With Unauthorized Connection Preventer, E.g., Key Or Combination Lock Patents (Class 439/133)
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Publication number: 20120045912Abstract: A connector system for Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing devices provides a means to detachably connect a variety of accessories to a sound processor, including batteries, earhooks, telecoils, auxiliary microphones, FM receivers, and input jacks for miscellaneous devices. The present invention provides an efficient and economical sealing connection, eliminating the introduction of sweat, body fluid and other contaminants into the connection area, which otherwise would result in corrosion and eventually disable the connected device. A wiping contact formed by a configuration of cam contacts and a flex circuit with a configuration of corresponding contacts is combined with a rotational engagement mechanism to create a vibration-resistant high contact density connector that is moisture proof when engaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: William A. Dai, George Tziviskos
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Patent number: 8105097Abstract: The present invention provides an electrical blanking plug for a telecommunications socket or jack. The blanking plug having at least one electrical conductor positioned on the body of the plug, which conductor on insertion of the plug into a telecommunications jack or socket electrically connects one or more terminals on the jack to short circuit and/or ground one or more electrical telecommunication circuits terminated at the jack.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2009Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Tyco Electronics Raychem BVBAInventors: Danny Thijs, Didier Claeys
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Patent number: 8092243Abstract: A device for retaining a USB connector in a USB port applies a force either to the walls of the USB port such that the walls of the USB port frictionally engage with the USB connector to retain it in position, or to a finger in a top surface of the USB port such that the finger is biased into an opening of in the USB connector to operate as a catch to prevent the unwanted removal of the USB connector from the USB port.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: NCR CorporationInventors: Tom Journeaux, Alexander Brown
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Publication number: 20110318947Abstract: [Problem] To prevent a receptacle connector and a plug connector from being erroneously released from a state locked to each other by hand, and to make it possible to easily remove the plug connector from the receptacle connector by an operator alone. [Solution] A receptacle housing 4 of a receptacle connector 3 is provided with through holes 411. A plug housing 7 of a plug connector 6 is provided with protrusions 92 which can be engaged in the though holes 411, and leaf springs 711 which urge the protrusions 92 toward the through holes 411.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Hiroyuki Ebihara, Makoto Sangu
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Publication number: 20110300727Abstract: A lock and security structure is provided for a connection receptacle and includes a connection port, a pawl portion, and a lock and security portion. The connection port forms a receiving space and a slide channel defined in a surface of the receiving space. The pawl portion includes at least one fixed end and the pawl portion is located adjacent to an end surface of the connection port. The pawl portion forms at least one barb. The lock and security portion includes a bar portion and a board portion. The bar portion is formed on one end of the board portion. The lock and security portion is movable along the slide channel in an extension direction of the slide channel. When the lock and security portion is moved to a first position, the bar portion engages the pawl portion. When the lock and security portion is moved to a second position, the bar portion disengages from the pawl portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventor: YU-TAI LIANG
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Publication number: 20110281447Abstract: A power feeding plug for use with a power receiving connector includes a hook that engages the power receiving connector. A manual operation portion is operated to disengage the hook from the power receiving connector. A locking device selectively prohibits operation of the manual operation portion. The locking device includes a key cylinder operated by an authentic mechanical key. A lock mechanism moves in cooperation with the key cylinder. When the authentic mechanical key operates the key cylinder, the lock mechanism is moved between a lock position, to prohibit removal of the power feeding plug from the power receiving connector, and an unlock position, to permit removal of the power feeding plug from the power receiving connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicants: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOKAI RIKA DENKI SEISAKUSHOInventors: Hiroaki Kano, Shinji Ichikawa
