Including Bale Or Loop Patents (Class 439/484)
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Patent number: 11901685Abstract: The present disclosure provides a rotatable electrical plug including a non-rotating assembly configured for receiving and being coupled with power lines of the rotatable electrical plug, the non-rotating assembly comprising a substrate, a first ring-shaped conductor and a second ring-shaped conductor; a rotating assembly being rotatable 360 degrees relative to the non-rotating assembly, the rotating assembly comprising at least two electrode terminals; a first rotating conductor and a second rotating conductor connected to the first ring-shaped conductor and the second ring-shaped conductor respectively, at least one of the first rotating conductor and the second rotating conductor comprising a base and two arms extending from the base and extending in two non-parallel directions, each of the two arms including a contacting portion having a contacting surface, the contacting surfaces of the two arms contact two different positions of a same ring-shaped conductor of the first and the second ring-shaped conducType: GrantFiled: April 25, 2023Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Inventors: Yuangui Hu, Yuebo Tao
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Patent number: 11688982Abstract: A plug comprising: a plurality of pins or a plurality of sockets; a body portion housing the plurality of pins or the plurality of sockets and the body portion extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the plurality of pins or the plurality of sockets; a connection section connected to the body portion and extending from the body portion at an obtuse angle; and a cord connected to an end of the connection section; wherein the body portion and the connection section are connected at a joint and the joint includes a sub-flush radius on an underside of the joint.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2022Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignees: Gyrus ACMI, Inc., Gyrus Medical Limited, OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBHInventors: Friedemann Schreiber, Mario Arnold, Daniel Thomas, Kester Julian Batchelor
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Patent number: 11431134Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a high-speed connector including an insulating body, a number of conductive terminals, a number of conductive terminals, and a conductive plastic. The insulating body has a back surface. The conductive terminals are retained in the insulating body. The conductive plastic is disposed on the back surface of the insulating body. The cables are electrically connected with the conductive terminals. The cables extend beyond the back surface of the insulating body. The cables pass out of the conductive plastic. The high-speed connector of the present disclosure prevents the interference of electromagnetic signals at the back surface of the insulating body where the cables pass through.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: DONGGUAN LUXSHARE TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTDInventors: Bin Huang, Rongzhe Guo, Hongji Chen, Huanhuan Shen
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Patent number: 11367544Abstract: A grommet includes a ring-shaped water stop portion inserted into a through hole formed in an attachment panel and performing water stopping, a closing portion projecting toward radial inside of the water stop portion and closing a ring shape of the water stop portion, a tube portion extending in a direction crossing an axis direction of the water stop portion and provided to penetrate the closing portion and through which a wire material is inserted, and a handle portion provided in an arch shape with respect to the closing portion with a central axis of the water stop portion serving as a center.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignees: YAZAKI CORPORATION, TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Takashi Nomoto, Yoshiyuki Ishihara
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Patent number: 11171460Abstract: A tool for coupling and decoupling a connector of a cable. The tool includes a body, a bracket, and a first hook. The body has a first end portion, a second end portion opposite the first end portion, and an intermediate portion between the first end portion and the second end portion. The body has a longitudinal axis running between the first end portion and second end portion. The body also has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The bracket is disposed at the first end portion. The bracket defines a cavity configured to receive a portion of the connector, and the bracket is configured to push the connector as the tool moves in a first direction. The first hook is disposed at the intermediate portion. The first hook is configured to engage an opening defined by the connector and pull the connector as the tool moves in a second direction different than the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Synopsys, Inc.Inventor: Chih I Wu
