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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7442073 | Method and apparatus for determining a position of an attitude control motor on a guided missile The present invention provides an interconnect for an attitude control device. The interconnect includes at least one bus adapted to provide at least one bus signal to the attitude control device and a plurality of electrical contacts external to the attitude contro... | 10/28/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7234944 | Patch field documentation and revision systems A communication network device and corresponding patch field system are disclosed. The device includes a port module, ports, and an appliqué attached to a face of the port module. The appliqué includes a printed circuit board (PCB) with conductive pads. A patch co... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7230192 | Plug connector for cable television network and method of use A telecommunications apparatus for use with a plug having at least first, second and third pins. The telecommunications apparatus includes a plug connector for receiving the plug. The plug connector includes at least first, second and third electrical contacts for e... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7138926 | Sensor head component A sensor head component is configured for use with a monitoring tool assembly in the performance of one or functions as part of a monitoring process. The sensor head component is configured to include at least one electrical component for performing the function as ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7135649 | Plug connector for cable television network and method of use A telecommunications apparatus for use with a plug having at least first, second and third pins. The telecommunications apparatus includes a plug connector for receiving the plug. The plug connector includes at least first, second and third electrical contacts for e... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7119456 | Switch system capable of automatic configuration A switch system capable of being automatically configured and used with any electrical system, particularly vehicle electrical systems, having an operator-activated control and an electrical device. This switch system generally includes an electro-mechanical switch ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 6988905 | Audio jack with plug or head set identification circuit A jack (90) typically mounted in an aircraft seat is adapted for use with a variety of headset types. A jack has sockets (92, 93, 94) accepting any of several different types of plugs associated with different types of noise cancellation headsets or av... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6890197 | RJ-45 jack with RJ-11 detection A method and apparatus for detecting plug types capable of being inserted into a socket includes a processor, a housing having a plug receiving cavity for one or more plug types including a proper and improper plug type. Actuators are associated with the housing, an... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6888078 | Plug connector for cable television network and method of use A telecommunications apparatus for use with a plug having at least first, second and third pins. The telecommunications apparatus includes a plug connector for receiving the plug. The plug connector includes at least first, second and third electrical contacts for e... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6857896 | Smart connect electrical receptacle assembly An electrical assembly includes a plurality of electrical modules. Each of the plurality of electrical modules, such as power receptacles of a wall panel system, are sequentially electrically connected to at least one other of the plurality of electrical modules. Ea... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6831443 | Power adapter assembly for portable electrical device A power adapter assembly for use between a portable electrical device and a power source is disclosed. The power adapter assembly includes a power connecting device having a first joint at one end thereof for electrically connecting to the portable electrical device... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6761580 | Intelligent universal connector An intelligent universal connector having 50 pins arranged into two parallel rows numbered from 1st through 25th for the right row and from 26th through 50th for the left row, the 1st and 26th pins be... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6736681 | Communications connector that operates in multiple modes for handling multiple signal types A communications connector assembly comprising a jack configured to mate with at least two different types of plugs. The jack comprises a wire board having first and second signal processing circuits thereon. When a first one of the different types of plugs is mated... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6558201 | Adapter and method for converting data interface hardware on a computer peripheral device An adapter and method for converting the data interface hardware of a computer peripheral device. A set of connectors is arranged to mate with the interface conductors of a computer peripheral device that contains the circuitry and firmware necessary to s... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6517375 | Technique for identifying multiple circuit components A technique for identifying multiple circuit components. More specifically, a technique for identifying the location of electrical components, such as memory cartridges which have been disposed on a substrate, is described.... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6509659 | Cable or module identification apparatus and method This invention includes a universal base unit having a plurality of cables, each corresponding to a unique electronic host device. The cable is manufactured such that the ground connection of the electronic host device is routed to one of a plurality of i... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6462435 | Cable detect and EMI reduction apparatus and method A repeater, useable for connecting switches in a data communication network, is provided in a distributed and/or modular fashion. The repeater includes a plurality of separate and distinct components or modules connected to or at least partially housed in... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6431892 | Electrical connector with automatic switching between multiple devices The present invention relates to an electrical connector for connecting combination electronic apparatus, which comprise a plurality of internal electronic devices, to networks or other devices. The connector of the present invention comprises a novel swi... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6379184 | Connectors with reduced noise characteristics A connector having reduced noise characteristics is provided having an electronic component, such as a capacitor, electrically connecting together the power ground and power voltage terminals of the connector, with the electronic component being located w... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6368155 | Intelligent sensing connectors A connector that is particularly suitable for use in high speed data transmission is provided in the form of a plug connector that may be terminated to the end of a high speed cable. The connector has a plurality of terminals for terminating to respective... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6283775 | Electrical connector with automatic switching between multiple devices The present invention relates to an electrical connector for connecting combination electronic apparatus, which comprise a plurality of internal electronic devices, to networks or other devices. The connector of the present invention comprises a novel swi... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6260942 | Sensor and method for detecting protective tape on a printer cartridge A sensor and method for detecting the presence of a protective tape on a printer cartridge in contact with a printer cartridge interface, preferably a printer carrier cable, in a printer. The sensor includes at least a first contact and a second contact b... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6244908 | Switch within a data connector jack The data connector of the present invention securably receives at least two distinct types of mating connector plugs having different contact arrangements. The data connector includes a housing having a mating connector receiving cavity partially defined ... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6244907 | Selectable compatibility electrical connector assembly A selectable compatibility electrical connector assembly has a high performance plug for mating with the jack to form a high performance electrical connection or to provide switching among various circuit elements to change the transmission characteristic... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6215686 | Memory system with switching for data isolation A memory system that includes switches for controlling data transfer that are disposed on the motherboard. The switches are selectively coupled to a controller and to connector receptacles that are adapted to receive a memory module. The memory system als... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6176718 | Adaptive/reactive safety plug receptacle Disclosed is an electrical receptacle which is safe for children yet easy for adults to use. This electrical receptacle provides power only to a properly inserted plug and makes use of one or more sensors which are able to detect blade insertion, ground p... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6161915 | Identification of thermal inkjet printer cartridges The invention relates to an apparatus for providing information to a printer controller in order to identify the type of printer cartridge installed in a thermal ink jet printer. The apparatus includes a printer cable containing a set of electrically-cond... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6139343 | Selectable compatibility electrical connector plug A selectable compatibility plug has a substantially hollow housing member and a plurality of contact members extending from a cable connection end to a connector end. A movable circuit member is contained in the housing for translational movement, the cir... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6139342 | Media jack with switch for LAN and modem connection A media jack is provided having an aperture configured to receive a first media plug and a second media plug each of different configuration. A plurality of discrete contact wires extend from the housing into the aperture. Positioned on the side of the ho... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6079996 | Selectable compatibility electrical connector jack A selectable compatibility jack has at least a partially hollow housing member or jack frame and a plurality of spring contact members or leads extending from the rear portion thereof to the connector end. The housing has a front face with an opening ther... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6074256 | High performance electrical connector assembly A selectable compatibility electrical connector assembly for use in a high performance connection has a plug and a jack, which mate together in the high performance mode, but each of which has contained therein a printed wiring board having circuitry ther... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6067008 | Methods and apparatus for inputting messages, including advertisements, to a vehicle Methods and apparatus are disclosed for inputting messages and other infotion, such as advertisements, to a vehicle while the vehicle is coupled to a local station, such as a recharging station or a refueling station. The messages can be selected in acco... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6059583 | Interconnection between media connectors of unknown interface standards and a computer communications card An improved electrical connection system for use in a communications card for interfacing a media connector of an unknown media with a computer is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the connection system facilitates the physical coupling of either an RJ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6056568 | Selectable compatibility electrical connector jack A selectable compatibility jack has at least a partially hollow housing member or jack frame and a plurality of spring contact members extending from the rear portion thereof to the connector end. The housing has a front face with an opening therein confi... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6049143 | Electrical connection safety apparatus and method An electrical connection safety apparatus which eliminates the risk of fire or electric shock associated with current overload faults in electrical systems. The apparatus senses or detects the electrical current rating of electrical appliances or electric... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6044700 | Aircraft equipment configuration identification interface guide An informational/positional guide, which is disposable in an aircraft instrumentation interface, used with at least one mechanical guide key configured to guide interface engagement, and the guide key having an orientation specific to a particular type of... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5997360 | Aircraft equipment configuration identification interface In accordance with the present invention, an aircraft instrumentation interface for use with at least one electrically conductive mechanical key disposed in an interface connector and has an orientation specific to a particular type of aircraft equipment ... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5846097 | Submersible connector system A connector system for use with ultrasound imaging probes is fully submersible in liquids and saturated steam at elevated temperatures and pressure, and is durable over many connect/disconnect cycles. The system includes a submersible connector (32) for t... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5836785 | Apparatus and method to uniquely identify similarly connected electrical devices A novel identity apparatus in the form of, for example, a cable or a system board has a number of connectors, each connector including one or more "identity" terminals, that are used to uniquely identify an electrical device attached to the connector. The... | 11/17/1998 |