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Patent number: 8043101Abstract: An electronic device with a USB connector is provided, which is designed for solving a problem in the conventional art that a USB cap on an electronic device may easily get lost. The electronic device with the USB connector includes an outer housing, an intermediate housing located inside the outer housing and moveable relative to the outer housing, and a circuit board located inside the intermediate housing. The USB connector is disposed on the intermediate housing, and electrically connected to the circuit board. A USB connector through hole is configured on the outer housing at a position corresponding to the USB connector. The electronic device further includes an elastic apparatus disposed in a moving direction of the intermediate housing, and an intermediate housing movement positioning apparatus. The technology is applicable to electronic devices with a USB connector such as a wireless USB Modem or a USB flash drive.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2010Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Huawei Device Co., Ltd.Inventors: Bin Zhang, Yanzhu Huang, Jie Li, You Lin
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Patent number: 8025526Abstract: A self powered electric vehicle charging connector locking system for locking and unlocking a charging connector of an electric vehicle charging cord includes an electric vehicle charging station and an electric vehicle charging connector locking holster. The electric vehicle charging station includes an electricity control device to energize and de-energize the charging cord to control a supply of electricity available to flow through the charging cord. Current does not flow through the charging cord when it is de-energized and some amount of current is capable of flowing through the charging cord when it is energized.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2010Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Coulomb Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Milton T. Tormey, Craig T. Matsuno, Carl F. Hagenmaier, Jr., David Baxter
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Patent number: 8027165Abstract: A flash memory card structure with an external contact structure according to a published standard, such as the USB standard, also includes a second data transmission path, such as a wireless one. A removable cap fits over the card to cover the external contacts when they are not being used as a memory data path. One of two or more different caps may be selected to be placed on the card in order to control operation of the second data transmission path, such as to select the distance of wireless transmission from one of two or more pre-set distances. Power to operate the memory card through the second path, when not connected to a host, may also be provided through the external contacts by including a battery in the caps.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2004Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Sandisk Technologies Inc.Inventors: Robert F. Wallace, Edwin J. Cuellar, Eliyahou Harari, Yoram Cedar
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Publication number: 20110207347Abstract: An unauthorized connection prevention device use with an outlet, which is electrically connectable to a connection plug arranged on a basal end of a charging cable that supplies commercial power to a power receiving connector. The unauthorized connection prevention device includes a verification circuit that performs verification to determine whether an authorized operator is electrically connecting the connection plug to the outlet. A lock mechanism switches, in accordance with a result of the verification performed by the verification circuit, between an unlocked state, which permits connection of the connection plug to an outlet port of the outlet, and a locked state, which prohibits connection of the connection plug to the outlet port.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOKAI RIKA DENKI SEISAKUSHOInventor: Hiroshi TSURUTA
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Publication number: 20110136357Abstract: A data storage device is provided. At least a storage section configured to store information therein and a connection terminal configured to transmit information are mounted on a substrate. A casing accommodates the substrate, the casing is formed with an opening to expose a connection portion of the connection terminal to the outside. A shield plate configured to shield the opening of the casing. A shield plate actuation mechanism is configured to detect a connection state between the connection terminal and a receiving terminal to which the connection terminal is connected and actuate the shield plate. The shield plate actuation mechanism actuates the shield plate to shield the opening when the shield plate actuation mechanism detects that the connection terminal is separated from the receiving terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONInventors: Tsukasa Abe, Koichiro Komatsu
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Patent number: 7913527Abstract: A locking device includes an enclosure having an insertion section formed with two holes for inserting into a connecting port on a computer, and a plurality of windows axially spaced on at least one side of the enclosure; a locking unit arranged in the enclosure and including a rod having axially spaced teeth, a push member connected to one end of the rod and having an engaging portion, a hooking member movably connected to the engaging portion with two hooking arms extended into the two holes on the insertion section; an elastic member located between the push member and the fixing seat; a plurality of rotating discs fitted on the rod corresponding to the windows and each having a plurality of numeral areas and a notch; and at least one push button movably arranged on at least one lateral side of the enclosure to interfere with the push member.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2008Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Inventor: Yen-Hsiang Chen