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Patent number: 11146011Abstract: A device configured to be superposed an electrical receptacle that is operable to maintain the position of an electrical plug ensuing insertion into the electrical receptacle. The device includes a body wherein the body is planar in manner and mateably sized with an electrical outlet. The body has a first side and a second side with the second side having an adhesive disposed thereon. The body includes a first aperture, a second aperture and a third aperture. The first and second aperture are parallel each other and align with slots on the electrical receptacle. The third aperture aligns with the ground slot of the receptacle. A plurality of retention members are contiguously formed with the body and are formed in the three apertures. The plurality of retention members are independently movable and are bendable so as to engage the prongs of a plug and maintain the plug in the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Inventor: Larry Paige
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Patent number: 10622759Abstract: A fixing apparatus for fixing at least one cable connector in a cable connector assembly includes an accommodating unit and a locking member rotatably connected to the accommodating unit. The accommodating unit includes a space accommodating the cable connector, a member fixed in the accommodating space for fixing the cable connector in place, and a first groove and a second groove. The locking member is rotatable between a locking position and an unlocking position. When the locking member is rotated to the unlocking position, the locking member is received and latched in the first groove; and when the locking member is rotated to the locking position, the locking member is received and latched in the second groove.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: HONGFUJIN PRECISION ELECTRONICS (TIANJIN) CO., LTD.Inventor: Tung-Ho Shih
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Patent number: 10153604Abstract: The present disclosure provides a power adapter including a first housing, a second housing, a circuit board, an electrical connector and a power cord. The first housing and the second housing are assembled together and define an interior space. The circuit board is accommodated in the interior space. The electrical connector is electrically connected with the circuit board and includes an insulation body and plural pins. The insulation body comprises a concave and a bottom wall, and the insulation body and the first housing are integrally formed into one piece. Each pin is partially located in the concave, partially embedded in the bottom wall, and partially extended outwardly from the bottom wall. The power cord is electrically connected with the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventor: Jui-Ting Hsu
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Patent number: 9755364Abstract: An electrical connector for facilitating disconnection from an electrical device by an operator includes an electrical cord and an electrical plug device attached to an end of the electrical cord and having a planar surface. The electrical plug device includes an electrical connector perpendicular to the planar surface of the electrical plug device and a disengagement member. The electrical cord is electrically connected to the electrical connector through the electrical plug device.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: MEDICAL COMPRESSION SYSTEMSInventors: Jacob Barak, Vitaly Rondel
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Patent number: 9570848Abstract: The electrical plug and cord kit for hair clippers is adapted for use with electrically powered hair dressing equipment. Specifically, the electrical plug and cord kit for hair clippers is a plug and cable designed to provide electric power for use by electrically powered hair dressing equipment and especially for use by clippers. The use of a pluggable power system reduces the station requirements for electrical outlets and further reduces the need for organizing a plurality of cables at the station. The electrical plug and cord kit for hair clippers comprises a plug housing, a plug connector, a handle housing, and a hanging loop.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Inventor: Jose Suarez
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Patent number: 9425564Abstract: A connector including: multiple coaxial terminals each of which is formed into a shape of L, and has a connecting part attached to a coaxial cable and a terminal part bent with respect to the connecting part; a housing including a housing body having storage parts storing the coaxial terminals arrayed side by side and a cover closing the respective storage parts of the housing body; and a radio wave absorbing member disposed between the coaxial terminals stored in the respective storage parts and the cover and extending over the coaxial terminals, wherein the radio wave absorbing member is disposed so as to face at least a bent part in which the terminal part is bent with respect to the connecting part of each of the coaxial terminals, and provided in contact with or in proximity to each of the coaxial terminals.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignees: HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Masahiko Yamaguchi, Takuma Sawaya
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Patent number: 9397453Abstract: A connector including: multiple coaxial terminals each of which is formed into a shape of L, and has a connecting part attached to a coaxial cable and a terminal part bent with respect to the connecting part; a housing including a housing body having storage parts storing the coaxial terminals arrayed side by side and a cover closing the respective storage parts of the housing body; and a radio wave absorbing member disposed between the coaxial terminals stored in the respective storage parts and the cover and extending over the coaxial terminals, wherein the radio wave absorbing member is disposed so as to face at least a bent part in which the terminal part is bent with respect to the connecting part of each of the coaxial terminals, and provided in contact with or in proximity to each of the coaxial terminals.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignees: HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Masahiko Yamaguchi, Takuma Sawaya
