And With Third Connector Spaced Therealong Patents (Class 439/505)
  • Patent number: 11732848
    Abstract: A flagpole lighting assembly, including an enclosure which includes a ring-shaped base having an aperture therethrough which includes a circumferential region, and a bottom aperture interior to the circumferential region, and a cover which includes a top with an aperture therethrough, an outer wall circumferentially coupled to the top, with a larger diameter than a diameter of the circumferential region of the base, protruding downwards beyond the base, a primary protrusion extending from the top such that it is flush with the outer wall and including an aperture therethrough, and a plurality of secondary protrusions extending downward from the top, each protrusion having a brace connected to the outer wall, and a ring-shaped circuit board and a plurality of output lighted strands connected to the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: DDM VENTURES LLC
    Inventor: Brent Davidson
  • Patent number: 11221130
    Abstract: A light string is provided. The light string at least includes a wire set and a plurality of light-emitting diode chips. A first main wire segment of a first wire and a second main wire segment of a second wire are twisted together to form a main wire set. Non-bonding segments of the first sub-wire segments and the second sub-wire segments are respectively twisted together to respectively form a plurality of sub-wire sets. The sub-wire sets are spaced from each other and extended outward in a direction away from the main wire set. The light-emitting diode chips are respectively bonded to bonding segments of the sub-wire sets and spaced from each other on the sub-wire sets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: COSMO LIGHTING INC.
    Inventor: Nai-Chen Tsai
  • Patent number: 11093430
    Abstract: A USB (Universal Serial Bus) extension cord includes a connection cable, a male connector base, and a plurality of female connector housings. The male connector base is provided at one end of the connection cable, and the female connector housings are provided elsewhere on the connection cable at intervals. The male connector base is provided with a male USB connector, and each female connector housing is formed with at least one female USB connector. As each two adjacent female connector housings can be brought as far away from, and as close to, each other as the connection cable allows, the female connector housings can be easily arranged at appropriate positions in an environment to facilitate the use of low-voltage electricity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Inventor: Ling Yung Lin
  • Patent number: 10033143
    Abstract: A kit for powering an aftermarket device from a wiring harness made available to the interior of a vehicle, the wiring harness connector comprising a 12 V port and a ground port, both accessible to a user. The kit includes a power cord having a first end and a second end, the first end having a pair of first end connectors and the second end terminating in a plug for powering the user-selected aftermarket device. The power cord further includes a length of two power cord wires, a first power cord wire for carrying current from a 12 V source from the wiring harness and a second power cord wire establishing a ground connection between the wiring harness and aftermarket device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: J28 Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Giordano, Sebastien Jame
  • Patent number: 9941082
    Abstract: A float switch assembly for detecting fluid levels in a reservoir such as in a Christmas tree stand. When the fluid level drops below a predetermined point, the float switch activates an external circuit which provides a visual and/or audible signal. After the fluid level in the reservoir has been restored to the full position, the switch deactivates the external circuit and the visual and/or audible signal turns off. Also disclosed is a Christmas tree stand in combination with the float switch assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Inventor: David M. Solak
  • Patent number: 9402308
    Abstract: A high speed, high reliability circuit module and connective strategy that is connectively compliant with a receptacle in compliance with the SFF-8639 Specification whether expressing for example a PCIe interface or a high speed SAS interface. The present invention reduces impedance discontinuity by reducing the interconnection length and cross-planar transit found in typical specification compliant connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Avant Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Goodwin
  • Patent number: 9301415
    Abstract: A circuit module configured for connective mating with standards compliant receptacles includes a PCB configured with one or more tabs populated with conductive pads for connection to the receptacle. In preferred embodiments, the tab or tabs emerge from a circuit module case configured to be substantially compliant with dimensional requirements for connectors that couple with receptacles compliant with various specifications including, in preferred embodiments, the SFF 8639 or SATA Specifications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: AVANT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Goodwin, Tim Peddecord
  • Patent number: 9270038
    Abstract: The Multi-plug USB Connector with Swappable Tip is a device used to connect one or more devices to a power source, allowing for charging of multiple devices. Additionally, the Multi-plug USB Connector with Swappable Tip allows multiple devices to share data connections, allowing for the simple sharing of data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Inventor: Hsin-Chia Chao
  • Patent number: 9142923