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Publication number: 20110070756Abstract: A securement housing arrangement for attachment to a baseplate frame arrangement having electrical outlets arranged therewithin, to protect and control the use of electrical plugs in those outlets and power cables with respect to that securement housing, comprising: a wall of the housing having at least one opening for the passage of a power cable therethrough; a biasable locking lever arranged on a wall of the housing so as to secure the housing to a base plate frame arrangement, and to permit that locking lever to be controllably secured to that enclosure housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventor: Albert E. Peckham
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Patent number: 7909658Abstract: The invention relates to a plug connector (1c) with a plug (11) which has a handle element (13) which has at least one snap-in unit (19) and one contact support (14) oriented in the plug-in direction (X), and with a bushing (12) whose handle element (40) forms a contact support holder (45) and an opposing snap-in means (44) corresponding to the snap-in means, said opposing snap-in means cooperates with the snap-in means to secure the plug and the bushing in the connected state, wherein the contact support (14) and the contact carrier holder (45) form mutually corresponding positioning means (23, 49) which allow insertion of the plug into the bushing only with the snap-in means facing the opposing snap-in means. The problem of the invention is to create a plug connector which improves in particular the blind insertion of plug and bushing and thus improves the ease of assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2008Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Lumberg Connect GmbHInventor: Dirk Pfaffenbach
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Patent number: 7909625Abstract: A system comprises a plug locking assembly and a key. The plug locking assembly comprises a cover for receiving and holding a plug comprising a latch and a latch support surface positionable under the latch. A rotatable cam comprising a stop surface and a slot may carry the latch support surface and may interact with a cam latch comprising an arm. The arm is alternately positionable to abut the stop surface and to lie within the slot. The key may comprise a shaft, a key tab and a limit tab. The key mates with a key receiving member associated with the cover. The limit tab is positioned on a top surface of the shaft and helps prevent over-rotation of the latch support member.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2010Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventor: Marc R. Obenshain
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Patent number: 7896665Abstract: An electrical panel assembly comprised of individual electrical panel modules. The electrical panel modules comprise a first receptacle comprising transmitting electrical contacts to interface with a first connector comprising receiving electrical contacts and a first rotation ring for facilitating contact between the transmitting electrical contacts and the receiving electrical contacts, where the first rotation ring rotates between an open position permitting connection or disconnection of the first connector from the receptacle and a closed position preventing connection or disconnection of the first connector from the first receptacle. The first electrical panel module interacts with a second electrical panel module in a manner that the absence of the first connector in the first receptacle prevents the second electrical panel module from accepting a second connector.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Joseph Edward Parrish
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Patent number: 7887343Abstract: A control apparatus for controlling a plurality of electrical devices is provided. The control apparatus includes a first body member, a second body member hingedly attached to the first body member, a power outlet strip, a power key lock, and an electronic timer. The control apparatus is capable of assuming one of a plurality of positions between an open position and a closed position. The power outlet strip includes a plurality of electrical receptacles and each of the plurality of electrical receptacles is capable of receiving an electric socket of an electrical device of the plurality of electrical devices. The power key lock and the electronic timer are disposed on the first body member. The electronic timer is capable of activating the power key lock for controlling power supply to the plurality of electrical devices connected to the plurality of electrical receptacles of the power outlet strip.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2009Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Inventor: Charles Jeffrey Ryan
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Patent number: 7862352Abstract: An electrical panel assembly comprised of individual electrical panel modules. The electrical panel modules comprise a first receptacle comprising transmitting electrical contacts to interface with a first connector comprising receiving electrical contacts and a first rotation ring for facilitating contact between the transmitting electrical contacts and the receiving electrical contacts, where the first rotation ring rotates between an open position permitting connection or disconnection of the first connector from the receptacle and a closed position preventing connection or disconnection of the first connector from the first receptacle. The first electrical panel module interacts with a second electrical panel module in a manner that the absence of the first connector in the first receptacle prevents the second electrical panel module from accepting a second connector.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2008Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Joseph Edward Parrish