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Patent number: 9239437Abstract: A removal clip is provided for disconnecting a fiber optic connector from an array of installed fiber optic connectors. The removal clip includes an engagement portion for engaging the connector and a force transmitting structure that allows digital removal force from a user to be applied at a distance from the connector. The engagement portion may be generally U-shaped and includes opposing latch arms configured to accommodate the body of a fiber optic connector. The latch arms permit the engagement portion to snap attach to the connector. The force transmitting structure may include a beam and a handle extending axially or radially from the gripping section. Also included is an assembly of a removal clip attached to a fiber optic connector.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Yuriy Belenkiy, Thomas R. Marrapode
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Patent number: 9136640Abstract: A straight-blade, cord-end-connected electrical connector for connection to a connector-engaging member. The connector has a connector-body main portion including a forward portion terminating in a connecting face presenting the engagement means of the connector for axial engagement with the engagement means of the connector-engaging member. The connector also includes a connector-body cord-engagement portion for permanent trans-axial securement of the cord to the main portion and a rearward gripping portion for facilitating manual engagement/disengagement of the connector with the connector-engaging member.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Inventor: Drew Sying Liu
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Patent number: 8986036Abstract: A plug connector to connect electrical conductors, comprising a housing of the plug connector formed as a single piece and provide an unlocking mechanism in the housing which is triggered by operating a tab on a cable connection side. A latching mechanism which is located on the exterior of the housing can be shifted into the housing by triggering the unlocking mechanism, forming a latch with a mating plug.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2011Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Harting Electronics GmbHInventor: Marc Lindkamp
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Patent number: 8771006Abstract: A plug removal tool for removing a plug from a receptacle includes an elongate body with an upper end and an opposed lower end. The upper end defines a handle and extends along a first axis. The lower end defines a pivot area and extends along a second axis transverse to the first axis. A slot is formed in the lower end to receive a prong of the plug.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Inventor: Sidney A. Blinson
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Patent number: 8641443Abstract: An improved electrical connector is disclosed for facilitating disconnection an electrical plug. A handle is pivotably mounted to the electrical plug. A distal end of the plug handle extends transversely and outwardly defining opposed arcuate finger receiving regions for accommodating adjacent fingers of the operator for enabling the operator grasp the plug handle to facilitating disconnection an electrical plug. The present invention is equally suitable for use with an electrical receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Technology Research CorporationInventors: Hamze Moussa, Encarnacion Rivera, Peter A. Czerner
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Patent number: 8444430Abstract: A plug element, in particular a so-called small form-factor pluggable connector, has a reliable, effective and easily mountable locking mechanism. To accomplish this, an arrangement of a locking element and an actuating element inside of a housing of the connector element is provided. The locking element contains a detent element for latching and locking with a mating piece, into which the connector element can be inserted to form a lockable plug connection. The actuating element contains a grip part, which is guided through a first opening through the housing to the outside.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2012Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Leoni Kabel Holding GmbHInventors: Olaf Kappla, Katja Schöber, Andreas Schmid, Norbert Niesemeyer
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Patent number: 8240018Abstract: The invention relates to a device for pulling out a terminal clamp with a fastening section for fastening the device to the terminal clamp and a grip section. The fastening section and the grip section are connected by a pivotable connection. A second fastening device for detachable fastening of the grip section to the terminal clamp is provided on this grip section.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: MC Technology GmbHInventors: Frank Walter, Hermann Stadler
