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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5015802 | Computer casing connector A computer casing connector comprising an electrically conductive U-shaped body, one limb of which has a plurality of snap catches to snap on one piece of a computer casing and the other limb of which has a plurality of resilient arcuate members to contac... | 05/14/1991 |
| 5007860 | Modular higher density communications coupling system A modular higher density communications coupling system including a universal platform for supporting multiple connectors from a single outlet hole is disclosed. The platform includes a main body member having a registration ridge extending forward of the... | 04/16/1991 |
| 5007856 | Housing for an electrical connection Housings for terminations or interconnections of flat electrical cable have integral cable-clamping means to compensate for variations in cable thickness at cable exits and can accommodate one or two cables at an exit. The cable-clamping means are integra... | 04/16/1991 |
| 5002504 | Electrical connector latch construction A secondary latch is provided for securing contacts which are located in desired position in passageways of an insulator relative to a mating face. The insulator has at least one opening whereby locking shoulders of the positioned contacts are accessible ... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4995836 | Pin plug connector The inventive pin plug connector is advantageously applied to connection of a coaxial cable for electronics, in particular, in audio and video devices. The coaxial cable for such usage comprises a core conductive line, an insulative layer covering the cor... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4990094 | Data distribution panel A data distribution panel includes a conductive panel having openings for the receipt of electrical data connector from the rear thereof. Shielded data connectors are installed from the rear of the panel and are electrically commoned to the panel. The ele... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4975078 | Modular telephone connector A modular telephone connector includes a housing defining a standard telephone jack, a contact carrier that mounts a plurality of metal contacts each having resilient cantilever jack forming portions and insulation displacement portions and a wire positio... | 12/04/1990 |
| 4952798 | Optical simulator with loop-back attenuator and optical thin film An optical simulator 10, shaped to be interchangeable with a complementary connector 7 that intermates with an optical connector 6 having an optical emitter 4 and an optical detector 5, comprises an alignment fixture 12 with connectors 21 and 22 for inter... | 08/28/1990 |
| 4951182 | Modular plastic power-light pedestal enclosure A modular marina power pedestal and light pedestal enclosure is fabricated from a pair of opposing flanged plastic sidepieces that are sized to accept both lamp enclosures as well as electrical power centers. A wide variety of customer options that includ... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4941834 | Universal high voltage ground stud insulating system An easily removable high voltage ground stud insulating system allows ready access to the ground stud bolt having one end directly attached to a switchgear terminal bus, with the other end adapted to receive a temporary ground connector. A two-part insula... | 07/17/1990 |
| 4932877 | Spring arm contact with outer spring This invention concerns a spring arm contact with an outer spring, possessing a conductor connection area, a spring arm base, and a contact area, with the contact area being formed by spring arms attached to the spring arm base and extending forward, and ... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4932891 | Dual flat-spring electrical contact A dual flat-spring electrical contact includes a contact receptacle which contains a separation gap and on which spring prongs protrude on one side while the cable connector protrudes on the other side. The contact receptacle is rigidly locked against exp... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4915637 | Function-preset wiring device for automobiles A wiring device is provided wherein a junction block (abbreviated to "J.B.") (a) which is used for electric wiring of an automobile, and an electronic unit (b) whose case (4,5) receives therein a printed circuit plate (e) formed with a functional circuit ... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4762388 | Optical connector receptacle and plug A receptacle adapted for connection in tight fit with an optical connector plug having a protective guide member surrounding a ferrule accommodating an optical fiber therein and spaced away from the outer circumference of the ferrule. The receptacle compr... | 08/09/1988 |
| 4648682 | Modular adapter and connector cable for video equipment Modular apparatus for connecting the UHF and VHF output terminals of a VCR to the UHF and VHF input terminals of a television or other video equipment, comprising first and second modular adapters and a modular connector cable. Each modular adapter compri... | 03/10/1987 |
| 4601506 | Cable coupler for tree skidding cables In a tree skidding arrangement comprising a mainline secured to the winch of a line skidder and having a number of chokers secured to sliders which are freely slidable along the mainline, the last choker is secured to the mainline through a cable coupler.... | 07/22/1986 |
| 4601497 | Swivelable quick connector assembly A swivelable quick connect assembly for use with tubular conduits is disclosed as comprising a housing having an axial bore for receiving one end of the conduit, an elastomeric ring-like seal is disposed in the bore for providing a fluid tight seal betwee... | 07/22/1986 |
| 4579193 | Acoustic connector An acoustic connector is shown for coupling two devices. One device is provided with a hub while the other has a cylindrical member which mates with the hub to provide a permanent coupling therebetween. The member is hollow to conduct acoustic signals bet... | 04/01/1986 |
| 4579418 | Plug for an optical-fiber connector and a connector equipped with said plug A plug mounted on a coupling member comprises an attachment terminal in which at least one optical fiber is accurately positioned at one end. The terminal is abuttingly applied against the downstream end of the plug body by means of a spring but is movabl... | 04/01/1986 |
| 4563057 | Fiber optic cable connector A fiber optic cable connector for coupling together a pair of optical fibers having a pair of fixtures, each of the fixtures securing therein a respective optical fiber and having a magnification lens optically aligned with the end of the optical fiber. T... | 01/07/1986 |
| 4561682 | Quick connect coupling A quick connect coupling is provided for quick and easy connection or disconnection of a pair of conduits, such as ordinary garden hose. The coupling comprises interlocking tubular male and female fittings adapted for respective connection to a pair of ho... | 12/31/1985 |
| 4543716 | Method and apparatus for electrical connection of flat cables To effect a mechanical and electrical interconnection of high integrity between flat multiconductor cables, a jig system is disclosed wherein a base plate is specifically designed with a plurality of guide pins arranged in a predetermined pattern for loca... | 10/01/1985 |
| 4519657 | Multiple service unit A service unit comprising a frangible mounting means and a hollow body adapted to be mounted on a supporting surface by the mounting means. Mounted within the hollow body are power distribution means, and power metering means, and at least one lighting me... | 05/28/1985 |
| 4427879 | Optoelectronic connector assembly An optoelectronic connector assembly having electrical and optical connector parts include housings which can be resiliently engaged and manually disengaged from each other. The electrical connector part housing has a socket receiving cavity therethrough ... | 01/24/1984 |
| 4270832 | Pin plug There is disclosed a pin plug comprising a rod electrode and a cylindrical cap electrode encircling coaxially the rod electrode and a base body for supporting the rod electrode and the cap electrode. The base body includes a head section for supporting th... | 06/02/1981 |
| 4227765 | Coaxial electrical connector An electrical connector including a socket having an axis, a metal bellows connecting the socket to a support for adjustment of the axis in response to insertion within the socket of an axially misaligned plug or connector, the metal bellows further being... | 10/14/1980 |
| 4145566 | Housing for electrical devices A housing for an electric plug or the like is formed with an axial bore which tapers toward an inlet opening. A pressure member received in the bore for movement toward and away from the inlet opening in conforming engagement with the housing has a face w... | 03/20/1979 |
| 4129352 | Pin plug A pin plug comprises an inner contact member in the form of a pin made of metal, an outer contact member in the form of a cylindrical metal body and an insulating member for fixing the inner and outer contact members in position in an electrically insulat... | 12/12/1978 |
| 4012106 | Insulated terminal construction An insulated terminal including a conductor receiver barrel, an engaging element projecting from the barrel, and insulating material surrounding the barrel and engaging element.... | 03/15/1977 |