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Publication number: 20100323541Abstract: Disclosed herein is a coaxial cable interface port locking terminator including an outer terminator housing and an inner connector body housed within the outer terminator housing. The coaxial cable interface port locking terminator further includes a ratcheting device in operable communication with the outer terminator housing and the inner connector body, the ratcheting device preventing rotation of the outer terminator housing with respect to the inner connector body when the outer terminator housing is rotated in the first direction, the ratcheting device including at least one separate component from the outer terminator housing and the inner connector body. Furthermore, rotation of the outer terminator housing in a second direction does not cause rotation of the inner connector body in the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2009Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES INC.Inventors: Jeremy Amidon, Eric Purdy
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Publication number: 20100317204Abstract: A control apparatus for controlling a plurality of electrical devices is provided. The control apparatus includes a first body member, a second body member hingedly attached to the first body member, a power outlet strip, a power key lock, and an electronic timer. The control apparatus is capable of assuming one of a plurality of positions between an open position and a closed position. The power outlet strip includes a plurality of electrical receptacles and each of the plurality of electrical receptacles is capable of receiving an electric socket of an electrical device of the plurality of electrical devices. The power key lock and the electronic timer are disposed on the first body member. The electronic timer is capable of activating the power key lock for controlling power supply to the plurality of electrical devices connected to the plurality of electrical receptacles of the power outlet strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventor: Charles Jeffrey Ryan
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Patent number: 7828563Abstract: An electronic device including an electronic device main body provided with an external device connection terminal and a plurality of manipulation keys, an external device manipulation unit to surround the connection terminal, the external device manipulation unit being movable in at least two positions, and a main control unit to control manipulation signals input from the manipulation keys and the external device manipulation unit is provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dong-sung Kim, Min-kyu Park
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Patent number: 7806706Abstract: A system comprises a plug locking assembly and a key. The plug locking assembly comprises a cover for receiving and holding a plug comprising a latch and a latch support surface positionable under the latch. A rotatable cam comprising a stop surface and a slot may carry the latch support surface and may interact with a cam latch comprising an arm. The arm is alternately positionable to abut the stop surface and to lie within the slot. The key may comprise a shaft, a key tab and a limit tab. The key mates with a key receiving member associated with the cover. The limit tab is positioned on a top surface of the shaft and helps prevent over-rotation of the latch support member.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventor: Marc R. Obenshain
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Patent number: 7798826Abstract: The combination of an electronic device and a security system for monitoring the electronic device with the security system in an operative state with respect to the electronic device. The electronic device has a port with a connector assembly through which an electrical path to the electronic device can be established and at least a first threaded opening. The security system has a housing and at least a first fastener that can be directed into the at least first threaded opening and changed from a pre-assembly position into a secured position to thereby maintain the housing in an operative position on the electronic device. At least one component is directed into the housing to block access to the at least first fastener as might allow changing of the at least first fastener from the secured position into the pre-assembly position. The housing is securable relative to a support to confine movement of the electronic device relative to the support.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2006Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.Inventor: Roger Leyden
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Patent number: 7786624Abstract: A power control device prevents unauthorized and unwanted use of electrical devices by locking the plug of the electrical device in the power control device, when the current flowing through the power control device is stopped. The device includes a switch, moveable between on and off conditions by moving a slide lock or bolt, typically by rotating a key in a locking structure. When the slide lock has moved into contact with the switch, such that it is in an off-condition and current is not flowing through the power control device, the slide lock has also locked the plug in the power control device. The electrical device is temporarily inoperable and can not resume normal operation until the power control device is unlocked.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Inventor: Norman C. Haas
