Supporting Means Comprising Face Plate Or Closure Member For Outlet Box Patents (Class 439/536)
  • Patent number: 11445626
    Abstract: Disclosed is a USB adaptor device comprising a wall outlet module or electrical control device, having a USB connector port positioned in the rear or on the side of the device, facing the interior of the wall when installed. The USB adaptor includes a 5v power output, for use in wiring of any office or home in order to enable devices mounted on a wall. The USB adaptor device includes electrical devices such as outlets, switches, and dimmers. The USB adaptor device includes a step down transformer in order to reduce the power from the source to 5v.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Inventor: Hesam Shemirani
  • Patent number: 11387590
    Abstract: A system and method directed for one or more safety plugs whereby safety plugs may either be individual plates that will insert into unused Telephone, Ethernet, and USB outlets, the safety plug may also be an individual coaxial plate that will cover a coaxial stud thus preventing any damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Inventor: Ryan M. Ames
  • Patent number: 11322898
    Abstract: A modular plug-in bus wiring system for electrical connections. The system includes an adapter module, the adapter module including at least a housing wherein the housing includes a front side containing at least an electrical connector, a back side, an upper end, a lower end, and at least a receptacle. The system includes at least a plug configured to insert in the at least a receptacle wherein the at least a plug is connected to at least a cable that includes at least an electrically conductive wire. The at least a plug includes a ventral surface, a dorsal surface, a first side and a second side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Cowham Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Walter Morgan Cowham, Jeremy Charles Cowham
  • Patent number: 11043768
    Abstract: A power adapter configured to provide power to a load is described. The power adapter may comprise a first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element configured to receive power and a second contact element configured to provide power to a load; and a recess adapted to receive a control attachment and comprising a second plurality of contact elements; wherein a third contact element of the second plurality of contact elements is configured to receive power by way of the first contact element of the first plurality of contact elements, and a fourth contact element of the second plurality of contact elements is configured to receive power by way of the control attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Smart Power Partners LLC
    Inventors: John Joseph King, Stephen DeLano
  • Patent number: 10594101
    Abstract: An electrical outlet assembly includes a sub-faceplate having a front surface and first set of contacts position on the front surface. An outer faceplate includes an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface having a second set of contacts. The outer faceplate is releasably connected to the sub-faceplate so that the first set of contacts connect to the second set of contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: John Brower
  • Patent number: 10559946
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a panel-type electrical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Schneider Electric (Australia) Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Pei Shang
  • Patent number: 10530102
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a power adapter. One end of the power adapter is configured to connect to a power supply apparatus, and the other end of the power adapter is configured to connect to a network terminal device. The power adapter includes a power module, a communication module, and a connection module. The power module is connected to both the communication module and the connection module, and is configured to obtain electric energy from the power supply apparatus, and supply power to the communication module and the connection module. The communication module is connected to the connection module, and is configured to communicate with the network terminal device by using the connection module. The connection module is configured to connect to the network terminal device, and transmit a signal between the communication module and the network terminal device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ke Zhang, Shengyou Cai, Yishi Deng
  • Patent number: 10103599
    Abstract: An electromotive drive system having an electronics housing on the motor side and having, detachably plugged thereinto, a connection housing for connecting and contacting connection wires in particular direct current supply wires, of at least two connection cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Baumueller Nuernberg GmbH
    Inventor: Georg Schroedel
  • Patent number: 9899782
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes a first connector and a second connector, the first connector having a first contact and a mounting portion together with a projecting portion which passes through a through-hole of a connector holding plate to project on a side of a second face of the connector holding plate along a fitting direction when the first connector is mounted on a first face of the connector holding plate through the mounting portion, the second connector having a second contact and a second contact holding portion which has a first connector receiving portion extending along the fitting direction and an abutment portion formed at an end of the second contact holding portion on a side of the first connector and configured to be abutted against the second face of the connector holding plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: JAPAN AVIATION ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY, LIMITED
