Passing Through Insulation To Make Contact Patents (Class 439/426)
  • Patent number: 11757081
    Abstract: A light fixture has a translucent tubular bulb. At least one end cap is located at one end of the translucent tubular bulb. A light engine is disposed in the translucent tubular bulb. The light engine has a leadframe on which a plurality of semiconductor light elements is arranged. The fixture may include an electronic driver. The electronic driver includes a plurality of electronic components. At least one of the plurality of electronic components is arranged inside the transparent tubular bulb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: LEDVANCE GMBH
    Inventors: Bernhard Rieder, Heinz Lang, Georg Rosenbauer
  • Patent number: 11581722
    Abstract: An electrical cable splice includes a housing having a channel configured to hold a first signal conductor of a first electrical cable therein. The channel is configured to hold a second signal conductor of a second electrical cable therein in electrical engagement with the first signal conductor such that the first and second signal conductors are electrically interconnected. The second electrical cable has a greater diameter than the first electrical cable. A ground shield external to the housing such that the ground shield extends at least partially around the first and second signal conductors. The ground shield is electrically connected to electrical ground conductors of the first and second electrical cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS GmbH
    Inventors: Megha Shanbhag, Alex Michael Sharf
  • Patent number: 11359441
    Abstract: A wet connector for a downhole tool string includes an insulating material body, a conductive core and an insulating piston. The insulating material body is provided with a first chamber, and the first chamber is filled with insulating oil. A conductive core chamber of the conductive core is communicated with the first chamber. The insulating piston is hermetically connected to a first opening through a first sealing lip. When a male connector abuts against the insulating piston and moves toward the bottom of the conductive core chamber, the male connector is in contact with and electrically connected to the conductive core chamber and causes oil to flow from the conductive core chamber so that the insulating oil in the first chamber is compressed and a pressure of the insulating oil in the first chamber is enabled to be greater than a pressure of well fluid outside the wet connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: VERTECHS NOVA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Qiang Zhang, Mengpan Zhao, Qijun Zeng
  • Patent number: 11274771
    Abstract: A clamp for fastening an object in the form of a tube or hose, having an elongate clamp strap at each of the ends of which there is provided a radially outwardly projecting fastening leg, and having a rubber profile which is provided on the radial inner face of the clamp strap and which at least partially engages around each of the edges of the clamp strap by way of a lip. At least one first holding geometry is provided on the radial inner face of the clamp strap, and at least one second holding geometry is provided on the radial outer face of the rubber profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Norma Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Helmut Geppert, Frank Schmidt, Gerrit von Breitenbach, Daniel Kintea, Michael Lenz, Natan Lantsmann
  • Patent number: 10998646
    Abstract: There are provided an electrical connection structure, an electrical connection method and an electric connector capable of improving contact reliability, and an electric device including the electrical connection structure. The electrical connection structure includes a swage part configured to sandwich a first electric conductor and a sheet member having a second electric conductor, and an elastic member provided between the first electric conductor and the sheet member in a sandwiching portion of the swage part, the elastic member being configured to connect between the first electric conductor and the sheet member. The first electric conductor and the second electric conductor are electrically connected to each other via a contact point provided in the first electric conductor and a contact point provided in the second electric conductor in the sandwiching portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: SMK Corporation
    Inventors: Yuki Koyama, Kiyoshi Asai, Toshihiko Kato
  • Patent number: 10958006
    Abstract: A contact element comprises an electrically conductive layer and a masking layer. A contact side of the contact element is at least partly covered by the masking layer and the electrically conductive layer. The electrically conductive layer and the masking layer form a contact surface having alternating regions of the masking layer and the electrically conductive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Leidner, Helge Schmidt, Stefan Thoss
  • Patent number: 10215020
    Abstract: A measurement-while-drilling system is integrated into a mud motor. The measurement-while-drilling system includes sensors which may include inclination and tool face sensors, for example, located near to the drill bit. Data from the near bit sensors is transmitted by way of telemetry, for example, EM telemetry. The mud motor may include a rotating electrical coupling which provides good electrical productivity between an uphole coupling of the mud motor and the rotating mandrel. The EM telemetry transmitter may include an electrically-insulating gap integrated with the mandrel of the mud motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Evolution Engineering Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick R. Derkacz, Aaron William Logan, Justin C. Logan
  • Patent number: 10186788
