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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7479028 | Charger connector apparatus The charger connector apparatus comprises an improved SB and SBX-style connector such as those typically employed in charging industrially used batteries. A primary difference of the apparatus from those presently in use is that it includes an integral cable/wire pl... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7338306 | Electric connector having power cable retaining structure An electric connector includes a connector body having contact terminals mounted in a first end thereof and an axial through hole axially formed in a second end thereof opposite to the first end. A power cable is inserted into the axial through hole of the connector... | 03/04/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7140907 | Strain-relieving device for card connected cables In some embodiments, a module may have a slot for an input/output card. While cables may be connected to the card in the module, external forces acting on the cable and/or module may result in the cable pulling the card out of the module, damaging the connector or c... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7134200 | Device and method for identifying cables A device and method for identification marking of cables, especially electric cables, that are continuously provided with unambiguous markings at least in their end sections. The cable is cut such that the marking of interest is visible directly behind the shell of ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7107675 | Methods for retaining an electrical connector in a receptacle on an electrical component in a computer Methods for preventing disengagement of electrical connectors in computers are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes securing a bracket of a retaining device to an electrical component in a computer. The method furthe... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7052323 | Conductor termination apparatus and method In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided which includes a connector backshell, a conductor clamp, and a thermocouple attachment point. In another embodiment, an apparatus is provided which includes a connector backshell, a cover, a connector, a conductor clamp, a... | 05/30/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7033231 | Radial screw connecting device for an electrical wire A radial screw connecting device for an electrical wire includes a casing, a connecting seat, a press member and a bolt. The casing provides at least an opening for being extended with a joint. The connecting seat is disposed at and attached to a side of the casing ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7029315 | Electrical connector assembly with reconfigurable strain relief An electrical connector assembly comprises a main housing section and a strain relief member that is selectively connected to the main housing in one of a plurality of predetermined angularly offset positions each defining a corresponding exit path for a wire or cab... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7008257 | Auxiliary fastening device for assisting cable being fastened onto surface of electronic apparatus The invention provides an auxiliary fastening device for assisting a cable being fastened onto a surface of an electronic apparatus, including a first connector disposed on the surface of the electronic apparatus. The cable includes a second connector adapted to the... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6942177 | Static discharge cable for aircraft and method of using same A static discharge cable is attachable to a rescue hook or other component being lowered by an aircraft. The cable has a first fitting attachable to the hook or other component, a second fitting attached to the first fitting, and a conductive cable attached to the s... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6926553 | Cable assembly with improved grounding means A cable assembly (1) for engaging a complementary connector includes an insulating housing (10), a number of circuit modules (20) received in the housing, and a two-piece cover (30) cooperating with the housing for retaining the circuit m... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6918785 | Electrical connector An electrical connector including an adapter, having an electric component attachment flange and a hollow bored nipple which is continuous with the adapter, the nipple having an outwardly opening “C” band receiving channel; an electrical cable extending through ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6726503 | Electrical connector with wire management module An electrical connector assembly is provided for terminating a plurality of electrical wires. A non-conductive connector housing mounts a plurality of signal terminals. A wire management module includes a non-conductive body mounting a plurality of ground terminals.... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6425780 | Plug-in connector with cable strain relief The invention relates to a plug-in connector having a plug housing (1), which has accommodation ducts (2) for plugs (3) which can be secured in the accommodation ducts (3) by a secondary locking device (4). The secondary locking device (4) has a web or su... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6315600 | Cable connector and method for connecting a cable to a cable connector A cable connector for a cable with a plurality of insulated wires comprises a housing of insulating material accommodating a plurality of contacts to be connected to the wires, a mainly hollow hood connected to the housing and having a strain relief eleme... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6302721 | Latching adapter for installation on a cable connector An adapter is configured to be installed on an existing cable, extending along a connector of the cable to present a latching surface on a flexible arm of the adapter for engagement with a latching surface within a latching member adjacent a port connecto... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6208262 | Floor condition sensor A floor sensor assembly includes a receptacle having at least one first electrical contact and a first substantially flat surface partially defining a floor surface. A sensor device is detachably secured to the receptacle and includes at least one second ... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6196865 | Removable rear connector for a circular electrical plug A connector composed of two hinged subassemblies (26, 28) that enable a removable rear connector to be fitted onto a plug (10) whether or not fitted with its wiring. Subassembly (26) comprises a collar formed of at least two sections (36a, 36b) capable of... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6083038 | Bracket assembly A bracket assembly is provided which includes a connector housing and a mating bracket housing. The bracket housing mates with the connector housing in a first mode such that the bracket housing may engage the connector housing in a first locked position.... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6056587 | Electrical connection box assembly An electrical connection box assembly provided with a projection extending outwardly thereof. The projection is preferably in the shape of a semi-circular channel and a wiring harness passes from electronic devices within the box, through a cut out in the... | 05/02/2000 |