    Abstract: A system for use with a hospital bed having circuitry and a standard AC power outlet spaced from the hospital bed is provided. The system includes a cable assembly couplable to the circuitry of the hospital bed. The cable assembly has power conductors and at least one data conductor. The cable assembly also has a plug including a first power coupler coupled to the power conductors and a first data coupler coupled to the at least one data conductor. The system also includes a second data coupler mountable adjacent the standard AC power outlet. The second data coupler is configured to couple to the first data coupler when the first power coupler is coupled to the standard AC power outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. McNeely, Richard H. Heimbrock, Carl W. Riley, Keith A. Huster, Irvin J. Vanderpohl, III, Paul J. McDaniel, III, Williams F. Collins, Jr., Oscar A. Manguiat, Terry L. Tincher
  • Patent number: 9106995
    Abstract: A system for controlling one or more functions of an electronic device is disclosed. The system includes an electrical cable configured to be selectively coupled to the electronic device and transmit electrical signals to and from the electronic device; at least two electrical conductors electrically coupled to the electrical cable; and a repositionable control device selectively coupled to the at least two electrical conductors. The repositionable control device is configured to control the one or more functions associated with the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventor: Matthew Nelson
  • Patent number: 9099806
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes a male connector and a female connector. An inserting portion and first and second magnets protrude from an end surface of the male connector. The polarities of the first magnet and the second magnet are reversed. A receiving portion is formed at an end of the female connector to be electrically connected to the inserting portion. A first fixing member and a second fixing member at opposite sides of the receiving portion protrude from an end surface of the female connector. Two rods coiled with coils are formed inside the female connector and are electrically connected to the first and second fixing members. When the coils are electrified, the first and second fixing members turn to have reverse polarities. The polarities of the first magnet and the first fixing member are reverse. The polarities of the second fixing member and the second magnet are reverse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shi-Chao Wang
  • Patent number: 9048598
    Abstract: A low voltage power receptacle assembly is provided for use in a modular electrical system. The receptacle assembly includes a housing that defines an internal cavity for receiving and protecting various high and low voltage electrical components, and for providing convenient access to low voltage power outlets associated therewith. The receptacle assembly houses at least two electrical bus bars that are spaced apart and that conduct line voltage received from a relatively high voltage power input. A low voltage transformer has at least two electrical contacts for engaging the electrical bus bars, and is operable to convert the line voltage to a lower output voltage at the power outlets. An isolator body has a non-conductive wall positioned between the electrical bus bars to maintain electrical isolation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Roger D. Burdi, Randell E. Pate, Joseph Castiglione
  • Patent number: 8998636
    Abstract: An interconnect assembly and system are disclosed herein. An example of the interconnect assembly includes a first signal connector and a second signal connector. The example also includes a combination connector coupled to the first signal connector and the second signal connector. The example further includes a power bus coupled to the combination connector to supply power to the combination connector. Other elements, components, and features of the interconnect assembly are disclosed herein as are alternative examples of interconnect assemblies. Elements, components, and features of the system are also disclosed herein as are alternative examples of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Adolfo Adolfo Gomez, Tom J. Searby
  • Publication number: 20140213101
    Abstract: An interconnect assembly and system are disclosed herein. An example of the interconnect assembly includes a first signal connector and a second signal connector. The example also includes a combination connector coupled to the first signal connector and the second signal connector. The example further includes a power bus coupled to the combination connector to supply power to the combination connector. Other elements, components, and features of the interconnect assembly are disclosed herein as are alternative examples of interconnect assemblies. Elements, components, and features of the system are also disclosed herein as are alternative examples of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventor: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
  • Patent number: 8779623
    Abstract: A photovoltaic array cable bus system can include a cable bus and at least one electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Siddika Pasi, Kristian Van Derzee
  • Patent number: 8764477
    Abstract: A plug-wire type lampholder comprises an acting body having a set of slots formed in the acting body and provided for installing a wire clamping plate separately, and the wire clamping plate has at least one end bent to form two into movable plates, and each slot has two notches and different notches are separated with an interval apart, so that when the wire clamping plate is installed into the slot, the movable plates remain in different corresponding notches respectively, and in different notches the same slot are provided for plugging bare ends of different electric wires respectively to achieve an electric conduction, so as to facilitate connecting lamps of different plug-wire type lampholders into a lamp string quickly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Rich Brand Industries Limited