    Abstract: A conductive fastener assembly, system, and method are described. The fastener assembly includes a nut having a counterbore formed therein. The counterbore is formed to maintain a sufficient gap between the nut and the protruding end of a fastener sleeve. The nut with the counterbore improves the conductive fastener system such that the need for a solid copper grid and a cap seal is reduced or eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Russell J. Heeter, Thu A. Nguyen, John A. Ward, John R. Porter, Jeffrey A. Wilkerson
  • Patent number: 9961805
    Abstract: An electric component has a housing part and a component support which is provided with a conductor path structure. The conductor path structure has an interruption, by which a connection section of the conductor path structure is galvanically separated from a main section of the conductor path structure. The component support is arranged on the housing part such that a heat-conductive connection is produced between the component support and the housing part. The main section remains galvanically separated from the housing part. The electric resistance between the main section of the conductor path structure and the housing part is measured. The component support is secured to the housing part by a securing element. The interruption is electrically bridged by the securing element and the main section is electrically conductively connected to the housing component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Riepl, Bernd Roller
  • Patent number: 9203165
    Abstract: Electrical connector including a connector body having an engagement side and a contact cavity that opens to the engagement side. The contact cavity includes a wire-receiving slot that is shaped to receive a wire conductor and a board-receiving slot that is shaped to receive a circuit board. The electrical connector also includes an electrical contact held by the connector body within the contact cavity. The electrical contact includes a spring member and an insulation displacement contact (IDC) channel. The spring member extends into the board-receiving slot to engage the circuit board. The IDC channel opens to the wire-receiving slot to receive the wire conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Dominic Anthony Farole
  • Patent number: 9130328
    Abstract: A RF pass-through connector comprises at least a spring-loaded terminal comprised of a rod member and a sleeve member resiliently telescopically formed in a housing and adapted to be correspondingly contacted with a signal terminal formed in a socket and a receptacle cavity in the socket to be electrically connected with a grounding loop formed in a circuit board fixed in an electronic device, whereby upon a connection of the RF pass-through connector with the socket of the electronic device, a reliable, stable and efficient signal communication or transmission may be obtained through the terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Insert Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tung-Liang Huang, Sung-Wen Chen
  • Patent number: 8929052
    Abstract: A method of processing a substrate includes physically contacting an exposed conductive electrode of an electrostatic carrier with a conductor to electrostatically bond a substrate to the electrostatic carrier. The conductor is removed from physically contacting the exposed conductive electrode. Dielectric material is applied over the conductive electrode. The substrate is treated while it is electrostatically bonded to the electrostatic carrier. In one embodiment, a conductor is forced through dielectric material that is received over a conductive electrode of an electrostatic carrier to physically contact the conductor with the conductive electrode to electrostatically bond a substrate to the electrostatic carrier. After removing the conductor from the dielectric material, the substrate is treated while it is electrostatically bonded to the electrostatic carrier. Electrostatic carriers for retaining substrates for processing, and such assemblies, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dewali Ray, Warren M. Farnworth, Kyle K. Kirby
  • Patent number: 8791611
    Abstract: A device is provided for contact and attachment of an electrical component, such as in a motor vehicle. The contact and attachment are in a substantially flat region of a support element. The device comprises a plurality of clips. One side of the clips being configured to be at least partially inserted into at least one recess in the support element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Robert Arnould, David Marchand
  • Publication number: 20140170895
    Abstract: An SMT electrical keyhole connector includes a flat mounting portion for surface mounting on a PCB and two spaced contact portions each provided with an aperture in a shape of a keyhole that defines a longitudinal insertion axis and includes an upstream open region dimensioned to receive with clearance an insulated conductor having a metallic conductor generally having a diameter d1 surrounded by an outer insulation coating generally defining a diameter d2 and a downstream elongated slot formed by parallel opposing edges spaced from each other a distance h less than d1. Cutting edges cut or strip insulation off an insulated conductor. A retainer prevents a stripped conductor from moving upstream back into the open region to insure positive contact with the conductive wire or wires after the conductor is urged downstream into and is fully seated within the elongated slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Zierick Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Ronald Fredriks
  • Publication number: 20140014163
    Abstract: A module clip for use in grounding a photovoltaic module through electrical connection with a racking assembly on which the photovoltaic module is mountable. The module clip includes upper and lower clip jaws at least partially defining a press-fit channel for press fitting the module clip onto a lower flange of the photovoltaic module. A piercing member on at least one of the upper and lower clip jaws pierces an electrically non-conductive outer layer on the lower flange of the photovoltaic module and contacts an electrically conductive material of the lower flange as the module clip is press fit onto the lower flange. A lead-connecting member of the module clip is used in securing a ground wire to the module clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: COOPER TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY
