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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| RE40959 | Optic cable exit trough with bypass A cable trough is provided including a bottom portion and two upstanding sides extending from the bottom portion to define a cable pathway. The upstanding sides define an enlarged central portion of the cable trough, and the bottom portion including at least one exi... | 11/10/2009 |
| RE40881 | Rotational split adaptor A rotational split adaptor for engaging with gold-plated contacts of a communication socket is introduced to comprise a common plug, a socket assembly and a rotational joint. The common plug further includes a plug end for engaging with the communication socket and ... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7382774 | Bankover connection system A bankover connector is disclosed for enabling maximized readable signal output from a trunk line comprising a number of grouped trunk line conductors, each line conductor grouping carrying a select readable signal. The bankover connector comprises a trunk line inte... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7363055 | Method, apparatus and article to remotely associate wireless communications devices with subscriber identities and/or proxy wireless communications devices Apparatus and methods provide remote access to subscriber identity information and subscriber configuration information stored on one or more subscriber identity modules (SIMs), to allow remote configuration of wireless communications devices. A SIM server provides ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7362858 | High-speed telephone connection A data communication device comprises a data input cable, a data output cable, and a selective connector. The data input cable has a first plurality of data lines arranged in a first order. The data output cable has a second plurality of data lines arranged in a sec... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7334852 | Multiple configuration shelving system for displaying audio visual components A shelving system for displaying audio visual components that may be configured into multiple positions is disclosed. The system includes a base that supports a center platform disposed between right and left platforms. The center platform and the right and left pla... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7294020 | Canted coil spring power terminal and sequence connection system The present invention provides an electrical terminal for electrical connections formed from a metal stamping and including a coil spring interface. Broadly, the inventive electrical terminal includes a female terminal body having at least one opening for receiving ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7295792 | Image-forming apparatus with support member housing communications unit A multifunction device includes a scanning unit, an image-forming unit, and a joint holder for supporting the scanning unit on top of the image-forming unit. The joint holder is configured of a rear holder disposed on the upper rear side of the image-forming unit an... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7278874 | Double male two-prong electrical connector apparatus A double male electrical connector is provided to connect the female end of a string of Christmas lights with the female end of an extension cord suitable for plugging into a wall outlet. The inventive connector is particularly useful when Christmas lights are wrapp... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7274950 | Method, apparatus and article to remotely associate wireless communications devices with subscriber identities and/or proxy wireless communications devices Apparatus and methods provide remote access to subscriber identity information and subscriber configuration information stored on one or more subscriber identity modules (SIMs), to allow remote configuration of wireless communications devices. A SIM server provides ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7249961 | Jack assembly and method of performing electrical coupling A jack assembly and method for electrically coupling a jack assembly to a plurality of wires. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are jack assemblies comprising a first portion, a second portion hingedly coupled to the first portion, and a wire guide confi... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7231187 | Test system for remotely testing switches within a telecommunications network A system for centrally and remotely testing cellular and conventional telecommunications network wherein a controller located at a remote location provides instructions to Remote Call Processor (RCP) to thereby prompt the RCPs to establish a communication link from ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7229327 | Canted coil spring power terminal and sequence connection system The present invention provides an electrical power system comprising a plurality of battery modules in series connection between adjacent battery modules, wherein each of the battery modules comprises a positive male terminal, a negative male terminal, and a socket ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7220143 | Overlay to permit delivery of telephony and mission-critical data services to hospital-wide points of care An overlay for a wall jack adapted to receive a telephony plug of a specific type. The overlay comprises a housing, as well as a telephony plug and a telephony socket on opposite faces of the housing. The telephony socket is adapted to receive a telephony plug of th... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7219397 | Elastic foreshortening of cable or other linear structures A device wherein an elastic cord is attached to a pre-existing flexible linear structure such as a wire, tube or non-elastic cordage in order to deform the structure and impart elastic handling properties of a common curly cord. The resulting assembly is a foreshort... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7207812 | Locking mechanism A locking mechanism for securing a cover to a housing is provided. The housing includes an electrical socket. The mechanism includes a locking plate, a casing for enclosing the locking plate, and an engaging member. The locking plate has a securing member and a prot... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7196266 | Adapter for mounting a faceplate of a first style to an electrical outlet cavity of a second style An adapter for mounting electrical outlet faceplates designed for mounting on rectangular junction boxes in hollow walls onto solid walls with cylindrical cavities and sleeves. Junction box mounting is popular in North America, whereas cavity mounting is popular in ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7184565 | Headphone In order to provide headphones with a cord-winding mechanism capable of favorably retracting and winding a cord, a cord-winding mechanism is incorporated in either or both of the casings of housings 1L and 1R constituting headphones; and a lock is released by joinin... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7179098 | Terminal and portable device using the same A terminal includes a base portion having a mounting portion to be mounted on a circuit board and an extended portion extending from one end portion of the mounting portion toward the mounting surface side of the circuit board, and a terminal portion made of a condu... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7177420 | Carrier with built-in amplification for personal audio device A hand carriable container for a portable personal audio device of the type which is normally listened to with earphones. The container includes: structure for holding the portable personal audio device; a device, separate from the personal audio device, for amplify... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7163403 | Rotating electrical transfer components The transfer apparatus is directed toward electrical transfer components providing an electrical connection to a rotating object. The transfer apparatus includes a stator base mounted proximate to the rotating object. An axle rotatably mounts at least one conductive... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7155104 | Cable exit trough with insert A cable exit trough defining an insert aperture for receiving a modular cable management inserts. The modular insert providing an additional cable management device such as a curved guidewall. The cable management device may alternatively be fixed to the cable exit ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7151912 | Cable retractor for an electronic device A cable retractor assembly is capable of retracting a cable onto a rotatable reel, the rotatable reel being urged to rotate in a predetermined direction by a biasing force. A moveable actuator when located in a first position is capable of overcoming the biasing for... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7131864 | Bezel of modular jack A bezel of a modular jack is provided. The bezel for positioning different types of modular jacks includes a body, a first positioning device and a second positioning device. The body is used for containing therein a modular jack. The first positioning device is use... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7130417 | Telephone-coupled device for internet access An apparatus is provided which can be physically connected underneath a guest telephone in a hotel. The apparatus is set up with interconnection logic and a networking card so as to allow for a notebook computer to interconnect with a local area network in the hotel... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7127241 | Method, apparatus and article to remotely associate wireless communications devices with subscriber identities and/or proxy wireless communications devices Apparatus and methods provide remote access to subscriber identity information and subscriber configuration information stored on one or more subscriber identity modules (SIMs), to allow remote configuration of wireless communications devices. A SIM server provides ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7123716 | Headset cable retainer A retainer that is attachable to a set of interfacing cables prevents physical separation of the cables while allowing electrical disconnection of the cables. The retainer uses a body member with a hinged end cap on each end. The end caps include a snap pin and the ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7109418 | Adapter for mounting a faceplate of a first style on to an electrical outlet cavity of a second style An adapter for mounting electrical outlet faceplates designed for mounting on rectangular junction boxes in hollow walls onto solid walls with cylindrical cavities and sleeves. Junction box mounting is popular in North America, whereas cavity mounting is popular in ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7099706 | Hands-free car kit The hands-free car kit allows a mobile handset to enter and exit privacy mode without the user having to press a privacy button. The simple act of picking up the mobile handset out of its cradle switches the hands-free car kit from hands-free mode to privacy mode. W... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7091670 | Safety interlock apparatus and method A safety interlock apparatus for an electrical device includes a DC power supply, a ballast power supply including a ballast control circuit that controls a ballast power circuit, and a lamp. A relatively low voltage electrical connection is present between the DC p... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7082195 | Bus system for transmitting optical signals A telephone device for transmission of optical signals comprising two optically conductive bodies movably layered and flexibly arranged on top of one another as to form a bus system, such that an optical signal input at one interface can be coupled at any other inte... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7068503 | Information processing unit and information processing related units A labor of disconnecting many cables is omitted even when carrying a file basestation with an external storage loaded together with a main body. An information processing unit comprises: a main body having a CPU, a keyboard and a display unit; a file basestation wit... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7054442 | Wall mounted DSL adapter jack with latches for attachment An adapter for connection to telephone lines to provide a filter for DSL connections to the telephone lines has pivoting latches that will engage existing studs on a wall mounted jack plate. The housing has a circuit board with a connector that will plug into the te... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7050041 | Pointing device with a cable storage winding mechanism A pointing device, which is capable of changing the appearance of a display, includes a housing made up of a cover and a base, a single spool cable receiver rotatably mounted to the housing, and a cable having a first end and a second end with the second end mounted... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7035402 | Portable communication unit A portable communication unit is provided that permits a cord to be received and stored easily, while preventing undesired unwinding of the cord. Even when the communication unit is carried and stored together with a magnetic card containing data, a magnetic-side so... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7027596 | Apparatus for releasing teledapt cables from deeply recessed RJ connectors There is provided, in combination, male and female cooperating teledapt connectors located in a recess with respect to a mounting surface so as to minimize electrostatic discharge between an operator's hand and the connectors, wherein the male connector has a main b... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7020441 | Test system for remotely testing switches within a telecommunications network A system for centrally and remotely testing cellular and conventional telecommunications network wherein a controller located at a remote location provides instructions to Remote Call Processor (RCP) to thereby prompt the RCPs to establish a communication link from ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7013008 | Device and method for connecting a monitored alarm system to telephone lines within a telephone network interface A device and method for interconnecting the wires of a monitored alarm system into a telephone network interface without disturbing preexisting telephone line connections. The device is a connector assembly that is adapted to engage one of the connector modules pres... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6990355 | Flexible printed circuit board and foldable cell phone terminal A flexible printed circuit board has first and second connection portions 18 and 19 where contacts are exposed and first and second path portions 16 and 17 where conductor patterns 11 are arranged that connect the contacts 11 | 01/24/2006 |
| 6987852 | Modular jack A modular jack (31) comprises a housing (32) and a foolproof mechanism (34) including a pair of spring members (42) cantilevered to the housing (32), and an abutment section (43) provided at the front end of each spring memb... | 01/17/2006 |
