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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7494373 | Power source connection device and low-temperature showcase including the same A power source connection device capable of avoiding dropping of a power source plug from a power source socket owing to frost on the power source socket, that has a power source socket attached to a partition plate which separates a showroom of a low-temperature sh... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7338316 | Connector for joining cable conductors with an antenna A device for mounting an antenna on a vehicle body and for coupling cables through a hole in the body with the roof antenna the device has a base plate outside the body connected with the roof antenna at the hole in the vehicle body and a connector mount. Body plugs... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7318747 | Board mounting structure A board is easily and securely mounted on a panel. Projecting parts are formed on the panel, and arc open grooves which are inserted onto the projecting parts are formed in a bulb board. The open grooves of the bulb board each are inserted onto the projecting parts,... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7241171 | Electrical component assembly An electrical assembly for mounting an electrical device, such as a lamp socket, in an appliance has first and second components on opposite sides of a wall of the appliance. The first component is attached to the wall and closes a hole through the wall on a first s... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7230182 | Wall plate for a locking receptacle The present invention is directed to a wall plate for covering a locking receptacle. The locking receptacle includes a base member. The base member includes a raised portion having a user-accessible receptacle and at least one locking tab disposed in a side portion ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7168978 | Slide-to-latch panel mount connector An electrical connector for mounting to a panel includes a connector housing having a forward mating end and a first side. The housing is configured to be inserted into a panel opening that has an inner edge. The housing is inserted into the panel opening in a loadi... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7090533 | Twist lock panel-mounted connector A connector (10) is configured for mounting to a panel (12). The panel (12) has a mounting aperture (18) formed with a keyway (22). The connector (10) has a housing (24) with a front end (26) dimensioned to pas... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7054442 | Wall mounted DSL adapter jack with latches for attachment An adapter for connection to telephone lines to provide a filter for DSL connections to the telephone lines has pivoting latches that will engage existing studs on a wall mounted jack plate. The housing has a circuit board with a connector that will plug into the te... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7044751 | Construction for connecting a circuit board and an electrical part, a brake oil pressure control unit A first electronic control unit (10) provided with a printed circuit board (13) and a second electronic control unit (E) having pressure sensors (30) mounted therein can be assembled with each other. Intermediate connectors (40) are mount... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7001046 | Led lamp An LED lamp has: an LED with a pair of terminals; a holder to which the LED is attached, the holder being of insulating material; and a radiation unit that has two metallic radiation plates that are attached to the holder while surrounding the holder and being insul... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6994577 | Panel mounted electrical connector system An electrical connector system includes a panel having a front face, a rear face, a hole through which a connector can mate with a complementary connecting device at the front face of the panel, and an opening spaced from the hole. A connector includes a dielectric ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6976884 | Securing device for the adapter of a cable intermediate connector A securing device for the adapter of a cable intermediate connector includes a holder bored with a through hole formed with a circular hole and a non-circular hole. The holder has one sidewall provided with two projecting edges to be diametrically compressed and def... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6829813 | Method of installing an electrical signal filter An electrical signal filter housing of the type including a threaded female connector adapted to mate with a hexagonal cable connector having a span X, the filter housing including a cylindrical body having a span Y, which is substantially greater than X, a threaded... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6808413 | Quick release electrical connector An electrical connector, including a first electrically-conductive connector element, a second electrically-conductive connector element for being mated with the first connector element for allowing electrical current to flow through the electrical connector from an... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6752655 | Method and structure for fixing a locking connector to a vehicle member A structure for fixing a connector to a vehicle member comprising a connector, a wall provided within said vehicle including a connector fixing hole for engaging the connector, the connector comprising a first locking piece and a second locking piece and a region th... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6626699 | Electric plug connector having holder for holding first connector part on first wall side and enabling rotation of guide sleeve on second wall side with respect to first connector part A plug-in connector for establishing an electrical connection between two regions separated by a wall having a mounting hole includes a connector part having electrical contacts and located on one side of the wall. A guide bushing is located on the other ... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6607293 | Rear combination lamp A rear combination lamp 1 is arranged in a manner that a wiring portion 6 is formed and divided into plural pieces along the periphery of the socket inlet 5 of a lamp body 2, a conductor 7 is divided into plural pieces and the plural pieces of the conduct... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6540385 | Vehicular headlamp having a light distribution changing device A vehicular headlamp in which a light source and an actuator are connected to a power source using the minimum number of parts, lamp body waterproofing and dustproofing are assured, and each connector is firmly secured to the lamp body of the headlamp. Th... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6511346 | Plug connection for a coffee making apparatus A plug for a power consumer is positioned centrally in a recess in a bottom of the power consumer and rests in a flange at an edge of the recess. The plug has a first portion and a second portion that can be rotated relative to each other about a common a... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6450834 | Panel mounting system for electrical connectors A connector panel mounting system includes first and second panels each having a given thickness between respective insertion surfaces and mating surfaces thereof and an opening with a locating notch in an edge of the opening. First and second connectors ... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6155874 | Connecting structure for electronic part and connection method thereof Terminals of a solenoid valve which come into contact with an electrode portion of a circuit body are formed in a curved shape so as to generate a biasing force. A lock member to be inserted into a mounting hole of the circuit body projects from a bottom ... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6109960 | Connector tower The invention comprises a connector tower assembly having a housing with insert molded contacts therein. The housing has one end with a groove for receiving a seal therealong. The housing has a central portion with a sealing surface extending therearound.... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6099144 | Socket for compact fluorescent bulbs A ballasted socket which removably accepts PL type fluorescent bulbs is provided for use with lighting fixture bases. The socket includes a socket housing having a side wall, a first end wall, and a second end wall to define a chamber in which the ballast... | 08/08/2000 |
| 5984721 | Panel mount connector with twist lock A panel mount electrical connector has a flange (24) and a locking ramp (40) forward of the flange. The flange and the locking ramp are arranged to be disposed on opposite sides of a mounting panel when the connector is disposed in a cutout of the panel. ... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5888093 | Floating panel mounting system for electrical connectors An electrical connector panel mounting system includes a panel having a given thickness between two surfaces and including a first opening formed with at least one radially extending locating portion and a second opening spaced from the first opening. A c... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5772469 | Floating panel mounting system for electrical connectors An electrical connector panel mounting system includes a panel having a given thickness between two surfaces and including a first opening formed with at least one radially extending locating portion and a second opening spaced from the first opening. A c... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5769661 | In-service removable cable ground connection The body of a connector assembly is attached to the ground of a cable internally disposed within an enclosure. The connector body has a radial flange positioned on the outside surface of the enclosure and a nut, threaded onto a portion of the connector ex... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5704806 | Through-wall electrical connector housing An electrical connector housing fixable within an opening of a wall comprising an inner housing and an outer housing, characterized in that in response to relative movement between the housings resilient members which have passed through the opening are e... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5634816 | Structure of mounting electrical unit on wall surface A guide shaft having a withdrawal prevention projection is formed on a first connector connected to a power source. A fixing bracket, which has a guide groove for guiding and holding the guide shaft, and a rotation guide shaft for guiding the rotation of ... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5618097 | Electric lamp with a variably keyed based A keyed lamp assembly includes an electric lamp and a lamp base secured to the electric lamp for electrical connection to the lamp and for mounting the lamp in a keyed lamp fixture. The lamp base includes a lamp base body and at least one fixed key on the... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5618203 | Connector with rear holder There is provided a connector with rear holders in which a hinge, connecting a terminal-retaining rear holder to a connector housing, is prevented from being cut, and also an accidental operation of a lock release arm of the connector housing is prevented... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5580273 | Hydraulic electrode seal The subject arrangement provides a compact leak free mechanism to interconnect an electrical signal between the interior and exterior of a pressure vessel. The electrode sealing arrangement of the subject invention includes a housing, an insulating sealan... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5407363 | Floating panel mounting system for electrical connectors An electrical connector panel mounting system includes a panel having a given thickness between two surfaces and including an opening formed with at least one locating slot extending radially from the opening. A connector includes a dielectric housing ins... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5338226 | Panel mounting system for electrical connectors A system is provided for mounting an electrical connector to one side of a panel or other planar substrate. The connector includes a housing having a mounting face with a mounting boss projecting therefrom. The boss includes an enlarged head portion. The ... | 08/16/1994 |
| 4957455 | Socket for wedge-base lamp A connector socket for a wedge-base lamp is improved by socket structures which aid in leading the base end of the bulb into alignment with the insertion channel and at the same time prevent contact between the base end and the top ends of the socket term... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4926301 | Headlamp assembly A vehicle headlamp in which the rear of the reflector has fastened thereto a retainer assembly that receives a replaceable light bulb and includes a shield for blocking stray light rays emanating from the light bulb.... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4882660 | Headlamp assembly A vehicle headlamp in which the rear of the reflector has fastened thereto a retainer assembly that receives a replaceable light bulb and includes a shield for blocking stray light rays emanating from the light bulb.... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4779948 | Contact with exchangeable opto-electronic element Active special contact, adapted for insertion into a hybrid contact insert of a connector, the active contact including a housing, first contact elements disposed in the housing, a supporting element for receiving an electro-optic transducer, second conta... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4762451 | Caged nut with isolators Electrically non-conductive isolators are secured by a press fit into the apertures in the lugs of a metal, floating anchor type nut so as to electrically isolate the nut from an associate metal cage so that during the electro-deposition of paint onto the... | 08/09/1988 |
| 4758181 | Locking arrangement for a lamp socket assembly A lamp socket and housing combination in which a J-slot bayonet type connection is provided for maintaining the lamp socket within the housing and cooperating lock means are formed on the lamp socket and the housing for preventing the lamp socket from bei... | 07/19/1988 |