    Inventors: William E. McCarthy, Travis Shelton, Brandon M. Tally, Eric R. Nuernberger
  • Patent number: 8545255
    Abstract: The invention concerns an electrical connection system for a percutaneous electrical connection between an electrical device (2) inside an animal body and an electrical device (3) outside said body, comprising a subcutaneous device (10) designed to be connected to internal electrical device (2), said subcutaneous device (10) comprising: an open housing (11) having at least one inner compartment (12), said compartment (12) being filled with a conductive material into which an electrical connection plug can be inserted, the conductive material of compartment (12) being further connected to connection means (5) designed to be connected to internal electrical device (2); a sealing membrane (13) for sealing housing (11), said sealing membrane (13) being formed of an insulating and flexible material designed for insertion of electrical connection plugs from outside housing (11) through said sealing membrane (13) to the conductive material of compartment (12); characterized in that housing (11) comprises alignme
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Rouen
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves Litzler, Pierre Sabin
  • Patent number: 8496498
    Abstract: A lighting connector which includes (a) an upper housing having plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; and (b) a lower housing, the lower housing having a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions. The lower housing is connectable with the upper housing to form the lighting connector by coupling at least one of the one or more interlocking grooves with at least one of the one or more interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Huizhou Light Engine Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul Chung Wai Lo, Teddy Yeung Man Lo, Eddie Ping Kuen Li, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Patent number: 8480425
    Abstract: A lighting connector which includes first and second upper housings, each upper housing having plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; first and second lower housings, each the lower housing having a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions; and a flexible connector electrically connecting an inner side of the first lower housing with an inner side of the second lower housing, the first lower housing being connectable with the first upper housing, and the second lower housing being connectable with the second upper housing, to form the lighting connector by coupling at least one of the one or more interlocking grooves with at least one of the one or more interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Huizhou Light Engine Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul Chung Wai Lo, Teddy Yeung Man Lo, Eddie Ping Kuen Li, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Patent number: 8469735
    Abstract: Apparatus for coupling generated power to an output load. The apparatus comprises a first mounting rail, adapted for electrically coupling a power element to the output load. The first mounting rail comprises a frame defining a cavity; an insulative material disposed within at least a portion of the cavity; and a first at least two conductors, encapsulated within the insulative material, adapted for coupling power from the power element to the output load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Enphase Energy, Inc.
    Inventor: Marv Dargatz
  • Patent number: 8414325
    Abstract: A lighting connector which includes (a) an upper housing having plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; and (b) a lower housing, the lower housing having a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions. The lower housing is connectable with the upper housing to form the lighting connector by coupling at least one of the one or more interlocking grooves with at least one of the one or more interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Huizhou Light Engine Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul Chung Wai Lo, Teddy Yeung Man Lo, Eddie Ping Kuen Li, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Patent number: 8408936
    Abstract: A lighting connector which includes (a) an upper housing having plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; and (b) a lower housing, the lower housing having a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions. The lower housing is connectable with the upper housing to form the lighting connector by coupling at least one of the one or more interlocking grooves with at least one of the one or more interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Huithan Light Engine Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul Chung Wai Lo, Teddy Yeung Man Lo, Eddie Ping Kuen Li, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Patent number: 8408935
    Abstract: A multi-way connector connects a plurality of lighting apparatuses together, wherein connector comprises a plurality of lighting connectors, each lighting connector comprising an upper housing having plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; and a lower housing which has a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions, the lower housing being connectable with the upper housing to form each lighting connector by coupling at least one of the interlocking grooves with at least one of the interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes; a multi-way connecting portion configured to permit power and/or signals to pass between and among the plurality of lighting connectors; and plural flexible connectors electrically connecting each lower housing with the multi-way connecting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Huizhou Light Engine Ltd.
