Adapter Patents (Class 439/300)
  • Patent number: 11829221
    Abstract: A sealed enclosure power control system for controlling power to an electrical component within an enclosure. The sealed enclosure power control system generally includes an electrical component within the sealed enclosure, a first connector on the sealed enclosure adapted to provide a sealed electrical interface to the electrical component. The first connector has at least one first connector conductor element, and the system further includes a battery within the sealed enclosure, and the system also has a second connector, wherein when the first connector and the second connector are connected together, electrical power from the battery is applied to the electrical component, and when the first connector and the second connector are not connected together, the electrical power is not applied to the electrical component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: BWR Innovations LLC
    Inventors: Travis J. DeJong, Adam C. Jorgenson, Thomas S. Wohl, Joel A. Jorgenson
  • Patent number: 11550378
    Abstract: A sealed enclosure power control system for controlling power to an electrical component within an enclosure. The sealed enclosure power control system generally includes an electrical component within the sealed enclosure, a first connector on the sealed enclosure adapted to provide a sealed electrical interface to the electrical component. The first connector has at least one first connector conductor element, and the system further includes a battery within the sealed enclosure, and the system also has a second connector, wherein when the first connector and the second connector are connected together, electrical power from the battery is applied to the electrical component, and when the first connector and the second connector are not connected together, the electrical power is not applied to the electrical component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: BWR Innovations LLC
    Inventors: Travis J. DeJong, Adam C. Jorgenson, Thomas S. Wohl, Joel A. Jorgenson
  • Patent number: 11495929
    Abstract: A battery pack adapter system includes a device that allows different sized and shaped battery packs to be converted for use with multiple power tools from different brands. In one embodiment, a drill battery and drill are joined together through means of the battery pack adapter device. This allows the drill battery to power the drill even though the battery and drill have different configurations. The battery pack adapter device includes metal electrical connectors that extend from a top end of the device towards a bottom end of the device. The metal electrical connectors transfer the electrical energy from the battery to the power tool through by means of the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventor: Neil Scott Murray
  • Patent number: 10193289
    Abstract: A plug-in power source adapting seat can be screwed into the screwing portion of a conventional lamp seat to achieve a screwing combination together with the conventional lamp seat, and power is conducted to the power source adapting seat. The power source adapting seat can be plugged by power lines of other electric appliances to supply power to the other electric appliances. At the same time, when two naked ends of the power line are plugged and conducted for the power source adapting seat, both are respectively and stably clamped by two clamp line ends, so that the power line is unable to randomly come off. Moreover, it is difficult to loose and separate even if an external force is imposed thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Rich Brand Industries Limited
    Inventor: Te-Shui Peng
  • Patent number: 10116109
    Abstract: Present invention disclosed a threaded lamp socket conversion connector, having the major parts of a metal shell, a metal contact point located at the top portion of said metal shell, an insulator surrounding the metal contact point, a plastic main body, a first terminal piece and a second terminal piece. By relying on the terminal pieces extending and connecting from the structure of a connection port, different power input sources pertaining to the newer generation energy-saving lights can be converted to the prevalent E26/E27 specification via the connection mechanism as disclosed in the present application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Rich Brand Industries Ltd.