    Inventor: Wen Ho Yang
  • Patent number: 8727805
    Abstract: A mobile computing device is presented. The mobile computing device has two housing segments that each contains a set of electrical components. The housing segments are slideably coupled to each other to move between a first position and a second position. The mobile computing device also has a cable connector that connects the sets of electrical components together. The cable connector is configured to include three connector structures that are each configured to mate with a connector. A first connector structure is configured to mate with a first connector of the first housing segment in connecting to the first set of electrical components. Similarly, a second connector structure is configured to mate with a first connector of the second housing segment in connecting to a first portion of the second set of electrical components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Giancarlo Anthony Giustina, Jason Conrad Chamberlain, Stephen Schooley, Christopher Kraeutle, Mostafa Kashi
  • Patent number: 8727804
    Abstract: A system for use with a hospital bed having circuitry and a standard AC power outlet spaced from the hospital bed is provided. The system includes a cable assembly couplable to the circuitry of the hospital bed. The cable assembly has power conductors and at least one data conductor. The cable assembly also has a plug including a first power coupler coupled to the power conductors and a first data coupler coupled to the at least one data conductor. The system also includes a second data coupler mountable adjacent the standard AC power outlet. The second data coupler is configured to couple to the first data coupler when the first power coupler is coupled to the standard AC power outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. McNeely, Richard H. Heimbrock, Carl W. Riley, Keith A. Huster, Irvin J. Vanderpohl, III, Paul J. McDaniel, III, Williams F. Collins, Jr., Oscar A. Manguiat, Terry L. Tincher
  • Patent number: 8715000
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes an input/output device, a motherboard, at least one first cable, a first connector connected to the motherboard, a signal increasing connector located between the at least one first USB input/output connector and the first connector, and a power supply cable connected to the signal increasing connector and the motherboard The an input/output device includes at least one first USB input/output connector. The signal increasing connector divides the at least one cable into a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is connected to the signal increasing connector and the at least one first USB input/output connector, and the second portion is connected to the signal increasing connector and the first connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (WuHan) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhi-Ming Zhu, San-Yong Yang, Ting Wang
  • Publication number: 20140108870
    Abstract: An improved USB host controller and method supports concurrent host and device debug operations with only one usable USB port. The described embodiments save silicon cost and avoid additional connectors, which are undesirable in ever-smaller devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventor: Subramaniam Aravindhan
  • Patent number: 8608505
    Abstract: An electrical cable for power and data transmission between two electronic devices, consisting of a first flexible wire, which includes at least four power transmission lines and at least four data lines as well as a plug according to the USB standard and a multi-polar plug, and of an additional flexible wire, which includes at least two data lines and at least two power transmission lines as well as a USB plug. The first flexible wire and the additional flexible wire together form a Y-shaped cable and make possible a power and a data transmission between two electronic devices simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Andreas Mantay, Felix Daners, Harry Rutschmann
  • Patent number: 8506323
    Abstract: A cable assembly includes a first header connector that includes a housing that holds a plurality of contacts. The housing of the first header connector has a first mating interface. The cable assembly also includes a second header connector having a housing that holds a plurality of contacts. The housing of the second header connector has a second mating interface facing in an opposite direction from the first mating interface. The first and second header connectors are identical to one another. A cable bundle has a plurality of cables extending between the first and second header connectors. The cables are connected between the contacts of the first header connector and corresponding contacts of the second header connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventor: Brian Patrick Costello
  • Patent number: 8398429
    Abstract: A connector system includes a chassis that has a framework of panels that defines a plurality of cells extending between first ends and second ends. A clip is coupled to the framework within a corresponding cell. A cable assembly is received in a corresponding cell. The cable assembly includes a first header connector coupled to the framework at the first end of the corresponding cell using the clip and a second header connector is coupled to the framework at the second end of the corresponding cell using the clip. The first header connector has a housing that holds a plurality of contacts. The housing of the first header connector has a first mating interface. The second header connector has a housing that holds a plurality of contacts. The housing of the second header connector has a second mating interface that faces in an opposite direction from the first mating interface. A cable bundle has a plurality of cables that extends between the first and second header connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventor: Brian Patrick Costello