    Inventors: Eddie Ping Kuen Li, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Patent number: 8408937
    Abstract: A lighting connector which includes an upper housing having plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; a lower housing, the lower housing having a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions; a power supply plug; and a flexible connector electrically connecting an inner side of the lower housing with an inner side of the power supply plug, the lower housing being connectable with the upper housing to form the lighting connector by coupling at least one of the one or more interlocking grooves with at least one of the one or more interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Huizhou Light Engine Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul Chung Wai Lo, Teddy Yeung Man Lo, Eddie Ping Kuen Li, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Patent number: 8398426
    Abstract: A multi-way connector connects a plurality of lighting apparatuses together, wherein connector comprises a plurality of lighting connectors, each lighting connector comprising an upper housing having plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; and a lower housing which has a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions, the lower housing being connectable with the upper housing to form each lighting connector by coupling at least one of the interlocking grooves with at least one of the interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes; a multi-way connecting portion configured to permit power and/or signals to pass between and among the plurality of lighting connectors; and plural flexible connectors electrically connecting each lower housing with the multi-way connecting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Huizhou Light Engine Ltd.
    Inventors: Eddie Ping Kuen Li, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Patent number: 8393915
    Abstract: A multi-way connector connects a plurality of lighting apparatuses together, wherein connector comprises a plurality of lighting connectors, each lighting connector comprising an upper housing having plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; and a lower housing which has a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions, the lower housing being connectable with the upper housing to form each lighting connector by coupling at least one of the interlocking grooves with at least one of the interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes; a multi-way connecting portion configured to permit power and/or signals to pass between and among the plurality of lighting connectors; and plural flexible connectors electrically connecting each lower housing with the multi-way connecting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Huizhou Light Engine Ltd.
    Inventors: Eddie Ping Kuen Li, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Patent number: 8393914
    Abstract: A multi-way connector connects a plurality of lighting apparatuses together, wherein connector comprises a plurality of lighting connectors, each lighting connector comprising an upper housing having plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; and a lower housing, which has a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions, the lower housing being connectable with the upper housing to form each lighting connector by coupling at least one of the interlocking grooves with at least one of the interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes; a multi-way connecting portion configured to permit power and/or signals to pass between and among the plurality of lighting connectors; and plural flexible connectors electrically connecting each lower housing with the multi-way connecting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Huizhou Light Engine Ltd.
    Inventors: Eddie Ping Kuen Li, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Patent number: 8388368
    Abstract: A multi-way connector connects a plurality of lighting apparatuses together, wherein connector comprises a plurality of lighting connectors, each lighting connector comprising an upper housing having plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; and a lower housing which has a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions, the lower housing being connectable with the upper housing to form each lighting connector by coupling at least one of the interlocking grooves with at least one of the interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes; a multi-way connecting portion configured to permit power and/or signals to pass between and among the plurality of lighting connectors; and plural flexible connectors electrically connecting each lower housing with the multi-way connecting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Huizhou Light Engine Ltd.
    Inventors: Eddie Ping Kuen Li, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Patent number: 8388369
    Abstract: A multi-way connector connects a plurality of lighting apparatuses together, wherein connector comprises a plurality of lighting connectors, each lighting connector comprising an upper housing having plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; and a lower housing which has a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions, the lower housing being connectable with the upper housing to form each lighting connector by coupling at least one of the interlocking grooves with at least one of the interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes; a multi-way connecting portion configured to permit power and/or signals to pass between and among the plurality of lighting connectors; and plural flexible connectors electrically connecting each lower housing with the multi-way connecting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Huizhou Light Engine Ltd.
    Inventors: Eddie Ping Kuen Li, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Publication number: 20120238128
    Abstract: A lighting connector which includes (a) an upper housing having plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; and (b) a lower housing, the lower housing having a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions. The lower housing is connectable with the upper housing to form the lighting connector by coupling at least one of the one or more interlocking grooves with at least one of the one or more interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Paul Chung Wai Lo, Teddy Yeung Man Lo, Eddie Ping Kuen Li, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Publication number: 20120238129
    Abstract: A lighting connector which includes (a) an upper housing having plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; and (b) a lower housing, the lower housing having a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions. The lower housing is connectable with the upper housing to form the lighting connector by coupling at least one of the one or more interlocking grooves with at least one of the one or more interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Paul Chung Wai Lo, Teddy Yeung Man Lo, Eddie Ping Kuen Li, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Publication number: 20120220159
    Abstract: A multi-way connector connects a plurality of lighting apparatuses together wherein connector comprises a plurality of lighting connectors, each lighting connector comprising an upper housing having plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; and a lower housing which has a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions, the lower housing being connectable with the upper housing to form each lighting connector by coupling at least one of the interlocking grooves with at least one of the interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes; a multi-way connecting portion configured to permit power and/or signals to pass between and among the plurality of lighting connectors; and plural flexible connectors electrically connecting each lower housing with the multi-way connecting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Huizhou Light Engine Ltd.
