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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7439709 | Charger unit for an electronic device including a system for protective storage of an adapter plug A charger unit for an electronic device that includes a housing, a plurality of charging contacts provided on the housing, and a recess provided in the housing, preferably on a rear face thereof. A plug having a plurality of prongs may be selectively attached to and... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7265517 | Charger unit for an electronic device including a system for protective storage of an adapter plug A charger unit for an electronic device that includes a housing, a plurality of charging contacts provided on the housing, and a recess provided in the housing, preferably on a rear face thereof. A plug having a plurality of prongs may be selectively attached to and... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7182614 | Electrical contact with elastic return and electrical connection element equipped with the same Electrical contact with elastic return and process for forming electrical contact with elastic return. Electrical contact includes a conductive part having a front surface structured and arranged to face an open end. The conductive part has a cut arranged to form at... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7035126 | Programmable power supply capable of receiving AC and DC power input A power supply capable of receiving an AC or DC input power signal and converting the received input power signal into a DC output power signal includes retractable AC and DC input plugs as well as a retractable output cable. One or more interchangeable tips may be ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6644993 | Interchangeable connector system with bayonet mount An Interchangeable Connector System providing for the interchangeable removable installation of a variety of Terminators, such as plugs and sockets, and a variety of Shells or covers, to a Common Connector Body. The installation and removal of the Shells ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6406313 | Interchangeable connector system An Interchangeable Connector System providing for the interchangeable removable installation of a variety of Terminators, such as plugs and sockets, and a variety of Shells or covers, to a Common Connector Body. The installation and removal of the Shells ... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6042406 | Dual blade battery clamp connector A battery terminal clamp for attachment to batteries having either top or side mounted battery terminal posts includes a housing, a dual-clamp connector disposed within the housing, and a clamp selector operatively coupled to the dual-clamp connector. The... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5106319 | Battery cable termination The present invention relates to a new and improved battery cable termination having an auxiliary terminal extending from one end of the termination in coaxial relationship with the associated cable.... | 04/21/1992 |
| 5001431 | Clip for holding ignition wires of different sizes In an engine analyzer system, a test probe adapted for connecting to ignition wires of different diameters. The test probe including a pick-up clip for electrically coupling to the ignition wire and clamping to large diameter ignition wires. A rotatable c... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4944686 | Solderless electrical connector A solderless connector includes a body member having a resilient collet for engaging an insulated electrical conductor. A securing sleeve includes mating threads for engagement with the body member. As the sleeve is tightened on the body member anchoring ... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4874335 | Cable assembly for mineral mining installations A cable assembly for use in electro-hydraulic control systems of mineral mining installations is composed of a cable with a plurality of electrical wires encased in a multi-layered armoured sheath and connectors at the ends of the cable. The cable is bond... | 10/17/1989 |
| 4367001 | Multifunction concentric plug A multifunction concentric plug comprises a large-size concentric plug portion and a small-size concentric plug portion. When the portions are combined, a sleeve of relatively small-size concentric plug portion is arranged in a hollow of a sleeve of the l... | 01/04/1983 |
