Including Bale Or Loop Patents (Class 439/484)
  • Patent number: 11901685
    Abstract: 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 conduc
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventors: Yuangui Hu, Yuebo Tao
  • Patent number: 11688982
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignees: Gyrus ACMI, Inc., Gyrus Medical Limited, OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH
    Inventors: Friedemann Schreiber, Mario Arnold, Daniel Thomas, Kester Julian Batchelor
  • Patent number: 11431134
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: DONGGUAN LUXSHARE TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
    Inventors: Bin Huang, Rongzhe Guo, Hongji Chen, Huanhuan Shen
  • Patent number: 11367544
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignees: YAZAKI CORPORATION, TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Takashi Nomoto, Yoshiyuki Ishihara
  • Patent number: 11171460
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventor: Chih I Wu
  • Patent number: 11146011
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Inventor: Larry Paige
  • Patent number: 10622759
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: HONGFUJIN PRECISION ELECTRONICS (TIANJIN) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tung-Ho Shih
  • Patent number: 10153604
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventor: Jui-Ting Hsu
  • Patent number: 9755364
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: MEDICAL COMPRESSION SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Jacob Barak, Vitaly Rondel
  • Patent number: 9570848
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Inventor: Jose Suarez
  • Patent number: 9425564
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignees: HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Masahiko Yamaguchi, Takuma Sawaya
  • Patent number: 9397453
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignees: HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Masahiko Yamaguchi, Takuma Sawaya
  • Patent number: 9239437
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Molex, LLC
    Inventors: Yuriy Belenkiy, Thomas R. Marrapode
  • Patent number: 9136640
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Inventor: Drew Sying Liu
  • Patent number: 8986036
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Harting Electronics GmbH
    Inventor: Marc Lindkamp
  • Patent number: 8771006
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Inventor: Sidney A. Blinson
  • Patent number: 8641443
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Technology Research Corporation
    Inventors: Hamze Moussa, Encarnacion Rivera, Peter A. Czerner
  • Patent number: 8444430
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Leoni Kabel Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Olaf Kappla, Katja Schöber, Andreas Schmid, Norbert Niesemeyer
  • Patent number: 8240018
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: MC Technology GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Walter, Hermann Stadler
  • Patent number: 8040687
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Methode Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Alexandros Pirillis
  • Patent number: 7958651
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Inventor: Allan M. Maniha
  • Patent number: 7946877
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Moxa Inc.
    Inventor: Jing Yuan Wu
  • Patent number: 7946880
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Lung-Sheng Tsai, Chia-Kang Wu, Li-Ping Chen
  • Publication number: 20100124850
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: J.S.T. Corporation
    Inventors: Kin Boon Hong, Lee Yin Chuang
  • Patent number: 7699629
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Finisar Corporation
    Inventors: Gary D. Sasser, Chris Togami
  • Patent number: 7695305
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Juniper Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Ray, Adolpho Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 7625230
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Inventor: Sean T. Boerner
  • Patent number: 7556524
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Chou Kuo, Mei-Ju Lin
  • Publication number: 20090117776
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Ming-Chou Kuo, Mei-Ju Lin
  • Patent number: 7507111
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Finisar Corporation
    Inventors: Chris Togami, Guy Newhouse
  • Patent number: 7467953
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter Kuo, Hao Tang
  • Patent number: 7448899
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Chin-Hao Chen, Ming-Chia Wu, Chih-Hsiao Chen, Te-Shen Yang, Ming-Hsing Chung
  • Patent number: 7435129
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xian-Bao Su, Jun-Qing Guo
  • Publication number: 20080248683
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: FINISAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daehwan Daniel Kim, Joshua Moore
  • Patent number: 7416436
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Finisar Corporation
    Inventors: Chris K. Togami, James Stewart
  • Patent number: 7314384
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Finisar Corporation
    Inventors: Chris Kiyoshi Togami, Guy Newhouse
  • Patent number: 7309250
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Bruce Reed, Brian Keith Lloyd
  • Patent number: 7278856
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: FCI Americas Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven E. Minich
  • Patent number: 7226316
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Jerry Wu
  • Patent number: 7204712
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Avago Technologies Fiber IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Matthew K. Schwiebert, R. Sean Murphy
  • Patent number: 7186134
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Finisar Corporation
    Inventors: Chris Togami, Guy Newhouse
  • Patent number: 7134914
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jerry Wu
  • Patent number: 7066746
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Finisar Corporation
    Inventors: Chris Togami, Guy Newhouse
  • Patent number: 7063558
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Inventor: Tsang-I Chen
  • Patent number: 7052309
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventor: Tsang-I Chen
  • Patent number: 7040911
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Inventors: Samuel Ho, Bradley S. Levin, Joseph John Vandenberg
  • Patent number: 6921282
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Chuang-Huan Chiou, Yuan-Sheng Chen
  • Patent number: 6916197
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jerry Wu
  • Patent number: 6893287
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chin Pao Kuo, Yun Long Ke, Shih Tung Chang
  • Patent number: 6866533
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jerry Wu