    Inventors: EDDIE PING KUEN LI, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Publication number: 20120220156
    Abstract: A multi-way connector connects a plurality of lighting apparatuses together, wherein connector comprises a plurality of lighting connectors, each lighting connector comprising an upper housing having plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; and a lower housing which has a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions, the lower housing being connectable with the upper housing to form each lighting connector by coupling at least one of the interlocking grooves with at least one of the interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes; a multi-way connecting portion configured to permit power and/or signals to pass between and among the plurality of lighting connectors; and plural flexible connectors electrically connecting each lower housing with the multi-way connecting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Huizhou Light Engine Ltd.
    Inventors: Eddie Ping Kuen Li, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Publication number: 20120220158
    Abstract: A multi-way connector connects a plurality of lighting apparatuses together, wherein connector comprises a plurality of lighting connectors, each lighting connector comprising an upper housing having plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; and a lower housing which has a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions, the lower housing being connectable with the upper housing to form each lighting connector by coupling at least one of the interlocking grooves with at least one of the interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes; a multi-way connecting portion configured to permit power and/or signals to pass between and among the plurality of lighting connectors; and plural flexible connectors electrically connecting each lower housing with the multi-way connecting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Huizhou Light Engine Ltd.
    Inventors: EDDIE PING KUEN LI, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Publication number: 20120220155
    Abstract: A multi-way connector connects a plurality of lighting apparatuses together, wherein connector comprises a plurality of lighting connectors, each lighting connector comprising an upper housing having plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; and a lower housing, which has a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions, the lower housing being connectable with the upper housing to form each lighting connector by coupling at least one of the interlocking grooves with at least one of the interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes; a multi-way connecting portion configured to permit power and/or signals to pass between and among the plurality of lighting connectors; and plural flexible connectors electrically connecting each lower housing with the multi-way connecting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Huizhou Light Engine Ltd.
    Inventors: Eddie Ping Kuen Li, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Publication number: 20120220160
    Abstract: A multi-way connector connects a plurality of lighting apparatuses together, wherein connector comprises a plurality of lighting connectors, each lighting connector comprising an upper housing having plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; and a lower housing which has a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions, the lower housing being connectable with the upper housing to form each lighting connector by coupling at least one of the interlocking grooves with at least one of the interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes; a multi-way connecting portion configured to permit power and/or signals to pass between and among the plurality of lighting connectors; and plural flexible connectors electrically connecting each lower housing with the multi-way connecting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Huizhou Light Engine Ltd.
    Inventors: EDDIE PING KUEN LI, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Publication number: 20120220157
    Abstract: A multi-way connector connects a plurality of lighting apparatuses together, wherein connector comprises a plurality of lighting connectors, each lighting connector comprising an upper housing having plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; and a lower housing which has a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions, the lower housing being connectable with the upper housing to form each lighting connector by coupling at least one of the interlocking grooves with at least one of the interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes; a multi-way connecting portion configured to permit power and/or signals to pass between and among the plurality of lighting connectors; and plural flexible connectors electrically connecting each lower housing with the multi-way connecting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Huizhou Light Engine Ltd.
