Having Receptacle At Each Of Parallel Opposed Surfaces Or Sides Patents (Class 439/654)
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Patent number: 12227094Abstract: Provided is a configuration capable of supplying compressed air to a pneumatic apparatus while supplying electric power to an electric vehicle. A connector is connected to a vehicle provided with an air suspension device to which compressed air is supplied, and supplies electric power supplied from an electric power supply unit to the vehicle. The connector includes a charging connection portion that supplies electric power to the vehicle, and an air supply connection portion that supplies compressed air to the air suspension device.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2020Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: KYB CORPORATIONInventors: Takahisa Mochizuki, Takuhiro Kondo
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Patent number: 12126457Abstract: An Active Power Edge device may include a power strip comprising electrical outlets; a MQ Telemetry Transport (MQTT) client to communicate with a broker and to receive a configuration from the broker; and a monitor to enable the electrical outlets per the configuration, to perform status checks and to report a result of the status checks to the broker via the MQTT client, wherein the configuration includes an outlet device and a status check definition, and the status checks are performed per the status check definition.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2023Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: Hughes Network Systems, LLCInventors: Carl Malone, Ronald Paul Alder, Quinn Jensen, T. Kelly Bradford, Mike Balzotti, Rahul Rode, Ben Dorton, Kim Clark, John Hundley
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Patent number: 12117163Abstract: A cable assembly suitable for distributing both power and low voltage control signals to a plurality of discrete devices is disclosed. Power and control signal input plugs are attached by cable to a housing. A first set of power and control signal output connectors is attached by flexible cable to the same housing. A second set of power and control signal output connectors is attached to the housing. Corresponding contacts of all three power connectors and of all three control signal connectors having the same function are made electrically common, such that power and control signals applied to the plugs are available at both output connectors. The structure reduces the number of components and connections required to share power and data relative to prior art methods.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2021Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventor: Michael Callahan
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Patent number: 12113341Abstract: A power inlet box has as housing with sidewalls and a bottom wall that define an interior. A socket is secured to the housing, to enable power from a power source to be provided to the power inlet box. Circuit breakers are secured to the bottom wall for providing overload protection in the power inlet box. Each circuit breaker includes a reset button located below the bottom wall within a recess defined by the housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2022Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignee: Reliance Controls CorporationInventors: Neil A. Czarnecki, Curtis N. Kell, Benjamin F. Flegel
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Patent number: 12028689Abstract: A hearing aid includes: a radio; and a moulded interconnect device (MID) housing; wherein the moulded interconnect device (MID) housing comprises an antenna integrated with the moulded interconnect device (MID) housing such that the antenna is an integral part of the moulded interconnect device (MID) housing; wherein the antenna is operatively connected with the radio for wireless communication.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2023Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Assignee: GN HEARING A/SInventor: Laurids Ededal Kirchhoff
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Patent number: 11873955Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 25, 2023Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: ShenZhen Jin Chang Da Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd.Inventor: Benyi Yao
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Patent number: 11848529Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 17, 2020Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Kentaro Tachi, Dohyung Kim, Mitsuru Hirose, Daisuke Hashimoto, Soichiro Okumura
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Patent number: 11735845Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 11, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: HS ELEKTRONIK SYSTEME, GMBHInventors: Thomas Gietzold, Alois Wuensch
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Patent number: 11688978Abstract: 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 āCā 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: GrantFiled: December 4, 2019Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Omega Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth J. Leibig, Matthew Annen
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Patent number: 11495931Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 24, 2021Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLCInventors: Peter Wesley Bristol, Oliver Ross, Bryan W Fan, Enric Vial Roig
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Patent number: 11095080Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 10, 2021Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Jiande Hunlee Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jianjun Chen, Huaqin Huang
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Patent number: 10707630Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 20, 2019Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Server Technology, Inc.Inventor: Travis Irons
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Patent number: 10608362Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATIONInventors: Shigeo Mori, Fuminori Sugiyama, Hiroyuki Tanaka
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Patent number: 10433444Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Inventors: John S Lettow, Louise Brooks, Paige J Boehmcke, Bretton Swope, Robyn Nariyoshi
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Patent number: 10321593Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 13, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.Inventors: John S. Lettow, Louise Brooks, Paige J. Boehmcke, Bretton Swope, Robyn Nariyoshi
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Patent number: 10186813Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: YAZAKI CORORATIONInventors: Yukihiro Kawamura, Takuya Nakayama, Yoshinori Sano
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Patent number: 9826631Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 6, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: HITACHI METALS, LTD.Inventors: Yohei Shirakawa, Koki Hirano, Yoshitake Ageishi, Yuki Haga
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Patent number: 9350128Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 3, 2015Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: CHENG UEI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Wen-Chih Chen, Chuan-Hung Lin, Kuo-Chih Lin