  • Patent number: 8376782
    Abstract: A power strip comprising a housing, a plurality of female outlets on at least one surface of the housing, and a recessed connector, such as an IEC connector, on a surface of the housing, is disclosed. The recessed connector is wired within the housing to provide power to the plurality of female outlets. Preferably, the recessed connector is a male plug for connection to a power cord or wire harness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Snap-On Incorporated
    Inventor: Craig Govekar
  • Publication number: 20120295473
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved USB connection cable, comprising: a first electrical connector, a second electrical connector and a third electrical connector, wherein the first electrical connector is used for connecting to a host computer, the second electrical connector is adopted for connecting to a first electronic device, and the third electrical connector is adopted for connecting to a second electronic device; Moreover, by way of electrically connecting the internal pins of the first USB electrical connector to the internal pins of the second USB electrical connector and the third USB electrical connector, the first USB electrical connector is able to transmit data to the second USB electrical connector and the third USB electrical connector, respectively; such that the improved USB connection cable can not be a media for data transfer used between the electronic device having an USB 3.0 electrical connector and the host computer with an USB 3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: ACTION STAR ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wen-Pin Chen
  • Patent number: 8292657
    Abstract: The portable electrical power box includes a power extension cord connected to a 240-volt input plug. Via the input plug, the device plugs into a 240-volt outlet in a home or other location where split phase power is available. Two branch circuits comprise 120-volt receptacles disposed on the power box. The power extension cord has a neutral wire, a first split voltage wire, and a second split voltage wire. The neutral and first split voltage wire feed voltage to the first branch circuit of receptacles. The neutral and second split voltage wire feed voltage to the second branch circuit of receptacles. This arrangement minimizes overloading electrical panels in homes with extension cords in the home's 120-VAC outlets. The device has circuit breakers to prevent overloads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventor: Jagdeo Singh
  • Publication number: 20120202375
    Abstract: A mobile computing device is disclosed. The mobile computing device comprises two housing segments that each contains a set of electrical components. The housing segments are slideably coupled to each other to move between a first position and a second position. The mobile computing device also comprises a cable connector that connects the sets of electrical components together. The cable connector is configured to include three connector structures that are each configured to mate with a connector. A first connector structure is configured to mate with a first connector of the first housing segment in connecting to the first set of electrical components. Similarly, a second connector structure is configured to mate with a first connector of the second housing segment in connecting to a first portion of the second set of electrical components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Giancarlo Anthony Giustina, Jason Conrad Chamberlain, Stephen Schooley, Christopher Kraeutle, Mostafa Kashi
  • Patent number: 8235748
    Abstract: The modular electrical wiring device includes an electrical wiring device and an external plug that is electrically coupled by one or more wires to the wiring device. The modular plug is releasably coupled to a connector in a male-female relationship. Both the modular plug and connector include internal contacts for electrically coupling one to the other. The connector is electrically coupled to and directly terminates one or more building wires, which are used to provide power to one or more of the wiring devices. The external plug is removably coupled to the connector to provide electrical power to the wiring device by establishing and electrical pathway from a source of electrical power, through the building wires, the connector and the modular plug to the wiring device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Darron Kirby Lacey, Erik Jeffrey Gouhl, Kejie Chen, Chuan Chuan Zhuang, Jim A. Vaccaro, Denis Pierre Chardac, Rajesh D. Patel
  • Publication number: 20120196475
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a KVM cable with video connectors, PS/2 connectors and USB connector capable of connecting to a computer and a KVM device, the KVM cable comprises: a first video connector, a second video connector, a main cable, a first branch cable, a first PS/2 connector, a second branch cable, a second PS/2 connector, and at least one USB connector. In the KVM cable, the un-used pins, the ground pins and the un-connected pins of the video connector are utilized, and a detecting resistor and a diode device are disposed in the USB connector; so that, when the KVM cable is used, a user can selectively connect the PS/2 connector or the USB connector of the KVM cable to the computer, so as to control two or more computers through the KVM device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: ACTION STAR ENTERPRISE CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Chin-Chang Lin
  • Publication number: 20120178287
    Abstract: An electrical cable for power and data transmission between two electronic devices, consisting of a first flexible wire, which includes at least four power transmission lines and at least four data lines as well as a plug according to the USB standard and a multi-polar plug, and of an additional flexible wire, which includes at least two data lines and at least two power transmission lines as well as a USB plug. The first flexible wire and the additional flexible wire together form a Y-shaped cable and make possible a power and a data transmission between two electronic devices simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Andreas Mantay, Felix Daners, Harry Rutschmann
