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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8152562 | Cable panel mount An electrical connector system configured to be attached to a support structure is disclosed. The electrical connector system may include a mount capable of being attached to the support structure. The mount may include a bezel and a flange. The bezel may define a f... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8113873 | Pivot assisted storage device unloading mechanism A storage device cradle includes a housing having a receiving surface sized and configured to receive at least a portion of a storage device, the receiving surface having a hole defined therethrough. An external interface of the cradle is configured to communicative... | 02/14/2012 |
| 7896691 | Electronic device and airproof connector module thereof An electronic device and an airproof connector module thereof are provided. The electronic device is connected to a peripheral device by the connector module. The connector module includes a casing, an adapting board, a first connector, a second connector, a first e... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7878844 | Panel connector assembly A panel connector assembly includes a panel, a panel connector and a mounting bracket. The panel has opposing front and rear sides and includes a connector opening and a securing hole extending through the panel. The panel connector is disposed proximate to the pane... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7731524 | Blind docking electrical connector Method and apparatus for blind docking an electronic device or module with an electrical connector, for example within a rack for a computer system. A forwardly-directed power connector is secured to a distal end of at least one rail or shelf bracket for blind docki... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7559794 | Solenoid connector A connector is provided to be connected to a solenoid embedded in a hole formed on a housing of a device to be attached. The connector is provided with connector electric terminal members which can be engaged with electric terminal members of the solenoid, and a cas... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7510428 | Charging communication-adaptor for mobile device A charging communication-adaptor has such an arrangement that, when a mobile device is attached, communication terminals of the mobile device and the charging communication-adaptor make a contact first, and then the charging terminals of the mobile device and the ch... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7351075 | Electrified ceiling framework connectors An electrical connector for use with an electrified ceiling framework having a conductive body with a first end and second end. The first end of the conductive body is arranged and disposed to provide selective electrical contact to a first conductive surface dispos... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7338314 | Electrical wire routing connector presenter bracket A connector bracket for facilitating assembly of an electrical component to an automobile. The connector bracket may include a proximal support configured to attach to an attachment structure of an automobile, and a distal support including a flange for retaining an... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7278140 | Apparatus and method of updating data of an embedded system, and apparatus for updating data of memory An apparatus and a method for updating data in an embedded system are provided. The apparatus includes a processor for retrieving new data and a transmission line. The transmission line connects to the processor to receive the new data and transmits the new data to ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7221245 | Balanced microwave cable adaptor having a connector interface secured by a slidable nut An adaptor includes a connector interface having a first coaxial structure with a first center pin configured to be coupled to a first center conductor of a first coaxial transmission line and a second coaxial structure with a second center pin configured to be coup... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7201611 | Docking system to attach and retain multiple electronic devices simultaneously on a surface A platform having a raised support member including a plurality of spaced openings configured to securing receive device connectors. In one preferred embodiment, the raised member comprises an upwardly extending barrier shaped as a comb, formed by a plurality of slo... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7118281 | Retention and release mechanisms for fiber optic modules A rotate-and-pull mechanism for fiber optic modules. The mechanism having a lever-actuator to unlatch and withdraw a fiber optic module from a cage assembly or a module receptacle. The lever-actuator pivotally couples to the fiber optic module so that when lever-act... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7077694 | Connector to be fixed to a device and method of fixing a connector to a device Fixing members (30) fixable to a circuit board (K) by soldering are mounted in a housing (10). Each fixing member (30) is comprised of a main panel (31) and a solder leg (32) projecting sideways from the bottom end of the main port... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7047402 | Process for booting and causing completion of synchronization based on multiple actuations of designated key when the system is off A Computer based on a dual processing structure, with a main processing subsystem associated to an alternate processing subsystem. The main subsystem includes a main processor, a keyboard and a display, and the alternate processing subsystem has a quicker response t... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7020931 | Grommet and retainer A grommet assembly for use in providing a weatherproof conduit for electrical and/or pneumatic lines between, for example, an automotive body structure and the interior of a door hingedly mounted on the vehicle body structure. The grommet is made of a soft material ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7001192 | Structure of connector An improved structure of a connector is disclosed. The connector comprises a terminal base having a plurality of connection terminals mounted thereon and a main frame, wherein the main frame is of U shape and slide tracks are mounted on vertical sidewalls thereof, a... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6974352 | Telecommunications jack assembly An electrical connector including a circuit board, a contact spring insert, and an insulation displacement terminal insert wherein the contact spring insert is positioned between the insulation displacement terminal insert and the circuit board. The insert assembly ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6971909 | Angled patch panel assembly An angled patch panel is provided that is configured to be mounted to a rack or console. The angled patch panel facilitates cable management functions and enhances space utilization at and around the rack/patch panel assembly. The angled patch panel includes first a... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6971897 | Gel-filled telephone jack An improved gel-protected registered telephone jack includes a cavity in a housing, and a rear opening to the cavity that permits positioning an insert that connects permanent telephone wires to spring connectors. A front opening receives a plug to make contact betw... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6953150 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine diagnostic device An automated banking machine (10) includes a lockable first fascia portion (20) which when unlocked enables access to a chest lock input device (104), inputs to which enable opening a chest door (18) of the machine. Opening the first fasc... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6929517 | Terminal seat A terminal seat comprises a first receiving portion, a second receiving portion and a joint portion formed between the two. The second receiving portion corresponds to the first receiving portion and has similar shapes. The joint portion formed between the first rec... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6926554 | Portable device connection apparatus and system A portable device comprising a casing with at least one function key, a recess in a wall of the casing for accommodating a connector when the connector is not in use, a connector cable for permanently connecting the connector to an internal circuitry of the portable... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6875050 | Inside-door-function control unit An actuator housing located between an external plate and internal plate of a door is electrically and mechanically connected with an ECU housing via water-proof elastic members, which are provided in an opening section of the internal plate and in an outer circumfe... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6827603 | Detachable connector for a lamp on a pendent lamp An detachable connector for a lamp on a pendent lamp has a holder, a socket, an attaching device, a plug and a connecting tube. The holder is mounted in the frame of the pendent lamp. The socket is detachably attached to the holder by the attaching device and is ele... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6722918 | Rail electrical connector system A connector assembly includes a rail having a plurality of apertures therethrough, and two electrical connectors including a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector, the first electrical connector detachably mateable to the second electrical con... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6655985 | Input apparatus cooperating with electrical device An input apparatus for holding and cooperating with electrical devices such as personal digital assistants (PDAs) having different sizes includes a housing, an input interface, and a cap. The housing includes a front plate, a bottom plate, and two side po... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6554626 | Electrical receptacle assembly An electrical connector for use with a tractor-trailer includes a receptacle having a generally cylindrical outer body and a molded inner body encapsulating a plurality of conductors secured to connector pins. To provide additional current carrying capaci... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6527581 | Network converter and base applied in universal serial bus The present invention discloses a network converter and its base applied in USB. The USB network converter of the present invention comprises a converting body and a base. The converting body includes a PCB whose one end has a network port and the other e... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6422889 | Automotive electric equipment and automotive interior unit Electric equipment 130 is fitted in an opening 121 from a passenger compartment side (outside) of an interior member 120 so that an electric wire connecting unit 134 of the electric unit 130 can be electrically connected to electric wires 110 disposed on ... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6364681 | Connector assembly and method of mounting same A connector assembly includes a generally cylindrical lock frame for being fixed to a through hole in a vehicle body panel, a first connector fitted in one open end of the lock frame, and a second connector fitted in the other open end of the lock frame. ... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6364697 | Palmtop computer docking system 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 cable dock that is connecte... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6238229 | Connector A bracket (40) supports an opening-closing connector (20) in a manner to allow this connector to move upward, downward, right and left before a housing (31) of a block connector (30) is held by the opening-closing connector (20). Therefore, when the housi... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6027364 | Connector fitting construction with side ribs and corresponding side rib-receiving portions A connector fitting construction in which a pair of male and female connectors can be fitted together easily, and a housing can be formed into a small size, and two connectors can be held in a good mutually-fitted condition. In the connector fitting const... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5885098 | Cord set receptacle A cord set for electrically connecting an electrically powered device to a power source. The cord set includes a plug, a receptacle defining an axis and an axial passage extending through the receptacle to accommodate the plug, and coupling means extendin... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5803758 | Switch box mounting structure A switch box mounting structure which allows easy removal of the switch box from the panel, reduces the length of the wires, improves the work efficiency, prevents the wires from being broken, and reduces the material cost. The switch box mounting structu... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5671273 | Network interface device having switch Disclosed is a network interface device for connecting network wiring to a subscriber's wiring at a subscriber's premises, the network interface device having a door covering a test jack, with means for connecting the network wiring to the subscriber wiri... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5655928 | Incomplete engagement detecting structure in a connector In a connector, an incomplete insertion detecting structure is formed as follows: A flexible locking piece adapted to engage with a terminal is formed in each terminal accommodating chamber. A rib insertion space, into which the flexible locking piece is ... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5556302 | Electrical connector An electrical connector assembly is provided which assumes a fully coupled state even if it was in a semi-coupled state prior to being attached to a support bracket (B). A lever has an inclined coupling surface which draws a semi-coupled female connector ... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5382179 | Electrical connection system with mounting track An electrical connection system is provided with two electrical connectors and a mounting track. The mounting track is adapted to be connected to a frame. The connectors are slidingly mounted onto the mounting track and into electrical connection with eac... | 01/17/1995 |