    Inventor: Tetsu Urano
  • Patent number: 9668364
    Abstract: A display device for an aircraft and an aircraft including such device. An exterior first surface forms a first side of the device, and an exterior second surface forms a second side. A display is arranged as at least a portion of the first surface and an electrical and/or data terminal is provided. The display and terminal are mounted on a housing arrangement. The second surface is a portion of the housing arrangement and includes an engagement portion extending planarly and so the device can be mounted to a planar wall of an aircraft with the engagement portion in contact with the wall. The second surface includes at least one recess, each terminal arranged completely in a recess where the respective terminal is facing in a direction transverse to a surface normal of the engagement portion. Each of the at least one recess is completely surrounded by the engagement portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventor: Christian Riedel
  • Patent number: 9666974
    Abstract: The invention relates to a socket insert for an electrosurgical device with a front plate (10) comprising at least one plug opening (11), first and second side walls (12, 13) which are connected to the front plate (10) and bound a receiving space (14) for electronic components, and at least one latching device (15), which is connected to the first side wall (12) and can be transferred from a locked position into an unlocked position. At least the first side wall (12) includes a guide channel (16), which forms an access hole (17) in the front plate (10) and through which the latching device (15) can be manipulated for unlocking. The invention also relates to an electrosurgical device with a socket insert and a set with a removal tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: ERBE ELEKTROMEDIZIN GMBH
    Inventor: Benjamin Bopp
  • Patent number: 9634435
    Abstract: An electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) assembly for an electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), often referred to as, optionally having one of at least two interchangeable power supply cords with plugs that conform to different technical standards, such as National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 5-15P or 6-20P. The interchangeable power supply cord plugs each include a thermistor adapted to monitor plug temperatures. The electronic module is configured to disable charging until a proper resistance of the thermistor in the plug is detected. The electronic module is also configured to automatically switch between 120 volt and 240 volt operation based on which of the interchangeable power supply cords is connected to the electronic module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Raschilla, Rangarajan Sundarakrishnamachari, Don E. Bizon, Jeffrey S. Kiko
  • Patent number: 9564724
    Abstract: A connector including: an electrically conductive shell covering a signal wire of a communication cable; a clip formed by punching a plate; and a frame body covering both the electrically conductive shell grounded to the ground wire of a printed circuit board, and the frame body is grounded to a frame. A tab that can be cut off is formed on the clip. The tab is formed to electrically connect the electrically conductive shell and the frame body by contacting the frame body during assembling of the connector. When the tab of the clip is cut off during the assembling of the connector, the electrical connection between the electrically conductive shell and the frame body is interrupted. In the connector, a grounding mode connection to the printed circuit board and a grounding mode connection to the frame can be freely designed by cutting off the tab of the clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: SOURIAU JAPAN K.K.
    Inventors: Shigeru Ohnuki, Eiichiro Takizawa
  • Patent number: 9558789
    Abstract: An improved storage device sled is provided. The storage device sled includes first and second portions, each of which includes a threaded fastener, a longitudinal member, and a bezel member. The longitudinal members are configured to couple to mounting holes of a storage device. Each of the bezel members is orthogonal to a longitudinal member. One of the bezel members includes a latching clip and cutouts to receive one or more alignment projections. The other bezel member includes a latching clip receiver, configured to receive and capture the latching clip, and the one or more alignment projections. Each of the longitudinal members includes a hole for the threaded fastener, which retains the longitudinal member to a mounting hole on a side of the storage device. The longitudinal members also include a tapered post, which captures a mounting hole on a side of the storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Dot Hill Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Lee Van Pelt, Charles Powell Morris, Christopher Ellis Schroeder
  • Patent number: 9557508
    Abstract: Convertible fiber optic panel/module assemblies for optical fiber connectivity, including for wall and floor-mounted connectivity applications are disclosed. The convertible fiber optic assemblies are configured to be convertible between a fiber optic panel assembly and a fiber optic module assembly, as desired. According to an exemplary embodiment, the convertible fiber optic panel/module assembly comprises a fiber optic panel to provide a fiber optic panel assembly. One or more fiber optic adapters are disposed through the fiber optic panel to provide fiber optic connectivity. If it is desired to convert the fiber optic panel assembly to a fiber optic module assembly, the fiber optic panel assembly is additionally fitted with a module housing having at least one rear fiber optic adapter disposed therein and a fiber optic cable harness connecting the at least one rear fiber optic adapter to the fiber optic adapters disposed in the fiber optic panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLC
