and a second axial opening are axially aligned to define an axial support opening into which the core portion of the cable is received. The second support portion and the third support portion apply a radial compressive force to the core portion. A sleeve defines an axial opening. The second support portion and the third support portion are received within the axial opening of the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Beijing PLP Conductor Line Products Co. Ltd.Inventors: Yue Ma, Wenji Wu, Xiaowei Sun, Qinghui Xie
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Patent number: 10181705Abstract: An electrical isolator includes a flexible non-electrically conductive membrane and an inelastic flexible dielectric member journalled in the membrane and extending from the first end of the membrane to the second end of the membrane. First and second coupling members are anchored to the ends of the dielectric member. The ends of the membrane are mated in sealed engagement with the coupling members so that the coupling members fluidically seal the ends of the membrane and fluidically seal the dielectric member within the membrane. The membrane is filled with a dielectric fluid so as to displace any air in the membrane and the dielectric member. The coupling members are adapted to couple to objects at opposite ends of the electrical isolator.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: Quanta Associates, L.P.Inventors: David Karl Wabnegger, Robert Wayne Palmer, Jody Milton Greer, Michael Howard Boudreau
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Patent number: 10136196Abstract: A connector brick for a cable communication system includes a header frame including end spacers and side spacers defining a header opening. The header frame is configured for mating with a circuit card. A plurality of cable connectors are received in the header opening and connected to the header frame. Each cable connector has cables extending therefrom. Each cable connector has a header holding signal contacts at a mating end of the header and configured for mating with a corresponding card connector of the circuit card. Float mechanisms extend from the header frame. The float mechanisms allow limited movement in at least two directions of the header frame. The float mechanisms allow alignment of the header frame with the circuit card. The cable connectors float with the header frame as a unit for mating with the corresponding card connectors.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2017Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher David Ritter, Robert Paul Nichols, Jared Evan Rossman, Jeffrey Stewart Simpson, Joshua Tyler Sechrist
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Patent number: 10120155Abstract: An optical fiber cable branch member includes a branch member main body, a cable-fixing portion which holds and fixes, onto the branch member main body, an end portion of a jacket of an optical fiber cable including a first optical fiber core bundle and the jacket which coats an outer circumference of the first optical fiber core bundle, and includes a tension resistance member buried in a cable longitudinal direction, a tube-fixing portion which fixes, onto the branch member main body, a plurality of protective tubes which respectively cover and protect respective outer circumferences of a plurality of second optical fiber core bundles obtained by branching the first optical fiber core bundle extending from the end portion of the jacket, and a main body-fixing portion which fixes the branch member main body onto an object to be attached.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: FUJIKURA LTD.Inventors: Sho Kishimoto, Norihiro Momotsu
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Patent number: 10043600Abstract: The present application relates to a reinforced cable used for submersible pump, consisting of a fluororubber sheath, a filler, wire ropes and signal cables. The wire ropes and the signal cables are arranged in a central region of the cable; the filler is filled in the surrounding, and the fluororubber sheath is extruded outside the filler; and the signal cable comprises a conductor and an insulating bush, a sintered membrane is formed on an outer wall of the conductor, and the insulating bush is extruded outside the conductor.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2017Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignees: HEBEI HUATONG WIRES & CABLES GROUP CO., LTD., SHINDA (TANGSHAN) CREATIVE OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Fengshou Shangguan, Shujun Zhang, Wei Cheng, John Wahba, Xiangjin Wu, Jianliang Duan, Jian Dong, Jiping Yuan
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Patent number: 9925541Abstract: A pretensioning cable assembly for a crusher in which the assembly is an anchor member having a tapered aperture, a cable having an end for being inserted into and through the tapered aperture of the anchor member, and an anchor wedge positioned on the end of the cable for securing the end of the cable in the tapered aperture, for assembly of a crusher.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2014Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: American Pulverizer CompanyInventors: Nolan Perin, Scott J. Hrbacek
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Patent number: 9882360Abstract: An electrical isolator includes a flexible non-electrically conductive membrane and an inelastic flexible dielectric member journalled in the membrane and extending from the first end of the membrane to the second end of the membrane. First and second coupling members are anchored to the ends of the dielectric member. The ends of the membrane are mated in sealed engagement with the coupling members so that the coupling members fluidically seal the ends of the membrane and fluidically seal the dielectric member within the membrane. The membrane is filled with a dielectric fluid so as to displace any air in the membrane and the dielectric member. The coupling members are adapted to couple to objects at opposite ends of the electrical isolator.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Quanta Associates, L.P.Inventors: David Karl Wabnegger, Robert Wayne Palmer, Jody Milton Greer, Michael Howard Boudreau