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Publication number: 20100184313Abstract: A block-out cover is installed in a jack module to prevent entry of undesirable objects. The block-out cover includes at least one window and at least one locking arm. The locking arm secures the cover to the jack module. The window receives a removal tool designed to remove the cover from the jack module. The removal tool includes a body, a lever secured to the body to engage the cover and a prong with a cam surface. The cam surface of the prong deflects the cover from locking engagement with the jack module allowing the removal tool to remove the block-out cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: David Scott Morrison, Marc Russell Obenshain, Kevin Larry Nelson
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Patent number: 7753700Abstract: A safety protection structure for universal sockets, comprising: a second module; a second slant to contact the second pin of a 3-pin plug; a sliding chute configured in parallel to the movement direction of the second module; a third module; a third slant to contact the third pin of a 3-pin plug, and matching the sliding chute of the second module. The sliding chute is configured to ensure that the third and the second module are relatively independent and movable. The second module and third module are respectively configured with a surface area to block the second pin and third pin of the 3-pin plug at the same time. In this configuration, the insulation board is closed when the pin of the plug is inserted incorrectly preventing the pin from contacting the conducting plate in the socket, and the insulation boards in the jacks not inserted with the pins remain closed.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Cord-It LimitedInventor: Hing Wai Michael Ma
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Publication number: 20100136809Abstract: The invention relates to a security device for a plug (1) with at least one locking clip (2) said security device comprising a lockable closure piece (8, 12) which prevent the manual operation of the locking clip (2). The closure piece (8, 12) comprises a closure lower piece (8) which may be fixed to the plug (1) on which a separate closure upper piece (12) is placed. Said closure lower piece (8) is designed such as to be clipped on the plug (1) with a positive and/or non-positive fit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2005Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: REICHLE & DE-MASSARI AGInventors: Hans Andres, Hans-Peter Bouvard, Thomas Buergler, Matthias Gerber, Hugo Marty
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Patent number: 7722368Abstract: The invention relates to a device for connecting with secure access, comprising a socket (1), a movable plug (non visible), a protective case (3) equipped with a mobile flap (4), and locking members. According to the invention, the locking members include a mobile latch (5), a runner (6), and a key (7) in order to maneuver the latch in the runner, the latch (5) being designed to retain the flap (4) in the closed configuration of the case (3), and in order to retain the plug in the state of use of this device.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2009Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignees: Legrand France, Legrand SNCInventors: Jean-Marc Jaouen, Didier Revol, Nathalie Foratier
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Patent number: 7715961Abstract: The method and system use onboard data stream mining for extracting data patterns from data continuously generated by different components of a vehicle. The system stores the data patterns in an onboard micro database and discards the data. The system uses a resource-constrained, small, lightweight onboard data stream management processor, with onboard data stream mining, an onboard micro database, and a privacy-preserving communication module, which periodically and upon request communicates stored data patterns to a remote control center. The control center uses the data patterns to characterize the typical and unusual vehicle health, driving and fleet behavior.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2005Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Agnik, LLCInventor: Hillol Kargupta
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Publication number: 20100112838Abstract: A card socket assembly includes a main body, a hinge assembly; a cover rotatably assembled on the main body by the hinge assembly; and a release button releasably latching the cover to the main body. When the release button is detached from the cover, the cover is rotated relative to the main body by the hinge assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicants: SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITEDInventor: ZHI-YANG LIU
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Publication number: 20100093198Abstract: A safety protection structure for universal sockets, comprising: a second module; a second slant to contact the second pin of a 3-pin plug; a sliding chute configured in parallel to the movement direction of the second module; a third module; a third slant to contact the third pin of a 3-pin plug, and matching the sliding chute of the second module. The sliding chute is configured to ensure that the third and the second module are relatively independent and movable. The second module and third module are respectively configured with a surface area to block the second pin and third pin of the 3-pin plug at the same time. In this configuration, the insulation board is closed when the pin of the plug is inserted incorrectly preventing the pin from contacting the conducting plate in the socket, and the insulation boards in the jacks not inserted with the pins remain closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventor: Hing Wai Michael Ma
