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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8152550 | Vehicle charging connector A vehicle charging connector is configured to be coupled to a vehicle-side connector to charge a vehicle battery via the vehicle-side connector. The vehicle charging connector includes a housing, a coupling portion provided on a housing, and a lever. The lever has a... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8075329 | Method and system for preventing disengagement between an electrical plug and a charge port on an electric vehicle A system and method is provided for preventing disengagement between an electrical plug and a charge port on an electric vehicle. One or more projections are disposed on the electric vehicle. The projection has an extended locked position and a retracted unlocked po... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8047863 | Locking mechanism for locking a removable data carrier A locking mechanism is provided for locking a removable data carrier in a support structure of an electronic device. The locking mechanism includes a movable locking element, indicating unit and a locking element control unit. The movable locking element is movable ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8033853 | Electronic device having USB interface capable of extraction proof An electronic device, which has a USB interface capable of extraction proof, includes a main body and a USB metallic plug. One side of the main body has a USB metallic plug, on a face of which at least one fastening component is arranged. When the fastening componen... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8016604 | Charging connector To provide a charging connector to prevent the charging connector from removing while a lock system is locked by helping a user recognize that 5 the lock system is locked. A charging connector B including: a lever 44 received in a connector case main b... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7988478 | Security socket and socket device having the same A security socket for use with a panel having at least one assembly hole is provided. The security socket includes a data socket and a security unit. The socket has a slot and is connected to the assembly hole of the panel in a direction toward the inner surface of ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7972160 | Adapter for electrical device Provided is an adapter for an electrical device such as a photographing device. In an embodiment, the adapter includes a base frame, a connector that is disposed in the base frame and can be connected to a power input terminal of the electrical device, and a power i... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7682176 | Locking mechanism for locking a removable data carrier A locking mechanism is provided for locking a removable data carrier in a support structure of an electronic device. The locking mechanism includes a movable locking element, indicating unit and a locking element control unit. The movable locking element is movable ... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7632125 | Plug locking assembly A plug locking assembly comprises at least one plug holder comprising opposing top and bottom arms, said top and bottom arms extending tranversely from a wall and defining open spaces therebetween, said open spaces for receiving and holding plugs. The plug holders a... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7428834 | Lock for universal serial bus ports A lock for universal serial bus (USB) ports has a shell, a tongue, a slide and a lock cylinder. The shell has a front end opening. The tongue is mounted securely in and protrudes out from the front end opening. The slide is mounted movably in the shell. The lock cyl... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7425146 | Lock-on boot A lock-on boot for preventing a double-ended cable from becoming detached from a motor disconnect switch, includes a cover, a retaining rail, a locking mechanism, and a hinge. The cover has two convexly curved shells, each with an inner wall, an interior end, and an... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7371086 | Anti-unplugging unit and transmission cord The invention provides an anti-unplugging unit attached to a plug of a transmission cord and to be put in a jack of electronic or communications equipment with the plug for preventing unauthorized removal of the plug from the jack. The anti-unplugging unit includes ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7318271 | Device for assembling connector A process and device for assembling a connector is provided, by which the production efficiency can be improved by preventing the problem of insertion error from occurring in a step of terminal insertion into a connector housing in the manufacturing process of the w... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7275313 | Unlocking jig An unlocking jig (40) is fit on a female housing (10) from below. As a result, a guide groove (43A) on a bottom portion (43) of the unlocking jig (40) engages a convexity (22C) on a lower surface of the female housing (10... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7274956 | Connector for interfacing intravascular sensors to a physiology monitor A connector for connecting a flexible elongate member having a sensor mounted thereon to a physiology monitor includes a housing, an electrical contact member disposed within the housing, the electrical contact member having a plurality of axially spaced contact mem... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7271337 | Security block for a communications connector A security block for securing I/O ports of an electronic instrument physically prevents any breach of data through a protected I/O port, such as a USB port, by securing cables that may be plugged into the port by means of a locked cover. The cables are prevented fro... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7178228 | Method for deterring snooping of data in digital data processing systems A physical latching mechanism prevents access to or tampering with an I/O port of a computer system. In the preferred embodiment, a display monitor cable of an unattended workstation being operated remotely is disconnected and latched to prevent re-connection and di... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7144271 | Sealed tamper resistant terminator A tamper-resistant coaxial terminator includes an inner body rotatably captivated within an outer shield. A deformable portion of the inner body extends within an annular recess formed in the outer shield. An optional RF port, containing a resistor, is press-fit wit... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140889 | System for physically securing an access point and preventing the removal of associated connectors This invention is directed to a security system for wireless access points which includes a clamp assembly and a locking device. The clamp assembly is clamped around I/O panel connectors, and then secured to the access point enclosure frame via a metal capture plate... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7140903 | Connector restraint device Electrical plug restricting apparatus includes a male inlet connector fixable to an electrical equipment chassis, a restraint device attachable to the connector and including a plug supporting base, the base having apertures therethrough, and at least one plug secur... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7128605 | Coaxial cable connector assembly A coaxial connector assembly includes a coaxial cable connector and a shield for the connector, the shield including spring fingers adjustably engaging the connector. ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7124506 | Process for assembling connector A process for assembling a connector is provided, by which the production efficiency can be improved by preventing the problem of insertion error from occurring in a step of terminal insertion into a connector housing in the manufacturing process of the wiring harne... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7114967 | Built-in electric contact enclosure and mounting method The mounting of an electric enclosure (1) for electric connector and switch embeddable in a piece of masonry work requires the connecting of electric wires (25) to an electrically conductive region or terminal inside the enclosure. The connection requi... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7108468 | Methods and systems for controlling shutdown and operation of a module within a slot in a shelf of a rack-based computing system Methods and systems are described for preventing disconnection of a module from a module connector prior to initiating a shutdown routine and for preventing operation of the module unless a retention device is engaged. The system includes a switch having a first sta... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7101201 | Method and apparatus for disabling electrical equipment A method and an apparatus for disabling power to an electrical device include a flexible conduit electrically coupled with the electrical device having electrical cables received therein. A male plug member is attached to a distal end of the conduit having a plurali... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7090524 | Electronic apparatus with two connectors with a common fixing member An electronic apparatus includes a housing provided with first and second connectors, a first fixing member receiving element positioned on the side of the first connector opposite to the second connector side, a second fixing member receiving element positioned on ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7086876 | Coaxial cable port security device and method of use thereof A coaxial cable port security device is provided, wherein the port security device comprises a one-way clutch mechanism positioned between a first body and a second body and utilized to prevent unauthorized access to a coaxial cable port unless a specific tool is us... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083438 | Locking covers for cable connectors and data ports for use in deterring snooping of data in digital data processing systems A physical latching mechanism prevents access to or tampering with an I/O port of a computer system. In the preferred embodiment, a display monitor cable of an unattended workstation being operated remotely is disconnected and latched to prevent re-connection and di... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7080889 | Electrical receptacle having a safety mechanism The present invention relates to an electrical receptacle having a safety mechanism. The electrical receptacle includes a latch installed internally, where the latch is operated through a switch member positioned externally. The latch can be switched to a locking po... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7081008 | Apparatus for producing an output voltage to power an electronic device Apparatus for producing an output voltage Vo to power an electronic device is disclosed herein. According to the preferred embodiment, the apparatus comprises a power supply (100) having two or more first connection elements (108) in which s... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7056143 | Electronic device having removable processor assembly and method of operating same An electronic device having a processor assembly. The electronic device comprising a first device connectable to the processor assembly a socket assembly adapted to receive the processor assembly, the socket assembly comprising an actuator operable to secure the pro... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7021947 | Method and assembly for connecting a coaxial cable to a connecting port An assembly for connecting a coaxial cable to a connecting port. The connecting assembly has a tubular fitting with a central axis and axially spaced first and second ends. The tubular fitting is operatively engageable with a coaxial cable directed into axially over... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7014501 | Environmentally protected and tamper resistant CATV drop connector and method In addition to the single molded part incorporating features of the conventional nut, sealing member and body, the connector includes a post and a hollow compression sealing ring. The post includes an integrally formed stem and flange portions, with the compression ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6979220 | Plug locking mechanism This invention secures an electrical plug by inserting a locking pin through a hole in the prong(s) of a male plug or through a hole in a female plug and through a corresponding hole in the male or female receptacle that secures the device plugged into the receptacl... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6953358 | Connector, a disengagement jig and a method A female housing (10) has cavities (11) for receiving female terminal fittings (30). A lock (13) is provided in each cavity (11) and is deformed by insertion of the female terminal fitting (30). However the lock (13) ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6878005 | Module and connector latch A securing mechanism includes a connector latch and a module latch such that engagement of the connector latch with a connector causes the module latch to engage a housing support. The securing mechanism prevents removal of a module from a housing support when a con... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6851957 | All-in-one network cable and security cable An all-in-one network communication cable and security cable apparatus for securing computing devices is provided. The all-in-one cable combines the security aspects of a steel or other cut-proof cable with a network communication cable and provides a locking mechan... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6848926 | Securing device having bypass interface Disclosed is a securing device having a bypass interface, particularly one to be connected to a connector provided on an electronic device and having at least one to-be-engaged means at an outer side thereof. The securing device includes: a bypass, to be electricall... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6817272 | F-type connector installation and removal tool A tool operable for connecting a mail F-type coaxial cable connector having a connector ring rotatably mounted on a leading end thereof. The connector ring having a shaped outer surface. The tool includes a wrench portion and a grasping portion. The wrench portion i... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6799981 | Adapter structure for computer connector An adapter structure for computer connector, which is connectable between a connecting port of a computer and a burglarproof lock. The adapter structure includes a main body. A front adaptation end is disposed on an end face of the main body. The front adaptation en... | 10/05/2004 |
