Having Receptacle At Each Of Parallel Opposed Surfaces Or Sides Patents (Class 439/654)
  • Patent number: 11873955
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a string light of a novel structure. On a main wire, multiple string light bodies are connected in series, each string light body includes a lamp holder (1) and a lamp cap (8), a bulb is installed in the lamp cap (8), and the lamp cap (8) is connected to the lamp holder (1). One end of each of two hanging wires (3) is connected to the lamp holder (1) in a riveting mode through double riveting ports (2), and the other ends thereof are connected to positive and negative electrodes of the main wire, respectively. It is not only saves the cost and reduces the defective rate, but also is more solid and less likely to cause a fall-off problem compared with the traditional spot welding connection, reducing the problems of poor electrical conductivity and poor contact of a single lamp cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: ShenZhen Jin Chang Da Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Benyi Yao
  • Patent number: 11848529
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a terminal block that can be kept compact. A terminal block has a housing made of a synthetic resin, a columnar metal connection terminal held by the housing, and a cylindrical metal joint part in which a device connection part of the connection terminal is inserted. The joint part has a cylindrical part in which the device connection part is inserted and a cylindrical part in which an end part of a device-side terminal electrically connected to the connection terminal is inserted. The connection terminal is electrically connected to the device-side terminal via the joint part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Kentaro Tachi, Dohyung Kim, Mitsuru Hirose, Daisuke Hashimoto, Soichiro Okumura
  • Patent number: 11735845
    Abstract: A power connector for an aircraft solid state power controller includes a first portion including a socket configured for receiving an electric plug, which is inserted into the socket in a receiving direction (R). The controller also includes a second portion comprising a connection surface configured for mating with a complementary connection surface of a complementary connection element. At least one opening is formed within the connection surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: HS ELEKTRONIK SYSTEME, GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Gietzold, Alois Wuensch
  • Patent number: 11688978
    Abstract: A connector to easily and correctly join an electrical component to a printed circuit board is provided. The connector comprises a generally C-shaped electrically conductive element that provides for connection alternatively to the positive and negative terminals of a device depending on the orientation of the connector. As a result of the shapes of the ends of the connector, a device can only be plugged in one way. The connector can be made from a single sheet of electrically conductive material bent generally into a “C” shape, with specific tabs and cuts made therein. The connector includes a tab that allows for quick and automated connection to a printed circuit board, and an element to prevent connectors from interlocking while in a loose and unconnected state as, during manufacturing, plating, or storage, allowing them to be added to a board using automated procedures for quick, accurate and low cost construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Omega Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Leibig, Matthew Annen
  • Patent number: 11495931
    Abstract: The disclosed multimedia devices may include an elongated first body comprising a major longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end, a second body comprising at least one electrical connector accessible from a surface of the second body, wherein the second body is configured to rotate about the major longitudinal axis of the elongated first body, and an electrical coupling configured to maintain an electrical connection between a circuit of the elongated first body and the at least one electrical connector when the second body is rotated. Various other devices, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Wesley Bristol, Oliver Ross, Bryan W Fan, Enric Vial Roig
  • Patent number: 11095080
    Abstract: A multifunctional power board includes a housing, a power supply assembly and a data line assembly arranged in the housing, the housing includes a base and a convex connecting portion connected to the base, the connecting portion is provided with a plurality of sockets spaced apart, the data line assembly includes a data line and a winding mechanism, one end of the data line is wound on the winding mechanism, and the other end of the data line is exposed to the exterior of the housing, the power supply assembly includes a power cord and a wiring base, the socket, the data line and the power cord are all electrically connected to the wiring base. Both the data line assembly and the socket are powered by the wiring base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Jiande Hunlee Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jianjun Chen, Huaqin Huang
  • Patent number: 10707630