    Inventors: Scott Eaker Buff, Terry Lee Cooke, Christopher Shawn Houser
  • Patent number: 9432084
    Abstract: A testable modular audio, video, data low voltage box is provided. A low voltage box can receive cabling and terminate the cabling within the low voltage box creating a telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) permanent link that is fully testable. Modular faceplates can be interfaced with the low voltage box providing varying types of output ports. The modular faceplates are removable and replaceable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
    Inventors: Mark Edward Dearing, John L. Seger, Ross Goldman, Charles Bragg
  • Patent number: 9419422
    Abstract: Devices in the form of flush-mounting plates are disclosed which are adapted to connect, for example, one or more receptacles to an electrical box that is disposed inside of a wall. Such flush-mounting plates include a back side that is adapted to be connected to the electrical box through a set of screws disposed through corresponding apertures located in the flush-mounting plate and electrical box, and a front side that is adapted to be connected to the one or more receptacles and a cover plate having a planar exterior surface. The one or more receptacles are positioned between the flush-mounting plate and the cover plate, such that the cover plate, one or more receptacles, and flush-mounting plate are connected to the electrical box in a manner that the exterior surface of the cover plate is substantially flush with an outer wall that surrounds the electrical box. In addition, the cover plate may be connected to the flush-mounting plate through a set of magnets or mechanical means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Jair Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 9389653
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for selectively mounting a first storage device or a second storage device in a storage rack includes a supporting frame made of a resilient material. The supporting frame includes two side brackets. Each side bracket includes a sidewall, an upper wall, a lower wall opposite to the upper wall, and a deformable abutting member formed at the upper wall. The lower walls and the upper walls of the side brackets are capable of sandwiching two opposite portions of the first storage device. When the abutting members are bent below the corresponding upper walls, the lower walls and the abutting members of the side brackets are capable of sandwiching two opposite portions of the second storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: ENNOCONN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kun-Ming Wang, Shih-Chi Liu
  • Patent number: 9257788
    Abstract: A cable connector assembly useful for properly aligning/positioning and retaining (during connecting and disconnecting) a number of connectors for computing devices. The assembly uses left and right side walls with flexible and resilient connector engagement members that provide at least some amount of outward “give” or movement to facilitate assembly but are designed to spring back into place after insertion of the connectors. The engagement members of the left and right side walls may each take the form of a leaf spring that can be flexed a distance outward but then spring back to or towards a non-deformed state to mate with and apply an inward retention force against the adjacent connector. The assembly includes removable and rotatable middle walls or dividers that are placed on posts extending upward from the inner surface of the assembly's base and allowed to rotate about the posts during the assembly process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Rui Jia
  • Patent number: 9246317
    Abstract: An electrical receptacle assembly is reconfigurable to provide any number of different styles or configurations of high or low voltage electrical receptacles and/or data outlets. The receptacle assembly includes a main body with an outlet receptacle portion, a flange portion extending outwardly from the main body, an upper frame member positioned generally above the flange portion, and a lower frame member positioned generally below the flange portion. A plurality of electrical contacts are positioned in the main body, and are configured to make electrical contact when the outlet receptacle portion receives an electrical or data plug associated with an electrical device. The upper and lower frame members are configured to interchangeably receive different main bodies with different outlet portions, and enable the different outlet portions to be mounted at a power center along a work surface or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Inventor: Norman R. Byrne
  • Patent number: 9018526
    Abstract: An electrical device cover configured for mounting over an electrical device comprises a frame including a frame channel and an frame opening. The frame opening is defined by at least four sides and is large enough to receive at least one electrical device. A sliding tab comprising a screw channel is provided, the sliding tab is slidably coupled with the frame channel and is slidable to a closed position in which the screw channel at least partially surrounds a box mounting screw of the at least one electrical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Marcus J. Shotey, Edgar W. Maltby, Jeffrey P. Baldwin, Richard L. Cleghorn, Andre Baca, Kenneth C. Booth
  • Publication number: 20150104970