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Patent number: 8040687Abstract: A retractable locking mechanism comprising: a lever having a handle end opposite a rotation end and a pivot point positioned between the handle end and the rotation end such that the lever pivots about an axis of rotation of the lever; a first cam positioned on the rotation end of the lever; an actuator with a front end and a back end, the front end attached to the pivot point of the lever; a lock disposed adjacent to the actuator and the lock having a first end and a second end and an axis of rotation of the lock; a second cam attached to the lock for bearing on the back end of the actuator; and wherein pivoting the lever moves the actuator along a plane of the actuator to contact and rotate the second cam such that the lock is disposed in one of a locked state and an unlocked state.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Methode Electronics, Inc.Inventor: Alexandros Pirillis
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Patent number: 7958651Abstract: An apparatus for retrieving articles from a dryer or otherwise retrieving article from places not easily accessible is described herein. The apparatus comprises a handle with a head attached thereto. The head can be mounted so as to be detachable, swivable, or interchangeable. The handle can be telescoping for further reaching capability or foldable for easy storage. The apparatus can provide illumination as well as be configured to reach into small, various shaped, and otherwise not easy to reach locations.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2006Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventor: Allan M. Maniha
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Patent number: 7946877Abstract: A hook structure of the compact flash card has a supporting part and an extension part. The hook part extended from the extension part holds the compact flash card. The supporting part supports the compact flash card. It enables one to quickly and conveniently insert or withdraw the compact flash card on an industry computer. This solves the problems in the prior art that the compact flash card cannot be conveniently inserted into or removed from an industry computer and that the compact flash card easily gets loose, resulting in the industry computer system crash. The hook structure enables convenient replacement of compact flash cards and ensures the stable operation of the industry computer.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2008Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Moxa Inc.Inventor: Jing Yuan Wu
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Patent number: 7946880Abstract: An electronic connector assembly includes a first connector, a second connector, and a handle. The first connector includes a main portion and two shoulders. Each shoulder defines a groove. The main portion forms at least one wedge thereon. The second connector defines at least one securing hole, which receives the at least one wedge positioned therein. The handle includes a cord and two securing portions formed on opposite ends of the cord. The two securing portions are secured in the grooves of the two shoulders of the first connector to mount the handle on the first connector. The handle is capable of being pulled to disengage the first connector from the second connector.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2009Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Lung-Sheng Tsai, Chia-Kang Wu, Li-Ping Chen
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Publication number: 20100124850Abstract: A manual disconnect system includes a battery part, a disconnect part, a circuit assembly and a fuse assembly with a fuse connector and a circuit connector connected to the battery part. The battery part has a main compartment and a fuse assembly subcompartment. The disconnect part is releasably connected to the battery part. The fuse assembly is releasably received by the fuse assembly subcompartment. When the disconnect part is connected to the battery part, the fuse assembly and the fuse connector are electrically connected together and the circuit assembly and the circuit connector are electrically connected together. Upon detaching the disconnect part and the battery part from each other, the circuit assembly and the circuit connector are electrically disconnected from one another while the fuse assembly remains releasably connected to the battery part in the fuse assembly subcompartment and electrically connected to the fuse connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: J.S.T. CorporationInventors: Kin Boon Hong, Lee Yin Chuang
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Patent number: 7699629Abstract: A transceiver module that utilizes a pivot lever to ground a shielded cable that is plugged into the transceiver module. In one example embodiment, a transceiver module includes a housing, a jack, and a movable pivot lever. The housing is operative to be electrically connected to chassis ground when the transceiver module is received within a host port. The jack is defined in the housing and operative to receive a shielded plug. The pivot lever is configured to allow removal of the transceiver module from within the host port. Further, the pivot lever is configured to be in electrical contact with both the housing and a conductive element of the shielded plug received by the jack such that a chassis ground is established between the housing and the shielded plug.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Finisar CorporationInventors: Gary D. Sasser, Chris Togami
