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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8079858 | Lamp connector for a backlight assembly A connector is configured to hold a lamp extending in a first direction. The connector includes a housing and a terminal. The terminal includes a first connection portion configured to establish connection with a lamp contact portion formed on the lamp, a second con... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8021176 | Power supply connector A power supply connector is provided, which is applicable to both large current charging and low current charging, the power supply connector being able to not only maintain the accuracy of monitoring low current charging and the volumetric efficiency of a board by ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7585176 | Connector encompassing 15-pin high density D-SUB pinout having additional pin capacity An electrical connector includes a group of first electrical terminals and at least one second electrical terminal. The group of first electrical terminals is arranged in three rows, and the first electrical terminals in one of the three rows are separate from each ... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7354315 | Releasable plug connector system A connector system for coupling to an audio jack of an audio player. The system includes an audio plug having a first portion configured to fit into the audio jack, the plug including at least one conductor forming a conducting path with the jack; and, a second port... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7287995 | Medical lead and lead connector system A lead connector arrangement includes a non-cylindrically shaped connector pin coupled to a lead conductor and a connector sleeve assembly for receiving the non-cylindrically shaped connector pin. The connector sleeve assembly includes an insert with an axial bore f... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7270554 | 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... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7234954 | International electrical receptacle An electrical receptacle is disclosed, which is configured to fit and mount into an outlet box and has a front panel configured to receive different internationally standardized plug pin arrangements. ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232322 | Power adapter with optional types of replaceable plug A power supply with optional types of plugs, composed by one universal body and replaceable plug, is disclosed. The universal body includes a plurality of blocks, a circular recess, an elastic switch key, and two conductive plates; whereas the plugs could be differe... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7214079 | Low voltage electricity distribution circuit The low voltage electricity distribution circuit of the present invention is an electrical outlet that includes a receptacle mounted to a recess including either a plurality of wires or a bus bar system. The receptacle has at least one continuously live power socket... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207724 | Connector and receptacle containing a physical security feature A network comprising: (a) a plurality of different receptacles for facilitating a connection to different information networks requiring different access authorization, each different receptacle optically or electrically coupled to one and only one different informa... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204727 | Electrical connector element with rewirable spring contacts A standard type electrical connector element (1; 100; 200; 300), with a square cross-section measuring about 21×21 mm, includes (2; 102; 202; 302) within which are formed seats (22) adapted to house contacts (4; 204) adapted to receive t... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7198499 | Low voltage electricity distribution circuit The low voltage electricity distribution circuit of the present invention is an electrical outlet that includes a receptacle mounted to a recess including either a plurality of wires or a bus bar system. The receptacle has at least one continuously live power socket... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7134884 | Electrical connector with high durability cycles An electrical connector (1) comprises a mating cavity (147) defining a front-to-back direction for mating and unmating, a supporting bracket (14) defined in the mating cavity, and a printed circuit board (20), the supporting bracket compr... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7118286 | Connector and receptacle containing a physical security feature A network comprising: (a) a plurality of different receptacles for facilitating an electrical connection to different information networks requiring different access authorization, each different receptacle coupled to one and only one different information network, ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7094085 | Electrical socket adapter The present invention relates to an electrical socket adapter for selectively providing electrical pins and insertion holes in different configurations, the adapter comprising a casing with openings in a front side of the casing and at least one pin holder being rem... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090530 | Quick connect electrical box The quick connect electrical box comprises a first member having side walls and a back wall defining an interior and an exterior. The back wall has an opening configured to receive an electrical wire and a slot configured to receive a removing device. The first memb... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7083480 | Double connector for medical sensor A double electrode connector for connecting to medical electrodes preferably in an impedance cardiography system includes a connector housing comprising a base having two holes therein of predetermined diameters arranged at predetermined location in the housing, wit... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7070433 | Plug coupling system for disengageable electrical connecting of a programmable field device with a field bus or with a progamming device A plug coupling system includes a first coupling member connected with a transmitter-side end of the bus connection cable and having at least two contact elements, which are galvanically connected each with a respective conductor wire of a bus connection cable, a se... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7001222 | Installation couplers An installation coupler is disclosed which comprises a male installation plug (10) and a female installation socket (130). The installation plug (10) comprises a casing (12) and a sleeve (24). Similarly, the installation socket ( | 02/21/2006 |
