To Fit Different Size Contact Patents (Class 439/175)
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Publication number: 20120171880Abstract: A plug apparatus includes a main body, and a plurality of plugs. The plugs have different plug tips of different recognized standards. The plugs are capable of electrically and detachably sleeving on each other. Each plug is also capable of electrically and detachably sleeving on the main body. When one of the plugs (a first plug) sleeves on the other plug (a second plug), the plug tip of the second plug is hidden by the first plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FU TAI HUA INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.Inventor: QUAN-CHANG CHENG
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Patent number: 8212386Abstract: A power supply system. The power supply system may have a power circuit having a switch and adapted to generate a first output voltage and a second output voltage, depending on the state of the switch. It also includes an output connector coupled to the power circuit, where the output connector includes a plurality of electrical contacts including a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact. A voltage output indicator device is coupled to the first and second electrical contacts. The voltage output indicator device indicates that the power circuit is producing the first output voltage or the second output voltage, so that the user is aware of the voltage being output by the power supply system.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventor: Robert Mahaffey
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Patent number: 7642671Abstract: A power supply system. The power supply system may have a power circuit having a switch and adapted to generate a first output voltage and a second output voltage, depending on the state of the switch. It also includes an output connector coupled to the power circuit, where the output connector includes a plurality of electrical contacts including a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact. A voltage output indicator device is coupled to the first and second electrical contacts. The voltage output indicator device indicates that the power circuit is producing the first output voltage or the second output voltage, so that the user is aware of the voltage being output by the power supply system.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2007Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLCInventor: Robert Mahaffey
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Patent number: 7439709Abstract: A charger unit for an electronic device that includes a housing, a plurality of charging contacts provided on the housing, and a recess provided in the housing, preferably on a rear face thereof. A plug having a plurality of prongs may be selectively attached to and detached from the housing for electrically connecting the charger unit to a source of charging current. When attached to the housing, one or more of the prongs of the plug are electrically connected to a respective one of the charging contacts. In addition, a plurality of storage sockets are provided in the housing within the recess. Each of the storage sockets are adapted to receive and hold therein a respective one of the prongs of the plug to enable the plug to be safely and securely stored when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventor: George Baldwin Bumiller
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Patent number: 7265517Abstract: A charger unit for an electronic device that includes a housing, a plurality of charging contacts provided on the housing, and a recess provided in the housing, preferably on a rear face thereof. A plug having a plurality of prongs may be selectively attached to and detached from the housing for electrically connecting the charger unit to a source of charging current. When attached to the housing, one or more of the prongs of the plug are electrically connected to a respective one of the charging contacts. In addition, a plurality of storage sockets are provided in the housing within the recess. Each of the storage sockets are adapted to receive and hold therein a respective one of the prongs of the plug to enable the plug to be safely and securely stored when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2005Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventor: George Baldwin Bumiller
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Patent number: 6644993Abstract: An Interchangeable Connector System providing for the interchangeable removable installation of a variety of Terminators, such as plugs and sockets, and a variety of Shells or covers, to a Common Connector Body. The installation and removal of the Shells and Terminators is performed after the Common Connector Body is connected to the cable, and does not require the disconnection of the cable from the Common Connector Body.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2002Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Monster Cable Products, Inc.Inventor: Jay E. Victor
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Publication number: 20020197526Abstract: A battery casing is adapted to fit into at least two different receiving bays of different sizes. The casing includes an adapter panel which is movable into at least two positions. Moving the adapter panel to the first position increases the effective width of the casing, and allows the battery to be inserted securely into a first receiving bay. Moving the adapter panel to the second position maintains the original width of the casing. This allows the battery casing to be inserted securely into a receiving bay, which has the same width as that of the original casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2002Publication date: December 26, 2002Applicant: Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.Inventor: Chow Kum Wah
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Patent number: 6406313Abstract: An Interchangeable Connector System providing for the interchangeable removable installation of a variety of Terminators, such as plugs and sockets, and a variety of Shells or covers, to a Common Connector Body. The installation and removal of the Shells and Terminators is performed after the Common Connector Body is connected to the cable, and does not require the disconnection of the cable from the Common Connector Body.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2001Date of Patent: June 18, 2002Assignee: Monster Cable Products, Inc.Inventor: Jay E. Victor
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Patent number: 6042406Abstract: A battery terminal clamp for attachment to batteries having either top or side mounted battery terminal posts includes a housing, a dual-clamp connector disposed within the housing, and a clamp selector operatively coupled to the dual-clamp connector. The dual-clamp connector includes first and second clamps positioned at opposite ends of the housing, and a current exchange terminal in between. The first clamp is configured for engaging a first type of battery terminal post, and the second clamp is configured for engaging a second type of battery terminal post. The clamp selector can be selectively set to either a first or second position. The first position exposes only the first clamp, while the second position exposes only the second clamp.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1999Date of Patent: March 28, 2000Assignee: Snap-On Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Timothy Marion
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Patent number: 5106319Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved battery cable termination having an auxiliary terminal extending from one end of the termination in coaxial relationship with the associated cable.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 1991Date of Patent: April 21, 1992Assignee: Julian Electric, Inc.Inventor: Kenneth A. Julian
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Patent number: 5001431Abstract: In an engine analyzer system, a test probe adapted for connecting to ignition wires of different diameters. The test probe including a pick-up clip for electrically coupling to the ignition wire and clamping to large diameter ignition wires. A rotatable clip adapted for clamping small size ignition wires is rotatable into alignment with the pick-up clip. The rotatable clip holds small diameter ignition wires in electrical contact with the pick-up clip.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 1990Date of Patent: March 19, 1991Assignee: Bear Automotive Service Equipment CompanyInventors: Gregory A. Garasimowicz, Evan M. Eidsvoog, Charles J. Yurkus
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Patent number: 4944686Abstract: A solderless connector includes a body member having a resilient collet for engaging an insulated electrical conductor. A securing sleeve includes mating threads for engagement with the body member. As the sleeve is tightened on the body member anchoring cams on the sleeve press the resilient collet into the insulation about the electrical conductor so as to securely hold the body member in position. A conductor spike, concentrically disposed within the collet and attached to the body member makes contact with the electrical conductor. The solderless conductor also includes a pin connector terminal for making electrical contact with an electrical apparatus. The pin connector terminal includes a frangible weakened zone so that the terminal may be broken off from the body member if desired. A threaded connection may then be utilized to mount an alternative terminal, such as a banana plug or spade terminal, to the body member.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1989Date of Patent: July 31, 1990Assignee: Audio Authority CorporationInventor: Jonathan Gertz
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Patent number: 4874335Abstract: A cable assembly for use in electro-hydraulic control systems of mineral mining installations is composed of a cable with a plurality of electrical wires encased in a multi-layered armoured sheath and connectors at the ends of the cable. The cable is bonded to sealing bodies which fit in the connectors. The connectors are one-piece components each with a sleeve for coupling to the cable and a plug which fits into a socket of a complementary connector. The sealing bodies locate in the sleeves of the connectors and the wires pass through the sealing bodies to join with contacts supported by carriers in the plugs of the connectors. A screw-threaded ring clamps the cable to the sleeve of each connector.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1988Date of Patent: October 17, 1989Assignee: Gewerkschaft Eisenhutte Westfalia GmbHInventors: Willy Kussel, Reiner Frank