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Patent number: 7682176Abstract: A locking mechanism is provided for locking a removable data carrier in a support structure of an electronic device. The locking mechanism includes a movable locking element, indicating unit and a locking element control unit. The movable locking element is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, where the locking element, in its locked position, prevents the removal of the data carrier from the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2007Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbHInventor: Harald Klarner
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Patent number: 7677065Abstract: A lock for a USB connector has a shell with an end opening, multiple lock assemblies mounted rotatably through the shell and an actuator mounted pivotally in the shell. Each lock assembly has a locking notch. The actuator has multiple locking protrusions selectively engaging the locking notches. The USB connector is inserted through the end opening into the shell and is selectively locked by a mounting segment on the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2008Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Jin Tay Industries Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tony Miao
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Publication number: 20100022108Abstract: A telecommunications plug comprising: a plug body; plug latches mounted on the plug body, the plug latches being movable between a latched and unlatched state; a boot cap having arms extending therefrom, each arm including a camming surface engaging an outside surface of the plug latches, wherein moving the boot cap in a first direction drives the latches towards each other; a cap latch mounted to the boot cap, the cap latch having a distal end positioned between the latches preventing movement of the boot cap in the first direction; the boot cap including an opening for receiving a key to deflect the cap latch allowing movement of the boot cap in the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: THE SIEMON COMPANYInventors: Oscar Chen, Scott Nagel, Randy J. Below
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Patent number: 7635272Abstract: Locking and blocking devices for USB ports include a lock having a linear cam with a lock button at its back end, and a locking member pivotally connected at its back end to a retaining sheath such that forward sliding of the linear cam pivots the locking member outwards. The front end of the locking member is biased toward the interior of the lock. The locking member has protrusions at its front end configured for insertion into holes of a USB port. A blocking plate includes at least one opening configured for insertion of the retaining sheath. A retaining bracket has a back face that defines a first opening, wider than the cable that connects a plug to an external device. The front face of the bracket defines a second opening configured for insertion of the retaining sheath, and a third opening configured for insertion of the plug.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2007Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Acco Brands USA LLCInventor: Carl H. Poppe
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Publication number: 20090263993Abstract: A jack port locking device includes a base having side longitudinal slots. A protrusion extends upwardly into the slot. The base's top is compressible between a released and a compressed position. A ramp slopes upward from the front end. A stop higher than the ramp is positioned rearward of the ramp. A front portion of the device in the compressed position is dimensioned for insertion into a port so that the ramp is retained within the port when the device is in the released position. When the device is retained within the port, the protrusion prevents sufficient compression to remove the device from the port, and the stop is positioned to prevent access into the port. Preferably, the device is removable only by destroying the device's integrity. The device may have an electronically pollable sensor for detecting the device's presence in a port over a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: PADJACK, INC.Inventor: James L. Bolain
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Patent number: 7596849Abstract: A wafer level package filter includes a device wafer having an acoustic wave device disposed on its surface, the acoustic wave device including at least an acoustic wave resonator associated with a piezoelectric substrate and a connecting pad. A capped substrate includes circuitry having inductors and capacitors. The capped substrate has a coefficient of thermal expansion significantly unequal to a coefficient of thermal expansion for the piezoelectric substrate. An adhesive bond connects the capped substrate to the device wafer for encapsulating the acoustic wave device within a cavity. A dielectric overcoat is deposited over a portion of the capped substrate, and a metallization layer extends over a portion of the dielectric layer connecting the capped substrate circuitry to a connecting pad of the acoustic wave device. Optionally, a bond connecting the capped substrate to the device wafer may provide an interlocking connection.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2007Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Triquint Semiconductor, Inc.Inventors: Charles Carpenter, George Grama, Kevin K. Lin
