To Fit Different Size Contact Patents (Class 439/175)
  • Publication number: 20120171880
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FU TAI HUA INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: QUAN-CHANG CHENG
  • Patent number: 8212386
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventor: Robert Mahaffey
  • Patent number: 7642671
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventor: Robert Mahaffey
  • Patent number: 7439709
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventor: George Baldwin Bumiller
  • Patent number: 7265517
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventor: George Baldwin Bumiller
  • Patent number: 6644993
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Monster Cable Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay E. Victor
  • Publication number: 20020197526
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Applicant: Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.
    Inventor: Chow Kum Wah
  • Patent number: 6406313
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Monster Cable Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay E. Victor
  • Patent number: 6042406
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Snap-On Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Marion
  • Patent number: 5106319
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: Julian Electric, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth A. Julian
  • Patent number: 5001431
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Assignee: Bear Automotive Service Equipment Company
    Inventors: Gregory A. Garasimowicz, Evan M. Eidsvoog, Charles J. Yurkus
  • Patent number: 4944686
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1990
    Assignee: Audio Authority Corporation
    Inventor: Jonathan Gertz
  • Patent number: 4874335
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1989
    Assignee: Gewerkschaft Eisenhutte Westfalia GmbH
    Inventors: Willy Kussel, Reiner Frank