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Patent number: 7695305Abstract: A system retains a connector connected to a device. The system includes a bail lock capable of connecting to the device, and a retainer capable of connecting to the bail lock. Rotation of the retainer moves the bail lock along the retainer until the connector securely attaches to the device.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2008Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Juniper Networks, Inc.Inventors: Brian Ray, Adolpho Gonzalez
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Patent number: 7625230Abstract: A strap (110, 210, 410) connected from one lateral side to the opposing lateral side of a non-conductive plate (120, 220, 420) disposed on the prongs (443, 444, 445) of an electrical plug 440 to permit easy removal of the electrical plug 440 from a socket for elderly or infirm individuals by applying force to the strap (110, 210, 410). The non-conductive plate 120 has preformed openings (123, 124, 125), which can each include a portion that is incurvate with respect to the opening for insertion of the electrical prongs therethrough. A slidable body (101-104; 201-204; 401-404) may be utilized with the strap (110, 210, 410) to retain the strap at a desired location on a power cord 430 or provide support for a power cord 430. A slidable body (101-104; 201-204; 305-306; 401-404) may be colored to aid in identifying a power cord 430 or appliance connected thereto.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Inventor: Sean T. Boerner
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Patent number: 7556524Abstract: An easy-pull type swivel plug includes a body, a rotatable disk and a handle. The rotatable disk is rotatably provided on one side of the body. The rotatable disk is provided with two conductive pieces. The two conductive pieces extend beyond the body. The handle is pivoted to the other side of the body opposite to the rotatable disk in a liftable and foldable manner. The pivoting position between the handle and body corresponds to the center of the rotatable disk. Via this arrangement, the deformation of the conductive pieces caused by a torque generated in misalignment with the center can be avoided and the user can unplug more easily with less labor.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2007Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ming-Chou Kuo, Mei-Ju Lin
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Publication number: 20090117776Abstract: An easy-pull type swivel plug includes a body, a rotatable disk and a handle. The rotatable disk is rotatably provided on one side of the body. The rotatable disk is provided with two conductive pieces. The two conductive pieces extend beyond the body. The handle is pivoted to the other side of the body opposite to the rotatable disk in a liftable and foldable manner. The pivoting position between the handle and body corresponds to the center of the rotatable disk. Via this arrangement, the deformation of the conductive pieces caused by a torque generated in misalignment with the center can be avoided and the user can unplug more easily with less labor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Ming-Chou Kuo, Mei-Ju Lin
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Patent number: 7507111Abstract: An integrated latching mechanism for use with a user pluggable electronic module, such as an opto-electronic transceiver module, is disclosed. The latching mechanism allows the user to selectively latch the module within a corresponding host port by manipulation of a pivot lever. Movement of the pivot lever causes a locking pin to extend and latch the module within the port. Conversely, movement of the pivot lever can disengage the locking pin and thereby allow the user to extract the module from within the port. The pivot lever can further include a biasing member that biases the pivot lever in a locked position.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2007Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Finisar CorporationInventors: Chris Togami, Guy Newhouse
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Patent number: 7467953Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises at least two electrical connectors and a flexible printed circuit; each electrical connector comprises a housing, some contacts each having a curved contacting portion and a flat rear tail portion, and the all flat rear tail portions extends outwardly from the housing to expose out of the housing; wherein the two electrical connectors are assembled on the flexible printed circuit and a certain distance is formed between the two electrical connectors.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind Co. Ltd.Inventors: Peter Kuo, Hao Tang
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Patent number: 7448899Abstract: A connecting module comprises a body, a housing and a transmission device disposed in the body. The transmission device comprises a fixed element having a guiding slot, a slider and a movable bar. The movable bar drives the slider to horizontally move along the guiding slot, to disengage the body from the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2006Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Chin-Hao Chen, Ming-Chia Wu, Chih-Hsiao Chen, Te-Shen Yang, Ming-Hsing Chung
