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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8147264 | Connector with flexible rib interface One or more saw tooth shaped flexible ribs in between a connector interface provide asymmetric sliding resistance and a one sided sealing effect. The asymmetric sliding resistance provides for low frictional engaging resistance and for a high disengaging resistance ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8025517 | Connector with flexible rib interface One or more saw tooth shaped flexible ribs in between a connector interface provide asymmetric sliding resistance and a one sided sealing effect. The asymmetric sliding resistance provides for low frictional engaging resistance and for a high disengaging resistance ... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8002565 | Waterproof connector kit useful for airfield lighting applications A waterproof electrical connector for airfield lighting applications has a connector body with a first end and an opposing second end. The first end terminates at a first end cap that has a strain/bend relief feature and a first bore for receiving a cable that exten... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7901234 | Connecting plug for a high-voltage cable A plug for the connection of a high-voltage cable. The plug comprises a jacket configured to be inserted into a connection receptacle of a high-voltage electrical appliance in order to connect the cable to the appliance, wherein the jacket includes a recess created ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7819683 | Contact pin assembly for a high voltage electrical connection There is disclosed a contact pin assembly for a high voltage electrical connection, the contact pin assembly comprising: an electrically-conductive outer member which is supportable from a support member, the outer member having a ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7806712 | Electric compressor An electric compressor having a compression mechanism, an electric motor for driving the compression mechanism, and a housing for containing the compression mechanism and the electric motor. An opening formed in the housing is closed with a lid member to which a sea... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7785123 | Electrical connector A weather-resistant electrical connector having an environmental seal and including an insulating post supporting the male contact. The mating connector has a sleeve that is correspondingly shaped and dimensioned to receive the post. The post is of sufficient length... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7766682 | Flexible connector interface rib with saw tooth cross section A saw tooth shaped flexible rib in between a connector interface provides asymmetric sliding resistance and a one sided sealing effect. The asymmetric sliding resistance provides for low frictional engaging resistance and for a high disengaging resistance of the con... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7749013 | Biological electrode and connector for the same A conductive member is adapted to be attached onto a living tissue to detect a bioelectrical signal. A retainer retains the conductive member on the living tissue. A lead member is partly brought into contact with the conductive member to lead out the bioelectrical ... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7690936 | Subsea electrical penetrator An electrical penetrator for subsea use has an annular cavity between the connector pin and the body of the penetrator that is filled with a dielectric oil which may act as a pressure compensator. In certain embodiments, a plurality of nested boot seals provide a wa... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7674124 | Contact pin assembly for a high voltage electrical connection There is disclosed a contact pin assembly for a high voltage electrical connection, the contact pin assembly comprising: an electrically-conductive outer member which is supportable from a support member, the outer member having a bore extending therethrough, the bo... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7473118 | Resin sealing type circuit device A resin sealing type circuit device is disclosed having a circuit case, made of resin, which has a recessed portion, a plurality of circuit elements accommodated in the recessed portion and having lead terminals, respectively, wiring metal segments fixedly supported... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7458838 | Fluidtight connector When a male housing (10) and a female housing (20) are connected, projections (15) formed in the male housing (10) are pressed into fitting holes (36) of a seal (27) mounted on the front surface of a terminal accommodating p... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7431602 | Electrical connector An electrical connector device can be formed to be substantially fluid tight. This device can comprise a body having teeth and an optional insert having two sides with at least two sets of teeth wherein a first set of teeth is disposed on a first side of the insert,... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7419397 | High voltage connector assembly An electrical connector for a high voltage application. The connector may include a plug housing having a plurality of plug openings and a header housing have a plurality of header openings. The plurality of header openings may be matable with a respective plug open... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7390210 | Electrical connector with high impact strength locking assemblies A weather-resistant electrical connector having an environmental seal and including a locking assembly made from a high impact strength thermoplastic. A method is disclosed for overmolding the connectors in one step. A locking yoke latches the connectors together. L... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7387537 | Connector system for solar cell roofing tiles A connector system for photovoltaic roof tiles has a body and a plug assembly with latching means. The body portion has a latching member and a rib defining a recess for mating with the plug assembly. A pair of cavities extends inwardly from the recess. The latching... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7367325 | Fuel feed apparatus having electric connector A fuel feed apparatus is provided to a fuel tank. The fuel feed apparatus includes a lid member, a pump module, and an electric connector. The lid member plugs an opening of the fuel tank. The pump module is accommodated in the fuel tank for pumping fuel from the fu... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364472 | Connector A connector includes a seal member holder 20 having a second cylindrical wall 22 for fitting on an outer periphery of a first cylindrical wall 2, and a plurality of groove-like notches 25 and a plurality of engagement holes 27 are ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7338304 | Case member having connector portion There is provided a case member having a structure for preventing the pushing-out of a seal member caused by gas leakage within a connector portion and also for preventing an annular lip portion of the seal member from falling when fitting the connector portion and ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7333391 | Universal seismic cable connector A hermaphroditic connector for a multiple conduit cable assembly comprises a cylindrical protective collar surrounding an inner cylindrical core. The collar is axially secured to the inner core but partially rotatable about the core. The distal end of the collar is ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7285003 | Harsh environment connector including end cap and latching features and associated methods A connector, such as for harsh environments, may include first and second connector portions being movable between unmated and mated positions. The first connector portion may include a first base, at least one male contact carried by the first base and extending ou... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7285014 | Cord connector having a water-resistant seal A cord connector having a water-resistant seal that allows a cord to be connected to one or more connectors and then sealed in a water-resistant enclosure in a field installation or environment. The cord is received at a first opening of the enclosure which uses a s... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7279633 | Apparatus for providing an electrical wiring hub An apparatus for an electrical wiring hub is provided. The electrical wiring hub includes: a hub housing, configured to receive a plurality of wires; a plurality of conductor rings, configured to conduct electrical current from one of the plurality of wires to anoth... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7264510 | Latching medical patient parameter safety connector and method The present invention is directed to a socket connector to couple electrical plugs to sockets mounted on circuit boards or cable ends. The socket connector includes a socket that receives an electrical plug and a socket silo. The silo may contain a beveled outer sur... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7229303 | Environmentally sealed connector with blind mating capability A connector assembly (10) is provided including a first connector (12) and a second connector (14) configured to mateably engage the first connector (12). The first connector (12) includes a housing (16), a conductor assembl... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7229304 | Connector for pyrotechnic applications A connector including a plurality of receptacles located in a housing, and a primary interlock for engaging a contact plug pluggable into the receptacles. A secondary interlock is moveable between a full catch position and a half-catch position with respect to the h... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7229325 | Submersible electrical connector A submersible electrical connector intended for use in a power distribution network permits a metal to stripped metal conductor connection to be visually inspected and verified by the installer while eliminating many opportunities for human error present with existi... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7214087 | Cable connector having fastening member A cable connector (100) in accordance with the present invention includes an insulative housing (1) defining a number of passageways (13) therethrough, a number of contacts (2) assembled to the insulative housing and respectively received... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7211227 | Plasma reactor, production method thereof, and emission control apparatus of a vehicle The present invention relates to a plasma reactor for reducing noxious gas by using a plasma reaction, a production method for such a plasma reactor, and an emission control apparatus for reducing noxious gas contained in exhaust gas of a vehicle by use of such a pl... | 05/01/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7201612 | High amperage electrical connector A two part electrical connector is configured for high amperage transmission. It includes: a primary non-electrically conductive body first and second electrically conductive connector pins a secon... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7201590 | Water-resistant electric connector assembly A water-resistant electric connector assembly includes a first electric connector, which is provided with a coupling member and conductive terminals arranged on the inside, and a second electric connector, which has a coupling portion for fastening to the coupling m... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7182637 | Connectors for under cabinet lighting A panel-mounted electrical connector pair (12,36) has a recessed electrical connector (12) having a socket portion (18) with a first flange (26) proximate an open end (20) thereof, a first distal web (22) and a first type of... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7179113 | Latching medical patient parameter safety connector and method The present invention is directed to a socket connector to couple electrical plugs to sockets mounted on circuit boards or cable ends. The socket connector includes a socket that receives an electrical plug and a socket silo. The silo may contain a beveled outer sur... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7154413 | Fused and sealed connector system for permanent reservoir monitoring and production control A connection system is provided for facilitating a downhole electrical reservoir monitoring and/or control system operated by a surface system. The connector system includes a set of fuses and a fuse blowing circuit for isolating a short circuit event and restoring ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7134911 | Keyed electrical connector with sealing boot A seal for an electrical connector in a connector block having a connector channel with a keyway is provided. The seal includes a tubular body that defines a longitudinal axis therethrough. The body includes a forward portion defining a forward end and a rearward po... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7114247 | Method of making an electrical connector A method of making an electrical connector comprises the steps of: forming an electrically conductive member having a body including an interface, the body having a longitudinal chamber therein; forming an electrically conductive pin; overmolding the interface with ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7104682 | System and method for determining temperature of food A device for checking the internal temperature of food, which includes a piercing element for insertion into food and a temperature sensor integral with the piercing element. The piercing element is connected to a main handle, which is removably connected to a handl... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7102887 | Housing for hot pluggable network taps A housing for hot-pluggable network tap modules. The housing allows a user to maintain all network taps in any given system in one housing and location. This increases the ease of maintaining multiple network taps and allows the network tap modules to be powered by ... | 09/05/2006 |