| 5980298 | Strain relief for cable connector A strain relief device for coupling of a cable connector to a terminal of an electrical device. The strain relief device includes an elongated base member having a flat surface extending between first and second end portions. A fastener is fixedly connect... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5975942 | Mechanical strain relief A mechanical strain relief for a cable is firmly attached directly to the using of the connector to which the cable termination is plugged into. The strain relief has a split clamp aligned perpendicularly to the cable and extends from the housing sufficie... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5961343 | Strain relief clamp for supporting flexible ribbon cables Disclosed is a strain relief clamp for supporting one or more flexible ribbon cables. A first stiff member has an indentation wider than a flexible ribbon cable, and a height less than the thickness of a flexible ribbon cable. Stacked pliant members are s... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5921805 | Connector cover A connector cover (10) fits over a connector (20) to define an exit (11a) for a wire (W). The wire is guided in a groove (13,14a) and retained by a latchable closure (31,50,130,240,326). An external force applied to the wire W does not separate the wire f... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5905230 | Self tapping screw for use with an electrical connector A conduit connector provides for the movable attachment of a conduit saddle to a connector body. The connector includes a connector body having an interior for accommodating the conduit. The connector body includes a body aperture therethrough. The condui... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5653609 | Strain relief for an electrical connector The invention comprises a strain relief for an electrical connector wherein the connector has conductor wires extending therefrom. The strain relief comprises a pair of hermaphroditic components. The forward end of the component has a connector engaging s... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5571145 | Rigid electrical plug assembly with strain relief An electrical plug assembly comprises an electrically conductive tip, secured to a cable by an electrical conductor. A rigid housing portion encloses the tip, conductor, and a portion of the cable and possesses sufficient strength to protect the electrica... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5562483 | Electrical wiring device with conduit clamping mechanism An electrical wiring device having a mechanism for clamping conduits of various diameters. The wiring device includes an electrical connector having a passageway for receiving conduit therein, and a clamping mechanism securely coupled thereto for clamping... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5553787 | Electrical connector An electrical connector for use in connecting a substantially flat cable to an outlet box which comprises a connector body having a rectangular or square box configuration. The connector body comprises a top portion having a first tab portion disposed abo... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5458501 | Bayonet coupling cable clamp A cable clamp which utilizes a bayonet coupling attachment mechanism when coupled into an electrical connector. Attachment means of the cable clamp may utilize one of the two designs for two airplane general environments, such as the pressurized and unpre... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5304075 | Cable clamp with stress distributing grip An electrical wiring device having opposing cable clamping mechanisms. The clamping mechanisms grip opposite sides of an electrical cable inserted within a housing. Each clamping mechanism includes at least one annular member which extends into the passag... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5264663 | Junction structure for a flat cable A junction structure for electrically connecting a plurality of connection conductors at one end of a flat cable, which includes a plurality of electrical conductors arranged parallel in an insulating material, and electrical conductors of a plurality of ... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5195219 | Cord clamp for a lampholder A cord clamp for a lampholder includes at least two tongue elements which are mutually, reciprocally and relatively movable, and between which a cord can be gripped with the aid of a clamping keeper member. The tongue elements are laterally movable in rel... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5178559 | Stress relief backshell assembly A stress relief backshell assembly made in two halves to allow the backsh to be fastened on either side of a cable. The backshell elements are assembled to an electrical connector, without cable/connector disassembly. The stress relief backshell prevents... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5139441 | Electrical device with captive external cable clamp An electrical device, for example an industrial cable-mounted connector, comprises a cover including a cable outlet and an associated cable clamp for retaining a cable. The cable clamp comprises two jaws adapted to be clamped together. The jaws are separa... | 08/18/1992 |
| 4944687 | Deformable electrical connection system In a deformable system whereby electrical energy distribution conduits and conductors disposed longitudinally therein can be connected along a curved path, the system comprises a deformable central part containing a layer of conductors. Said central part ... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4922056 | Surface mounted box An electrical box for securing a sheathed cable extending along a support wall to a connector is disclosed, preferably for use in a local area network computer communications system. The connection box comprises a mounting base, a cover plate, and a conne... | 05/01/1990 |
| 4840581 | Cable jacket strain relief adapter assembly An adapter assembly is fastened to a preexisting electrical connector assembly having a pair of cover members defining the cable exit. The adapter assembly includes a pair of clamping members which clamp against the cable jacket for strain relief, and the... | 06/20/1989 |
