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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8167657 | Plug/jack system having PCB with lattice network A jack is provided that has compensation and crosstalk zones. At least one of the zones employs a lattice network that couples conductors in the zone to reduce the net crosstalk in the plug/jack system. The lattice network has a frequency response slope that is diff... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8109792 | System with cable mode converter A compound video cable has a drive interface, a receive interface with a differential-to-single ended converter, and a differential mode data wired transmission medium connected to the drive interface and the receive interface. The differential-to-single ended conve... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8062069 | Spark free improved connector A spark free connector that includes a case with removable end covers, each end cover having at least one cable gland; an internal board disposed inside the case and including a first connector connected to a line and a return line, and a second connector serially c... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8052474 | Plug/jack system having PCB with lattice network A jack is provided that has compensation and crosstalk zones. At least one of the zones employs a lattice network that couples conductors in the zone to reduce the net crosstalk in the plug/jack system. The lattice network has a frequency response slope that is diff... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7922539 | Floating connector with an impedance adjusting member A floating connector is provides that enables impedance matching in the entire contact without hindrance of the movement of a movable housing. The floating connector having a contact, a movable housing, a fixed housing, and an impedance adjusting member. The contact... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7883374 | Cable connector for printed circuit boards The invention relates to a cable connector for printed circuit boards, said cable connector comprising a housing and at least two contact elements, each contact element being provided with a contact for connecting electrical wires, and a tuning-fork contact for cont... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7878856 | Electric power outlet apparatus An electric power outlet apparatus for enabling electric machines containing a communication apparatus to be connected to indoor power wiring used for power-line carrier communications easily in an optimum state is provided. A tap part 3 connected to a power ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7833061 | Electronic part connector To provide a connector that incorporates a built-in electronic part, which allows for easy assembly for obtaining a required connection structure, ensures connection reliability, and prevents dislodging of the electronic part even when used in locations involving fr... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7713089 | Photovoltaic roofing tile with a plug and socket on 2 opposite edges A low profile integrated solar roofing tile connecting system for the formation of a solar roof. The system is aesthetically appealing because the tiles lay relatively flat with a very low profile without any bulges or ridges because all wires and connectors embedde... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7648397 | Electronic part equipped unit An electronic part equipped unit includes a case body that includes a first recess portion for containing an electronic part and a second recess portion for containing a relay terminal which is connected to the electronic part, a wire side terminal to which a middle... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7581991 | Vehicle electric current connector assembly with electric current sensors An assembly for transporting electric current in a vehicle includes a connector and a sensor package. The connector comprises a plurality of prongs. The plurality of prongs are configured to receive and transport electric current. The sensor package is electrically ... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7572149 | Connector A connector includes a control circuit portion having a circuit element, and a housing which has a fitting portion which fits to a mating connector, a receiving chamber which receives the control circuit portion, and a wire holding portion which holds wires connecte... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7507122 | Sleeve connector for electromagnetic clutch A sleeve connector for an electromagnetic clutch has a first holder carrying a diode and a resistor for absorbing surge voltage and removing an induced magnetic field generated by an electromagnetic clutch field coil assembly. First and second terminals respectively... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7425156 | Connector structure Circuit members and electrical parts, connected to the circuit members, are mounted within a pair of division housings and terminals, extending from the circuit members, project outwardly from the division housings, and the two division housings are joined together ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7413477 | Power plug with programmable functionality The present invention provides a power plug for insertion into a cigarette lighter socket for powering an electronic device. The invention includes a housing and electrical contacts and a two-conductor cable coupled to the housing for supplying power to the electron... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7396257 | Computer input/output (I/O) connector assembly having a security circuit disposed therein A security circuit is disposed within the housing of an input/output (I/O) connector assembly that is configured to implement the functionality of a computer system I/O port. Thus, when the connector assembly is mounted on a computer system board the security circui... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7387537 | Connector system for solar cell roofing tiles A connector system for photovoltaic roof tiles has a body and a plug assembly with latching means. The body portion has a latching member and a rib defining a recess for mating with the plug assembly. A pair of cavities extends inwardly from the recess. The latching... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7367850 | Bidirectional communication module jack assembly A bidirectional communication module jack assembly is disclosed to include a front bracket, a rear bracket fastened to the front bracket, and a plurality of jack modules mounted in between the front bracket and the rear bracket. The front bracket and the rear bracke... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361063 | Shielded connecting block providing reduced alien crosstalk A patch panel includes a first outlet having a first connecting block; a second outlet having a second connecting block, the second connecting block positioned adjacent to the first connecting block; a conductive shield positioned between the first connecting block ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7354289 | Positive locking push-on precision 3.5 mm or 2.4 mm connector for an oscilloscope probe A positive locking push-on 3.5 mm (or other diameter, such as 2.4 mm) connector is provided by retaining an existing bayonet lug and latch style push-on latch mechanism and associated male and female outer conductor shells, but which is sized for 3.5 mm use, while p... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7341488 | EMI-resistant circuit board assembly An EMI-resistant circuit board assembly includes a plurality of circuit boards arranged in a stack and a metal shielding frame respectively sandwiched in between each two adjacent circuit boards. One of the circuit boards has at least one high-speed device producing... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7331801 | Top mount right angle header An electrical connection header for an electrical device and a method for assembling the same are disclosed herein. A connection header may include a plurality of electrical pins, each of which has a first portion and a second portion oriented generally orthogonal t... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7326084 | Electronic module of electric connector An electronic module of an electric connector suitable for being electrically connected to a terminal set inside the electric connector is provided. A plurality of connection terminals is installed on the terminal set for electrically connecting other devices. The e... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7318744 | Power connector with ID identifying member A power connector (100) is adapted for connecting with a power input port of an electrical device and includes an insulative housing (1), first and second terminals (2, 3) received in the housing for power transmission, a third terminal (4 | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314387 | Communication connector with two layered core module A communication connector includes a terminal seat with multiple legs extending from two adjacent sides of the terminal seat, a coil seat securely and electrically connected to the terminal seat and having coils respectively received in two isolated compartments def... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7297029 | Communication control IC-incorporating connector and wiring harness with communication control IC-incorporating connector There is provided a communication control IC-incorporating connector characterized in that a communication control IC is incorporated in a housing; an equipment-side connecting portion for connecting the equipment-side lead of the IC to the male terminal of an equip... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7285020 | Electrical connector An electrical connector comprises an axial lead component and signal contacts. Each of the signal contacts has a contact area and a base formed opposite from the contact area, which is electrically connected to a lead end of the axial lead component. An insulative i... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7278888 | Bias-T apparatus and center conductor of the same A bias-T apparatus and its center conductor for providing radio frequency signals and power source to outdoor equipment of a Base Transceiver Station (BTS) in a mobile communication. system. The bias-T apparatus includes a housing having an input connector and an ou... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7275962 | Connector A disclosed connector includes a resin package unit assembly made of a combination of a resin package unit and an insulator block inside a shield cover assembly. The resin package unit includes a resin package portion, an element having an equalizer function inside ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7275961 | Rugged, removable, electronic device 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 connecti... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270661 | Electrosurgical apparatus and methods for treatment and removal of tissue Apparatus and methods for ablating, severing, cutting, shrinking, coagulating, or otherwise modifying a target tissue to be treated. In a method for treating a target tissue, an active electrode of an electrosurgical probe is positioned in at least close proximity t... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7255576 | Kelvin contact module for a microcircuit test system A test assembly for testing electrical performance of microcircuits contained in leadless packages has Kelvin contacts. Slider contacts in a plurality of contact assemblies slide compliantly to accommodate lack of coplanarity in terminals on the package. A resilient... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7257466 | Intelligent control devices A control device operates to selectively provision power. The control device can be implemented as part of an electrical apparatus, such as a computer, television, VCR, hairdryer or other device which operates on AC power. The control device can be also implemented ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252551 | Electronic part-incorporating connector and wiring harness with electronic part-incorporating connector There is provided an electronic part incorporating connector in which an electronic part and a connecting part for connecting a lead of the electronic part to an electric wire are housed in a housing, wherein the housing is divided into a first housing for housing t... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7248056 | Three-phase electrical receptacle tester A three phase receptacle tester including a housing, an electrical connection and a coupling assembly. The housing includes an outer surface, an opening and an inner cavity, wherein the opening provides access to the inner cavity. The electrical connection assembly ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7241176 | Multifunctional power jack A multifunctional power jack comprises a main body, having a front part and a rear part with grooves, a front cover, a sensor protection circuit, an electrical noise suppression circuit, and a power indicator circuit, electrically connected with said sensor protecti... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7165979 | Terminal connection structure, electrical junction box having the terminal connection structure, and method for assembling the electrical junction box A terminal through-hole in which a given clearance exists between an inner surface of a terminal through-hole in an insulation plate and a whole peripheral surface of a terminal. The terminal through-hole includes protrusions for correction of alignment. The termina... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7140920 | Electric plug An electric plug includes: a housing; a mounting seat mounted in the housing and having two opposite side walls, a U-shaped transverse wall interconnecting the side walls and defining a resistor-receiving recess, and a partition wall cooperating with the side walls ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7104844 | Connector for condenser microphone A 3-pin type output connector for a condenser microphone includes a grounding first pin and second and third pins for signals, provided on a connector base made of an electric insulator. Each pin contains a chip type inductor element that inhibits a high-frequency c... | 09/12/2006 |
| 6616483 | Functional connector A functional connector includes: first, second and third lead frames each including a contact and a terminal integrally contiguous to the contact; a diode chip; a lead chip posed between the first lead frame and the second lead frame to connect opposite p... | 09/09/2003 |
