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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7997918 | Actuation device having combined mechanisms to match a desired connector plugging curve and method for actuating a power supply therewith An actuation device includes a frame, a linkage mechanism and a handle mechanism. The handle mechanism includes a handle and a connection link, each having a first end and an opposite second end. The first end of the handle is pivotally connected to the frame. The f... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7896676 | Retractable connector for an electronic device A retractable connector device having an inner housing, a cover belt, and two sidewalls. The device may comprise electronic components for electronic devices including computer peripheral devices such as serial bus devices, Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices, or IEE... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7828573 | Subsea electrical connector and method A subsea electrical connector for connecting a first cable and a second cable. A first insulator has an outer face, possibly an inner face, and a pin portion transverse to the outer face. A second insulator has a mating outer face, an inner face, and a pin receptacl... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7789690 | Connector assembly having multi-stage latching sequence A connector assembly includes a housing, a power supply contact, an interlock circuit contact, a lever subassembly and a lever latch. The lever subassembly is pivotally coupled to the housing and includes a handle and a gripping end that engages the mating connector... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7722375 | Plug connection device designed to connect two function elements for signal and power transmission A plug connection device that connects two function elements for signal and power transmission between the function elements, in particular for medical applications, has connection components fashioned for capacitive connection of the function elements. ... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7479024 | Connecting and releasing apparatus for a connector A connector connecting and releasing apparatus for a connector set within a casing of a module connected with an apparatus is provided. The resisting portion comprises a sliding part protruding out of the casing of the module, and a first elastic part set between th... | 01/20/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7371095 | Connector easily adapted to miniaturization A connector includes a cover adapted to push a connection object toward a first contact. The first contact includes a first contact portion to be connected to a contact portion of the connection object. A second contact includes a second contact portion and a lockin... | 05/13/2008 |
| RE40303 | Actuator device with shape-memory flexible cable An actuator including a shape-memory flexible cable with a flexible sheath can be used, by controlling it both electrically and mechanically using the sheath as element for applying a mechanical tensile force. The shape-memory flexible cable is provided with a coati... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367842 | Coaxial connecting plug The invention relates to an electric connecting plug comprising a plug member provided with an internal contact and at least one external contact radially remote from the internal contact with respect to the longitudinal axis of the member. The plug member is receiv... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364452 | Connector for adjacent devices An apparatus and method for connecting servers within a rack-mounted server system. In one embodiment, a plurality of servers are positioned in respective bays of a rack. The bays generally constrain adjacent servers in a generally fixed spacing and in face-to-face ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7335037 | Electrical connector which is equipped with a rapid disconnection system The invention relates to an electrical connector which is equipped with a rapid disconnection system. In order to reduce damage caused to the electrical connector by electric arcs, the inventive connector comprises a release (15) and a spring (16). Acc... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7329132 | Low-insertion force-lever connector for blind mating An electrical connector according to the present teachings can be coupled together with a low insertion force. The electrical connector can utilize levers to create a mechanical advantage and reduce the input force required to couple the mating members together and ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7318739 | Connector A lock projection (12) is formed on a wall portion (6) of one connector (2), and a lock receiving portion (30) for the lock projection (12) is provided at an elastic wall portion (20) of the other connector (3). The c... | 01/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7318738 | Electrical connection device The present invention provides an electrical connection device for a machine cable comprising a first connector having a first contact and a second connector having a second contact the connectors being moveable between a disengaged condition in which the first and ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7311338 | Remotely operated equipment coupler A modular chemical handling apparatus has a first component coupled to a second component. The first component is retained proximate to the second component by a locking mechanism. Fluid conduit connection devices and/or electrical connection devices in the first co... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7301356 | Support for a receptacle block of a unit under test Apparatuses and methods for supporting a receptacle block in a device testing a unit under test. The unit under test includes the receptacle block, which has one or more receptacles electrically coupled to components of the unit under test. A support includes a plur... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300298 | Board securing device The present invention provides a board fixing device not having an arm portion along a side edge of a printed circuit board. In a connector having spring contacts forming a contact point row in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of a board, when on... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7294010 | Connecting assembly with main and secondary connectors A connecting assembly with main and secondary connectors is disclosed herein. The connecting assembly comprises: a main connector provided with a secondary connector for operably engaging and disengaging the main connector. The secondary connector is provided with a... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7291032 | Connector for adjacent devices An apparatus and method for connecting servers within a rack-mounted server system. In one embodiment, a plurality of servers are positioned in respective bays of a rack. The bays generally constrain adjacent servers in a generally fixed spacing and in face-to-face ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7287995 | Medical lead and lead connector system A lead connector arrangement includes a non-cylindrically shaped connector pin coupled to a lead conductor and a connector sleeve assembly for receiving the non-cylindrically shaped connector pin. The connector sleeve assembly includes an insert with an axial bore f... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7278869 | Confined envelope connector system An electrical connector system is adapted for placement into a recessed space defining a raceway formed in a floor of an aircraft having an open region. The electrical connector system includes a first connector and a second connector connectable along a first axis.... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7277294 | Contactor draw out tray An electrical contactor draw out tray has a movable frame and a stationary frame in which the movable frame carries the electrical components for an electrical feeder circuit. The stationary frame is preferably housed within a power distribution center and has input... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7258559 | Plug-and-socket connection device The invention relates to a plug-and-socket connection device for the automatic, e.g. multipolar electrical connection of a vehicle trailer, particularly of a semitrailer, to a towing vehicle, particularly to a prime mover. The plug-and-socket connection device compr... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7258468 | Assembling structure for replaceable assembling lamp to image output device The present invention provides an assembling structure for replaceably assembling a lamp to an image output device. The image output device includes a housing and a lens. The housing includes a first surface having an opening. The lens is positioned on the first sur... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7252573 | Brassiere frame A frame for maintaining the shape of a brassiere during drying and storage includes one or more hemispherically-shaped shells having a plurality of apertures formed therethrough. The shells may be formed from a first polymeric material and may further include a seco... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7253638 | Apparatus and method for conducting an electrical test on a terminal fitting in a connector A female connector (F) has a housing (10) with a front end and cavities (11) extend to the front end. Terminal fittings (40) are mounted in the cavities (11). A front wall (50) is mounted on the front end of the housing (10)... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7241029 | Lamp module The present invention discloses a lamp module. The lamp module includes a lamp frame for supporting a lamp and a fixing means for fixing the lamp and a reflector to the lamp frame. The fixing means includes a movable first fixing element and a movable second fixing ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7234963 | USB connector with orientation adjustment A USB connector with orientation adjustment is disclosed. The USB connector comprises a top cover, a connector seat with a cable slot, a cable rotating seat, cable and a bottom cover. The top cover is engageable with the bottom cover enclosing the connector seat and... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7233601 | Cascade architecture and operation for packet-based communication systems A connecting unit for use in a system comprising a ‘stack’ of network communication units having a cascade connection has three ports having lines for forwarding and receiving data packets and for forwarding and receiving control messages. The connecting unit in... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7226265 | Tire-detecting wheel chock apparatus A wheel chock apparatus includes a chock body for chocking a tire of a vehicle such as a semi-trailer prior to loading or unloading the trailer by a towmotor at a docking bay. When properly positioned, the chock body prevents movement of the vehicle away from the do... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7225876 | Connector assembly A reciprocable connector assembly for coupling a service line through a path in a wellhead and hangar wall, the assembly comprising: connector for coupling with a corresponding connector disposed in the hangar wall; a shuttle carrying said connector between a first ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7219763 | Microphone assembly fitted to vehicle-mounted control module panel, that fits well A microphone assembly fitted to a panel of a vehicle-mounted control module, provided with a housing for housing a microphone and having an opening section on a surface facing the panel, and a holding case for holding the housing so as to be capable of pivoting, and... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7218096 | Adjusting device for chip adapter testing pin An adjusting device for a chip adapter. The adjusting device comprises a main body having a plurality of adjusting holes into which testing pins of the adapter are inserted and a slider disposed on the main body and sliding perpendicular to the top surface thereof f... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7201603 | Pivoting strain relief wire guide A wire guide includes first and second tubes (14, 16) having first and second perpendicular axes (22, 26), with the second tube having a backshell (40) that is pivotable about the first axis on the first tube rear end, so wires (30) can b... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7192303 | Quick connect device for electrical fixtures A device for connecting and supporting electrical fixtures includes a male electrical plug, a mating female electrical socket and a releasable latch assembly for both holding the plug in the socket and mechanically mounting the fixture on a supporting surface or an ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7188959 | Lamp receiver for use in projector systems A lamp receiver includes a first member, and a datum structure having a plurality of first reference surfaces for alignment with respect in a first direction, a plurality of second reference surfaces for alignment in a second direction, and at least one third surfac... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182647 | Visible break assembly including a window to view a power connection A device includes a first conductive member configured to be electrically coupled to a first component and a second conductive member configured to be electrically coupled to a second component. The second conductive member is separated from the first conductive mem... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7160139 | Contact assembly A contact assembly (11) for providing electricity to an electroluminescent display (12) that is mounted on an outer face of a carrier plate (10). The contact assembly includes contact pads (16) on the outer face of the carrier plate and a... | 01/09/2007 |
