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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7422460 | Adjustable connection mechanism for use in uninterruptible power supply apparatus An adjustable connection mechanism of an uninterruptible power supply apparatus includes a first connector, a second connector, a supporting member and a carrier plate. The first connector is arranged on a battery module and electrically connected to the battery mod... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7362999 | Method and system for customized music delivery A system and method for customized music delivery to a vehicle including determining a playlist 200, storing the playlist on a server 202, selecting content corresponding to the playlist 204, transmitting the content to the vehicle by satellite ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7303282 | Multimedia display device A multimedia display device includes a docking station having speakers and a media drive, wherein the docking station is configured to structurally and communicatively couple an image projection device to the docking station. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7301494 | Combination cellular telephone and radar detector A system combining the features, elements, and operations of a cellular telephone and a radar detector into a unitary assembly. The present invention generally comprises a housing enclosing a power supply, an output speaker, an input microphone, an antenna, a displa... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7271760 | Radar detector for a motorcycle A radar detector for a motorcycle having an electrical power supply and a receiver housing. The radar detector includes a housing adapted to attach to the receiver housing. The housing is divided into a right-hand side and a left-hand side. A plurality of user contr... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7249959 | Electronic device, accessory for electronic device and support element An electronic device, an accessory for an electronic device and a support element. The support element (15) is arranged to support the connection between an accessory connector (5) of the electronic device (1) and a connector (13) of the ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7182461 | Integrated docking assembly for portable multimedia unit The present invention involves an integrated docking assembly for a portable multimedia unit in a vehicle. The assembly comprises a receiver frame configured to receive the portable multimedia unit and a locking mechanism configured to secure the portable multimedia... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7105741 | Vehicle diagnostic device housing assembly and method positioned and retained in vehicle cup holder A method and apparatus for positioning a vehicle diagnostic recorder device within a vehicle cup holder in order to communicate with an onboard control computer of a vehicle is provided. The apparatus is designed to house internal components of the vehicle diagnosti... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7086889 | Interlocking member for an electrical connector An electrical connector (100) includes a module (1) having a mating portion (115) embedded with a plurality of terminals (13), an interlocking member having a press member (6) and an elongated latch member (5) assembled with... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7081004 | Bend radius friction lock system Locking devices and methods of using the devices for interlocking two, three, four or more electrical type extension cords together with each other and/or with electrical cords on appliances and tools, to one another. Versions of the devices can include side facing ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7040916 | Plug housing with improved cable sealing A plug housing (5) includes a first housing part (10) and a second housing part (12) which rest at each other along a parting line (14), and a cable passage (9) for a cable (8) from an interior space of the plug housing (... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7011542 | Photocoupler A galley body includes a storage unit 100 having a pair of guide rails 110 disposed on the bottom thereof for guiding a device to be mounted detachably to the galley. A connect panel 200 formed integrally to the galley body for connecting the de... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6979221 | Retainer for securing two connected electrical cords A retainer receives and secures together the male and female terminal blocks of a pair of electrical cords where each cord includes an end segment that extends immediately from the male or female terminal blocks. The retainer includes a generally flat and rigid memb... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6939155 | Modular electronic systems for vehicles Modular electronic system for vehicle dashboards, interior roofs, and center consoles that includes a sleeve or frame adapted to engage with the vehicle and integrate with a housing adapted to be mated with the sleeve or frame. The sleeve or frame has an inner surfa... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6939139 | Device for connecting a unit with a connection terminal to a support A simple connection of a conventional electrical unit to the conductor tracks of an electric system, such as a motor vehicle electric system, is provided. The conductor tracks are directly applied to a support, for example, by flame spraying. A terminal adapter is p... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6530796 | Plug-in module for adjusting motor A plug-in module for adjusting motors of electric-motor operated window openers in a motor vehicle has at least one plug insertable in a transmission housing of a window lifter. A plug housing is composed of a plastic material with partially injection mol... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6350143 | On-board unit receiving connector positioning structure In the guide ribs 2b of the meter unit 2 and the guide rail grooves 3b of the insertion opening 3 of the center cluster panel 1, there are formed play restrict portions 2c, 2d as well asb 3c, 3d respectively for restricting the movements of the guide ribs... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6336828 | Power bus bar docking mechanism An automatic power docking mechanism for establishing a power connection between a computer electronic subsystem and a power distribution board within a computer chassis is provided. In one embodiment, the power docking mechanism includes power pads elect... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6275385 | Electronic control device and jig device therefor having casing inclination compensating part Ribs are unitarily formed on an outer wall surface of a casing to compensate for an inclination of an inner wall surface corresponding to a draw angle provided for molding the inner wall surface. The direction of pins of a casing connector which connects ... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6217359 | Mobile rack for removable hard disk driver A mobile rack for a removable hard disk driver, comprises an inner frame receiving the hard disk driver and an outer frame wherein the inner frame is slidably fit within the outer frame. The inner frame has at least one first connector on rear side thereo... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6193538 | Audio rack for a vehicle An audio rack for a vehicle has a rack case, a receiving connector, an operating panel, a linking mechanism, a controller, and a flexible flat cable. The rack case has an opening for the insertion of one of a plurality of types of electrical equipment. Th... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6115258 | Circuit board chassis A chassis system for housing a plurality of circuit boards, such as PCI standard bus boards, provides a rack-mountable chassis having an open front side and a motherboard with a plurality of board connectors arranged side-by-side with respect to the front... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6107929 | Center cluster module A center cluster module which checks connection failures of connectors and for problems in electronic components after electronic components have been inserted into connection slot portions and informs the worker of connection status of the individual ele... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6046913 | Panel mounted power module with adaptor mounting bracket A power module for mounting in an array of electrical equipment which may have differing sizes, although within any given panel the equipment is all of the same size. The power module contains common circuitry mounted within a housing. Mounting brackets o... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5888087 | One-handed dock for a portable data collection terminal A docking device for a data collection terminal comprises a latch which positively retains an inserted data collection terminal in a docking position wherein communication and power contacts of the data collection terminal are communicatively coupled to c... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5882220 | Electronic processing system A personal computer has a casing that includes a bottom wall formed having fitting holes and a rear wall provided with a first expansion connector. An expansion adapter to which the computer is connected includes a carrying surface, on which the casing is... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5879173 | Removable transceiver module and receptacle A robust optoelectronic transceiver module which is quick, easy, and inexpensive to manufacture. The transceiver module has a main housing which consists of a potting box with potting material inserted therein. In addition, a circuit board is encased by t... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5829997 | Connecting apparatus A connecting apparatus which permits the connection of a connector unit (9) to a connector of external equipment (2) by the actuation of an operating lever (11) only when the external equipment (2) is placed in a mounting recess (6), whereas when no exter... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5788532 | Mounting structure for an electrical module A plurality of surface terminals are disposed on the peripheral surface of the base casing of an electrical module, and a plurality of connection terminals which are joined to the surface terminals are disposed on the peripheral wall of the module accommo... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5571028 | Coaxial cable end connector with integral moisture seal An end connector for a coaxial cable has a rotatable nut with an internal thread configured and dimensioned to coact in threaded engagement with a complimentary external thread on a system component. A circular seal element is contained within and axially... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5556066 | Installation structure of outdoor communication device A mounting pole 2a is independently installed in a place such as a park or a road where the beauty of the environment is an important factor. The mounting pole 2a has a communication mounting part 9a on the top thereof. A communication device 1a for outdo... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5510957 | Locking and retaining mechnism for an electronic device having a detachable control unit In an electronic device in which a control unit is detachable from an equipment body, the control unit is engaged and detachably secured to the equipment body by a locking member and a temporary retaining member. A lock release unit causes the locking mem... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5441421 | Anti-theft mounting system for vehicle radio or stereo equipment An adapter having solderless wire terminals for receiving the wire leads from an electrical equipment such as a radio or stereo player set is installed on the back of such set. Such terminals have solderless spring connectors for the wire leads, these con... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5203021 | Transportable support assembly for transceiver A support assembly for a transportable radiotelephone. The support assembly forms a transceiver unit receiving platform which supportively affixes a transceiver unit in position thereat when positioned thereat. Connection with a battery supply, a handset,... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5130891 | Docking amplifier housing assembly An amplifier housing assembly particularly useful for automobile stereo systems is disclosed. The assembly comprises a mounting plate which bolts to a stationary surface and an amplifier enclosure which mounts on the mounting plate. Wires from speakers an... | 07/14/1992 |
| 4945335 | Electronic unit operable in conjunction with body unit An electronic unit operable in conjunction with a body unit and used by mounting it on an automotive vehicle. The electronic unit includes first and second connectors which produces a coupled-status signal when the electronic unit is coupled to the body u... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4929183 | Device for electrically interconnecting electrical and/or electromechanical assemblies, method of electrically interconnecting such assemblies, and apparatus manufactured in accordance with the method Electrical interconnections between two assemblies, whose connectors are located in hard-to-access areas of an apparatus, are easily connected or disconnected by mounting one of the connectors on a holder which is movable on a support. A first connector i... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4892486 | Portable communications device adaptor A vehicular adaptor for a portable communications device, such as a cellular telephone, pager, or two-way radio, is disclosed which includes a connector that aligns itself to a mating connector on the communication device. The connector permits spatial al... | 01/09/1990 |
| 4881910 | Quick release minimum profile shuttle for vehicle radios and tape players A shuttle or recessed housing 11 for a vehicle radio and/or fixed recording player is disclosed. This shuttle is particularly designed to permit owner removal of such a unit 10 located in an attractive vehicle dashboard console 20 in which it is the desir... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4843477 | Vehicle television receiver system A vehicle television receiver system comprises a television receiver be easily attached to and detached from the vehicle, engagement means attached to the vehicle and arranged to be actuated to make the television receiver be in an engaged condition when ... | 06/27/1989 |