    Abstract: Systems and apparatuses are provided in which outlets are coupled to a power distribution unit (PDU) or PDU module in various configurations. The outlets may be coupled to a recessed surface within a PDU housing. The outlets and recessed surface may be formed as part of a single mold. The outlets may be coupled to a printed circuit board that is at least partially disposed within the PDU housing. The outlets may extend away from the recessed surface or printed circuit board towards or beyond a front face of the PDU housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Server Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Travis Irons
  • Patent number: 10608362
    Abstract: A first terminal housing chamber of a terminal body includes a first elastic contact part that contacts the first counterpart terminal while imparting resilient force in a direction orthogonal to an insertion direction of the first counterpart terminal, and gaps with respect to the first counterpart terminal in a direction orthogonal to the insertion direction of the first counterpart terminal and the resilient force imparting direction of the first elastic contact part. A second terminal housing chamber of the terminal body includes a second elastic contact part that contacts the second counterpart terminal while imparting resilient force in a direction orthogonal to an insertion direction of the second counterpart terminal, and gaps with respect to the second counterpart terminal in a direction orthogonal to the insertion direction of the second counterpart terminal and the resilient force imparting direction of the second elastic contact part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shigeo Mori, Fuminori Sugiyama, Hiroyuki Tanaka
  • Patent number: 10433444
    Abstract: Generally speaking, pursuant to various embodiments, interconnect apparatuses are provided herein to couple flexible circuits to control circuits. In some embodiments, the apparatus can comprise a first portion housing a control circuit and a second portion conductively coupled to a flexible circuit. The second portion can comprise a first seat housing and a second seat housing, which together can form a housing around the flexible circuit. The control circuit can conductively couple to the flexible circuit when the first portion couples to the second portion. The flexible circuit can be included in an apparel item and comprise a conductive trace. The conductive trace can comprise a conductive composition. The first seat housing can comprise a lateral wall and a flange extending peripherally from the lateral wall. The flange can comprise a longitudinal co-extensive lateral recess flanking the flexible circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Inventors: John S Lettow, Louise Brooks, Paige J Boehmcke, Bretton Swope, Robyn Nariyoshi
  • Patent number: 10321593
    Abstract: Generally speaking, pursuant to various embodiments, interconnect apparatuses are provided herein to couple flexible circuits to control circuits. In some embodiments, the apparatus can include a first portion housing one or more control circuits and a second portion conductively coupled to a flexible circuit. In some embodiments, the first portion may be configured to be coupled to the second portion such that the control circuit can be conductively coupled to the flexible circuit when the first portion is coupled to the second portion. In some embodiments, the control circuit can be configured to capture temperature readings. In some embodiments, the control circuit can be configured to capture proximity readings. In some embodiments, the control circuit can be configured to include one or more communications devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.
    Inventors: John S. Lettow, Louise Brooks, Paige J. Boehmcke, Bretton Swope, Robyn Nariyoshi
  • Patent number: 10186813
    Abstract: An electronic component unit to be applied to an electric connection box for a wire harness includes: a substrate that has an electronic component mounted thereon and includes a terminal electrically connected to the electronic component; a casing including: a housing space portion for housing the substrate therein; and a plurality of slide assembling units that are provided in the housing space portion and each of which allows the substrate to be inserted and assembled therethrough; and a connection unit that is provided in an opening in the casing, into which the terminal of the substrate is inserted, and the connection unit is configured to electrically connect the terminal to a conductive wiring member. At least one substrate is assembled to any one of the slide assembling units and is retained between the casing and the connection unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: YAZAKI CORORATION
    Inventors: Yukihiro Kawamura, Takuya Nakayama, Yoshinori Sano
  • Patent number: 9826631
    Abstract: A repeater includes two connectors each including electrodes and configured to connect a communication cable through which a differential signal is transmitted, a circuit board on which the two connectors are mounted and which includes a signal transmission section configured to connect corresponding electrodes of the two connectors together, and a signal detection circuit mounted on the circuit board and configured to extract a part of a signal transmitted through the signal transmission section and indicate the presence or absence of information communication based on the extracted signal. The circuit board includes a multi-layer substrate including at least an inner layer in which the signal transmission section is formed, two shield layers configured to interpose the signal transmission section therebetween, and an outer layer outside the shield layer on which the signal detection circuit is mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: HITACHI METALS, LTD.