    Abstract: A mounting plate assembly for securing a plug of a network cable to a jack of an electronic device. The assembly includes a mounting plate having an attachment mechanism that is configured for releasable locking engagement with the electronic device. Further, the mounting plate is adapted to be mounted to a mounting structure. The mounting plate includes inner passageway that is adapted to receive insertion of at least a portion of the plug. Additionally, the inner passageway is adapted to depress a locking clip of the inserted plug to a position that prevents the locking clip from lockingly engaging a protrusion in an aperture of the jack. Further, the retention member may include at least one arm that is configured to retain the plug in a relatively static position relative to the mounting plate when the plug is being received in, and removed from, the aperture of the jack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher Blake Smith, Kit W. Klein
  • Publication number: 20150056853
    Abstract: A power distribution unit includes a printed circuit board, having a plurality of outlet adapter receiving locations, and a plurality of outlet adapters. Each outlet adapter has a user-facing outlet connector and a printed circuit board-facing inlet connector. The outlet connector of a first of the plurality of outlet adapters is different from the outlet connector of a second of the plurality of outlet adapters. The inlet connector of each outlet adapter includes terminals. The terminals of the inlet connector of the first of the plurality of outlet adapters are arranged in a terminal pattern that matches that of the terminals of the inlet connector of the second of the plurality of outlet adapters such that the first and the second outlet adapters are interchangeably attachable at any of the plurality of outlet adapter receiving locations of the printed circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: James UTZ
  • Patent number: 8946550
    Abstract: An electrical device cover configured for mounting over an electrical device comprises a frame including a frame channel and an frame opening. The frame opening is defined by at least four sides and is large enough to receive at least one electrical device. A sliding tab comprising a screw channel is provided, the sliding tab is slidably coupled with the frame channel and is slideable to a closed position in which the screw channel at least partially surrounds a box mounting screw of the at least one electrical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Marcus J. Shotey, Edgar W. Maltby, Jeffrey P. Baldwin, Richard L. Cleghorn, Andre Baca, Kenneth C. Booth
  • Publication number: 20150017834
    Abstract: An outlet faceplate extension device includes female receiving components at a first side, male electronic components at a second side, and a rim that is connectable to furniture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: Aaron Grunberger
  • Patent number: 8921694
    Abstract: An electrical fitting that comprises an integral cover plate and an electrical component, such as an outlet or a switch, the combined electrical component/cover plate being secured via screws through the cover plate into a wall box. Wires are secured to power wires coming from the wall box via quick-connectors or wirenuts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventor: J Moss
  • Patent number: 8882536
    Abstract: A power distribution unit includes a printed circuit board, having a plurality of outlet adapter receiving locations, and a plurality of outlet adapters. Each outlet adapter has a user-facing outlet connector and a printed circuit board-facing inlet connector. The outlet connector of a first of the plurality of outlet adapters is different from the outlet connector of a second of the plurality of outlet adapters. The inlet connector of each outlet adapter includes terminals. The terminals of the inlet connector of the first of the plurality of outlet adapters are arranged in a terminal pattern that matches that of the terminals of the inlet connector of the second of the plurality of outlet adapters such that the first and the second outlet adapters are interchangeably attachable at any of the plurality of outlet adapter receiving locations of the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.
    Inventor: James Utz
  • Patent number: 8864517
    Abstract: Disclosed is a power transmission module having a main support configured to be mounted at a power outlet and including a power input connector for connection with the output of a recharger and an output connector for connection with a rechargeable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Inventor: Avraham Cohen
  • Publication number: 20140256179
    Abstract: An electrical fixture includes an electrical fixture housing having a mounting surface, an electrical connector disposed on the mounting surface, and an electrical fixture support. A corresponding cover plate includes an electrical connector configured to electrically connect to hot and neutral lines from a junction box and the corresponding electrical connector disposed on the mounting surface of the electrical fixture. An electrical fixture ground connection separate from the fixture electrical connector electrically connects to an electrical ground from the junction box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Timothy Gale Birdwell, Eric Colin Bretschneider, James J. Fitzgibbon, Bradley T. Moore, Scott Blaise Tylicki
  • Patent number: 8829344
    Abstract: A mural electrical apparatus has a metal mounting bracket, a sub-plate, a plate fixed to the sub-plate by a local link, this plate bearing or constituting a conductive portion. This apparatus further has an elastic conductive member provided at least with an orifice, a flexible arm, and a flexible arm, this member being secured to the sub-plate by the local link, crossing the orifice, and the flexible arms protruding in opposite directions to elastically respectively press against the conductive portion and against the bracket, the conductive portion thus, being brought to the same electric potential as the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignees: Legrand France, Legrand SNC