  • Publication number: 20120171892
    Abstract: A data cable includes a first connector, two bolts, a number of wires extending from the first connector, and at least one connector electrically connected to the wires. The first connector includes an insulated main body. The main body includes an elongated installing portion and a short connection portion extending from a rear side of the installing portion. Opposite ends of the installing portion each define a through hole, and opposite ends of the connection portion each define a receiving hole. The bolts are configured to be detachably received in the receiving holes, and operable to mount the first connector to an object via the through holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • Patent number: 8127126
    Abstract: An integrated power supply and network connection control device for a cord set includes a power device having a main outlet and a plurality of auxiliary outlets, the main outlet is kept power-on permanently, and the plurality of auxiliary outlets is controlled to be on/off by a control device; a network connector (RJ45) is disposed on the power device for connecting with a network cable and is also controlled to be on/off by the control device; the control device is coupled with a computer host via a USB cable for a user to set a cursor idle time, a sleep time, a standby time and a shutdown time for the computer host; when the cursor doesn't move for more than the cursor idle time, the control device will force the network connector to turn off the network connection; if the computer host is in a sleep, standby or a shutdown mode, the control device will force the plurality of auxiliary outlets of the power device to be power-off to save energy and to prevent computer hacking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Inventor: Li-Chun Lai
  • Publication number: 20110298304
    Abstract: A percutaneous cable includes a cable body having a first end and second end, the cable body including a sheath adapted to traverse a patient's skin. The cable includes a plurality of conductors disposed within the cable body configured to transmit power and control data between a system controller and two implantable pumps. The cable includes a first connector disposed at the first end of the cable body and coupled to the plurality of conductors, the first connector configured to connect the cable body to the system controller. The cable includes a second connector disposed at the second end of the cable body, the second connector comprising a first set of contacts and a second set of contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: THORATEC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Christopher James Cotter
  • Patent number: 8057256
    Abstract: A wind turbine generator includes: a nacelle provided with a plurality of modules; a controller provided in a first module out of the plurality of modules; a first device provided in a second module out of the plurality of modules. The controller and the first device are connected with a device-side connection mechanism and a controller-side connection mechanism to allow electrical communications between the controller and the first device. The device-side connection mechanism includes: a first connection element; and a first multicore cable including a plurality of signal lines with one end connected to the controller and the other end connected to the first connection element. The device-side connection mechanism provides an electrical connection between the first connection element and the first device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Ueno, Yoshiaki Tsutsumi
  • Publication number: 20110191814
    Abstract: A passive cable adaptor for connecting a data source device with a display device is described. The adaptor has a packet-based interface connector at one end, the connector having a positive main link pin, a negative main link pin, a positive auxiliary channel pin, and a negative auxiliary channel pin. Also at the same end is a serial interface connector, such as a serial interface connector. At the other end is an upgraded serial interface connector (e.g., enhanced serial interface) connector having high-speed transmission pins, high-speed receiving pins, and a ground pin, wherein multimedia content is transmitted over the cable adaptor and electrical power is supplied over the cable adaptor simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventor: Osamu Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 7976337
    Abstract: A method and system for coupling to a palmtop computer that supports both mobile computing and desktop use. A palmtop computer docking system is disclosed that includes a cable assembly and a base. The cable assembly includes a palmtop computer connection mechanism that is connected to a USB connector and that is connected to a power connection mechanism via an electrical cable. Power is provided via the power connection mechanism. The cable assembly is adapted to engage the base so as to produce a fully functional docking cradle. In operation, once the cable assembly is engaged with the base, the USB connector is then coupled to the desired computing device (typically either a portable computer or a full-size computer). The resulting docking cradle facilitates desktop use such as, for example, communication with a full size computer. The cable assembly can be removed from the base and can be used independently of the base for mobile computing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Palm, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Cortopassi, Eric Fuhs, John Byrne
  • Patent number: 7955124