    Inventors: Yohei Shirakawa, Koki Hirano, Yoshitake Ageishi, Yuki Haga
  • Patent number: 9350128
    Abstract: An adapter includes a first electrical connector structure having a first terminal, a second electrical connector structure connected with the first electrical connector structure and having a second terminal electrically connected with the first terminal, a first metallic sleeve with substantial U-shape, and a second metallic sleeve with substantial U-shape. The first metallic sleeve and the second metallic sleeve are covered to a junction of the first electrical connector structure and the second electrical connector structure from two opposite sides of the first electrical connector structure and the second electrical connector structure and then engaged with each other to fix the first electrical connector structure and the second electrical connector structure together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: CHENG UEI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen-Chih Chen, Chuan-Hung Lin, Kuo-Chih Lin
  • Patent number: 9276366
    Abstract: An electrical connection device provides multiple types of sockets for facilitating charging of multiple electronic devices. The device includes a housing having a front face, a rear face, and a perimeter wall extending around and between the front face and the rear face to define an interior space of the housing. An electrical plug is coupled to the housing and configured for insertion into an electrical socket. A plurality of electrical outlets is coupled to the housing. Each electrical outlet is electrically coupled to the electrical plug. A plurality of ports is also coupled to the housing. Each port is electrically coupled to the electrical plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Inventor: Ernesto Flores
  • Patent number: 9225101
    Abstract: A horizontal junction block assembly (200) is disclosed having a receptacle block region (214) extending through a lateral or front surface (212) of the assembly (200). An internal wiring assembly (226) connects a horizontal terminal group (229) to a vertical male terminal set (262) which extends upwardly through a vertical junction block terminal housing (244). A vertical cable assembly (280) having a vertical cable connector (284) is connectable to the vertical male terminal set (262).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Inventor: Norman R Byrne
  • Patent number: 8801445
    Abstract: A vertical junction block assembly (200) is disclosed having a receptacle block region (214) extending through a lateral or front surface (212) of the assembly (200). An internal wiring assembly (226) connects a horizontal terminal group (229) to a vertical male terminal set (262) which extends upwardly through a vertical junction block terminal housing (244). A vertical cable assembly (280) having a vertical cable connector (284) is connectable to the vertical male terminal set (262).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: Norman R. Byrne
  • Publication number: 20140065888
    Abstract: A method for converting a male connector to a female connector. A connector comprising a header, an insert and a female adapter module. The header is equipped with a plurality of pins forming male contacts. The insert ensures the hermeticity of the male pins in the header. The female adapter module is mounted in the header so as to form a female connector. The female adapter module comprises a plurality of sockets forming female contacts. Each female socket is mounted around a male pin, and a locking housing is mounted around the plurality of sockets so as to tighten each female socket around the associated male pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: SOURIAU
    Inventor: JEREMY DALAMIOT
  • Patent number: 8574010
    Abstract: A flexible socket of a power source hub is provided. The input terminal of the hub is electrically connected with a power source. The hub distributes the power source into a plurality of output terminals including first electrodes, second electrodes and ground electrodes. A plurality of sockets extend out from the output terminals via 3-strand cables. Each socket includes three holes corresponding to the first electrode, the second electrode, and the ground electrode. The three-hole sockets are designed to open in a first direction. The strands of the 3-strand cable are arranged one on top of the other in the first direction and extended outside the hub in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. In this way, it is easy to bend and displace sockets sideways to facilitate the plug-in of the plugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Rigous Corporation, Ltd.
    Inventor: Chiou-Yih Wu
  • Publication number: 20130260614
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include a first registered jack and a junction coupled to the first registered jack. These systems and methods also include a first source unit connected to the junction and a first layer encasing at least part of the first registered jack, the junction, and the first source unit. In addition, these systems and methods include an o-ring preventing surrounding the first layer and a housing encasing the first layer and the o-ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Applied Optical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Raju Penumatcha, Vince A. Wouters
  • Patent number: 8283802
    Abstract: A power distribution unit disclosed herein includes a plurality of power outlets arranged in adjacent columns, the first and the second terminals of the power outlets in a first column formed along a first line, the first and the second terminals of the power outlets in a second column formed along a second line, ground terminals of the power outlets in the first column formed along a third line, and ground terminals of the power outlets of the second column formed along a fourth line, wherein the first line, the second line, the third line, and the fourth line are arranged in parallel, and wherein the plurality of power outlets are arranged in one of an arrangement in which the third and fourth lines are positioned between the first and second lines, and an arrangement in which the first and second lines are positioned between the third and fourth lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: American Power Conversion Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Jansma, Yuchun Jiang, Jim Phillip Donjon
  • Patent number: 8217528