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Patent number: 7435129Abstract: A cable connector assembly (100) includes an insulative housing (1), a plurality of contacts (2) received in the insulative housing, a cable (6) electrically connecting with the contacts, a retention member (4), a pull tape (7) and a cover (5). The contacts have rear portions and the cable consists of a number of wires (61, 62) electrically connecting with the rear portions of the contacts to form connection area. The retention member is molded over the connection area. The cover shrouds the rear portion of the insulative housing, the retention member and part of the cable adjacent to the retention member. The pull tape has a fixing part and a pull part connecting with the fixing part. The fixing pull part of the pull tape is embedded in the cover. The pull part of the pull tape is exposed out of the cover for being pull to separate the cable connector assembly from a complementary connector.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2007Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xian-Bao Su, Jun-Qing Guo
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Publication number: 20080248683Abstract: A retention mechanism for an electronic or optoelectronic module. In one example embodiment, an optoelectronic module retention clip includes a base, a pair of arms extending from the base, and a protrusion extending from each arm. Each protrusion is configured to engage a complementary structure defined in a de-latch slide and a complementary structure defined in an optoelectronic module shell so as to prevent motion of the de-latch slide relative to the shell when the optoelectronic module retention clip is attached to the optoelectronic module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: FINISAR CORPORATIONInventors: Daehwan Daniel Kim, Joshua Moore
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Patent number: 7416436Abstract: The invention pertains to a compact connector that accommodates a standard cable connector. By reducing the number of components at the interface, the invention allows a small form factor module to accommodate a cable connector that has thus been accommodated only by modules having larger dimensions. The device of the invention includes an electrically conductive lead protruding from a first outer surface of a connector housing and a shell disengageably coupled to the connector housing so as to form a cavity with the lead positioned therein, wherein the first outer surface forms an inner wall of the cavity. The invention also pertains to a module containing electrical components, including a lead, and a shell designed to hold a cable connector in contact with the lead. If the shell is made of a material that blocks electromagnetic radiation, the compact connector also serves as an EMI shield.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2003Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Finisar CorporationInventors: Chris K. Togami, James Stewart
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Patent number: 7314384Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are concerned with optical and electrical transceiver modules and, more specifically, to transceiver modules having an integrated cable detachment mechanism. In one example embodiment, a transceiver module includes a housing, a connector receptacle disposed within the housing, and a transfer mechanism connected to the housing. In this example embodiment, the connector receptacle is configured to receive a cable connector having a hood which partially encloses a detachment clip of the cable connector. Also in this example embodiment, the transfer mechanism is disposed such that when the cable connector is received within the connector receptacle, at least a portion of the transfer mechanism extends between the hood and the detachment clip of the cable connector.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Finisar CorporationInventors: Chris Kiyoshi Togami, Guy Newhouse
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Patent number: 7309250Abstract: A shielded housing that provides a shield to a circuit board connector of the SFP-style includes a conductive body that encompasses the connector. The housing has an opening that defines an entrance of the housing through which an opposing mating connector may be inserted. The housing also includes a pair of engagement tabs that are bent inwardly of the housing at an angle thereto and these tabs engage openings formed in a shell of a plug connector that mates with the SFP-style connector. The tabs rest in the openings and may be released by way of latching mechanism that is part of the plug connector. This mechanism includes a handle and two arms that extend lengthwise. The arms end in cam portions that contact and lift the engagement ends out of the plug connector shell openings to unlatch the plug connector from the SFP-style connector. A biasing member is also provided that returns the delatching actuating mechanism to its initial position once the connectors have been released.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2005Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Molex IncorporatedInventors: Bruce Reed, Brian Keith Lloyd
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Patent number: 7278856Abstract: A protective housing removably attached to an electrical connector to prevent damage to contacts of the connector during, for example, shipping or handling of the electrical connector before the connector is connected with an electrical device such as a second electrical connector. The contact protector may include a pull portion of adhesive tape that abuts a housing of the electrical connector, creating an interference fit. The contact protector may include a handle integrated with the contact protector to facilitate removal of the contact protector from the electrical connector.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2005Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: FCI Americas Technology, Inc.Inventor: Steven E. Minich