    Inventors: Eddie Ping Kuen Li, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Publication number: 20120142211
    Abstract: A coaxial connecter and a method for assembling the same are provided, in which there is little variation in the amount of holding an inner conductor between connection terminals and the connection between the inner conductor and the connection terminals is achieved with high reliability. The coaxial connector includes a housing, an inner contact, and an outer contact. The inner contact is secured to the housing and includes a conductor mounting portion and a conductor holding arm with a lock. The conductor holding arm is integrally formed with the conductor mounting portion. The outer contact is secured to the housing, as well. Either the housing or the conductor mounting portion is provided with a holding portion into which the lock is press-fitted when the conductor holding arm is folded toward the conductor mounting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: Takafumi Kubo
  • Patent number: 8187021
    Abstract: A lighting connector which includes (a) an upper housing having plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; and (b) a lower housing, the lower housing having a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions. The lower housing is connectable with the upper housing to form the lighting connector by coupling at least one of the one or more interlocking grooves with at least one of the one or more interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Huizhou Light Engine Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul Chung Wai Lo, Teddy Yeung Man Lo, Eddie Ping Kuen Li, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Patent number: 8187022
    Abstract: A multi-way connector connects a plurality of lighting apparatuses together. The multi-way connector comprises: (a) a plurality of lighting connectors, each lighting connector comprising: (i) an upper housing having: plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; and (ii) a lower housing, the lower housing having a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions, the lower housing being connectable with the upper housing to form each lighting connector by coupling at least one of the one or more interlocking grooves with at least one of the one or more interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes; (b) a multi-way connecting portion configured to permit power and/or signals to pass between and among the plurality of lighting connectors; and (c) plural flexible connectors electrically connecting an inner side of each lower housing with the multi-way connecting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Huizhou Light Engine Ltd.
    Inventors: Eddie Ping Kuen Li, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Patent number: 8123549
    Abstract: A multiple layer conductor pin for a harsh environment connector or penetrator has a conductive shaft, an outer layer of non-conductive, insulating material extending along at least part of the length of the shaft, and an intermediate layer of conductive or semi-conductive material sandwiched between the outer layer and conductive shaft and bonded substantially void-free to the outer insulating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Teledyne Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy Jazowski, Srikanth Ramasubramanian, Dan Hawkins, Gregory Sivik
  • Publication number: 20110171851
    Abstract: An FFC 1 as a flat circuit body includes a plurality of flat-plate-shaped electrodes 41 arranged with gaps between them at an end of the FFC 1, and configured to contact terminal blades 321a of terminals 32 included in a mating connector. Further, the FFC 1 includes an electrode-insulating film 51 for covering positions which do not contact the terminal blades 321a on surfaces of the electrodes 41 when the electrodes 41 and the terminal blades 321a of the terminals 32 contact each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicants: YAZAKI CORPORATION, TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yuuya KISHIBATA, Tomohiro SHIMADA, Yasufumi SHIBATA, Takashi NOMURA
  • Publication number: 20110034066
    Abstract: A multiple layer conductor pin for a harsh environment connector or penetrator has a conductive shaft, an outer layer of non-conductive, insulating material extending along at least part of the length of the shaft, and an intermediate layer of conductive or semi-conductive material sandwiched between the outer layer and conductive shaft and bonded substantially void-free to the outer insulating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: TELEDYNE ODI, INC.
    Inventors: Roy Jazowski, Srikanth Ramasubramanian, Dan Hawkins, Gregory Sivik
  • Publication number: 20100323552
    Abstract: Electric fuel pumps are already known with a pump housing and a ground terminal, which is provided on a terminal cover, for making contact with an electrical ground, in which the pump housing and the ground terminal are connected to one another via a ground connection, which has a first contact section for making contact with the pump housing and a second contact section for making contact with the ground terminal. The first contact section is provided on the outer circumference of a terminal cover and, after installation, is pressed with a contact pressure against the inner face of the pump housing. Since the inner face of the pump housing has increasingly been provided with an electrically insulating anticorrosion coating, however, when the terminal cover is pressed into the pump housing, touching contact with the pump housing does take place which is usually also electrically conductive, but as a result of the electrically insulating coating has a high electrical resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Pascal Chaumet, Detlef Marth, Erich Jahrstorfer, Ingo Immendoerfer, Bruno Schoener, Philip De HAAN
  • Publication number: 20100279539
    Abstract: A lighting connector which includes (a) an upper housing having plural connector pins, and one or more interlocking grooves; and (b) a lower housing, the lower housing having a plurality of connector pin guide holes, and one or more interlocking tongue portions. The lower housing is connectable with the upper housing to form the lighting connector by coupling at least one of the one or more interlocking grooves with at least one of the one or more interlocking tongue portions, and by coupling at least one of the plural connector pins with at least one of the connector pin guide holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Paul Chung Wai Lo, Teddy Yeung Man Lo, Eddie Ping Kuen Li, Sue-Anne Tean Leung
  • Patent number: 7794276
    Abstract: An insulating structure is employed between conductive members of an electric device. The electric device has a housing accommodating electric components therein and a cover member covering the housing, the conductive members being disposed through communication holes of the housing and the cover member. The insulating structure includes contact prevention members for preventing water infiltrated into a gap between the housing and the cover member from contacting water collected in the communication holes for the conductive members, wherein the contact prevention members are interposed between the housing and the cover member. Each contact prevention member has a substantially annular shape, surrounding one of the conductive members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Shigeta, Yasunori Ueda, Masanobu Yamasaki
  • Publication number: 20100227497
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modular jack and method of assembling thereof. The modular jack allows a portion of the stripped jacket of a cable to be contained within the housing of the jack. This ensures that the wires terminate with the insulation displacement contact very close to the point at which the wires are still twisted. A strain relief tab ensures that an external force on the cable does not interfere with the connection that the internal insulated wires make with the insulation displacement contacts of the conductive terminal, ensuring a reliable electrical connection. Termination is made by displacing the wire contact portion of the conductive terminal to pierce the insulation of the insulated wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates Inc.
