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...that the x-ray was discovered purely by accident? When German physicist Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen was experimenting with cathode rays in 1895, he put an activated Crookes tube in a book and went out to lunch. When he returned, he discovered that a key that had also been placed in the book showed up as an image on the developed film!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8172595 | Connector impermeable to liquids A connector (1) impermeable to liquids, having two matching connector parts (3) and (5), which is sealed in a connected position by at least one peripherally extending circumferential sealing ring (6) provided between the connector pats (... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8167635 | Dielectric sealing member and method of use thereof A connector having a sealing member is provided, wherein the sealing member prevents environmental elements, such as rainwater from entering the connector. Furthermore, a sealing member placed on the inner surface of a post forming a barrier against moisture and oth... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8087949 | Connector with a threaded actuator and a sealing component entirely within a nut component A novel, reliable, moisture migration preventing cable connector for non-standard port attachment is provided. Such a connector device includes a deformable sealing element that is clear of mating port threads during connector attachment to a cable port, but that de... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8062044 | CATV port terminator with contact-enhancing ground insert A port terminator includes an outer nut, which may be either electrically conductive or non-electrically conductive, and an electrically conductive ground insert. A portion of the ground insert captures a ground portion of a termination resistor, while a deformable ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7841881 | Waterproof cable connector A waterproof cable connector has a body, two plugs and at least one sealing ring. The body has a chamber and two through holes communicating with the chamber. The plugs are respectively connected to the body via the through holes and each plug has a clamping ring an... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7811112 | Uniform, high radial contact force push-on connector A novel, reliable, easy-to-install cable connector requiring a combination of push-on force with minimal torque for proper clamping and sealing to a target port is provided. Such a connector device includes a rubber element that encircles metal contact fingers and w... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7753705 | Flexible RF seal for coaxial cable connector The present invention incorporates a flexible seal into a typical coaxial cable connector. The seal comprises a flexible brim, a transition band, and a tubular insert with an insert chamber defined within the seal. In a first embodiment the flexible brim is angled a... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7717725 | Sealing assembly for a cable connecting assembly and method of joining cable connectors A sealing assembly operatively attached to a coaxial cable connector that is attached to an RF port. The sealing assembly has a sealing subassembly, that is changeable between a pre-assembled state and a sealing state, and at least one actuator component. The sealin... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7594822 | Connecting bar with flat interface To simplify connection between electrical apparatuses, a connecting bar has been developed wherein the connection interfaces are flat. The connection devices comprise a conducting insert in a compressible insulating elastomer molded from casting, which is coated wit... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7491080 | Sealed electrical connection element Electrical connection element provided with peripherally distributed electrical contacts designed to cooperate with the corresponding contact pins of a plug, a rotary safety disk being provided and having peripheral perforations the number and position of which are ... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7435135 | Annular corrugated coaxial cable connector with polymeric spring finger nut An annular corrugated solid outer conductor coaxial cable electrical connector with an integral spring finger nut telescopically coupled via threads to the cable end of a body. A nut bore in the spring finger nut dimensioned to receive the outer conductor therethrou... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7435123 | Electrical connector with an environmental seal An electrical connection is provided for connecting electrically transmitting cables and/or wires to one another or any other component in a manner that provides an environmentally sealed connection. The electrical connection includes an electrical connector for con... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7422463 | Fast coupling structure of waterproof cable connector The invention relates to a fast coupling structure of waterproof cable connector, mainly comprising a male connecting joint and a female connecting joint, both are positioned on the cable end for connection of electric power source or signals on an electric apparatu... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7402063 | Nut seal assembly for coaxial connector An integrated seal assembly and a connector incorporating the seal assembly for connecting a coaxial cable to an externally threaded port. The seal assembly includes a bellows-type seal having an elastically deformable tubular body and a plurality of sealing surface... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7388156 | Gasket for a cable control line in an engine compartment A gasket for the passage of at least one cable control line in the wall of an engine compartment, principally the engine chamber of motor vehicles, with the gasket being premounted on the cable control line and closing the engine compartment opening for the cable co... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7384291 | Electrical connection An electrical connection is provided for connecting electrically transmitting cables and/or wires to one another or any other component in a manner that provides an environmentally sealed connection. The electrical connection includes an electrical connector for con... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7338302 | Sealed lamp socket A novel lamp socket finding application with a type of increased protection, has a housing part (13) in which a one-piece elastomer sealing sleeve (20) is preferably rotatably held. The sealing sleeve (20) is at its lamp-side end preferably slig... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7322861 | Power supply circuit for removable automotive interior systems with integrated switching function An electrical power supply system includes a vehicle interior trim member selectably mountable to a vehicle interior. The vehicle interior trim member includes an electrical load device and a releasable connector having a fixed terminal contact for receiving power f... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7311555 | Flippable seal member coaxial cable connector and terminal A seal member for a coaxial cable connector has a generally tubular seal body with a first and second section, the first and second sections being movable about a hinge portion between first and second resting states. The seal member has an internal surface that in ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7303418 | Coupler housing assembly for an electrical connector An electrical connector assembly includes a coupler housing and a coupler member secured to the coupler housing that receives a connector. The coupler housing has a first end and a second end. The coupler member is secured to the first end of the coupler housing. A ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300305 | Connecting element for connecting cells to form accumulators A connecting element for connecting cells comprises a plate-shaped element (2) made up of conducting material, which element has at least two tabs opposite one another, which tabs each have a connecting area by means of which the respective tab is connectible... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7290334 | Method and device for connecting an electric conductor to a metal rail and a tool for attaching a bushing in an opening in a metal rail Method for connecting an electrical conductor (17) to a metal bar (11) by bolted connection, whereby a bushing (10) provided with a collar (12) is inserted into, and is by radial expansion fastened in, a hole in the metal bar, a cable lug... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7284995 | Wall outlet cover The present invention is an improved cover for covering over an electric fixture on the wall. The cover includes a housing dimensioned to completely contain the electric fixture, the housing having a top portion, two parallel side portions and a flat back portion. T... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7207820 | Connecting assembly for a cable and method of connecting a cable A connecting assembly has a first connector with a first connector part, a second connector with a second connector part, and a sealing assembly. The first and second connector parts are joinable to place the first and second connectors into a joined operative state... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204709 | Cable connector for welder or wire feeder A cable coupler on a welder housing or wire feeder for conveniently connecting a cable to said welding housing or wire feeder. The cable coupler includes a coupler having a coupling jacket which contains an electrical coupling cavity having one or more one electrica... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7186127 | Nut seal assembly for coaxial connector An integrated seal assembly and a connector incorporating the seal assembly for connecting a coaxial cable to an externally threaded port. The seal assembly includes a bellows-type seal having an elastically deformable tubular body and a plurality of sealing surface... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7137846 | Power cord A power cord that includes a plug body supporting an electric wire and including a connecting part, a protecting tube coupled to the plug body, and a movement regulating protrusion formed on the electric wire preventing the protecting tube from separating from the c... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7134899 | Electrical connector assembly An electrical connector assembly includes a first electrical connector having conductive contacts disposed in a receiving space in an insertion end portion of a first housing. A second electrical connector includes a terminal-mounting seat disposed in a hollow secon... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7128603 | Sealed coaxial cable connector and related method A connector is provided for coupling an end of a coaxial cable to a terminal. The connector includes a coupler having an annnular collar, a body member, one end of which includes a deformable lip inserted with elastic deformation through the collar opening, and a po... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7108548 | Sealed coaxial cable connector A connector is provided for coupling an end of a coaxial cable to a terminal, such as a cable terminal, a terminal for coupling to another connector, and the like The connector includes a coupler, such as a nut, having a receiving port for engaging the terminal. The... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7097500 | Nut seal assembly for coaxial cable system components An integrated seal assembly and a coaxial cable system component incorporating the seal assembly with a connector for coupling to an externally threaded port. The seal assembly includes a bellows-type seal having an elastically deformable tubular body and a pluralit... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7063549 | Electric connection assembly for power supply with interlocking components The present invention relates to a electric connection assembly of power supply, which comprises a first component connectively installed to the power supply and a second component connectively installed to the power cord, wherein a male and a female connector, whic... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7033193 | Multi-environment in-line connector An electrical connector assembly for use in environmentally challenging locations. The electrical connector assembly comprises a receptacle connector member, a plug connector member and a coupling nut that interface to provide dual radial seals so as to define dual ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6994585 | Electrical wiring system The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring system. The system includes a plug connector device that is configured to terminate a plurality of wires. A portion of the plurality of wires are configured to transmit electrical power provided by an electri... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6971912 | Method and assembly for connecting a coaxial cable to a threaded male connecting port An assembly for connecting a coaxial cable, with a conductive sheath and a surrounding insulating jacket, to a threaded male connecting port. The connecting assembly has a tubular fitting with a central axis and axially spaced first and second ends. The tubular fitt... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6957970 | Connector for a cable for underground mining The invention relates to a connector for a cable for underground mining, comprising a socket part 1 and a plug part axially insertable into the socket part and having a hole in the back for inserting a cable, the plug part being secured to the socket part ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6935890 | Electrical connector An improved liquid-tight connector that simplifies and vastly reduces the time and effort in securing non-metallic or metallic conduit to panels, junction boxes, or similar devices. The connector does not require a nut to secure its leading end to a panel or a compr... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6935886 | Plug connector having a housing and a clamping insert A plug connector has, in a housing, an insulating member, which in a known manner receives contact elements, for example, contact pins and/or contact sockets, which are connected to individual wires or strands of an electrical cable. The plug connector also includes... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6929265 | Moisture seal for an F-Type connector The invention provides a method for moisture sealing the interface between a nut on the leading end of a male F-Type connector and the threaded tubular shaft of the female F connector. The male connector is attached to a coaxial cable and the female is mounted to an... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6916200 | Sealed coaxial cable connector and related method A connector is provided for coupling an end of a coaxial cable to a terminal, such as a cable terminal, a terminal for coupling to another connector, and the like The connector includes a coupler, such as a nut, having a receiving port for engaging the terminal. The... | 07/12/2005 |