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Patent number: 9800000Abstract: There is provided a male cable connector (1) for reversibly connecting a computer network cable (7) to form at least one electrical connection or one optical connection to a second component, said male cable connector (1) comprising a male member (3) enclosing at least one electrical lead (14) electrically connected to one electric contact surface (13) and the network cable (7) or said male member (3) enclosing at least one optical fiber (17) connected to an optical connection surface (22) and the network cable (7), said male member (3) being associated with a front direction which is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the male member (3) and directed from the cable (7) towards a forward end (11) of the male member (3) characterized in that said at least one electrical contact surface (13) or at least one optical connection surface (22) is arranged on the surface of the male member (3) and the male member (3) has a bore (4) for connecting a pull-cord.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Inventor: Anders Lundbring
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Patent number: 9748670Abstract: A method for connecting a conductor and a conductor connector accessory includes inserting an end portion of the conductor into an interior of a tube, and inserting the tube into an interior of a barrel. The barrel defines a plurality of radial passages extending between an outer surface of the barrel and the interior of the barrel. The method further includes providing a plurality of lobes, each of the plurality of lobes disposed within one of the plurality of passages. The method further includes inserting the barrel into an interior of an outer shell, and compressing the outer shell, barrel, lobes, tube and end portion together.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventor: Wayne Quesnel
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Patent number: 9543663Abstract: A terminal structure include an internal conductor connection portion, a removal portion and an external conductor connection portion. The internal conductor connection portion is connected to a internal conductor via a conducting portion and an external conductor. The removal portion is provided at a rear side relative to the internal conductor connection portion. The external conductor connection portion is provided at a rear side relative to the removal portion, is formed in the outer peripheral surface of the external conductor, is shut off from the internal conductor connection portion by the removal portion, and is connected to the external conductor.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2013Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventor: Toru Wakabayashi
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Patent number: 9514861Abstract: A self-supporting cable including an outer portion and an inner portion is provided, as well as a combination of a self-supporting cable and a suspension arrangement. The inner portion includes at least one insulated conductor and the outer portion includes a first inner surface and an external surface. The external surface is arranged to engage with a suspension arrangement. The inner portion includes a first outer surface, the first outer surface abutting against the first inner surface. The outer portion includes an outer layer and a metal tape adhered to the outer layer. The outer layer includes the external surface, and the metal tape includes the first inner surface. The first inner surface being of metal and adapted for, during local load, frictional engagement with the material of the first outer surface increases the effectiveness of a functional grip between first outer surface and first inner surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: NKT CABLES GROUP A/SInventors: Lars Efraimsson, Bengt Strom
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Patent number: 9478952Abstract: An electrical isolator includes a flexible non-electrically conductive membrane and an inelastic flexible dielectric member journalled in the membrane and extending from the first end of the membrane to the second end of the membrane. First and second coupling members are anchored to the ends of the dielectric member. The ends of the membrane are mated in sealed engagement with the coupling members so that the coupling members fluidically seal the ends of the membrane and fluidically seal the dielectric member within the membrane. The membrane is filled with a dielectric fluid so as to displace any air in the membrane and the dielectric member. The coupling members are adapted to couple to objects at opposite ends of the electrical isolator.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2015Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Quanta Associates, L.P.Inventors: David Karl Wabnegger, Robert Wayne Palmer, Jody Milton Greer, Michael Howard Boudreau
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Patent number: 9332335Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable collector for collecting and managing a cable, for connecting an audio device to user equipment, by means of a connection plug fixed to one end of the cable. The cable collector comprises: a) a main body having a first end portion to which the connection plug is intended to be attached, protruding from a surface thereof; b) a second end portion having a through passage with inner dimensions smaller than a largest outer diameter of the connection plug, enabling secure retaining of the latter therein in an active cable collecting state; c) a foldable middle portion joining the two end portions; and d) a cable passage formed within the first and second end portions as well as the middle portion of the main body, said passage being adapted to at least partially accommodate a portion of a cable nearest to the connection plug. The present invention also relates to a cable and cable collector unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2015Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Zound Industries International ABInventor: Erik Petersén
