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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187018 | Connector and connecting unit A connector includes a connector protrusion to be inserted into a connector socket and including a locking lever provided on a first surface and a connecting terminal provided on a second surface opposing the first surface or on a front surface; and a connector fram... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8142217 | Electronic apparatus having a cover which synchronously defined as a wall of a modular jack disposed thereof An electronic apparatus includes a base portion including a first cover, a second cover perpendicular to the first cover and a receiving cavity running through the first and second covers to respectively provide a locking slot in the first cover and an opening in th... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8079864 | Electronic apparatus having a cover which synchronously defined as a wall of a modular jack disposed thereof An electronic apparatus includes a base portion including a first cover, a second cover perpendicular to the first cover and a receiving cavity running through the first and second covers to respectively provide a locking slot in the first cover and an opening in th... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8038461 | Network line plug assembly A network line plug and network line, and more particularly to a network line plug, network line plug assembly and network line; the network line plug of the present invention comprises of a short-head main body, rubber core and eight welded terminals; the rubber co... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8038460 | Safety device for a plug (patch guard) A security device for a plug (1) has at least one locking clip (2) said security device comprising a lockable closure piece (8, 12) which prevent the manual operation of the locking clip (2). The closure piece (8, 12) comprises a c... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7927123 | Battery connector A battery connector includes a receptacle connector and a plug connector coupled with the receptacle connector. The receptacle connector has an insulating housing defining a rectangular base and a rear wall extended upward from a rear end of the base to form a recei... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7896681 | RJ modular connector An RJ modular connector is provided that has wire channels that slope downward and end at openings in the bottom of the connector through which the stripped wires extend. In use, the outer jacket insulation is removed from an end portion of the cable, leaving length... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7862365 | Block-out cover and removal tool A block-out cover is installed in a jack module to prevent entry of undesirable objects. The block-out cover includes at least one window and at least one locking arm. The locking arm secures the cover to the jack module. The window receives a removal tool designed ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7824205 | Plug arrangement for an electric or optical cable A plug arrangement for an electric or optical cable includes a connector body connected with the cable and including a first socket or plug. An insulating housing is provided configured to receive the connector body. A locking tab is articulated at a front edge of t... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7789694 | RJ modular connector An RJ modular connector is provided that has wire channels that slope upward and end at openings in the top of the connector through which the stripped wires extend. In use, the outer jacket insulation is removed from an end portion of the cable, leaving lengths of ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7736170 | Dielectric insert assembly for a communication connector to optimize crosstalk A connector for a communications system concentrates crosstalk in the front of a plug housing. The plug housing has front and rear ends. An internal chamber opens on the rear end and is defined by housing walls. A plurality of slots extend through one of the housing... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7722378 | Block-out cover and removal tool A block-out cover is installed in a jack module to prevent entry of undesirable objects. The block-out cover includes at least one window and at least one locking arm. The locking arm secures the cover to the jack module. The window receives a removal tool designed ... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7708581 | Replacement clip and method for repairing a modular cable connector having a broken locking clip A replacement clip and method for repairing a modular cable connector having a broken locking clip. The replacement clip comprises a substantially u-shaped housing being configured to mount onto a modular connector having a broken clip, the housing having a top surf... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7704091 | Snagless plug and boot connection A boot for supporting a plug connected to a cable, the plug including a flexible tab attached thereto and comprising a housing having a front opening for accommodating the plug and an opposite back opening for receiving the cable and allowing the cable to pass there... | 04/27/2010 |
| RE41206 | Connecting cable comprising an electric plug-and-socket connection The invention relates to a connecting cable (10) comprising a cable (10) with four conductor pairs (1, 2; 3, 6; 4, 5; 7, 8) which are routed in pairs in a defined manner in the cable (10), with an identical electrical plug connection bein... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7686638 | Method and apparatus for coupling a cable to a socket A cable coupling apparatus includes a base defining a connector channel. A connector coupling feature is located on the base and operable to couple a connector positioned in the connector channel to the base. A socket coupling member is resiliently coupled to and ex... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7645155 | Quick-release connector A connector includes a locking mechanism that locks the connector in a socket but allows removal of the connector without a manual operation that relies on depressing the locking mechanism. The connector is released from the socket when a sufficient pulling force is... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7578690 | Plug locking assembly A plug locking assembly comprises a housing comprising a top surface, a bottom surface and opposing sidewalls defining an open space therebetween, the open space for receiving and carrying a plug comprising a spring member. The plug locking assembly is adapted to pr... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7513787 | Dielectric insert assembly for a communication connector to optimize crosstalk A connector for a communications system concentrates crosstalk in the front of a plug housing. The plug housing has front and rear ends. An internal chamber opens on the rear end and is defined by housing walls. A plurality of slots extend through one of the housing... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7510419 | Easily-removeable electrical connector An electrical connector with a release mechanism configured to prevent it from hooking other cables lying transverse to its path of removal from its receptacle, when it is being removed. The default or equilibrium state of the release mechanism is such that its end ... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7470137 | Quick-release connector A connector includes a locking mechanism that locks the connector in a socket but allows removal of the connector without a manual operation that relies on depressing the locking mechanism. The connector is released from the socket when a sufficient pulling force is... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7445483 | Signal connector A signal connector includes a first container and a second container. The first container includes a first signal line container which can contain a plurality of cores and a first fastener which can fix the signal line. The second container includes a second signal ... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7438584 | Plug locking assembly A plug locking assembly comprises a housing comprising a top surface, a bottom surface and opposing sidewalls defining an open space therebetween, the open space for receiving and carrying a plug comprising a spring member. The plug locking assembly is adapted to pr... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7438583 | Communication connector to optimize crosstalk A connector for a communications system provides desired levels of crosstalk by controlling the positions and lengths of the wires. A plurality of insulation displacement contacts are movable between retracted positions and inserted positions extending into an inter... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7431604 | Clamshell style holding part A clamshell type device which is adapted for use in strain relief. The clamshell surrounds the wire and also surrounds at least a part of the connector that attaches to the wire. The clamshell may press against the connector to hold to the connector and also may pre... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7397251 | Device for testing connectivity of a connector including spring contact pins A device for testing connectivity is provided. The device includes a first connector including a contact pin and a spacer for biasing the contact pin away from a spring contact pin of a second connector, when the first connector is inserted into the second connector... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7381076 | Thin peripheral for mating with thicker connector A thin peripheral devices for mating with electrical connectors where the thickness of the device is less than the dimensions needed for mechanical engagement with the connector, has a body including electronic circuitry and a selectively deployable plug arrangement... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7374447 | Secure connection device A cable connector holder including a base configured to hold a plurality of cable connectors and a press part attached to the base and extending above the plurality of cable connectors, wherein the lever is configured to uniformly press down on each of the plurality... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7354291 | Plug locking assembly A plug locking assembly comprises a housing comprising a top surface, a bottom surface and opposing sidewalls defining an open space therebetween, the open space for receiving and carrying a plug comprising a spring member. The plug locking assembly is adapted to pr... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7338327 | Coupling A coupling with two sleeves facing in opposite directions for the plugs of two shielded data cables that are to be connected to each other is in particular configured as an RJ 45 coupling. A printed circuit board (10) carries a contact assembly for each of th... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335066 | Network connector and connection system A network connection system for connecting computer and telephone network components, including a twisted pair cable termination connector for use with twisted pair cable, the twisted pairs being arranged within an outer cable jacket such that each twisted pair subs... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7329137 | Modular plug with slider latch The present disclosure relates to modular plugs including a housing for holding a plurality of terminals that are engageable with contacts of a mating plug receptacle. The modular plug further includes a slider latch having a distal end portion integrally formed wit... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325438 | Crimping tool for plug connectors having cable shield clamp means A crimping tool is provided for crimping upon on a shielded data cable a plug connector having a body portion, and a cable shield clamping portion that is initially angularly arranged in an open loading position, characterized by the provision of a pair of operating... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326073 | Adapter housing for connecting insert devices to a cable fitting A locking device attaches to a first end of a plug-supporting housing a telecommunications plug having a cable that extends through a longitudinal bore contained in the housing. The locking device includes at least one locking plate having a first end portion connec... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322860 | Plug assembly including integral printed circuit board An electrical plug is defined by a plug housing and an upper portion of a printed circuit board. The plug housing defines a region within which the upper portion of the printed circuit board is adapted to be positioned. Stepped side walls may be provided to facilita... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320624 | Communications jacks with compensation for differential to differential and differential to common mode crosstalk A communications jack assembly includes: a jack frame having a plug aperture; a dielectric mounting substrate attached to the jack frame; and a plurality of conductors engaged with the mounting substrate, each of the conductors including a fixed end portion mounted ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7311544 | Connector locking device A locking device for securing a plug in a jack has a housing with a tang and an adjustable clamp with a lip. The housing fits over the plug with the tang blocking a latch arm of the plug from being moved to release the plug from the jack. The clamp is movable to a l... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7310158 | Communication apparatus capable of communication with other apparatuses through wireless communication, communication system having the same communication apparatus, and method for controlling the same Wireless mode between a scanner and an image communication apparatus is changed when the scanner completes read of an image, when the image is sent from the scanner to the image communication apparatus by the operation of the scanner, or depending on presence or abs... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7288000 | Buffer structure for power cord connector A buffer structure for a power cord connector is disclosed. The buffer structure comprises a main body, a plurality of slits and a coating layer. The main body covers on an exterior of a power cord at a connecting end to an electronic apparatus. The plurality of sli... | 10/30/2007 |