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Patent number: 7226316Abstract: A cable connector assembly (100) includes a metal housing (1) defining a receiving space, a printed circuit board (2) retained in the receiving space, at least one cable (7) electrically connecting with the printed circuit board, a latch mechanism (3) comprising a latch member (31) assembled to the metal housing and a holder (4). The latch member includes an engaging portion engaging with the metal housing and a latch portion extending forwardly from the engaging portion for latching with the complementary connector. The holder (4) includes a bottom wall (52), a pair of side walls (51) extending upwardly from two sides of the bottom wall cooperatively to form a roomage (50) to receive the metal housing and the cable.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2006Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., LtdInventor: Jerry Wu
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Patent number: 7204712Abstract: A monolithic bail-delatch mechanism is provided for a module plugged into a cage. The bail-delatch mechanism is a single monolithic unit that includes a living hinge connecting a bail and a delatch clip. The living hinge, the bail, and the delatch clip may be made of a single injection molded plastic part. The bail may include cantilever hooks for securing the bail against the module in a latched position. The delatch clip may include a spring mechanism having two spring arms for locking the bail-delatch mechanism to the module, and a delatch fork having tines with wedges for releasing a post of the module from a latch tab of the cage.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2005Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: Avago Technologies Fiber IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Matthew K. Schwiebert, R. Sean Murphy
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Patent number: 7186134Abstract: An integrated latching mechanism for use with a user pluggable electronic module, such as an opto-electronic transceiver module, is disclosed. The latching mechanism allows the user to selectively latch the module within a corresponding host port by manipulation of a pivot lever. Movement of the pivot lever causes a locking pin to extend and latch the module within the port. Conversely, movement of the pivot lever can disengage the locking pin and thereby allow the user to extract the module from within the port. The pivot lever can further include a biasing member that biases the pivot lever in a locked position.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2004Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Finisar CorporationInventors: Chris Togami, Guy Newhouse
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Patent number: 7134914Abstract: A cable connector assembly (100) includes a metal housing (1), a printed circuit board (2) received in the housing, a cable (7) electrically connecting with the printed circuit board, and a latch member (31) assembled to the metal housing. The metal housing defines a top surface and a front surface perpendicular to the top surface. The latch member is assembled to the top surface of the metal housing for latching with a complementary connector and includes an engaging portion (310) substantially vertically planted into the top surface of the housing and a latch portion (311) extending forwardly from the engaging portion and beyond the front surface of the metal housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2005Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jerry Wu
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Patent number: 7066746Abstract: An integrated latching mechanism for use with a user pluggable electronic module, such as an opto-electronic transceiver module, is disclosed. The latching mechanism allows the user to selectively latch the module within a corresponding host port by manipulation of a lever formed on a bail. Movement of the bail causes a locking pin to extend and latch the module within the port. Conversely, movement of the bail can be used to disengage the locking pin and thereby allow the user to extract the module from within the port. Operative movement of the lock pin is accomplished by forming a cam on the bail lever. Movement of the bail lever thus causes movement of the cam, which corresponds to movement of a locking pin from a latched to a delatched position. The bail may be substantially disposed either within or outside of the electronic module.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2003Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Finisar CorporationInventors: Chris Togami, Guy Newhouse
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Patent number: 7063558Abstract: An electric plug having a pull ring for pulling by hand to disconnect the electric plug from the electric socket is disclosed. The pull ring has a C-shaped shank, two necks respectively extended from the two distal ends of the C-shaped shank and respectively coupled to a respective through hole at the housing of the electric plug, and two end stops of diameter greater than each through hole at the housing respectively formed integral with the necks opposing the C-shaped shank and respectively stopped inside the housing to prevent disconnection of the pull ring from the housing as the user pulls the pull ring to remove the electric plug from the electric socket.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2005Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Inventor: Tsang-I Chen