    Abstract: An electrical power supplying device for supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment. The electrical power supplying device includes a power supply cord for plugging into a standard power receptacle by way of a supply power plug, and also a base housing portion having a 3D interior volume with a capacity for holding a plurality of power transformer modules associated with a group of electrical appliances located in the environment. A power-ring subassembly is supported within the base housing portion, and has a central aperture defining the boundaries of 3D interior volume, and adapted for supporting a plurality of electrical receptacles and one or more electronic circuits, which are electrically connected to the power supply cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: PUCline, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Fleisig
  • Patent number: 8193658
    Abstract: An electrical power supplying device for supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment. The electrical power supplying device includes a power supply cord for plugging into a standard power receptacle by way of a supply power plug, and also a base housing portion having a bottom surface. A power-ring subassembly is supported on the base housing portion, has a central aperture defining the boundaries of a 3D interior volume, and is adapted for supporting a plurality of electrical receptacles and one or more electronic circuits, which are electrically connected to the power supply cord. The power-ring housing portion for covering said power-ring subassembly and having a set of plug apertures, aligned with said electrical receptacles, and allowing appliance power plugs associated with said electrical appliances to plug into said electrical receptacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: PUCline, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Fleisig
  • Patent number: 8174147
    Abstract: An electrical power supplying device for supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment. The electrical power supplying device includes a base housing portion having a bottom surface and a 3D interior volume. A power-ring subassembly is supported within the base housing portion, has a central aperture defining the boundaries of the 3D interior volume, and is adapted for supporting a plurality of electrical receptacles and one or more electronic circuits, which are electrically connected to a power supply cord. A power-ring housing portion covers the power-ring subassembly and has a set of plug apertures, aligned with the electrical receptacles, and allows appliance power plugs associated with the electrical appliances to plug into the electrical receptacles. A power cord portal allows a group of electrical power cords associated with the group of electrical appliances to enter/exit the 3D interior volume in a bundled manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: PUCline, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Fleisig
  • Patent number: 8159085
    Abstract: A wall-mountable electrical power supplying device for supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment. The wall-mountable device includes a power supply cord for plugging into a standard power receptacle by way of a supply power plug, and has a base housing portion having a bottom surface and a 3D interior volume. A power-ring subassembly is supported within the base housing portion, has a central aperture defining the boundaries of 3D interior volume, and is adapted for supporting a plurality of electrical receptacles and one or more electronic circuits, which are electrically connected to the power supply cord. A power-ring housing portion covers the power-ring subassembly and has a set of plug apertures allowing appliance power plugs associated with the electrical appliances to plug into the electrical receptacles mounted behind the plug apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: PUCline, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Fleisig
  • Patent number: 8002587
    Abstract: A ring-like electrical power supplying structure for supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment, includes a substantially planar structure having a central aperture through which a 3D volume of space extends for accommodating a plurality of appliance power plugs, appliance power cords and appliance power adapters. A plurality of mounting elements are provided on the substantially planar surface, for mounting a plurality of electrical receptacles, and at least one electronic PC circuit board. Electrical conductors are provided on the surface of the substantially planar structure for interconnecting the electrical receptacles and the electrical components, and supplying electrical power thereto, during device operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: PUCline, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Fleisig
  • Patent number: 7934932
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electrical power receptacle device, comprising: a main body, a dual-sided power socket, and a flip unit, wherein, the main body has a retaining wall. The dual-sided power socket is disposed in the accommodating space. The flip unit couples to the main body and the dual-sided power socket for providing the dual-sided power socket to be flipped to an open position or to a close position on the main body, wherein, as the dual-sided power socket is flipped to the open position, the dual-sided power socket is facilitated to be fixed and maintained in the open position on the main body by the retaining wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lung Lee, Jung-Hui Hsu, Ming-Chou Kuo
  • Patent number: 7883363
    Abstract: A phase adjustable adapter that can maintain its value of characteristic impedance in a manner that is independent of its electrical length. Embodiments of the adapter include a center conductor and an adapter body in surrounding relation to the center conductor so as to form an insulative gap. The adapter body has form factor that is defined by the ratio of an outer dimension of the adapter body to the length of the adapter body, where the form factor changes in accordance with the change in the length of the adapter body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Noah Montena
  • Patent number: 7789718