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Patent number: 9257760Abstract: A coupling member for receiving wire strands of a stranded composite core conductor includes a substantially cylindrical body having first and second ends. A first through hole extends from a first opening at the first end to a second opening at the second end of the body for receiving a wire strand of the stranded conductor. A first protrusion extends axially outwardly from the first end of the body. A first recess in the second end of the body is adapted to receive a protrusion of an adjacent coupling member.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATEDInventor: Bernard Chenault Crutcher
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Publication number: 20150131301Abstract: A holder comprises a base body, at least two terminals, a connector and at least two wires. The base body defines a receiving hole for receiving the light emitting module. The terminals are provided to the base body and each have a pressing contact portion and a wire insertion structure, the pressing contact portions extend into the receiving hole and respectively press against the contact pads of the light emitting module. The connector is provided to the base body so as to externally connect a mating connector. The wires respectively correspond to the terminals to allow one end of each wire to be detachably connected to the wire insertion structure of the corresponding terminal and the other end of the each wire to be connected to the connector so that the terminals and the connector are electrically connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: Molex IncorporatedInventor: Yi-Tse Ho
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Publication number: 20150034356Abstract: A cable backplane system includes a backplane having a plurality of openings and mounting locations with guide holes and a datum surface. A cable rack is coupled to the backplane. The cable rack includes a tray having a frame and spacer assemblies coupled to the tray. The spacer assemblies are coupled to the backplane at corresponding mounting locations. Each spacer assembly has a floating spacer and a spring pressing the floating spacer in a biasing direction. The floating spacer is allowed to float relative to the frame in the biasing direction. The floating spacer has a guide pin extending from a front thereof. The spring presses the floating spacer in the biasing direction such that the guide pin is received in the guide hole and the front of the floating spacer abuts against the datum surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicants: Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Christopher David Ritter, Kevin Jenq-Yih Hwang
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Publication number: 20150008009Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a mounting adapter which connects to a current sensor and provides an alignment of a bus bar to the current sensor while securely mounting the current sensor to the bus bar. In some embodiments, a mounting adapter may be inserted into an aperture of the current sensor. A bus bar may then be inserted into an aperture in the mounting adapter sized to receive the bus bar and to align it within the current sensor. The bus bar may substantially fill the entire aperture space which may lock the mounting adapter to the current sensor. In some embodiments the bus bar may be secured to the mounting adapter. The secure alignment and coupling of the bus bar to the current sensor via an exemplary mounting adapter may eliminate the need for separate mounting and alignment of the bus bar and current sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: Kyle Vinnedge
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Publication number: 20140367139Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable collector (1; 101; 201; 301) for collecting and managing a cable (8), for connecting an audio device (20) to user equipment, by means of a connection plug (9) fixed to one end of the cable. The cable collector comprises: a) a main body (2; 102; 202; 302) having a first end portion (3; 103; 203; 303) to which the connection plug (9) is intended to be attached, protruding from a surface (3A) thereof; b) a second end portion (4; 104; 204; 304) having a through passage (7; 107; 207; 307) with inner dimensions smaller than a largest outer diameter (D1) of the connection plug, enabling secure retaining of the latter therein in an active cable collecting state; c) a foldable middle portion (5; 105; 205; 305) joining the two end portions; and d) a cable passage (6) formed within the first and second end portions as well as the middle portion of the main body, said passage being adapted to at least partially accommodate a portion of a cable nearest to the connection plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: ZOUND INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL ABInventor: Erik Petersén
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Publication number: 20140360753Abstract: A cable backplane system includes a backplane having a plurality of openings therethrough. A cable rack is coupled to a rear of the backplane, which includes a tray and spacers coupled to the tray that have guide pins. Cable connector assemblies are held by the tray. Removable dust caps are coupled to corresponding cable connectors each having a distal end and guide walls extending therefrom that guide mating of the cable rack with the backplane. The distal end of each dust cap is received in a corresponding opening in the backplane. The guide walls guide the cable rack relative to the backplane such that the guide pins of the spacers are aligned with guide holes of the backplane and such that the cable connectors are aligned with the openings of the backplane. The removable dust caps are removed after the cable rack is coupled to the backplane.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Joshua Tyler Sechrist, Christopher David Ritter, Nathan Glenn Lehman, Brian Patrick Costello, Robert Paul Nichols