    Inventor: Jeremy Amidon
  • Publication number: 20100167579
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an insulation displacement connector. One embodiment includes an insulation displacement terminal in which wire insulation displacement portions, to be electrically connected to wire, are formed by cutting and folding, a connector housing for holding the insulation displacement terminal therein and having a holder opening in an area in which the wire insulation displacement portion of the insulation displacement terminal arc located, and a wire holder having a pair of upper and lower covers capable of being assembled together by being mounted to the holder opening, wherein the lower cover includes a rotary piece rotatable inward about a proximal end thereof when the lower cover is assembled with the upper cover to clamp the wire in association with the upper cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventor: Takayuki Hayauchi
  • Publication number: 20100139945
    Abstract: Apparatus for coupling generated power to an output load. The apparatus comprises a first mounting rail, adapted for electrically coupling a power element to the output load. The first mounting rail comprises a frame defining a cavity; an insulative material disposed within at least a portion of the cavity; and a first at least two conductors, encapsulated within the insulative material, adapted for coupling power from the power element to the output load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventor: Marv Dargatz
  • Patent number: 7722259
    Abstract: A cable connector assembly includes a fitting having first and second fitting ends and a fitting opening therethrough, wherein the fitting is formed from a conductive material. The cable connector assembly further includes a ferrule having first and second ferrule ends, a ferrule opening therethrough, and one or more teeth disposed axially along the ferrule opening, wherein the ferrule is formed from a conductive material. The first ferrule end is disposed over the second fitting end. The cable connector assembly further includes a tube including an outer nonconductive layer and an inner conductive layer. The tube is disposed between the second fitting end and the first ferrule end and the ferrule is secured around the fitting so that at least one of the one or more teeth pierce the outer nonconductive layer and make contact with the inner conductive layer to create an EMI/RFI shield across the fitting, the ferrule, and the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: iCONN Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Smith, III, Kerry E. Nelson, Guillermo Alvelo
  • Patent number: 7704094
    Abstract: The present invention has an object of providing a connection structure capable of easily connecting an LED component to a flat cable. An LED unit 1 includes an upper case 7, a pierce terminal 6, a lower case 9 and an intermediate terminal 5. An LED chip 3 is pressed to the pierce terminal 6 by a convexed spring 51 to electrically connect the LED chip 3 to the flat cable 100. Conductors 101 included in the flat cable 100 are formed of phosphor bronze formed of tin (Sn), phosphorus (P), copper (Cu) and unavoidable impurities and having a tensile strength of 480 to 550 MPa, whereas a pierce plate 63 of the pierce terminal 6 piercing through the conductor 101 is formed of a copper alloy, which is a high strength conductive member having a higher strength than that of the conductor 101 and having conductivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignees: Toyota Boshoku Kabushiki Kaisha, The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., Furukawa Automotive Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Masanobu Sato, Kenichi Shibata, Yoshisada Sano, Noritsugu Enomoto, Takenobu Yabu, Naobumi Kuboki, Shigeki Motomura, Takehide Ikeda