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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7654840 | DIMM connector and memory system with compensated airflow impedance An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a memory module connector having a pivotable air baffle that controls airflow at the memory module connector. When the memory module connector is occupied by a memory module, the air baffle may rest on an upper e... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7641490 | Liquid-cooled inverter assembly An inverter assembly includes a housing and a substrate disposed in the housing. The substrate includes at least a first conductive layer patterned to include an alternating current (AC) path and a direct current (DC) path. A plurality of inverter switches is mounte... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7575455 | Eccentric polygonal main lead flexible connector assembly In one embodiment the present invention is a Flexible Connector Assemblies (FCA) 6 that comprises top and bottom plates connected by Flexible Connectors (FC) 8 and provides a compliant electrical joint between the first terminal lead 2 and the s... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7393226 | Thin multichip flex-module A socket for in-line circuit modules comprises: at least one row of electrical pins configured to matably engage corresponding contacts on the in-line module; and, at least two fluid connections configured to matably engage corresponding fluid connections on the in-... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7390032 | Tubing joint of multiple orientations containing electrical wiring A tubing connection for coupling two or more joints of tubing sections is disclosed comprising a plug assembly and a socket assembly. The plug assembly has a plurality of splines and the socket assembly has a plurality of receptacles adapted to receive the plurality... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7349217 | IC socket assembly The IC socket assembly includes the heat sink for abutting the upper surface of an IC package to dissipate heat generated thereby, and a fixing member for fixing the heat sink to the housing. The fixing member includes: a frame, mounted on a surface of the circuit b... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7212407 | Electrical power converter method and system employing multiple output converters A support may receive one or more power electronic circuits. The support may aid in removing heat from the circuits through fluid circulating through the support. The support, in conjunction with other packaging features may form a shield from both external EMI/RFI ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7187568 | Power converter having improved terminal structure A terminal structure for power electronics circuits reduces the need for a DC bus and thereby the incidence of parasitic inductance. The structure is secured to a support that may receive one or more power electronic circuits. The support may aid in removing heat fr... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7187548 | Power converter having improved fluid cooling A thermal support may receive one or more power electronic circuits. The support may aid in removing heat from the circuits through fluid circulating through the support, which may be controlled in a closed-loop manner. Interfacing between circuits, circuit mounting... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7177153 | Vehicle drive module having improved cooling configuration An electric vehicle drive includes a thermal support may receive one or more power electronic circuits. The support may aid in removing heat from the circuits through fluid circulating through the support. Power electronic circuits are thermally matched, such as bet... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7142434 | Vehicle drive module having improved EMI shielding EMI shielding in an electric vehicle drive is provided for power electronics circuits and the like via a direct-mount reference plane support and shielding structure. The thermal support may receive one or more power electronic circuits. The support may aid in remov... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7133288 | Processor heat sink retention module and assembly A heat sink retention module for an electronic device includes a base comprising mounting lugs configured to be mounted to a circuit board, and frame elements extending between the mounting lugs to define at least one keep out area interior to the frame elements and... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7095612 | Cooled electrical terminal assembly and device incorporating same A terminal structure provides interfacing with power electronics circuitry and external circuitry. The thermal support may receive one or more power electronic circuits. The support may aid in removing heat from the terminal structure and the circuits through fluid ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7061775 | Power converter having improved EMI shielding EMI shielding is provided for power electronics circuits and the like via a direct-mount reference plane support and shielding structure. The thermal support may receive one or more power electronic circuits. The support may aid in removing heat from the circuits th... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7044768 | Liquid thermal management socket system A liquid thermal management socket system for thermally managing an electronic device in a socket. The liquid thermal management socket system includes a thermal management unit having a chamber for receiving one or more electronic devices, a plurality of first conn... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7032695 | Vehicle drive module having improved terminal design A terminal structure for vehicle drive power electronics circuits reduces the need for a DC bus and thereby the incidence of parasitic inductance. The structure is secured to a support that may receive one or more power electronic circuits. The support may aid in re... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7016192 | Electrical power converter method and system employing multiple-output converters A support may receive one or more power electronic circuits. The support may aid in removing heat from the circuits through fluid circulating through the support. The support, in conjunction with other packaging features may form a shield from both external EMI/RFI ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6965514 | Fluid cooled vehicle drive module An electric vehicle drive includes a support may receive one or more power electronic circuits. The support may aid in removing heat from the circuits through fluid circulating through the support. The support, in conjunction with other packaging features may form a... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6854993 | IC socket assembly with improved heat sink An integrated circuit (IC) socket assembly (1) includes an IC socket (4) mounted on a burn-in board (3) and receiving an IC (2) therein, a supporting member (5) assembled on the burn-in board and covering the IC socket, a heat sink... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6796831 | Connector A connector of the present invention is provided with a ventilation means that permits air to pass through along an electronic module with respect to a housing means holding said electronic module. The housing means includes a main body mounting thereon contacts to ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6616469 | Electrical and fluid interconnect The present invention provides an electrical and fluid interconnect for providing electrical connection between one or more circuits or electrical devices and a mateable circuit board or substrate, and for providing fluid coupling of a cooling fluid to pe... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6471530 | Plug-and-socket connection for water-cooled, current-bearing lines for tools A plug-and-socket connection for water-cooled, current-bearing lines, in particular, to bipolar, high-frequency current conductors for the induction heating of tools is provided. The plug-and-socket connection allows both the electric circuit for the powe... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6439907 | Generator junction assembly A junction assembly has at least one junction and at least one flexible connector. The junction has at least one channel sized and configured to accept and secure at least a portion of a flexible connector relative to the parallel rings and main lead, and... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6375500 | Water proof connector having a seal confirmation access window A waterproof rubber plug has a through hole through which an electric wire is inserted to be connected to a terminal. A connector housing includes a terminal chamber for accommodating the terminal and a wall portion having a through hole formed so as to o... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6337934 | NxN switch array with polarization displacer Switch arrays are provided with controllable polarization modifiers and polarization-dependent diverters, such as one or more polarization beam splitters, for configuring switch arrays which can reduce or eliminate the need for optical fibers in the switc... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6181574 | Control device, in particular for an automatic motor vehicle transmission A control device, in particular for controlling an automatic motor vehicle transmission, includes an electronic circuit mounted on a substrate. The circuit is accommodated in a housing which is sealed with respect to a surrounding fluid, and is connected ... | 01/30/2001 |
| 5461215 | Fluid cooled litz coil inductive heater and connector therefor A fluid cooled RF transmission cable, transformer primary or secondary winding, and induction heating coil incorporating litz cable is disclosed. The heating coil comprises: a litz cable including a bundle of mutually electrically insulated, intermixed wi... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5397240 | Electrical connector An electrical connector for interconnecting first and second circuit members wherein the connector includes an insulative, e.g., plastic, housing having a cylindrical metallic conductor rod therein and at least one electrical contact positioned on or with... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5366384 | Service equipment for use in hostile environments Service equipment 10 for use in hostile environments includes a detachable service unit 20 secured to a stationary service unit 50 as shown in FIG. 1. The detachable service unit includes a housing 28 with an exterior plate 22, a power control interface 1... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5349131 | Electrical wiring material and transformer An electrical wiring material having a cooling function is characterized by a long hollow conductive body within which operating fluid is internally confined. An electrical connection piece is provided at the end portions of the conductive body, or other ... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5301421 | Method and apparatus for making fluid cooled conductor A fluid cooled conductor including a wire rope or braid having ferrules forged on both ends thereof, said ferrules having a channel formed in the periphery thereof to provide a channel for fluid passage between the wire rope or braid and a terminal crimpe... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5229543 | Fluid cooled power conductor and method of making the same A fluid cooled conductor including a wire rope or braid having ferrules forged on both ends thereof, said ferrules having a channel formed in the periphery thereof to provide a channel for fluid passage between the wire rope or braid and a terminal crimpe... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5131859 | Quick disconnect system for circuit board modules A circuit board module for a supercomputer includes quick connections for power, ground, coolant quick connects, and circuit quick connects. The quick connections provide for insertion of modules with substantial savings in time and effort. The electrical... | 07/21/1992 |
| 5099311 | Microchannel heat sink assembly The present invention provides a microchannel heat sink with a thermal range from cryogenic temperatures to several hundred degrees centigrade. The heat sink can be used with a variety of fluids, such as cryogenic or corrosive fluids, and can be operated ... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5092781 | Electrical connector using shape memory alloy coil springs An electrical connector (39) provides high density interconnections through contact paths of printed circuit pads (12, 31) via flexible circuit (22) having contact pads (26, 28) driven by a canted coil spring (40) formed of a shape memory alloy selectivel... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5044970 | Rotatable high-current connector The invention relates to a rotatable high-current connector 1A, 1B for establishing an electric power supply to movable consumers in closed chambers. The high-current connector includes several rotatable, coaxial pipes 2, 3, 55, 46 for the conduit of a cu... | 09/03/1991 |
| 5015202 | Electric plug connector The invention is directed to an electric plug connector having a cooled connector component on a consumer where an intense heat is generated. The plug connector includes a movable connector component having a flexible supply line and both connector compon... | 05/14/1991 |
| 4963694 | Connector assembly for internally-cooled Litz-wire cable A connector assembly for transferring high-frequency current into or from a Litz-wire electrical cable having multiple conductor strands includes a transition connector component, a terminal connector component, and a coupling collar. The transition compo... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4600665 | Storage battery heat maintenance apparatus Disclosed herein is a storage battery heat maintenance unit which in the preferred embodiment comprises an adaptor post, U-tube heating coil and cap which mount over at least one terminal post of a standard electric storage battery of the type generally u... | 07/15/1986 |
| 4492423 | Rotatable heavy-current connector A rotatable connector for heavy electric currents has a first annular flange unit coaxially in the annular space of a second annular flange unit. Inner and outer fluid-cooled conductors physically and electrically connect to the first flange unit. The con... | 01/08/1985 |