    Abstract: A connection article is provided for a cable comprising at least one wire. The connection article comprises a holder, at least one connector arranged in the holder and having a first receiving opening for receiving a wire to be connected, and guiding means arranged in front of the first receiving opening of the at least one connector, the first receiving opening defining a cross section and the guiding means comprising at least one guiding passage extending through the guiding means and aligned with the first receiving opening of the at least one connector for guiding a wire into the first receiving opening of the connector. The at least one guiding passage comprises opposite distal and proximal ends, the proximal end facing towards and the distal end facing away from the first receiving opening of the at least one connector. The proximal end has a cross section not larger than the cross section of the first receiving opening of the at least one connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Christophe Desard, Didier Touillon, Yvonnick Marsac
  • Patent number: 7766660
    Abstract: The present invention is an electrical connector housing comprising a central segment and two connector holders. The central segment has two sides and two wings. The wings are formed respectively on and protrude respectively from the sides of the central segment, and each wing has parallel grooves. The connector holders are mounted pivotally respectively on the wings, and each connector holder has a notch. Each notch has two edges and two tracks. The tracks are formed respectively near the edges, are mounted pivotally respectively in the grooves and enable the connector holder to pivot up to 180 degrees relative to the central segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Linshiung Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tung Ya Chang
  • Publication number: 20090215319
    Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus for a green power strip. The apparatus comprises a power strip comprising a plurality of outlets, and a wireless remote control comprising a remote control switch. A subset of the plurality of outlets on the power strip is selected and the remote control switch controls the selected subset of the plurality of outlets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventor: Hanoz Gandhi
  • Patent number: 7578704
    Abstract: An electrical adapter comprises a first mating portion adapted for engaging a first type interface complement connector, a second mating portion adapted for engaging a second type interface complement connector, a mounting plane adapted for being set on a printed circuit board, and grounding means. The first mating portion defines a pair of first guiding rails. The second mating portion defines a pair of second guiding rails. The grounding means comprises a first contacting arm extending to said first guiding rail, a second contacting arm extending toward said second guiding rail, and a leg extending to said mounting plane, establishing a grounding path from said first mating portion and second mating portion to a printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-Ho Yang, Tsu-Yang Wu, Chun-Chieh Yang
  • Patent number: 7568953
    Abstract: An electrical connector adapted for receiving a first electronic card and a second electronic card has a first connector element that includes a first base having a first body, and a set of first terminals received in the first base. Two lateral walls and two holding walls extending upwards and downwards from two opposite sides of the first body to form a first receiving space and a receiving chamber therebetween respectively. The first receiving space, with a first insertion opening defined, is adapted for receiving the first electronic card. A second connector element removably received in the receiving chamber includes a second base, a set of second terminals mounted in the second base and a second shell. The second shell is engaged with the second base to form a second receiving space, with a second insertion opening defined opposite to the first insertion opening, for receiving the second electronic card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsin-Tsung Ho, Shu-Man Chiang
  • Patent number: 7527500
    Abstract: A combination of a swivel port and a wall plate includes a body interconnected with a female connector or a double-female coaxial cable connector such that moving the body moves the connector and vice versa. At least one ridge on the body corresponds to and interoperates with at least one guide channels in an opening in the wall plate which receives the swivel port. The guide channel extends from an inside of the wall plate to an outside of the wall plate, and width of the guide channel at the outside of the wall plate is greater than a width of the guide channel at the inside of the wall plate. The interoperation of the ridge on the body with the guide channel permits movement of the swivel port in two dimensions while prohibiting rotation of the swivel port about a longitudinal axis of the swivel port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: John Mezza lingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Noah Montena
  • Publication number: 20090061691
    Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of a fuse module for fused electrical devices. According to one exemplary embodiment, a fuse module is mounted to the housing of a fused electrical device. The fused electrical device can include at least one power output displaced along the power distribution housing with the at least one power output electrically couplable to at least one power input. The fuse module can be electrically coupled to the at least one power input and electrically couplable to the at least one power outputs. Further, the fuse module can comprise at least one fuse holder that is movable between a first position in which a fuse held by the fuse holder is electrically couplable to the at least one power output and a second position in which a fuse held by the fuse holder not electrically couplable to the at least one power output and is exposed to allow access to the fuse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: SERVER TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Carrel W. Ewing, Brandon W. Ewing, Andrew J. Cleveland, James P. Maskaly
  • Patent number: 7497738