    Abstract: A cable connector assembly includes a first cable connector (1), a pair of cables (4, 5), a second cable connector (2) and a third cable connector (3). The first cable connector has a printed circuit board (10) received therein, a shielding member (13) enclosing the printed circuit board and an insulative cover (14, 15) assembled out of the shielding member. The cables are connected with the printed circuit board and extending out of the shielding member, the second cable connector is in accordance with Displayport standard and connected with one of the two cables; and the third cable connector is in accordance with USB standard and connected with another one of the two cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ping-Sheng Su, Jun Chen, Feng-Jun Qi
  • Publication number: 20110104937
    Abstract: The portable electrical power box includes a power extension cord connected to a 240-volt input plug. Via the input plug, the device plugs into a 240-volt outlet in a home or other location where split phase power is available. Two branch circuits comprise 120-volt receptacles disposed on the power box. The power extension cord has a neutral wire, a first split voltage wire, and a second split voltage wire. The neutral and first split voltage wire feed voltage to the first branch circuit of receptacles. The neutral and second split voltage wire feed voltage to the second branch circuit of receptacles. This arrangement minimizes overloading electrical panels in homes with extension cords in the home's 120-VAC outlets. The device has circuit breakers to prevent overloads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventor: JAGDEO SINGH
  • Publication number: 20110097927
    Abstract: An extension cable anchoring arrangement includes an extension cable that has an electrical plug at its one end and multiple electrical sockets spaced along its length, pointed anchoring members for fastening to the floor at selected locations, and connecting structures each having a first connecting member formed integral with the periphery of one electrical socket and a second connecting member formed integral with the head of one anchoring member remote from the pointed end and connectable to the first connecting member to secure the respective electrical socket to the respective anchoring member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: EXITO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Meng-Hsiu WU
  • Patent number: 7905736
    Abstract: A temporary lighting fixture comprising of a housing, a light-bulb socket positioned in the housing, a male electrical plug in electrical communication with the light-bulb socket, and a fastener operatively connected to the housing. The fastener is adapted to secure the housing to an extension cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventor: Kevin O'Rourke
  • Patent number: 7826202
    Abstract: A universal power distribution system is provided for routing electrical circuits within a building structure to comprehensively provide electrical power to the building in ceiling configurations, wall-mounted configurations, raised floor configurations and in office furniture configurations. The system components for all of these configurations have common plug connectors that are engagable with each other so as to be readily usable in a wide variety of applications. The system is readily adaptable to form virtually any conventional circuit configuration found within conventional hard-wired systems yet is formed simply through the routing of the cables through the building cavities and interconnection is accomplished merely by plugging components together rather than through labor-intensive manual wiring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Ross Johnson, Harold Wilson
  • Patent number: 7803013
    Abstract: According to some embodiments of the invention, a connectivity apparatus is provided. The connectivity apparatus may comprise signal-terminals associated with respective sockets. These signal-terminals may form a portion of a connectivity path for transmission of scanning signals. Accordingly, the connectivity apparatus may enable central mapping of interconnections of the ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: RIT Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Yaakov Haggay, Pinchas Shifris
  • Patent number: 7798845
    Abstract: A safety plug assembly includes an electrical cord having a first end and a second end. The first end is electrically couplable to an electrically powered device. The second end comprises a male plug extendable into an electrical outlet. The electrical cord has a break therein to define a first section and a second section each having a free end. A first mating member and a second mating member are releasably connectable together to close an electrical circuit. Each of the free ends has one of the first and second mating members attached thereto. Each of the first and second mating members includes a male prong and a female receiver. The male prong of the first mating member is extendable in the female receiver of the second mating member and the male prong of the second mating member is extendable in the female receiver of the first mating member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Inventor: William J. Buchanan
  • Patent number: 7762836
    Abstract: An electrical power distribution system comprising: a first housing having an outside surface, configured to receive electrical power from a source; a current limiting and splitting mechanism disposed within the first housing, configured to receive the electrical power and output a plurality of separate current limited electrical circuits; a first housing connector having a first shape, mounted on or to the outside surface of the first housing, having a first plurality of contacts mounted in a first contact arrangement, each contact being connected to one circuit of the plurality of separate current limited electrical circuits and each contact selected to conduct at least one of an elevated current and an elevated voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Boston Metal Products Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J Rubin, Lawrence A Ellis