    Inventor: Te-Shui Peng
  • Patent number: 8867187
    Abstract: Power adapters for providing power to accessory devices in refrigerated containers are provided herein. The power adapter comprises a first connector communicatively coupled with a plurality of conductors; a second connector communicatively coupled with two or more of the plurality of conductors; and a shunt communicatively coupled with at least four of the plurality of conductors and configured to provide power to an accessory output in response to the accessory connection being communicatively coupled with an accessory device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: PFI Acquisition, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul H. Dick, Steven Saadat, Robert Hayes, Michael Weber, Michael Shannon
  • Publication number: 20140273581
    Abstract: A multiple plug sliding adapter is disclosed. A first connector with a first terminal block is connected to an upstream cable. The first terminal block is also connected to a downstream first connector plug. A transform adapter is movably coupled to the first connector, and includes a first connector socket receptive to the first connector plug. An extension that spatially offsets the second connector from the transform adapter is connected to the first connector socket, and extends from the transform adapter. A second connector with a second terminal block is connected to the extension and a downstream second connector plug. The first connector plug and the second connector plug conform to different configuration standards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Scosche Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Michael McSweyn
  • Publication number: 20130337674
    Abstract: An adapter for mechanically/electrically connecting an implantable electrode, via the proximal connector thereof including at least one connecting contact for the electrode, to at least one test terminal contact of a measuring device, includes an electrically insulating adapter housing, a connector receiving element adapted to connector shape, and at least one contact element disposed in the adapter housing establishing contact between the at least one connecting contact of the connector and the at least one test terminal. A receiving tray, having the receiving element for the connector, is mounted on the adapter housing and variable between open and closed contact positions. In the open position, the connector is inserted in the receiving element in a defined position and removed therefrom. In the contact position, the at least one connecting contact of the connector is brought in contact with the contact element in the adapter housing in a defined manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: Joachim Stump, Klaus Bartels, Marion Mieke
  • Publication number: 20120309215
    Abstract: Power adapters for providing power to accessory devices in refrigerated containers are provided herein. The power adapter comprises a first connector communicatively coupled with a plurality of conductors; a second connector communicatively coupled with two or more of the plurality of conductors; and a shunt communicatively coupled with at least four of the plurality of conductors and configured to provide power to an accessory output in response to the accessory connection being communicatively coupled with an accessory device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Paul H. Dick, Steven Sadaat, Robert Hayes, Michael Weber, Michael Shannon
  • Patent number: 7892031
    Abstract: A lamp assembly includes a light source, a contact base, a center contact and an outer contact. The contact base extends from a lower end to an upper end along a center axis. The upper end is interconnected with the light source and the lower end is configured to be received in a socket to mate the contact base with the socket. The center contact is disposed proximate the lower end of the contact base and is electronically coupled with the light source. The outer contact includes a ring body and an elongated contact tine. The ring body encircles the center contact proximate the lower end of the contact base. The center contact and the outer contact are mechanically and electrically coupled with the socket and electrically join the light source with an electric ground reference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Edward Mostoller, Christopher George Daily
  • Publication number: 20100062632
    Abstract: The invention refers to a modular adapter for a connector insert, characterized in that it comprises a hollow body provided with a through cavity for receiving a connector insert, an external wall of said hollow body being provided with reversible retention means able to cooperate with the internal wall of a through hole in a connector box in which said adapter is intended to be mounted. The invention also refers to a connection unit comprising two modular adapters, respectively male and female adapters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: Souriau
    Inventors: Pascal Ribeau, Serge Leroyer
  • Patent number: 7604506
    Abstract: Wedge bulb lamp socket assemblies with potted axial terminal members. The terminals are held in place by tab members in the blades until the potting material is added. Ramp members are provided in the socket bodies in order to facilitate insertion of the lamp bulbs in the sockets, and shroud members are provided to protect the ends of the terminal members from being damaged during insertion of the lamp bulbs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Empire Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark D. Gucwa
  • Patent number: 7568955
    Abstract: A lamp base for a dual-leg lamp is provided with at least one oversized leg mounting hole that permits relative movement of the lamp legs during temperature driven expansion and contraction. In one embodiment, only one leg of the lamp is glued to the lamp base. The absence of glue on one leg permits essentially free movement of the non-glued leg with respect to the base. In those embodiments that include only a single oversized leg mounting hole, the leg disposed within the oversized leg mounting hole is not glued so that the leg is free to move within the oversized hole. In those embodiments in which both leg mounting holes are oversized, it is acceptable for either (or both) of the legs to be non-glued.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: William T. Stoner, Jr., Karlis Vecziedins, Michael K. Greene
  • Publication number: 20090117768