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Patent number: 9276366Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Inventor: Ernesto Flores
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Patent number: 9225101Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 14, 2010Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Inventor: Norman R Byrne
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Patent number: 8801445Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 12, 2010Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Inventor: Norman R. Byrne
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Publication number: 20140065888Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: SOURIAUInventor: JEREMY DALAMIOT
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Patent number: 8574010Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Rigous Corporation, Ltd.Inventor: Chiou-Yih Wu
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Publication number: 20130260614Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: Applied Optical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Raju Penumatcha, Vince A. Wouters
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Patent number: 8283802Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: American Power Conversion CorporationInventors: Michael Jansma, Yuchun Jiang, Jim Phillip Donjon
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Patent number: 8217528Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 25, 2009Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: PUCline, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Fleisig
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Patent number: 8193658Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 25, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: PUCline, LLCInventor: Jeffrey Fleisig
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Patent number: 8174147Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 25, 2009Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: PUCline, LLCInventor: Jeffrey Fleisig
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Patent number: 8159085Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 25, 2009Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: PUCline, LLCInventor: Jeffrey Fleisig
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Patent number: 8002587Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 25, 2009Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: PUCline, LLCInventor: Jeffrey Fleisig
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Patent number: 7934932Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 13, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yu-Lung Lee, Jung-Hui Hsu, Ming-Chou Kuo
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Patent number: 7883363Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 5, 2009Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.Inventor: Noah Montena
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Patent number: 7789718Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Christophe Desard, Didier Touillon, Yvonnick Marsac
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Patent number: 7766660Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 4, 2009Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Linshiung Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tung Ya Chang
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Publication number: 20090215319Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2008Publication date: August 27, 2009Inventor: Hanoz Gandhi
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Patent number: 7578704Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 27, 2008Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sheng-Ho Yang, Tsu-Yang Wu, Chun-Chieh Yang
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Patent number: 7568953Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 9, 2008Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hsin-Tsung Ho, Shu-Man Chiang
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Patent number: 7527500Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 14, 2007Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: John Mezza lingua Associates, Inc.Inventor: Noah Montena
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Publication number: 20090061691Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: SERVER TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Carrel W. Ewing, Brandon W. Ewing, Andrew J. Cleveland, James P. Maskaly
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Patent number: 7497738Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Peter Kuo
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Patent number: 7445516Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignees: Ensky Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Ensky Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shin-Hong Chung, Xiao-Guang Li, Kuan-Hong Hsieh
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Patent number: 7335065Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 23, 2006Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Aimmet Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hsiang-Feng Chen
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Patent number: 7318751Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 11, 2006Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: David D. Erdman, Douglas H. Rohde, Robert C. Briggs
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Patent number: 7300288Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 21, 2006Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Lotes Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ming-hao Chen
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Patent number: 7275967Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 2005Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Inventor: James W. Olliff
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Patent number: 7249977Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 6, 2003Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Harting Electric GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Dirk Schmieding, Christa Wellmann
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Patent number: 7247056Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 27, 2004Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventor: Vonn A. Zauber
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Patent number: 7158382Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 12, 2003Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: Powercom Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ying-Yi Fan, Mou-Tang Lian
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Patent number: 7112097Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 12, 2005Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Inventor: Khanh Lam
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Patent number: 7008248Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 14, 2004Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Pent Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Shawn J. Kondas, Daniel L. Hayes