| 6991482 | Power plug A power plug includes a connected unit, an assembled unit and a clamping mechanism. The connected unit has an insulative housing with a terminal open, and the insulative housing has a conductive terminal disposed therein. The assembled unit has an insulative casing ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6974342 | Connector elements including protective member for preventing connection to certain connector elements An electrical device includes a power supply that is switchable between a first mode and a second mode. The power supply includes a first connector element of the power supply, the first connector element being one of a male and a female connector element for mating... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6948972 | Overhead lighting splitter A lighting system including at least one electrical load, at least one electrical connector, each electrical connector electrically connected to a corresponding electrical load and an electrical splitter electrically connectable to at least one electrical connector.... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6945803 | Positionable-connect apparatus for electrically coupling selected electrical devices A connector apparatus for a power and/or data interface, comprised of a connector assembly (220 in FIG. 6) which has a positionable plug (217A) with conductors (219A-D), and an insulated shaft (243) that engages a receptacle (25... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6854994 | Medical electrical lead connector arrangement including anti-rotation means A lead connector arrangement includes a non-cylindrically shaped connector pin coupled to a lead conductor and a connector sleeve assembly for receiving the non-cylindrically shaped connector pin. The connector sleeve assembly includes an insert with an axial bore f... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6817879 | Service port configurations Various service port configurations for the transfer of fluids, gases and electricity between a service terminal and a vehicle are provided. The service port includes a receptacle and a controller. The receptacle includes a clamp and a clamp actuator for actuating t... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6790086 | Electrical plug An electrical plug includes a first insulating body, a first prong extending from one end of the first insulating body, a second insulating body, and a second prong extending from one end of the second insulating body. The first insulating body and the second insula... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6644986 | Medical equipment power cord and plug A redundantly ground plug having a live prong, a neutral prong, a first ground prong and a second groung prong arranged to be received in a live contact, a neutral contact, and a ground contact of a first socket and a ground contact of a second socket of ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6547578 | Multi-direction insertion socket with conductor structure A multi-direction insertion socket with its conductor structure permitting insertion of plugs from different directions at the same time essentially by having the conductor to contain a clamping part to restrict an inserted pin from a plug with the clampi... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6422884 | Pre-wired circuit component for flexible wiring system A pre-wired electrical component for a flexible wiring system has a housing, a flexible power supply cable connected in strain relieving relation to the housing within an inlet opening in the housing, at least one power supply outlet member mounted in an ... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6340306 | Bridge clip for a connector A bridge clip for testing electrical connections includes a body and at least one test lead having a first end connected to the body, and a second end having a dimple formed thereon. In a second embodiment, a bridge clip for testing electrical connections... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6328584 | Split circuit 120/240 volt adapter An electrical adapter for use with a kitchen split/multiple circuit duplex wall receptacle, including an indicator light to identify the split/multiple circuit and including one 240 volt 15 amp NEMA 6-15R outlet and two 120 volt 15 amp NEMA 5-15R outlets ... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6328581 | Universal electric adapter A universal electric adapter includes a casing injection-molded from plastics, the casing having a front face panel, two lateral receiving chambers, a middle receiving chamber, a locating groove inside the middle receiving chamber, a plurality of coupling... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6250940 | Computer connector that can provide both signal and power connection or only a signal connection A connector is used to connect a peripheral device to a computer system. The computer system comprises a housing, and a power supply for supplying electrical power to the computer system. The peripheral device comprises a plug comprising a plurality of si... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6227883 | Electric combination socket An electric combination socket, which includes a socket body having a face panel, an upper round ground slot provided at the face panel on the middle at a top side, flat hot and neutral slots arranged in parallel at the face panel below the upper round gr... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6097117 | Electrical connector structure including integral resistive element for operating a motor at two speeds A connector structure 10 is provided for powering an electric motor 19. The connector structure 10 includes a connector body 12; a low speed terminal 14 in the body; a high speed terminal 16 in the body; and a ground terminal 18 in the body. The ground te... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6075341 | Power pack charging system for a power tool A power pack charging system includes a one-way compatible charger arrangement for use with multiple power pack types. In another aspect of the present invention, both of the power pack types can be used in a first charger but only one of the power pack t... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6030241 | Electrical connector with contacts oriented either perpendicular or straight for use on printed circuit cards A printed circuit board connector is formed by a fixed base portion (4) that is provided in a fixed manner onto a printed circuit board (1) and a movable base portion (5) that can be mated as one with the fixed base portion (4) in either of two (or three)... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6010347 | Universal electric socket A universal electric socket includes an insulative bottom shell having a pair of spaced ribs defining three separated chambers and three downwardly extending protruding portions below the chambers. An insulative cover shell covers the bottom shell so that... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5964610 | Reversible power entry A power supply assembly for supplying power to a modular wall panel includes a base module having a set of first mating ports and a plurality of first electrical conductors. Each first electrical conductor is electrically connected to a respective first m... | 10/12/1999 |
