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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7871723 | Power source device A power source device includes a battery assembly which includes a plurality of batteries each having a positive electrode at one end and a negative electrode at the other end, a plurality of connecting members, each of which connects the positive electrode of one b... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7867029 | Connector housing and connector This invention provides with a connector housing in which a retaining arm for fixing a metal terminal to be inserted into a receiving chamber is formed within the receiving chamber, and extends in a direction of insertion of the metal terminal, and the retaining arm... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7785117 | Printed circuit board First insulating walls projected from a substrate are interposed between high voltage terminals T+, T−. The first insulating walls are disposed further away from the connector housing than the high voltage terminals T+, T−. The first insulating walls prevent mix... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7717746 | Bulb socket structure for onboard interior lighting system Disclosed is a bulb socket structure for an onboard interior lighting system, in which: a bulb attachment hole 12 to which a wedge base bulb 21 is attached is formed in a resin-made housing 10 constituting the onboard interior lighting system; a... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7663465 | Fusible link unit Disclosed is a fusible link unit which is capable of being directly connected to a battery, and which includes: a band plate portion integrally formed in a bus bar; two fuse circuit-forming members contiguously formed respectively to two sides of the band plate port... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7476474 | Method for making a photomask assembly incorporating a porous frame A photomask assembly is described having a frame for supporting a transparent pellicle above a photomask substrate, defining a closed pellicle space overlaying the substrate. The frame is formed of a porous material configured to allow the pellicle space to be purge... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7381359 | Method for making filled epoxy resin compositions An encapsulant is described for an optoelectronic device or optical component, which provides a coefficient of thermal expansion of less than 50 ppm/° C., with a variation of less than ±30%, and further provides an optical transmittance of at least 20% at a wavele... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7304102 | Process for making encapsulant for opto-electronic devices An encapsulant for use with opto-electronic devices and optical components incorporates a filler made from a glass that has been processed into particle form and heated to a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time, along with an epoxy having an index of r... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7209885 | Compressed code generating method and compressed code decompressing method A compressed-code generating method that is used for compressing information on characters including numerical data, sound and images, and a compressed-code expanding method that is used for restoring and expanding the compressed code generated by using the compress... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7043940 | Method for making thin fused glass articles A method suited for producing thin fused glass articles includes, in preferred aspects, preparing a dry gel having edges configured to reduce or eliminate warping of the gel during densification of the gel. Preferred aspects include partially densifying the gel, mac... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7014961 | Photomask assembly incorporating a porous frame A photomask assembly is described having a frame for supporting a transparent pellicle above a photomask substrate, defining a closed pellicle space overlaying the substrate. The frame is formed of a porous material configured to allow the pellicle space to be purge... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6890211 | Connector holding structure A connector holding structure which facilitate an operation of inserting a connector from the bottom surface of a headlining to the top surface thereof and prevents an occurrence of damage of the connector and abnormal noises due to vibrations of the connector. The ... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6871418 | Apparatus and related method for rapid cure of sol-gel coatings This invention resides in an apparatus and related method for rapidly curing thin film sol-gel coatings, particularly such coatings adhered to low melting temperature plastic substrates, whether rigid or flexible, without deforming the substrate. The curing is achie... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6841888 | Encapsulant for opto-electronic devices and method for making it An encapsulant for use with opto-electronic devices and optical components incorporates a filler made from a glass that has been processed into particle form and heated to a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time, along with an epoxy having an index of r... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6514454 | Sol-gel process using porous mold A sol-gel process for producing dry porous gel monoliths, e.g., silica glass monoliths, in which the successive process steps of gelling, aging and drying all occur within a mold formed of a selected porous material, e.g., graphite. The mold is inert to t... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6395331 | Transparent substrate bearing an anti-stain, hydrophobic coating, and process for making it A process is described for applying a thin-film, hydrophobic, oil-repellant, stain-resistant, optical coating to a transparent substrate. The coating is applied using a treatment solution that incorporates an organosilane in a solvent of water, alcohol, a... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6386925 | Press-contact joint connector A press-contact joint connector includes: a first connector housing having a plurality of cavity walls formed with a plurality of terminal housing chambers; and a terminal assembly having a plurality of terminals to be housed respectively in said pluralit... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6383443 | Sol-gel process for making monolithic alpha-alumina articles having controlled porosity Disclosed is a sol-gel process for making high-density monolithic alpha-alumina articles. Cracking problems caused by shrinkage of the gel during the drying and firing stages are minimized by controlling the temperature and humidity during the drying proc... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6254430 | Coaxial connector A connection part has at least two matingly interengaging contact pieces that electrically connect the central conductor of a coaxial cable without soldering or trimming. In the preferred embodiment, the connection part includes a bifurcated segment and a... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6231992 | Partial reflector An improved partial reflector is disclosed in which the reflector is configured to provide selected levels of reflectance, transmittance and efficiency that are substantially uniform over the visible wavelength range of 400 to 700 nanometers. This result ... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6201188 | Connecting structure for covered wires A connecting structure for covered wires is provided. A ground wire s overlaid by a shield wire 1 such that the wires cross each other. Respective overlapping portions of the wires 1, 2 are interposed between an upper resin tip 13 and a lower resin tip 14... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6156138 | Method of and structure for fixing a flexible electrical conductor A method of fixing a flexible electrical conductor, in which a plurality of flat conductors in which their connecting ends to be connected to another circuit are exposed are integrally covered with a resin-made cladding member, to a fixing portion for con... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6099792 | Sol-gel process using porous mold A sol-gel process for producing dry porous gel monoliths, e.g., silica glass monoliths, in which the successive process steps of gelling, aging and drying all occur within a mold formed of a porous material, e.g., graphite. The mold is inert to the gel so... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6086021 | Adjustable anti-rotational fastener for wire harness components An anti-rotational fastener for securing an electrical connector or other wire harness component to a surface having two holes formed therein. The fastener has a base which is attached to the connector, a first mounting stem fixed to the base, and a secon... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6033247 | Axially adjustable connector A floating connector assembly allowing for axial movement of joined wire harness terminal connectors as a unit, thereby preventing rubbing and wear of their electrical contacts or terminals. The floating connector assembly comprises a first connector havi... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5971796 | Wire harness and connector shroud A shroud for securing a wire harness and its attached connector to a electrical power distribution center (PDC) assembly. The shroud surrounds the end of the wire harness and engages the wire harness connector so as to permit a degree of linear movement o... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5841069 | C-shaped relay apparatus between relative rotary materials A relay apparatus between relative rotary members has a first rotator (a rotator) having an inner cylindrical portion, a second rotator (a fixed body) having an outer cylindrical portion for surrounding the inner cylindrical portion at a predetermined int... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5569051 | Waterproof connector Disclosed is a waterproof connector which is capable of controlling the inserting posture of the terminal members with respect to the connector housing in the earlier stages of terminal insertion. The waterproof connector includes: a plurality of terminal... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5545854 | Grommet for wire sealing A novel grommet assembly for securely sealing a wire harness or cable to an automotive panel opening is achieved with separate, identical grommet halves whose components are axially assembled. The assembled grommet halves are radially mated over the cable... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5520556 | Female terminal A female terminal comprises: a square cylindrical electric contact portion (2) having an opening (2a) into which a male terminal is inserted: an elastic contact piece (3) housed in the electric contact portion and brought into elastic contact with the ins... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5516299 | Multi-input connector A multi-input first connector for use with a mating connector wherein the first connector includes a connector housing; first, second, third, and fourth terminals disposed in the connector housing; a first connecting device for connecting the first termin... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5504973 | Stopper structure and stopper member for preventing a grommet from coming off from a panel A stopper structure for preventing a grommet made of elastic material from coming off from a panel, includes a stopper flange formed in the grommet. The stopper-structure further includes a stopper member made of rigid material, which includes an internal... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5498966 | Inspection device for inspecting continuity of terminal in a connector An inspection device comprises a body having a connector insertion opening for inserting a connector into the device. The body holds a continuity inspector for inspecting the continuity of the terminals in contact relation therewith when the connector is ... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5496968 | Shielded cable connecting terminal A shielded cable connecting terminal includes a conductor, a cable sheath insulating the conductor, and a conductive braid wound around the cable sheath. The terminal further comprises: a terminal body having an electrically connecting portion connectable... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5494453 | Connector housing In a first housing accommodating a female terminal, there is provided a front wall defining an insert opening into which a male terminal accommodated in a second housing is inserted. The first housing includes a first slope defining the insert opening for... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5487678 | Connector housing having a lock mechanism A connector housing assembly used for connection in an electrical wiring and having a pair of connector housings capable of being fitted to each other. A locking arm is provided on one of the pair of connector housings, while a lock hook capable of receiv... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5484223 | Double terminal stop connector A double terminal stop connector (1) has a terminal stop frame (4) and a connector housing (2). The terminal stop frame (4) has two opposing walls (8) and a pair of flexible hinge members (7) interposed therebetween on both sides of the terminal stop fram... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5482299 | Water seal plug for connector A water seal plug for use on an electrical connector, improved to cover a sealing surface such that it can be exposed when the plug is used, so as to protect the sealing surface while ensuring superior sealing effect. The water seal plug has the following... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5481204 | Connector terminal checking device and method of checking connector terminal A connector terminal checking device includes a base, a conduction checking part rotatably supported by the base to check the conductive condition of a connector to be checked, an abutting part attached to the base to come into contact with a rear end of ... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5476705 | Corner structure of resinous molded part A corner structure of a resinous molded part includes a base portion and a pair of lever portions which are formed integrally with the base portion. The molded part is provided with cut-outs which are arranged at corners where the base portion intersects ... | 12/19/1995 |
