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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7229327 | Canted coil spring power terminal and sequence connection system The present invention provides an electrical power system comprising a plurality of battery modules in series connection between adjacent battery modules, wherein each of the battery modules comprises a positive male terminal, a negative male terminal, and a socket ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7016579 | Optical fiber cable with interstitial support members Fiber optic conduits are received around a central axis with their axes extending in the same direction as the central axis and with each fiber optic conduit tangent to two other fiber optic conduits. The fiber optic conduits define a first interstitial space thereb... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6908348 | Box terminal with extended contact surfaces and controlled damage location during high voltage arcing with and without suppression under a magnetic field The present invention relates generally to male to female contact terminals, particularly those in use with associated wire harnesses or cables involved in higher voltage and current carrying vehicle applications. More specifically, the present invention discloses a... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6872099 | Stamped battery terminal exhibiting a pivoting clamping mechanism A terminal clamping mechanism for use with a conventional battery having an upwardly extending post. The clamping mechanism includes a compressible battery terminal exhibiting a substantially annular shaped portion generally corresponding to an exterior configuratio... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6860768 | COMBINATION SLEEVE AND SPRING CAGE INCORPORATED INTO A ONE-PIECE FEMALE TERMINAL FOR INTERENGAGING A CORRESPONDING MALE TERMINAL AND METHOD OF CONFIGURING SUCH A SLEEVE AND SPRING CAGE FROM A BLANK SHAPE A one piece blank including a configurable and combination sleeve and spring cage, defining a first female connector, and which is interengageable with a male connector having an extending male terminal pin insertable within an opposing open end of the female connec... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6845206 | Interbay housing assembly for fiber optic management systems Interbay housing assemblies for use with fiber optic management system racks, include a first enclosure having sidewalls, a rear opening and a plurality of front openings. Mounting brackets are attached to the sidewalls for attachment to adjacent equipment racks. Ad... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6813422 | Flexible fiber optic cable A fiber optic cable includes an outer jacket, a first core tube positioned within the outer jacket, and a first plurality of optical fibers positioned within the first core tube, wherein the cross-sectional area of the first plurality of optical fibers is less than ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6813129 | Self-diagnostic solid state relay for detection of open load circuit A self diagnostic solid state relay for converting a low current input into a high current output and providing the combined functions of silent switching and visual indication of circuit status. A three dimensional polygonal shaped housing encloses a printed circui... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6805596 | Compression formed connector for a composite conductor assembly used in transmission line installations and method of constructing the same A connector assembly for use in transmission line installations. An elongated steel tube is provided and an aluminum sleeve is axially inserted into the tube and exhibits a rate of extrusion greater than the tube. A current carrying cable has a plurality of outer st... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6758686 | Low current minimal alignment compression contact system An electrical contact system including an elastomeric conductive material of specified shape and size, said conductive material exhibiting a first plurality of electrical contact locations. An electrical power supply connected to the conductive material and communic... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6699067 | Bussed electrical center incorporating modularized components and sectionable conductor grid for establishing preferred high current flow applications A bussed electrical center for providing customizable current flow to electrical output components. An upper insulating layer has a first and second faces and exhibits a plurality of apertures through which are engaged male terminals pins, these further i... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6697556 | Method for section reducing a steel tube to achieve excess fiber length of an elongate bundle of optical fibers contained within the tube A method for section reducing an encasing tube to achieve excess length of fibers within the tube. At least one, and preferably two, platforms are arranged at a selected angular offset. Each platform includes a first plurality of rollers mounted in statio... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6672911 | Electrical terminal socket assembly including 90 angled and sealed connectors A terminal socket assembly for electrically connecting a male input blade with an output cable. The socket assembly includes a spring cage exhibiting a three dimensional rectangular and arcuate cross sectional shape having a plurality of angled and torsio... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6658187 | Optical fiber cable assembly with interstitial support members Fiber optic conduits are received around a central axis with their axes extending in the same direction as the central axis and with each fiber optic conduit tangent to two other fiber optic conduits. The fiber optic conduits define a central interstitial... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6656002 | Electrical terminal socket assembly including T shaped sealed connectors A terminal socket assembly including a T-shaped sealed connector for interconnecting electrically powered vehicular components with a male input pin and output cable. A spring cage is formed into a substantially helix "hourglass shape" configuration. A tu... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6642628 | Combined four way and seven way connector assembly for use with a vehicle and for accommodating a trailer tow package A combined four way and seven way connector assembly for communicating a towing vehicle's electrical system with either a four way or seven way input harness associated with a towed vehicle. The towing vehicle includes a wire harness supplying an output o... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6621688 | Electrical distribution system having integral junction box for instrument panel application An assembly for supplying vehicle subsystems associated with an instrument panel. A panel structural architecture includes a forward facing side within which are defined a series of partially recessed and interconnected channels. A junction box is secured... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6612753 | Miniature bend splice in optical fibers and method of forming same A fiber optic device for changing direction along a fiber optic path is provided. A first optical fiber having a first end portion, and a second optical fiber having a second end portion are joined at a fusion splice. A miniature bend is formed in the reg... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6563971 | Optical fiber Mach-Zehnder interferometer employing miniature bends An optical fiber Mach Zehnder Interferometer includes a first and second elongate optical fiber having a core and a cladding, first and second couplers wherein the cladding of the first optical fiber is coupled to the cladding of the second optical fiber.... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6561855 | Clamping mechanism for use with a terminal secured to a battery post and incorporating controlled engagement and spring back characteristics A clamping mechanism for use with a terminal secured to a battery post. The terminal includes a first end securing a terminal line, a substantially annular shaped post fitting proximate a second end, and which includes a pair of spaced apart guide walls f... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6547572 | Integrated and flexible power distribution assembly A power distribution assembly for distributing a high current electrical input to a plurality of individual and varied current outputs. A lower housing has a plurality of integrally formed socket receptacle defined therein, a corresponding and assembleabl... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6515227 | Fiber optic cable management enclosure with integral bend radius control An enclosure for use in a cable management system includes an outer shell having a generally rectangular shape and defining an interior space. The outer shell includes a bottom wall and a sidewall, with the sidewall defining a sidewall opening for access ... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6467942 | Automotive lamp socket A lamp assembly for use with a vehicle's electrical system, the electrical system including a plurality of terminals each having a wire insulating portion and an end connector portion. A main elastomeric housing includes a socket for receiving a bulb. A f... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6389213 | Deadend wedge design An apparatus, called a wedge deadend, used to secure aerial fiber optic transmission lines or cables. The deadend and secured cable can effectively be attached to support structures such as poles or towers. The wedge deadend has a body that consists of mu... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6361336 | Electrical coupling device for aligning and interengaging a plurality of multi-pin connectors An electrical coupling device for a vehicle that includes a tub having side ends defining an upwardly facing perimeter edge surrounding an open interior. A plurality of female connectors are mounted within the tub open interior and arranged in axially ext... | 03/26/2002 |
