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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8070504 | Coaxial cable port locking terminator and method of use thereof Disclosed herein is a coaxial cable interface port locking terminator including an outer terminator housing and an inner connector body housed within the outer terminator housing. The coaxial cable interface port locking terminator further includes a ratcheting devi... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8002566 | Self-locking electrical connector A self-locking electrical connector has (a) a first shell body for receiving a first set of contacts; (b) a clamping ring for holding the first set of contacts in engagement with a second set of contacts; (c) a multiplicity of first detent members; (d) a multiplicit... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7914311 | Anti-vibration connector coupling with an axially movable ratchet ring and a collar A connector coupling that comprises a connector body, a first collar rotatably coupled to the connector body that has a plurality of teeth extending from an inner surface thereof, a second collar that receives the first collar and is movable axially with respect to ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7905741 | Anti-vibration connector coupling with an axially movable ratchet ring A connector coupling that comprises a connector body, a first collar coupled to the connector body, and a second collar surrounding the first collar. The first collar has a plurality of locking members. The second collar is rotatable with respect to the first collar... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7892005 | Click-tight coaxial cable continuity connector A click-tight coaxial cable continuity connector is provided comprising a connector body, a post engageable with connector body, the post including a flange having a plurality of spaced-apart surface features. A nut is rotatably movable with respect to the post, whe... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7887354 | Thread lock for cable connectors In a coaxial cable connector assembly, having a connector sleeve or retaining end of a coaxial cable and a coupling member between the sleeve and a terminal port to draw the sleeve into engagement with an end of the port, an internal locking device is made up of an ... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7845963 | Axial anti-rotation coupling A mechanism of low cost and easy mounting, provides resistance to rotation of a coupling nut (14) of an electrical connector about the barrel (12) of the connector, and provides a higher resistance to rotation in one direction (U) than the opposite dir... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7682177 | Connector with an anti-unlocking system A connector comprising: a body for plugging in or on the body of a complementary connector along a plugging axis X-X′; connection means for co-operating with complementary connection means of the complementary co... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7648381 | Electrical plug connector part An electrical plug connector part with a locking nut that is rotatable relative to the plug body and can be screwed onto an associated matching plug part and that is secured against unintentional rotation relative to the plug body by matched latch elements, wherein ... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7625226 | Radial anti-rotation coupling A connector that has a coupling nut (14) that is rotatable about a barrel (12), with an annular space (42) between them, and with a resistance ring (40) lying in the annular space. The resistance ring allows the nut to rotate with moderat... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7566236 | Constant force coaxial cable connector A coaxial cable connector generally includes a connector body, a nut rotatably coupled to the connector body, a post disposed in the connector body and a biasing element acting between the post and the nut. The nut has an internal thread for engagement with an exter... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7413457 | Electrical connector and electrical plug and socket connection An electrical connector connects to a mating connector by a rotatable union nut that is axially displaceable on a contact carrier with a sealing element therebetween. Damage to the sealing element is prevented by a stop that limits the maximum path by which the unio... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7367831 | Connectors, instrument assemblies and methods of connecting or disconnecting electrical connections under power A connector includes a first housing section having a plurality of electrically conductive contacts therein. The connector also includes a second housing section including a plurality of electrically conductive contacts that can form an electrical connection with th... | 05/06/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7364450 | Plug-in connector A plug-in connector has a plug member and a locking device for securing the plug member on a counterpart. The locking device has at least one locking element having a release position and a locking position, wherein in the release position the plug member is removab... | 04/29/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7335065 | Cable adaptor A cable adaptor includes a female connector, a male connector and a terminal base. The female connector has a male terminal hole for a male terminal of the terminal base to fit so that another exterior connector may fit therein and easily pulled off. The male connec... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7316583 | Field wireable network plug A field wireable network plug may be provided. The field wireable network plug may include a body having a first end and a second end. The body may comprise an opening passing through the body from the first end of the body to the second end of the body. The opening... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7309255 | Coaxial connector with a cable gripping feature A coaxial cable connector including a connector body having a rearward sleeve receiving end and an inner engagement surface and an axially movable locking sleeve seated in the rearward sleeve receiving end of the connector body is disclosed. The locking sleeve has a... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7291033 | Snap-on and self-lock RF coaxial connector The invention disclosed a RF coaxial connector. The RF coaxial connector comprises a plug connector and a jack connector that can be inserted into the plug connector. A groove is provided on an outer surface of said jack connector. Said plug connector includes a cor... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7281947 | Self-locking electrical connector A self-locking electrical connector is provided that includes a coupling nut and a locking sleeve positionable in one of a locked position and an unlocked position. At least a portion of the coupling nut is engaged by the locking sleeve when the locking sleeve is in... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7264402 | Multi-fiber optic receptacle and plug assembly A fiber optic receptacle and plug assembly adapted to be mounted within an opening through a wall of a connection terminal. The receptacle and plug define complimentary alignment and keying features for ensuring that the plug is mated with the receptacle in a predet... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7226309 | Electrical fitting for snap in connection of cables An electrical fitting with an improved arrangement on the trailing end for securing metal clad or armored electrical cable to a panel or junction box. A connector body includes a trailing opening, an intermediate flange, and an open channel having a channel bottom a... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7172467 | Electrical contact assembly An electrical contact assembly includes a contact, a front shell member, and a rear shell member. The front shell member has a core with a front contact passage therethrough to receive the contact. The core is formed with a shroud extending from a front end of the f... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172380 | Wheel nut assembly A wheel nut assembly includes a stud (1), a main wheel nut (4) mountable on threads (3) provided on the stud, and a retaining nut (6) engageable with threads (5) provided on the stud to prevent accidental loosening of the wheel nut... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165987 | Industrial connector assembly A robust sealable electrical connector has a plug assembly to electrically couple wires of a cable typically within a room or other area that may have an adverse environment to wires behind a wall through a jack assembly typically mounted on the wall. When the plug ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160155 | Device for electrical connection with contact pins protruding from an axial opening A device (10) has a contact surface (22) arranged laterally offset and essentially extending tangentially in relation to an insertion section (16), which, on introduction of the insertion section (16) into a housing opening, interoperates... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7140898 | Electrical connector The electrical connector has a main housing and a turnable member turnably supported on the main housing. The turnable member is turned to move a second connector toward the main housing from an initial mating state of the main housing with the second connector so a... | 11/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7128603 | Sealed coaxial cable connector and related method A connector is provided for coupling an end of a coaxial cable to a terminal. The connector includes a coupler having an annnular collar, a body member, one end of which includes a deformable lip inserted with elastic deformation through the collar opening, and a po... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7114990 | Coaxial cable connector with grounding member A coaxial cable connector includes tubular post, a coupler secured over an end of the tubular post for securing the connector to an appliance, and an outer body secured to the tubular post. An electrical grounding path is maintained between the coupler and the tubul... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7108548 | Sealed coaxial cable connector A connector is provided for coupling an end of a coaxial cable to a terminal, such as a cable terminal, a terminal for coupling to another connector, and the like The connector includes a coupler, such as a nut, having a receiving port for engaging the terminal. The... | 09/19/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7074066 | Sealed electrical connector having internal latching mechanism therefore An electrical connector assembly is provided by an internal connector assembly having a housing with a latching structure which is latchable with a mating connector. The housing positions mating terminations in mating registration with a further electrical connector... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7063549 | Electric connection assembly for power supply with interlocking components The present invention relates to a electric connection assembly of power supply, which comprises a first component connectively installed to the power supply and a second component connectively installed to the power cord, wherein a male and a female connector, whic... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7032931 | Nut locking apparatus A locking tubing system includes a length of tubing lying in any geometric complexity including a substantially straight line and a first fitting body having a securing member rotationally locked thereto. The first fitting body is affixed to one end of the length of... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7033193 | Multi-environment in-line connector An electrical connector assembly for use in environmentally challenging locations. The electrical connector assembly comprises a receptacle connector member, a plug connector member and a coupling nut that interface to provide dual radial seals so as to define dual ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7029303 | Hermaphroditic handle socket assembly and pin assembly A electrical cable assembly with hermaphroditic coupling with a high current rating, is disclosed. The electrical cable assembly with hermaphroditic coupling includes a pin contact terminal in a first coupling sleeve and a hyperboloid socket terminal in a second cou... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7018226 | Electrical connector having a spring to facilitate mounting An electrical connector is provided that protects the electrical connector and associated components from harsh mechanical, electrical and environmental requirements. A jack is received by a jack housing, and a plug is received by a plug housing. The jack is adapted... | 03/28/2006 |