    Abstract: An adapter has connecting arms and includes a casing, a first plugging element and a second plugging element. The casing has connecting arms and is provided with pivoting portions. The side edges of the casing are formed with first sliding grooves. The first and the second plugging element are electrically connected inside the casing, and face in opposite directions. Via this arrangement, the adapter can be assembled with a plug and can be assembled with other adapters of different specifications and types, thereby providing more functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventor: SHENG-HSIN LIAO
  • Publication number: 20090017661
    Abstract: An adapter for removably mounting an electronic image device performing a first informational function to an appliance performing a cycle of operation on a consumer article. The adapter has a main body adapted to removably couple the electronic device to the appliance. The adapter provides a first mechanical support service between the appliance and the electronic device when the adapter is coupled to the appliance and the electronic device is coupled to the adapter and a second mechanical support service to the electronic device when the adapter and the electronic device are removed from the appliance as well as providing a second informational function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventor: RICHARD A. MCCOY
  • Publication number: 20080248672
    Abstract: A dongle is provided for coupling a data storage cartridge with a host computing device. The data storage cartridge includes a data storage medium and an electrical connection providing access to the data storage medium. The dongle includes a first plug and a second plug. The first plug includes a first electrical data connector configured for insertion into a receptacle of the host computing device. The second plug includes a second electrical data connector and a clamp mechanism sized to grasp a portion of the data storage cartridge to maintain the second electrical data connector in a position to communicate with the electrical connection of the data storage cartridge. The second plug is in electrical communication with the first plug. As such, the dongle is configured to provide an electrical communication link between the host device and the data storage cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventor: Yung Yip
  • Publication number: 20080192411
    Abstract: An adapter and a consumer electronic device forming a functional unit as well as a modular system including the consumer electronic device, the adapter and a host. The adapter removably couples the consumer electronic device to the host. The adapter supplies a first service between the host and the consumer electronic device when the adapter is coupled to the host and the consumer electronic device is coupled to the adapter. The adapter further supplies a second service to and forms a functional unit with the consumer electronic device when the adapter and the consumer electronic device are removed from the host. The first and second services can be the same or different services and can comprise at least one of mechanical, electrical, and data communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Richard A. McCoy
  • Patent number: 7387544
    Abstract: A lamp socket adapter includes an adapter body, a threaded sleeve, a slot type socket, two locking bars, and two elastic members. Thus, the lamp socket adapter converts a screw type socket into a slot type socket irreversibly. In addition, the arc-shaped guide face of each of the locking bars is directed toward a rotation direction of the outer thread of the threaded sleeve to guide rotation of the outer thread of the threaded sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Dong Guan Bright Yinhuey Lighting Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Keen Hsu
  • Patent number: 7198500
    Abstract: A non-detachable bulb adapter for an energy saving bulb has a base, a casing, a cover and a unidirectional lock. The casing is mounted on the base and has a mounting slot defined longitudinally through the casing. The cover covers the casing and has an outer thread and an opening defined radially through the cover. The unidirectional lock is flexible, is mounted on the casing and the cover and has a mounting tab mounted through the mounting slot and the opening and a locking tab protruding out from the mounting tab and extending out of the opening of the cover. The structure of the non-detachable bulb adapter is simple so that non-detachable bulb adapter has a high production rate and a low cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Inventor: Chia-Kuan Lin
  • Patent number: 7189013
    Abstract: A latch type optical communication module is easily mounted to and detached from a system port having a cage by means of a latch. The optical communication module is provided with a latch. The latch is rotated around a hinge shaft fixed to both sides of a receptacle and engaging latch holes of ends of the latch. When rotated the latch moves latch drivers to force a slider upward, the slider raises a groove engaging a fixing tap of the optical communication module thereby allowing the optical communication module to be detached from the system port. The optical communication module can be detached from the system port without a tool or influence or adjacent an optical communication module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Optoelectronics Solutions Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kwang Jin Yang, Dae Jin Kim, Do Ik Kim
  • Patent number: 6875058
    Abstract: A fuel injector assembly for use in an electrically-controlled engine having a fuel injector and an electrical adapter. The fuel injector has a first set of electrical connectors and a second set of electrical connectors. The electrical adapter has a body, a first set of electrical receptacles, a second set of electrical receptacles, and a plug interface. The first set of electrical receptacles are electrically connectable with the first set of electrical connectors. The second set of electrical receptacles are electrically connectable with the second set of electrical connectors. The plug interface has a first set of electrical contacts electrically connected to the first set of electrical receptacles. The plug interface also has a second set of electrical contacts electrically connected to the second set of electrical receptacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory D. Brock, Charles D. Ellenbecker, Frederick M. Estes, Wade D. Scrivner