  • Patent number: 7740386
    Abstract: The present invention provides the lighting apparatus cable that allows it to easily attach the lighting module and enables it to improve the productivity. A flat cable used in a lighting apparatus having a plurality of lighting modules disposed in series, for connecting the lighting modules in such a manner that colors and/or luminous intensities of emitted lights of the lighting modules can be controlled, the flat cable comprising: at least four conductors disposed in parallel which include two signal conductors disposed at both sides of the cable and two power feeding conductors; a sheath member covering the at least four conductors to integrate; and notches formed on both sides of the cable so as to cut the signal conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Nichia Corporation
    Inventors: Ryuhei Tsuji, Tsuyoshi Yasuoka
  • Publication number: 20100151723
    Abstract: A cable connector assembly includes a first cable connector (1), a pair of cables (4, 5), a second cable connector (2) and a third cable connector (3). The first cable connector has a printed circuit board (10) received therein, a shielding member (13) enclosing the printed circuit board and an insulative cover (14, 15) assembled out of the shielding member. The cables are connected with the printed circuit board and extending out of the shielding member, the second cable connector is in accordance with Displayport standard and connected with one of the two cables; and the third cable connector is in accordance with USB standard and connected with another one of the two cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: PING-SHENG SU, JUN CHEN, FENG-JUN QI
  • Patent number: 7727008
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connector for conveying an electrical signal from a device, in particular a cardiac device, to an organ of a human or animal body, in particular a heart, comprising a first electrically conducting wire and a second electrically conducting wire, wherein the wires are joined together in an electrically insulating sleeve, a first electrode, which is electrically connected to the first wire, and a second electrode, which is electrically connected to the second wire; wherein the first and second electrodes are constructed to deliver an electrical signal at the organ, wherein the first electrode forms an electrically conducting sleeve around a conducting part of the first wire and around a non-conducting part of the second wire, wherein at least the edges of the electrically conducting sleeve formed by the first electrode are at least partially embedded in the electrically insulating sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: European Custom Manufacturing B.V.
    Inventor: Rogier Eric Emile Eijck
  • Publication number: 20100115775
    Abstract: A flexible electric power extension cable includes at least two conductors for electrical pipe processing equipment, a plug and a female cable connector part. The plug contains the at least two-conductors and is electrically connected to the front end of the electric power extension cable for receiving line power while geometrically fitting into a line-power electric outlet box. The female cable connector part contains the at least two conductors and is electrically connected to the rear end of the electric power extension cable. There is a mismatch between the geometry of the female cable connector part and that of the cable plug to preclude connection between the female cable connector part and the plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: Achim Scheider
  • Patent number: 7710266
    Abstract: A security system and display module therefore protects an item of merchandise mounted on the display module in a retail environment. The item of merchandise is electrically and mechanically connected to a sensor which is removably mounted on the display module by a first power cord. A second power cord connects the display module to the sensor and a third power cord connects the display module to a source of electricity for supplying electric power to the sensor through the display module and then to the displayed item for maintaining the charge on a battery of the displayed item. The display module contains an alarm unit having an audible alarm which is actuated if the integrity of either of the first or second power cords is compromised. A plunger switch and LED may be contained in the sensor and in a base of the display module and connected to the internal alarm to provide additional security for the protected item of merchandise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Invue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Christopher J. Fawcett, Anthony M. Cupolo
  • Patent number: 7699657
    Abstract: A signal converting apparatus with a relay function connector includes a body, a signal converting unit installed in the body and having a signal connecting portion connected to an electronic device for transmitting or receiving a first signal, and at least one first signal line is extended into the body and connected to the signal converting unit. The signal connecting portion is connected to another signal converting apparatus through the first signal line, and a relay function wire terminal is installed in the body and has an end connected to a second signal line. The second signal line is connected to the electronic device or an electric equipment for transmitting/receiving a second signal to/from the electronic device or electric equipment respectively. The relay function wire terminal is connected to a third signal line, and the third signal line is connected to an electric adapter of another signal converting apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Inventors: Shih-Ming Hwang, Liang-Lun Hwang, Chien-Jong Hwang