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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7850472 | Connector element The invention relates to a connector element (1) of an electrical connector, comprising a contact carrier (3) that is provided with one or more electrical contacts (18), an actuation sleeve (4) which surrounds the contact carrier (3 | 12/14/2010 |
| 7503788 | Electrical plug-in connector A quick-fastening plug and socket arrangement includes a locking sleeve arranged concentrically between the plug and the circular socket opening within which the plug is axially inserted, which locking sleeve includes a resilient projection that is radially biased o... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7364450 | Plug-in connector A plug-in connector has a plug member and a locking device for securing the plug member on a counterpart. The locking device has at least one locking element having a release position and a locking position, wherein in the release position the plug member is removab... | 04/29/2008 |
| 6951314 | Condiment dispenser The invention provides a generally cylindrical, releasable interlocking arrangement comprising a lower portion having an inwardly-directed rim at its upper end, and an upper portion having outwardly-directed resilient members at an outer periphery thereof. The two p... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6267612 | Adaptive coupling mechanism The internally threaded coupling ring or nut of a conventional rotational coupling system is replaced with a multi-tined locking ring that traverses the threads in an axial direction and locks onto the external threads of the mating half. The tines are po... | 07/31/2001 |
| 5733137 | Apparatus for pushing a plug-in assembly into a mounting rack A threaded rod is fitted to a plug-in assembly which can be inserted into a mounting rack, which threaded rod is aligned in the insertion direction and becomes operatively connected to a motor-driven threaded nut during insertion. The first thread pitches... | 03/31/1998 |
| 4941846 | Quick connect/disconnect microwave connector A quick connect/disconnect coaxial connector is described which can be used with unmodified standard coaxial couplings having externally-facing threads. The connector includes a coaxial line segment that is mounted inside a housing body. The latter has mo... | 07/17/1990 |
| 4886994 | Snap-in light bulb A snap-in light bulb having a bulb through which light may be transmitted, a base connected to the bulb, and at least one arm resiliently connected to the base. The arm has a conductor element disposed for contact with a conductive light bulb socket and a... | 12/12/1989 |
| 4589716 | Releasable snap connector A releasable snap connector configured for use with conventional computer interfacing components, the connector comprising an elongate member for attachment to a conventional interface socket and an adapter member for attachment to a conventional interfac... | 05/20/1986 |