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Patent number: 7052309Abstract: An electric plug includes two locating blocks aligned at two sides of the housing thereof to pivotally hold a substantially C-shaped pull ring. The pull ring has two pivot holes aligned at the ends thereof and respectively pivotally connected to the locating blocks by a respective pivot bolt that has a head stopped outside the respective pivot hole. The heads of the pivot bolts each have a diameter greater than that of the pivot holes so as to prevent disconnection of the pull ring from the housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2005Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Inventor: Tsang-I Chen
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Patent number: 7040911Abstract: An optoelectric package comprising an elongated housing for fixedly holding an optoelectric module, and a cam-based delatching actuator mechanism fixedly attached to the elongated housing wherein the cam-based delatching actuator mechanism a mounting block fixedly attached to one of a first and a second horizontal side of the elongated housing, a lever arm fixedly attached to a first and a second vertical side of the elongated housing, and an actuator positioned adjacent to one of the first and second horizontal side of the elongated housing wherein the actuator is in mechanical communication with the lever arm.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2003Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Inventors: Samuel Ho, Bradley S. Levin, Joseph John Vandenberg
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Patent number: 6921282Abstract: A handle assembly for use with a removable electronic appliance includes a rotating shaft, a plate, a handle and a resilience sheet. The rotating shaft has one end fixed on a surface of a housing of the removable electronic appliance. The plate is disposed on the surface of the housing and pivoted about the rotating shaft. The handle is coupled to the plate. The resilience sheet is fixed on the surface of the housing, wherein an elastic force is stored therein when the handle is urged against the resilience sheet, and the handle is spontaneously pulled out of the housing when the handle is detached from the resilience sheet.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2003Date of Patent: July 26, 2005Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Chuang-Huan Chiou, Yuan-Sheng Chen
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Patent number: 6916197Abstract: A cable end connector assembly (10) includes an insulative housing (2), a number of electrical contacts (7) received in the insulative housing, a cable (4) electrically terminated with the electrical contacts, and a pull mechanism. The insulative housing defines a lengthwise direction and includes a pair of oppositely extending protrusions (24) at each end (222) thereof. Each protrusion defines an opening (240) therein. The pull mechanism is assembled to the insulative housing and includes an engaging member (6) having a pair of latching portions (63) at each end thereof. Each of the latching portions includes a foot portion (632) respectively received in the corresponding opening of the insulative housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2004Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jerry Wu
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Patent number: 6893287Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100) includes a first insulative housing (20), a second insulative housing (10), a plurality of terminals (26) and a pull tab (30). The first insulative housing comprises a pair of first ends, the first ends includes a first retention structure (28) and a pair of positioning holes (224), respectively. The second insulative housing comprises a pair of second ends, the second ends comprises a second retention structure (12) engagable with the first retention structure at different angle and a pair of holes (122), respectively, the hole and the positioning align with each other. The pull tab comprises a main body (32) and a pair of positioning parts (34) extending from the main body (32), the positioning part extends through the positioning holes and the holes.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2003Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chin Pao Kuo, Yun Long Ke, Shih Tung Chang
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Patent number: 6866533Abstract: A cable connector assembly (1) includes a first and a second cover-halves (3, 4) joined together to define a front and a second end, an insulative housing (20) retained in the front end of the first and the second cover-halves, a number of contacts (22) retained in the insulative housing, a cable (7) electrically connected with the contacts, a fastening member (5) and a pull tab (8). A first passage (45) extends through the front and the rear ends. The fastening member is movably and rotatably received in the first passage and includes a medial portion (50), a threaded portion (52) extending from the medial portion, and an operating portion (54) extending from the medial portion opposite to the threaded portion. The pull tab is movably mounted to the rear end of the cover-halves and is secured to the fastening member for separating the cable connector assembly from the complementary connector.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2003Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jerry Wu