    Inventors: Anthony Lochet, Jean-Luc Chaumeny
  • Publication number: 20140248795
    Abstract: An electric plug system includes a stabilizing base constructed to stand on a horizontal floor surface, a vertical support element supported by and extending from the base and defining a vertical axis, and an electrical socket block coupled to a top portion of the vertical support element and supported thereby. The electrical socket block has a plurality of electrical sockets constructed to receive the plugs of the devices. Also, the system includes an electrical wire extending from the horizontal electrical socket block, down the vertical support element, and along or through the base and there-beyond, the electrical wire terminating in an electrical plug constructed to plug into the wall or floor electrical outlet. The system can include a device holder removably attached to the vertical support element. The base can include a first base portion and a second base portion removably attached to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: BELPOWER SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Gwen Beldock, Donald T. Beldock, James Bleck, William Chura, Thomas Eagan, JR., Jonathan Towle, Scott Wakefield
  • Publication number: 20140235097
    Abstract: The most preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise an apparatus that allows any electrical device with an electrical plug to be quickly and efficiently engaged to or disengaged from a power source, while the apparatus remains anchored to the electrical wall outlet, solving the problem of inefficient use of electrical power, clutter and the inconvenience associated with typical electrical devices. A method for using the apparatus is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventor: Helene M. Webman
  • Patent number: 8748743
    Abstract: A junction box includes a cable connecting box including an insulative box and a wire connecting module assembled to the insulative box. The insulative box has a receiving cavity, a bottom wall under the receiving cavity, a plurality of walls surrounding around the receiving cavity, at least a supporting portion located in the walls, a locking slot defined between the supporting portion and one of the walls, and a resilient locking portion received in the locking slot. A cover covers the cable connecting box and comprises a latching portion protruding outwardly from a side of the cover to lock with the resilient locking portion in the locking slot. In this arrangement, the junction box is convenient for users service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xue-Yuan Xiao, Hong-Qiang Han, Zi-Qiang Zhu
  • Patent number: 8727804
    Abstract: A system for use with a hospital bed having circuitry and a standard AC power outlet spaced from the hospital bed is provided. The system includes a cable assembly couplable to the circuitry of the hospital bed. The cable assembly has power conductors and at least one data conductor. The cable assembly also has a plug including a first power coupler coupled to the power conductors and a first data coupler coupled to the at least one data conductor. The system also includes a second data coupler mountable adjacent the standard AC power outlet. The second data coupler is configured to couple to the first data coupler when the first power coupler is coupled to the standard AC power outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. McNeely, Richard H. Heimbrock, Carl W. Riley, Keith A. Huster, Irvin J. Vanderpohl, III, Paul J. McDaniel, III, Williams F. Collins, Jr., Oscar A. Manguiat, Terry L. Tincher
  • Patent number: 8672709
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for electrical connectors or jack assemblies/housings for use in voice/data communication systems. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for modular jack assemblies that include a movable locking member. The present disclosure provides for improved systems/designs for jack assemblies/housings that are easily secured and/or unsecured to or from a jack panel or jack faceplate. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for convenient, low-cost and effective systems and methods for easily securing and/or unsecuring jack assemblies/housings to or from a jack panel/faceplate (e.g., in the field) by utilizing advantageous modular jack assemblies that include a movable locking member, and related assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Dietz, Kenneth A. Cupples, Richard W. Schlueter
  • Patent number: 8668519
    Abstract: Active packaging for supplying power, data, or both power and data to an electronic media device while the device is housed within the active packaging is provided. The active packaging may include one or more electrical traces in-molded or printed onto the packaging that couple to a suitable connector on the device. Power may also be provided via one or more wireless power techniques. Multiple active packages may be conductively stacked to transmit power, data, or both power and data to a row or stack or devices. POM sensors integrated with or attached to the device (or the active packaging itself) may detect various movement events. Coordinated and synchronized display effects may be presented while the devices are housed within the active packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Rosenblatt
  • Patent number: 8628351
