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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7455542 | Miniature BNC connector A miniature BNC connector assembly having reduced dimensions includes a plug-side connector configured for engagement with a jack-side connector to form an electrical connection. The plug-side connector includes a plug-side connector body and a bayonet sleeve rotata... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7452228 | BNC plug connector with rotational position indication and associated method There is provided a BNC plug connector and associated method for engaging a BNC jack member and indicating a rotational position of the plug connector. The plug connector generally includes a sleeve that defines a first aperture at a first end for receiving a jack m... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7367833 | Connector with anti-rotation and anti-return mechanisms A connector is provided having functions for sensing the half-fitted state and improved compactness and workability through a simple construction with few components. The connector includes: a first connector part (2) having a first housing fitted with a cont... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7338305 | BNC connector having visual indication A connector system allows for visual determination of mating or engagement of a jack-side connector and a plug-side connector. A jack-side connector has a first securing device and a plug-side connector having a sleeve rotatably coupled thereto. The sleeve has a sec... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7325980 | Duplex style fiber optic connector interface assembly A yoke member is provided for selective insertion into a passage of a first-half housing portion of a connector interface assembly, wherein the first-half housing portion is selectively matable with a complementary second-half housing portion. The yoke member includ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7299668 | Combined clamp and lock A combined clamp and lock includes: a lower clamp member having a lower abutment plate, a wall projecting upwardly from the lower abutment plate, and a lock-mounting hole extending through the wall; an upper clamp member having an upper abutment plate, and at least ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7264517 | Unipolar safety electric connector and relevant multipolar guided connection system A unipolar safety electric connector includes a male connector, shell, and a female connector shell, corresponding male and female inner electric contacts being provided within the male and female connectors, the female connector shell providing on its outer portion... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7201593 | Jumper assembly for an electrical distribution system An electrical jumper assembly for an electrical distribution system, where the electrical jumper assembly includes at least one conductor carrier generally having a longitudinal direction, and a plurality of conductors in the at least one conductor carrier. A first ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7137839 | Electrical connector An electrical connector includes a female component having one or more receptacles, a first test receptacle, and a second test receptacle. The electrical connector also includes a male component having one or more terminals configured to engage the one or more recep... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7117590 | 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... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7086886 | Reinforced locking connector A locking connector system includes a first body having a rotatable collar mounted thereon and a second body configured to mate with the first body, including one or more components configured to control the breakaway force of the first and second bodies. The first ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7077677 | Circular connector assembly A temporary locking projection for mounting the engaging ring at a reference position for assembly, and a detecting locking projection positioned forward of the temporary locking projection in a rotating direction of the engaging ring are provided on an outer periph... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7079385 | Docking station lock and its link assembly The present invention discloses a docking station lock and its link assembly capable of fixing a cable onto the docking station as well as working jointly with another locking mechanism installed on a multibay to lock all installed peripherals to the docking station... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7029137 | Cable having an illuminating tracer element mounted thereon A plurality of cables interconnect a plurality of components. Each cable has a first terminal end and a second terminal end. A respective light emitting member extends on each cable between the first and second terminal ends. The light emitting member on a respectiv... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7017953 | Twist lock assembly A twist lock assembly includes an annular first flange at an open end of a first conduit attached to a fluid receiving component. The first flange has an alignment slot and at least one locking slot formed therein. A fluid conducting conduit has an annular second fl... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6921283 | BNC connector having visual indication A connector system allows for visual determination of mating or engagement of a jack-side connector and a plug-side connector. A jack-side connector has a first securing device and a plug-side connector having a sleeve rotatably coupled thereto. The sleeve has a sec... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6811423 | Electrical connector assembly having a mechanism for ascertaining engaged condition A first mark (28) is provided on a rotatable member (4), or on a connector (3) on which the rotatable member (4) is rotatably mounted. A second mark (30) is provided on the connector (3) on which the rotatable member (4 | 11/02/2004 |
