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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8147268 | Mezzanine-type electrical connectors Embodiments of electrical connectors include substantially identical first and second halves. The first and second halves each include insert molded leadframe assemblies that comprise electrical conductors. Each electrical conductor of the first half engages a subst... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8025520 | Cable immobilizing device and electronic device having the same A cable immobilizing device for an electronic device. The cable immobilizing device includes a buckle and a sleeve. The buckle is fixed on a shell of the electronic device. The buckle includes two juts facing to each other. The two juts define a slot therebetween to... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7938671 | Power cord retainer An apparatus is provided in one example implementation and includes a body portion that includes a first member and a second member. The members taper at one end and are configured to be coupled to an electronic component at another end. The apparatus also includes ... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7794264 | High definition multimedia interface connector retention apparatus An apparatus for positioning and retaining an HDMI connector relative to an HDMI device comprises a body portion connected to the HDMI device and comprising a sidewall having an aperture through which a plug portion of the HDMI connector is insertable into a recepta... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7635278 | Mezzanine-type electrical connectors Embodiments of electrical connectors include substantially identical first and second halves. The first and second halves each include insert molded leadframe assemblies that comprise electrical conductors. Each electrical conductor of the first half engages a subst... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7500867 | Cable clip that snaps onto connector housing A cable clip for a connector housing is configured to route a plurality of cables within a server. The cable clip includes a backing, a first portion, and a second portion. The backing configured to be placed in physical communication with the connector housing. The... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7402074 | Floodlight featuring dual bracket with integral strap tensioning and wire splicing A bracket mounted product, such as a floodlight, is provided having a dual latch bracket with integral strap tensioning and wire splicing for mounting on tubing or another suitable mounting structure, featuring a mounting arrangement and a splicing latch arrangement... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7354297 | Connector fixing structure A male connector to be connected to a female connector provided at a housing accommodating a vehicle-mounted electrical device includes a contact point to be connected to a contact of the female connector, a cable connected to the contact point, and a shield shell c... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7311560 | Return pad cable connector A return pad cable connector, in accordance with the present disclosure, for use with a disposable return pad, includes a cord having a conductive wire disposed therethrough which conductive wire interconnects the return pad cable connector to an electrosurgical ene... | 12/25/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7272013 | Interchangeable design support system A support system comprising a chassis having an interchangeable design and layout is disclosed. The support system further includes a front panel, a rear panel, an indicator segment, and an outlet segment. The indicator and outlet segments are detachably mounted to ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7264497 | Method and apparatus for retaining a power cord Described are a method and apparatus for keeping a power cord plugged into a plug receptacle. A bracket has a plurality of sidewalls that define an opening sized to frame the plug receptacle of an electronics housing. A first sidewall has an opening therein and a se... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7241163 | Cable restraint Disclosed is cable restraint including a flexible and resilient cable retainer including a cable retaining body and a plurality of cable grips, the body and grips defining a cable cavity that is contoured to partially house a cable, a tie down portion extending from... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7234958 | Cable retention apparatus A cable retention apparatus. The cable retention apparatus includes a sheet member containing a first aperture suitable for surrounding a first connector, and at least one additional second aperture having inside dimensions which generally correspond to outside dime... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232330 | Cable plug retention clip A cable plug retention clip having a clip body adapted to secure a cable plug to a power distribution unit. The clip body has a first retention mechanism adapted to secure the clip body to the power distribution unit, and a second retention mechanism adapted to secu... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7229307 | Return pad cable connector An electrosurgical system is provided which includes an electrosurgical energy source; a return pad including a conductive surface; and a return pad cable connector selectively connectable to the electrosurgical generator. The return pad cable connector includes a c... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7223917 | Connector, system and method for connecting cables A connector, a system and a method connect, attach and/or connect a first cable and a second cable via the connector. The connector has a finger and/or a receiver attached to and/or connected to the first cable and/or the second cable, respectively. The finger is in... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7207826 | Plug fastening device A plug fastening device applied to a socket-forming side having a first fixing portion is provided. The plug fastening device includes a fixing member and a binding member. The fixing member has at least one first coupling portion, and a second fixing portion for be... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7198516 | Keyed cable assembly to restrain cable under multiaxis stress A connector assembly is provided for a portable device. The connector assembly includes a U-shaped connector head with a connector extending from a first end of the U-shaped connector head and a stress relief overmold extending from a second end of the U-shaped conn... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7189098 | Cable connector assembly and method of manufacturing the same A cable connector assembly (100) includes a housing defining a mating direction, a first housing piece (1) with a mating interface (11) formed thereon and a second housing piece (2) attached to the first housing piece (1) along the... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182604 | Return pad cable connector A return pad cable connector, in accordance with the present disclosure, for use with a disposable return pad, includes a cord having a conductive wire disposed therethrough which conductive wire interconnects the return pad cable connector to an electrosurgical ene... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7160138 | Package with lock mechanism A package with lock mechanism has: a package body to be slidably inserted into a cage and to be releasably locked by the cage; a slide member that is slidably attached to the package body, the slide member allowing the package body to be released from the locking by... | 01/09/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7121868 | Electrical splice connector An electrical splice connector including a shell and two wedges. The shell includes two wedge receiving areas. The receiving areas are located at least partially lateral to each other. Each receiving area includes a general wedge shape. Each receiving area also incl... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7123716 | Headset cable retainer A retainer that is attachable to a set of interfacing cables prevents physical separation of the cables while allowing electrical disconnection of the cables. The retainer uses a body member with a hinged end cap on each end. The end caps include a snap pin and the ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7101215 | Cable plug retention clip A cable plug retention clip having a clip body adapted to secure a cable plug to a power distribution unit. The clip body has a first retention mechanism adapted to secure the clip body to the power distribution unit, and a second retention mechanism adapted to secu... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7078624 | Electrical safety power cord A power cord that has two safety prongs. A replacement outlet cover is also provided that has corresponding side slots to receive the safety prongs. When the power cord is inserted into the outlet, the safety prongs engage the side slots, which then hold the power c... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7066747 | Connector A connector includes a connector housing that has a first terminal and an inner housing that has a second terminal, and is configured to be fitted into the connector housing so that the second terminal is connected to the first terminal. A first slanting face is for... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7066761 | Return pad cable connector An electrosurgical system is provided which includes an electrosurgical energy source; a return pad including a conductive surface; and a return pad cable connector selectively connectable to the electrosurgical generator. The return pad cable connector includes a c... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7064275 | Cable management device A cable management device traps and provides support for at least one electrical cable end connector which is located below an existing cable management hole through a work surface. In one embodiment, the cable management device includes a plate defining at least on... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7052305 | Power cord protecting fitting and electrical appliance A power cord protecting fitting applied to a power cord has a connecting member connected to an electrical appliance at one end thereof, and an insertion plug plugged in a wall outlet at another end thereof. The power cord protecting fitting is fixed to the electric... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7041905 | Electrical plug safety cover A removable cover that has two safety prongs, for electrical power cords. A replacement outlet cover is also provided that has corresponding side slots to receive the safety prongs. When the cover is inserted into the outlet, the safety prongs engage the side slots,... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7014493 | Retaining socket for electrical outlets A retaining clip for retaining a plug carried by a cord in a socket of an electrical receptacle which includes, in one embodiment, a plate mountable to the receptacle, a clip mountable on the plate and resisting efforts to pull out an electrical plug plugged into th... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7004782 | Connecting device for electrical connection of a socket of an electrical apparatus with a power cord plug The connecting device (1) for electrical connection of a socket (2) of an electrical apparatus (3) with a socket plug (4) of a power cord (5) includes a cord receptacle (19) provided with curved first and second receptacle s... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7004641 | Submersible fiber optic lighting system A support stand intended to support a terminus of fiber optic cable includes: a base member, a ferrule-receiving member, and a connector that connects the ferrule-receiving member to the base member. Kits including a light source, a lighting grade fiber optic cable ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6997735 | Return pad cable connector A return pad cable connector, in accordance with the present disclosure, for use with a disposable return pad, includes a cord having a conductive wire disposed therethrough which conductive wire interconnects the return pad cable connector to an electrosurgical ene... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6939161 | Methods and apparatus for securing a cable connector to a device A connection system has a device, and a cable assembly having a cable and a cable connector disposed at an end of the cable. The cable connector is configured to connect to the device. The connection system further includes a retaining clip configured to secure the ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6933447 | Electrical extension cord An electrical extension cord that has a male or female adapter, a cylindrical wire casing and a connecting clamp. The adapter has a circular face, a cylindrical upper portion and a conical lower portion. If a male adapter is employed, two to four prongs protrude fro... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6926552 | Electrical cable connector An electrical connector includes a housing having a cavity and a surface for engaging a window. The connector includes first and second compressible conductive contacts disposed within the cavity of the housing and in electrical contact with circuit elements in a co... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6918782 | Modular plug with locking member A modular plug includes a mating portion having a latch for engaging a jack and a slidable housing having a first end and a second end. The slidable housing receives the mating portion at the first end and the slidable housing is adapted to slide along the mating po... | 07/19/2005 |