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Publication number: 20140360752Abstract: A cable backplane system includes a backplane having a plurality of openings therethrough and a cable rack coupled to a rear of the backplane. The cable rack includes a tray having a frame surrounding a raceway and a brick held by the tray. The brick has side spacers at opposite sides of the brick and plates coupled to the side spacers that support a plurality of cable connector assemblies. Each cable connector assembly is positioned between and supported by corresponding plates on opposite sides of the cable connectors with the cable connectors positioned in corresponding openings in the backplane. The plates each include a hem folded over at a rear of the plate. The hem has an edge positioned rearward of the cable connectors and supporting the cable connectors from retreating from the openings in the backplane.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Joshua Tyler Sechrist, Christopher David Ritter, Nathan Glenn Lehman, Brian Patrick Costello, Robert Paul Nichols
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Patent number: 8829347Abstract: An umbilical for deep water applications, which includes a plurality of power cables and other elements bundled together within a sheath. The umbilical further includes an end termination at some or all of the power cables, the termination including a resin ferrule disposed around the cable to provide a connection between the cable and an installation to which the umbilical is connected.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Technip FranceInventor: Dave Madden
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Publication number: 20140216779Abstract: A charging stand includes: a charging cable provided with a connector connected to a vehicle; a holding unit to hold the connector; and a reel to wind the charging cable automatically when the connector is placed on the holding unit. A vehicle includes: a charging cable provided with a plug connected to an external power supply; a holding unit to hold the plug; and a reel to wind the charging cable automatically when the plug is placed on the holding unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2011Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Shigeki Kinomura
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Patent number: 8791364Abstract: A low noise communication cable is provided having a plurality of internal conductors covered by one or a plurality of cable shields, which are covered by a cable insulator. The cable includes a quarter wavelength sleeve choke outside the cable insulator connected to the cable shield by means of a conducting support. The sleeve choke reduces the noise current flowing on the external surface of the cable shield.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2011Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventor: Umberto Paoletti
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Patent number: 8766098Abstract: A device for measuring current and/or voltage in a high voltage wire can be provided in a folding insulator. The mechanically folding insulator device can include a plurality of insulated sections. Pairs of insulated sections are coupled together by a link which allows for mechanical folding of said insulator device. The insulated sections of the folding insulator device have a cavity formed therein which contains an optical fiber surrounded by an insulative material.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Alstom GridInventor: Allen H. Rose
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Patent number: 8735723Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting cables within a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system are provided. One apparatus includes a cable assembly having a rigid support structure defining a channel with a cross-section and an electrical cable having a cross-section smaller than the cross-section of the channel. The electrical cable is secured within the channel of the rigid support structure, with the rigid support structure configured for coupling to a stationary component of the MRI system to resist movement from a movable component to which the electrical cable is connected.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Longzhi Jiang, Robert Belinski, Robbi McDonald
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Patent number: 8717768Abstract: An electronic device includes a chassis, a bracket received in the chassis and a cable. A storage device is received in the bracket, and a wire is connected to the storage device. A motherboard is attached to the chassis, and at least two inserting slots are located on the motherboard. A first circuit board is electronically connected to the wire. The cable is electronically connected to the first circuit board and includes a connecting component and at least two connectors. The connecting component is electronically connected to the first circuit board, and the at least two connectors are electronically connected to the at least two inserting slots.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chen-Ruei Tu, Shu-Hsien Chou, Li-Ping Chen