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Publication number: 20090221166Abstract: An I/O wiring interface (100) provides an electrical and mechanical connection for a plurality of wires (210) terminating in the I/O wiring interface (100). The I/O wiring interface (100) comprises a mechanical housing (130) into which one or more terminal block connectors (120) is/are removably locatable and that the I/O wiring interface (100) comprises a mechanically coding mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.Inventors: Ofer Berdah, Oren Azoulay, Haim Slotin
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Patent number: 7582990Abstract: A power control device prevents unauthorized and unwanted use of electrical devices by locking the plug of the electrical device in the power control device, when the current flowing through the power control device is stopped. The device includes a switch, moveable between on and off conditions by moving a slide lock or bolt, typically by rotating a key in a locking structure. When the slide lock has moved into contact with the switch, such that it is in an off-condition and current is not flowing through the power control device, the slide lock has also locked the plug in the power control device. The electrical device is temporarily inoperable and can not resume normal operation until the power control device is unlocked.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2006Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Inventor: Norman C. Haas
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Patent number: 7581417Abstract: A locking device with changeable combination of numerals includes an enclosure having an insertion section and an axial row of windows; a locking unit arranged in the enclosure and including a rod having axially spaced teeth, a push member connected to one end of the rod, a hooking member connected to the push member with two hooking arms extended into two holes on the insertion section, an elastic member located between the push member and the insertion section, sleeves mounted on the rod, rotating discs fitted on the sleeves corresponding to the windows, and a push disc mounted to another end of the rod; and a push button on the enclosure to interfere with the push member. By pushing the push disc, the rotating discs can be turned to change the combination of numerals set for the locking unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2008Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Inventor: Yen-Hsiang Chen
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Publication number: 20090203239Abstract: The invention relates to a device for connecting with secure access, comprising a socket (1), a movable plug (non visible), a protective case (3) equipped with a mobile flap (4), and locking members. According to the invention, the locking members include a mobile latch (5), a runner (6), and a key (7) in order to maneuver the latch in the runner, the latch (5) being designed to retain the flap (4) in the closed configuration of the case (3), and in order to retain the plug in the state of use of this device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventors: Jean-Marc Jaouen, Didier Revol, Nathalie Foratier
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Publication number: 20090192927Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of enhanced electrical receptacles (outlets) and plugs. It is comprised of a system to identify and validate the user with acknowledgement of authorization. Power is supplied to authorized users and their power usage can be monitored, stored, and communicated to a remote device. Said usage can be used to charge the user a fee or to assess work efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2007Publication date: July 30, 2009Inventors: Michel J. Berg, Javier M. Barrantes, Erin M. Bruemmer, Igar J. Lapiczak, Sashank Nanduri
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Patent number: 7553173Abstract: According to the present invention, a vehicle connector lockout apparatus capable of being connected to the diagnostic port of a vehicle is provided. The preferred embodiment of the invention uses a raised protrusion, located in the common space below the two rows of pin spacing of the diagnostic port, as a locking point. The preferred embodiment provides a blocking mating connector with a pressure mechanism for clamping the mating connector to the protrusion. In the preferred embodiment the pressure mechanism is activated and released mechanically by operation of a key in a key lock which is an integral part of the mating connector, where rotation of the key to the locked position in the key lock applies pressure to the protrusion so as to clamp the blocking mating connector to the protrusion. A further embodiment of the invention provides a non-volatile microchip memory component to store information about the vehicle operator usable by medical personnel at the scene of a crash.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2008Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Click, Inc.Inventor: Thomas M. Kowalick
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Publication number: 20090117761Abstract: A safety cover for a socket or switch has a frame arranged to extend on three sides of a rectangular faceplate of the socket or switch and a cover panel hinged to the frame for pivotal movement towards and away from a position in which the cover panel conceals the faceplate. The frame is of U-shape and defines an opening in which the faceplate is received. The frame has inwardly directed lips contiguous with a rear face of the frame that locate behind the faceplate on opposite sides of the opening clear of the fixing screws used to secure the faceplate to a mounting box. The safety cover can be fitted by partially releasing the screws and sliding the lips under the faceplate as the frame is positioned around the faceplate and then tightening the screws to secure the faceplate and hold the frame in place by securing the lips under the faceplate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2009Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: DORMINA UK LIMITEDInventors: Michelle Clare O'Connell, Michael Ioannou, Ian O'Connell