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for electrical connectors or jack assemblies/housings for use in voice/data communication systems. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for modular jack assemblies that include a movable locking member. The present disclosure provides for improved systems/designs for jack assemblies/housings that are easily secured and/or unsecured to or from a jack panel or jack faceplate. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for convenient, low-cost and effective systems and methods for easily securing and/or unsecuring jack assemblies/housings to or from a jack panel/faceplate (e.g., in the field) by utilizing advantageous modular jack assemblies that include a movable locking member, and related assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Dietz, Kenneth A. Cupples, Richard W. Schlueter
  • Patent number: 8574005
    Abstract: An universal serial bus socket is disclosed, which comprises: a shell, disposed on a planar surface, being formed with a first surface and a second surface at positions corresponding to each other while having a slot to be formed thereon with a length extending in an extending direction forming a first included angle with respect to the planar surface; and an USB connector, being arranged inside the slot while allowing an USB jack of the USB connector to expose outside the first surface of the shell so as to be provided for an USB plug to plug in; wherein the first included angle is not equal to 90 degrees, and the USB plug is arranged to plug into the USB jack in a plug-in direction that forms a second included angle with respect to the planar surface while allowing the second included angle to be not equal to 90 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Arcadyan Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Chin-Yi Wu, Sheng-Chung Chen
  • Publication number: 20130244479
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for electrical connectors or jack assemblies/housings for use in voice/data communication systems. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for modular jack assemblies that include a movable locking member. The present disclosure provides for improved systems/designs for jack assemblies/housings that are easily secured and/or unsecured to or from a jack panel or jack faceplate. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for convenient, low-cost and effective systems and methods for easily securing and/or unsecuring jack assemblies/housings to or from a jack panel/faceplate (e.g., in the field) by utilizing advantageous modular jack assemblies that include a movable locking member, and related assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: ORTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: William H. Dietz, Kenneth A. Cupples, Richard W. Schlueter
  • Publication number: 20130196535
    Abstract: A power distribution unit includes a printed circuit board, having a plurality of outlet adapter receiving locations, and a plurality of outlet adapters. Each outlet adapter has a user-facing outlet connector and a printed circuit board-facing inlet connector. The outlet connector of a first of the plurality of outlet adapters is different from the outlet connector of a second of the plurality of outlet adapters. The inlet connector of each outlet adapter includes terminals. The terminals of the inlet connector of the first of the plurality of outlet adapters are arranged in a terminal pattern that matches that of the terminals of the inlet connector of the second of the plurality of outlet adapters such that the first and the second outlet adapters are interchangeably attachable at any of the plurality of outlet adapter receiving locations of the printed circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: CHATSWORTH PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: CHATSWORTH PRODUCTS, INC.
  • Publication number: 20130183855
    Abstract: There is disclosed a device for securing an electrical cord and plug to a power outlet covered by a standard plate cover. The device comprises a first (male) unit having an axial arm that terminates in a base with a plurality of flat hooks for fitting at least partially behind a lateral edge of the standard plate cover. There is also a second (female) unit with its own axial arm terminating in a base with flat hooks for fitting behind the standard plate cover, preferably opposite the first (male) unit. The device further comprises means for connecting the first and second units together to form a bridge about the electrical cord being secured. That bridge slidably adjusts along the axial arms of the two units towards the plug end in its power outlet. A method of use is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventor: Shawn L. Warner
  • Patent number: 8439702
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for electrical connectors or jack assemblies/housings for use in voice/data communication systems. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for modular jack assemblies that include a movable locking member. The present disclosure provides for improved systems/designs for jack assemblies/housings that are easily secured and/or unsecured to or from a jack panel or jack faceplate. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for convenient, low-cost and effective systems and methods for easily securing and/or unsecuring jack assemblies/housings to or from a jack panel/faceplate (e.g., in the field) by utilizing advantageous modular jack assemblies that include a movable locking member, and related assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Dietz, Kenneth A. Cupples, Richard W. Schlueter
  • Publication number: 20130090007
    Abstract: A box body (11) includes a plurality of terminal plates (14) arranged in the box body (11), and a cable introduction portion (13) disposed on a side surface of the box body (11) to introduce a connection cable (20). A water blocking sleeve (30) is disposed around the connection cable (20) to secure the connection cable (20) to the cable introduction portion (13). The water blocking sleeve (30) is disposed between the cable introduction portion (13) and the connection cable (20). The water blocking sleeve (30) includes an inner sleeve (31) in close contact with the connection cable (20), and an outer sleeve (32) disposed on an outer side of the inner sleeve (31) and being in close contact with the cable introduction portion (13). The inner sleeve (31) and the outer sleeve (32) are integral with one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventors: Masayuki Umemoto, Keiichi Kimura