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Patent number: 8697992Abstract: A cable assembly for use in a hydrocarbon well of extensive depth. The cable assembly may be effectively employed at well depths of over 30,000 feet. Indeed, embodiments of the assembly may be effectively employed at depths of over 50,000 feet while powering and directing downhole equipment at a downhole end thereof. The assembly may be made up of a comparatively high break strength uphole cable portion coupled to a lighter downhole cable portion. This configuration helps to ensure the structural integrity of the assembly in light of its own load when disposed in a well to such extensive depths. Additionally, the assembly may be employed at such depths with an intervening connector sub having a signal amplification mechanism incorporated therein to alleviate concern over telemetry between the surface of the oilfield and the downhole equipment.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2009Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Peter Gillan, Joseph Varkey, Jose Ramon Lozano-Gendreau, Vladimir Hernandez-Solis, Jan W. Smits, Hifzi Ardic
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Patent number: 8674230Abstract: A wave gripping core sleeve for containing compression or crimping energy in bare conductor transmission power lines in full tension joints or dead end joints. The wave gripping core sleeve includes a plurality of interlocking members having a first end and a second end with a groove adjacent at least one of the ends. The first side of each interlocking member is engaged with the second side of an adjacent interlocking member. At least one resilient member wraps around the circumference of the interlocking members and is received in a channel formed by the aligned grooves. The interlocking members include a first set of ribs to engage the conductor in a first direction and a second set of ribs to engage the conductor in a second direction, opposite from the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Vladimir Hoxha
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Publication number: 20130248220Abstract: The object is to allow rotatable rollers to rotate smoothly. Rotatable rollers axially supported by bearings provided in a retainer so as to be rotatable include legs, each of which has an engaging part engageable with the corresponding bearing. A sliding part of the leg which is slidable against an inner circumferential surface of the bearing has a cross-sectional shape which is contactable with the inner circumferential surface over a width smaller than a width of the leg.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicants: FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC., FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventor: Hayato Arakawa
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Patent number: 8519267Abstract: A one piece integral electrical terminal has a mount portion and a wire receiving portion. The wire receiving portion has a continuous annular interior wall having a contact portion with an integral oxide breaker especially suited to breaking through the oxide layer on aluminum wire. The wire receiving portion also has a sealing portion with at least one integral seal ring. An electrical cable is made by crimping the electrical terminal to an aluminum wire using a modified hexagonal crimp.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2009Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Carlisle Interconnect Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth J. Peters, William L. Arenburg
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Patent number: 8513529Abstract: At least one cable is fastened to a longitudinal structure. The longitudinal structure is prepared to absorb the tensile load of the cable. The longitudinal structure is prepared to be bent together with the cable around an obstacle of a construction while they are positioned in reference to the construction.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventor: Esben Vadstrup
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Patent number: 8466367Abstract: A lead-through terminal for leading an electric line through a wall, having a first terminal housing and a second terminal housing, at least one first conductor connection member in the first terminal housing and at least one conductor connection member in the second terminal housing, and a bus bar electrically connecting the first conductor connection member to the second conductor connection member when the first terminal housing and the second terminal housing are connected together. The two conductor connection members each have a leg spring and a metal part, the leg springs each having a clamping leg and a contact leg, the clamping legs and corresponding metal parts each form a spring-force clamp connection for connection of an electrical conductor. The bus bar is arranged in the first terminal housing and electrically conductively connected at a first end thereof to the metal part of the first conductor connection member.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2009Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Heinz Reibke
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Patent number: 8452151Abstract: A cable retainer assembly comprising a cable retainer and a cable retainer bracket for retaining a cable to a fixed location. The cable retainer is positioned on an arbitrary portion of the cable and then secured to a cable retainer assembly such that one or more cables can be secured and organized.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Schroeder, Mark Smrha
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Patent number: 8313217Abstract: A device for releasably positioning a cable on a support surface comprises a first housing component and a second housing component. The first housing component is releasably engaged with the second housing component. At least one channel is defined between the first and second housing components for releasably receiving and positioning a cable, wherein the at least one channel has an inlet and an outlet, and the outlet has a dimension that is smaller than a dimension of the inlet.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2010Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Inventor: Steven E. Kwak