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Publication number: 20090111301Abstract: A prevention part projected forward from a rear-end surface of a hood part (12) has a first prevention piece (61) disposed within a region of a rear-end surface of the hood part (12) from which a plurality of tabs (22) is projected; and a pair of second prevention pieces (62) so disposed as to sandwich the first prevention piece (61) therebetween, with the second prevention pieces (62) and the first prevention piece (61) arranged in a row at certain intervals. The tabs (22) are disposed between the first prevention piece (61) and the second prevention pieces (62). This construction is capable of decreasing a tab-disposing region.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventor: Hiroyuki Hiramatsu
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Patent number: 7507096Abstract: A locking data cable (24) is disclosed. The data cable (24) includes a data plug (26) and an associated lock (32). When the data plug (26) is engaged with a data port (16) of a data storage device (12), an actuator (38) of the locking data cable (24) may be used to change the lock (32) from an unlocked position to a locked position.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2005Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Maxtor CorporationInventors: Mike Lee, Maurice Schlumberger, Yin Shih, Matt Levy
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Publication number: 20090075503Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes an electrical connector and a tool. The electrical connector includes a contact having a compliant jog section disposed between first and second ends of the contact. The tool is required to press-fit the connector to an electrical device without deforming the compliant jog section of the contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: David A. Trout, James L. Fedder, Attalee S. Taylor
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Patent number: 7497705Abstract: A lockout device is provided for an electrical plug. The device includes a body and a retaining member disposed within the body and axially movable between a prong retaining position and a prong releasing position. The retaining member includes a prong engaging portion and a prong retaining portion. The prong engaging portion is configured to engage at least one of the first and second prongs when the first prong is inserted in the first slot for movement of the retaining member from the prong releasing position to the prong retaining position. The prong retaining portion is configured to extend through the first transverse aperture when the first prong is inserted in the first slot, and is configured to withdraw from the first transverse aperture when the first prong is pulled from the first slot.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2007Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Dwayne Larson, Michael Brojanac, Joe Elliott, Mark D. Johnson
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Publication number: 20090023315Abstract: A connection system, in particular an electrical connection system, having a male connector and having a female connector has a bayonet-type connection for connecting the male connector and the female connector. The bayonet-type connection has at least one axially extending insertion channel and at least one adjoining latching position, which is offset in the circumferential direction with respect thereto, in the female connector, the end side of the female connector, which end side is provided for connection to the male connector, being covered by a cover, which is arranged adjustably in the female connector such that, when the male connector is positioned on it, the opening is released by this male connector in order to produce the connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2006Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicant: MAGCODE AGInventor: Klaus Pfeiffer
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Patent number: 7479021Abstract: A USB copy-resistant plugging-and-locking device having an end contacts a USB guided seat is capable of performing displacement movement along the extended direction of the USB guided seat. The USB guided seat has several guided slots, each of the guided slots provides a depth ādā at an end of the USB guided seat (3), and the several guided slots has at least a dimension specification. The USB copy-resistant plugging-and-locking device includes a housing for containing the USB guided seat and a plurality of alignment portions positioning on the housing and appearing as a predetermined arrangement. Each of the alignment portions is one-to-one correspondent to the several guided slots making the USB guided seat place into the containing space when the USB copy-resistant plugging-and-locking device performs a displacement movement along the extended direction of the USB guided seat.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2007Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignees: Guann Tau International Corp., Jin Chyun Mei Enterprises Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chien-Pin Huang