| 6679724 | Connector A connector for under water or severe environment use, comprising first and second connector parts adapted to be brought together into a mated condition, and an indicator for indicating when the first connector part and the second connector parts are full... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6657438 | Testing unit and a connector testing apparatus using the same A testing apparatus (10) is provided to securely detect a mounting error of a fittable member (5) on a connector (1). The testing apparatus (10) has a testing unit (20) for detecting an ajar state of the fittable member (5) on a housing (2) of a connector... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6592398 | Coupling detector for connector A conductive member is provided in a first connector together with a plurality of terminal fittings. The conductive member includes elastic arms associated with the respective terminal fittings. Each elastic arm is divided into a first conductive piece an... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6561841 | Connector assembly having visual indicator An indicator for a mating connector pair provides a visual indication when a plug-side connector is fully engaged with a jack-side connector. The plug-side connector is configured for engagement with the jack-side connector to form an electrical connectio... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6443747 | Electrical connector with shorting device A second tube-side housing (15) is connected to one end of a second tube (14). A fit-in space (51) in which a wall-side housing (19) is capable of fitting is formed at the side, of the second tube-side housing (15), opposite to the side thereof in which t... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6348035 | Connection system for electronic endoscope A connection system for an electronic endoscope, including a flexible scope and a video-signal processing unit, is utilized to establish a detachable connection between the scope and the unit. The scope has a solid image sensor to produce image-pixel sign... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6336822 | Handle operated power connector An electrical power connector is disclosed having a plug and receptacle. The plug includes a coupling ring having a single handle extending radially therefrom. The coupling ring is freely rotatable within limits on the plug when the plug is not coupled to... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6053756 | Interlock safety device The present invention generally provides a safety connector apparatus for making an electrical/power connection in an electrical/power system comprising an interlock cover disposed on a connecting end of a power cable, a housing disposed over a power conn... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5980293 | Mechanism for ascertaining fitting condition of electrical connector assembly A mechanism for ascertaining whether a male connector is engaged with a female connector through a rotatable ring is provided. The mechanism includes a detection tool, an accommodating part formed on a connector housing of the male connector, and an engag... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5662488 | Quick connect coupling system for rapidly joining connectors and/or other elongated bodies A connector system comprising a first connector body comprising a housing and a collar. The housing comprising at least one cam recess having an innermost portion and an outermost portion. The collar comprises a first end having at least one engagement bo... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5456614 | Coaxial cable end connector with signal seal A coaxial cable end connector includes a tubular post having a first flange at a front end thereof and a port fastener rotatably supported on the front end of the post, the fastener having a second flange adapted to coact in mechanical interengagement wit... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5167522 | Locking multiple conductor electrical connector A connector for mating a plurality of male and female electrical contacts has two tubular telescoping body portions and an annular collar surrounding them. A spring is confined inside the collar with its ends engaging the collar and a first body portion s... | 12/01/1992 |
| 5067909 | Locking multiple conductor electrical connector A connector for mating a plurality of male and female electrical contacts has two tubular telescoping body portions and an annular collar surrounding them. A spring is confined inside the collar with its ends engaging the collar and a first body portion s... | 11/26/1991 |
| 4290662 | Connector assembly with visual, tactile and audible indication A connector assembly is disclosed which includes first and second mating connector members, and a coupling ring carried by one of the connector members for moving the other connector member axially into mating relation therewith. A visual and tactile indi... | 09/22/1981 |
| 4289368 | Full mate indicator for detachable connectors An electrical connector is disclosed with means for producing a tactile signal when the connector members (10,12) are in a fully mated condition. An indicator (60) is movably mounted on the coupling nut (14) and is engageable by the opposed connector memb... | 09/15/1981 |
| 4277125 | Enhanced detent guide track with dog-leg An electrical connector having a receptacle including a receptacle shell and a plug including a plug housing, a coupling nut threaded on the plug housing and engaged with a coupling ring, the coupling nut having threaded engagement with the plug housing a... | 07/07/1981 |
| 4183605 | Electrical connector with arcuate detent means An electrical connector having a receptacle means including a receptacle shell and a plug means including a plug shell, coupling means including a coupling housing engaged with a coupling nut for rotation of the coupling nut, the coupling nut having threa... | 01/15/1980 |
| 4090761 | Connector with remote control locking system An electrical connector having first and second interfitting sections, a locking member movable with respect to said sections and having two stable positions one for locking the two sections together and the other for unlocking the two sections. An electr... | 05/23/1978 |
| 4074927 | Electrical connector with insert member retaining means An electrical connector having cooperable mating and unmating plug and receptacle means carrying a dielectric insert member within a cylindrical shell and having an insert member compressible retainer ring for immovably axially holding an insert member ag... | 02/21/1978 |
| 3960428 | Electrical connector An electrical connector having means providing a signal when the connector members are fully engaged. The coupling nut on one connector member carries a detent pin which engages a mating recess in the shell of the connector member when the member is fully... | 06/01/1976 |
| 3947081 | Low insertion force circular electrical connector A low insertion force electrical connector having a pair of connector members each with a plurality of contacts therein. One of the connector members includes a stationary insulator and an activating disc, receiving contacts mounted in axially aligned bor... | 03/30/1976 |