    Abstract: An electrical adapter (100) in accordance with the present invention includes a first connector (20), a second connector (30) and an adapting device (10) electrically interconnecting with the first and the second connectors. The adapting device includes a first printed circuit board (120) defining a number of first through holes (121), a second printed circuit board (130) defining a number of second through holes (131) in alignment with the first through holes, a number of conductive pins (110) inserting through the first and the second through holes, and a conductive shell (140) enclosing the first and the second printed circuit boards and attached to at least one of the first and the second printed circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Peter Kuo
  • Patent number: 7445516
    Abstract: The present invention provides an audio signal switcher including a jack switcher and a plug switcher. The jack switcher includes an audio jack and a first USB port. The audio jack includes a left track segment, a micro segment, a right track segment, and a ground segment, which are correspondingly coupled to a first data pin, a second data pin, a power pin and a ground pin of the first USB port. The plug switcher includes an audio plug and a second USB port. The audio plug includes a left track segment, a micro segment, a right track segment, and a ground segment, which are correspondingly coupled to a first data pin, a second data pin, a power pin and a ground pin of said second USB port. The jack switcher can be connected to the plug switcher by a USB cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignees: Ensky Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Ensky Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shin-Hong Chung, Xiao-Guang Li, Kuan-Hong Hsieh
  • Patent number: 7335065
    Abstract: A cable adaptor includes a female connector, a male connector and a terminal base. The female connector has a male terminal hole for a male terminal of the terminal base to fit so that another exterior connector may fit therein and easily pulled off. The male connector is combined with the male terminal of the terminal base, having plural elastic petals fitted integrally around the terminal hole so that another exterior connector may fit therein and elastically held. The terminal base has a male terminal at one end and a female terminal at the other end, a male terminal at two ends respectively, or a female terminal at two ends respectively. The cable adaptor has a FARKA SMB (F.S.) male connector and a F.S. female connector, two F.S. male connectors or two F.S. female connectors, or a F.S. male or female connector and a SMB male or female conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Aimmet Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hsiang-Feng Chen
  • Patent number: 7318751
    Abstract: An adapter includes an integrally-molded metal housing defining a first port axially aligned with a second port, each adapted to receive an optical connector plug having a cylindrical ferrule. A junction portion defines a cylindrical axial passage between the ports and has a first end adjacent the first port and a second end adjacent the second port. The first end of the junction portion has a ridge portion extending inwardly, thereby restricting a diameter of the passage at the first end. An alignment sleeve is disposed in the passage, the alignment sleeve having a diameter suitable for receiving a ferrule of each optical connector plug and axially aligning the ferrules to effect optical coupling of fibers contained in the ferrules. An end cap is disposed at the second end and is engaged with the junction portion to restrict the diameter of the passage at the second end, thereby securing the sleeve in the passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: David D. Erdman, Douglas H. Rohde, Robert C. Briggs
  • Patent number: 7300288
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an electrical connector, comprising an insulating body disposed with a plurality of receiving holes, each of which is disposed with a first terminal and a second terminal inter-penetrating each other, wherein the second terminal is a flat shape and the first and second terminals are inclinedly arranged in the terminal receiving hole; and an elastic body disposed between the first and second terminals. The second terminal of the electrical connector is a flat shape so that it may be manufactured by stamping, which is a simple manufacturing process; the first and second terminals are inclinedly arranged in the terminal receiving hole of the insulating body, which can enhance the arrangement density.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Lotes Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming-hao Chen
  • Patent number: 7275967
    Abstract: A system and components for interconnecting low power-to-power consuming electrical systems, such as emergency communications equipment, is disclosed. The system includes polarized, genderless, and color-coded connections for cabling, power splitting to sub cables, adapt between connector families, as well as inline fusing integrated into various power connectors. The connectors include cable and connectors, multi-port connectors as well as inline-fused cables. The system and cables are virtually universally connectable in any variation of fixed or temporary power distribution layouts or control signals distribution. It may be easily assembled and disassembled for transportation and storage or change of configuration. The system also can be configured to provide adapters for between different families of connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Inventor: James W. Olliff
  • Patent number: 7249977
    Abstract: A plug connector comprises a housing including an accommodation chamber, and a support plate which is arranged in the accommodation chamber and divides the latter in first and second sections. A first type of contact is arranged in the first section and a second type of contact is arranged in the second section. The second type of contact is a USB coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Harting Electric GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Dirk Schmieding, Christa Wellmann
  • Patent number: 7247056
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed, including a rugged electrical connector supporting an external bus protocol including a power signal; a backshell canister mated to the electrical connector; an active electronic component housed in the canister; and an electrical connection between the active electronic component and the rugged electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventor: Vonn A. Zauber
  • Patent number: 7158382
    Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) socket of the present invention consists of a front panel, an upper cover, a socket member, a wiring insulation plate, a battery set, a print circuit board assembly, a detachable lower cover, a power cord lead and several components. The upper and lower covers are connected via several electric conductive wires, and said print circuit board assembly contains a power circuit board, a control circuit board and a surge protection circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Powercom Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ying-Yi Fan, Mou-Tang Lian
  • Patent number: 7112097
    Abstract: A compact electrical power outlet system includes a base, multiple electrical receptacles adapted to receive an electrical plug, a power input for receiving electrical power, and an electrical system including a power switch. A movable cover mounted on a top surface of the base is adapted to cover the power switch. The electrical system is adapted to provide the electrical power received via the power input to each of the electrical receptacles when the power switch is in an on position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Inventor: Khanh Lam
  • Patent number: 7008248
    Abstract: A power distribution jumper assembly includes a relatively fixed rigid support member, a multi conductor cable for supplying electrical energy to power utilization equipment and an electrical connector at one cable end. There is a jumper bracket mechanically coupled to the support member which mechanically supports the cable end and corresponding connector. A multiport electrical power distribution block receives the electrical connector. An electrical component is electrically connected to the power distribution block. The jumper mounting bracket extends from the support member and is mechanically connected to and rigidly supports the electrical component, connector and cable end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Pent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn J. Kondas, Daniel L. Hayes
  • Patent number: 6971920
    Abstract: A multi-receptacle device having a housing with a front face, a back face, an end face and a plurality of receptacles in the front face. A first set of prongs and a second set of prongs are pivotally mounted in the housing so as to be movable between a first position in which the prongs project from the back face of the housing and a second position in which the prongs are about 90° to the prongs in the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Inventor: Theodore P. Crupi
  • Patent number: 6955560
    Abstract: The adapter system allows for electrical communication between a coaxial cable and a telephone cable or telephone line cord. The adapter system includes a wall-mounting adapter connected by a coaxial cable to a block adapter. The wall-mounting adapter includes a telephone jack and a coaxial cable connector. The wall-mounting adapter allows for electrical communication from the coaxial cable to a telephone through a cord inserted within the telephone jack. The block adapter includes a coaxial cable connector, a telephone jack and a telephone cable. The block adapter electrically connects the coaxial cable to the telephone cable or a telephone cord inserted within the telephone jack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Inventor: Andy J. Biggs
  • Patent number: 6944028
    Abstract: A storage memory device includes a primary body comprised of a first memory card at one side and a connection portion at the other side. Contacts are provided in the connection portion and in electrical connection with the first memory card to serve as a data transmission interface for the first memory card. The storage memory device further includes a secondary body forming a first slot for receiving the connection portion therein. The secondary body may include a second memory card electrically connectable to the first memory card via the contacts of the connection portion. Alternatively, the second memory card of the secondary body is omitted and replaced by a second slot into which another primary body comprised of a connection portion having contacts and a memory card is received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: C-One Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Gordon Yu, Tony Chang, Forli Wen
  • Patent number: 6939153
    Abstract: A power distribution block assembly has a plurality of electrical receptacles and a multi-port electrical power distribution block with at least three like longitudinally aligned connector receiving ports near one block end and at least three like longitudinally aligned additional connector receiving ports near a block end opposite the one block end. An intermediate one of one the ports is adapted to receive a power supply connector and a pair of the ports spanning the intermediate port are adapted to receiving corresponding electrical receptacles to thereby position the power supply connector intermediate and sandwiched between the receptacles. An intermediate one of the additional ports is also adapted to receive a jumper cable connector. A pair of the additional ports spanning the intermediate additional port, are each adapted to receive a corresponding additional electrical receptacle so that the jumper cable connector is located intermediate and sandwiched between the additional receptacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Pent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn J. Kondas, Daniel L. Hayes
  • Patent number: 6929515
    Abstract: A compact inline unitized plug/receptacle adapter interconnects a four blade plug configuration with a three slot receptacle thereby allowing a boat or RV user to readily adapt to an available receptacle at mooring or camping sites while retaining the ability to utilize the electrical equipment therein. The adapter includes a cover assembly carrying on the outer end the three blades for connection with a host receptacle and carrying on the inner end the four terminals for connection with the guest plug. The live or hot terminals are interconnected by a jumper bus mounted at a raised pad on the cover and electrically connected with the live blade. The neutral and ground terminals are separately connected with their respective blades and mounted at pads of differing elevation on the cover thereby providing differing base elevations and a first degree of physical and electrical insulation between the hot and neutral/ground paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Schneider, Peter MacKay, Thomas Fanelli