  • Patent number: 8398430
    Abstract: An electrical adapter assembly includes a housing defining a cutout, the housing including first electrical contacts and second electrical contacts disposed within the cutout. The electrical adapter assembly includes (i) a plug including a body having a first portion extending from an edge of a second portion, the first portion extending generally orthogonal to the second portion, (ii) electrical prongs extending from the first portion, and (iii) electrical contacts coupled to the electrical prongs. The body of the plug is receivable in the cutout in at least two orientations, and in each of the at least two orientations, one or more of the electrical contacts of the plug engage at least one of the first electrical contacts or at least one of the second electrical contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventor: Jean Baptiste Maurice Queru
  • Patent number: 8382514
    Abstract: A faceplate is configured for covering a wall opening providing access to electrical signal cables. The faceplate itself has an opening leading into the wall opening, and a pair of mounting holes above and below the opening. A cover housing is formed to secure an electrical device within a cavity thereof. The faceplate and cover housing are adapted to provide for the latter being removably secured to the front of the faceplate, after the electrical device is connected to at least one of the signal cables. The cover housing is configured to permit a user to connect a signal cable to the electrical device, and signal cables from the wall opening thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Extreme Broadband Engineering, LLC
    Inventors: Jay F. Shapson, Brian J. Shapson, Matthew M. Shapson
  • Patent number: 8385258
    Abstract: A network for wireless transmission of a media data in a building includes a plurality of access points. A first access point receives the media data from a source and transmits the media data downstream at a first data rate. A plurality of additional access points is distributed about the building, each of which includes an upstream transceiver to receive the media content on a first channel and a downstream transceiver to re-transmit the media content at substantially the first data rate on a second channel. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: OL2, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen G. Perlman
  • Patent number: 8376776
    Abstract: Active packaging for supplying power, data, or both power and data to an electronic media device while the device is housed within the active packaging is provided. The active packaging may include one or more electrical traces in-molded or printed onto the packaging that couple to a suitable connector on the device. Power may also be provided via one or more wireless power techniques. Multiple active packages may be conductively stacked to transmit power, data, or both power and data to a row or stack or devices. POM sensors integrated with or attached to the device (or the active packaging itself) may detect various movement events. Coordinated and synchronized display effects may be presented while the devices are housed within the active packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Rosenblatt
  • Publication number: 20130040489
    Abstract: An improved structure of power socket, which comprising: a casing block and a faceplate allowing to accommodate several power terminals, earthing terminals and electric switches, and the positive/negative contacts of power terminals, the contacts of earthing terminals and positive/negative contacts of electric switches are formed integrally at interval via a metal sheet, thus reducing substantially the number of spare parts and. facilitate the wiring; moreover, the faceplate is particularly made of transparent materials, allowing to visualize its interiors, improve the visual texture and sense of fashion, and also enhance the aesthetic feeling of indoor decorative environment; besides, the power socket can be applied to the faceplate of previous wall-mounted socket, enabling convenient replacement or assembly by the users, avoiding waste of resources and saving cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventor: Yi Hui Fang
  • Patent number: 8350154
    Abstract: A wall plate comprising a housing defining a wall plate perimeter, a pair of mounting members integral to the housing, at least one mounting flange having an aperture and being removably secured to the pair of mounting members, and a mounting screw for securing an electrical device to the at least one mounting flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Michael J. Shotey
  • Patent number: 8337241
    Abstract: A front load keystone D-shape connector includes a D-shape connector body having a plurality of conducting terminals located on one side thereof, and a frame shell holding the D-shape connector body therein and mountable in one mounting slot on a keystone wall plate/keystone panel, the frame shell having hooks backwardly extended from a back side thereof and adapted for insertion into one mounting slot on the keystonewall plate/keystone panel from a front side for hooking on a part of the keystone wall plate/keystone panel inside the mounting slot. Thus, the invention enhances the application range and convenience of use of a D-subminiature/digital video interface connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventor: Paul Foung