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Class 439/6 - Universal movement


Subclass of Class 439 - Electrical connectors
Definition: Device wherein: (a) the two conductors are connector together
No. of patents: 37
Last issue date: 11/09/2010


NumberTitleIssue Date
7828555Power plug with a rotary body including a pivoting portion
A power plug connector for connecting with a wire includes a shell with a receiving cavity being opened through a rear end thereof, a pin assembly fastened in a front of the shell and stretching forward beyond the shell, and a rotating body including a pivoting port...
11/09/2010
7771201Electrical receptacle assembly
A receptacle assembly for use in connecting an energy source to an energy delivering device is described herein. The receptacle assembly includes a face plate defining an aperture. The receptacle also includes an adapter assembly including an adapter plate, supporti...
08/10/2010
7645142Electrical receptacle assembly
A receptacle assembly for use in connecting an energy source to an energy delivering device is described herein. The receptacle assembly includes a face plate defining an aperture. The receptacle also includes an adapter assembly including an adapter plate, supporti...
01/12/2010
7239898Self configuring multiple element portable electronic device
A self configuring multiple element portable electronic device (100) and method is provided. The device comprises at least a first electronic element (104) and a second electronic element (106) and a joint (112) connecting the first elect...
07/03/2007
7155869Fixing for composite glazing
The invention relates to a fixing element for maintaining a composite glass pane. Glass components are assembled and a fixing element is provided for fixing by force or positive engagement to a support structure. The safety elements form a receiving plane. ...
01/02/2007
7155253Foldable cellular telephone having image pick up unit and external display operable in folded state
A cellular phone includes a first case and a second case, which are connected in a foldable manner through a hinge. When the cellular phone is in a folded state, a second display unit displays an image with the side (upper side) closer to the hinge as the upper side...
12/26/2006
7137822High voltage swivel
A high voltage swivel, includes an annular outer element defining a cylindrical chamber around a longitudinal axis and an inner cylindrical element coaxial with the outer element and rotatable relative thereto around the axis. The inner and outer elements each inclu...
11/21/2006
7131843Joint system
An apparatus for movably joining structures is disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, the apparatus provides at least one rotational degree of freedom of movement, while providing electrical coupling. In another embodiment of the invention, the apparatus pro...
11/07/2006
7094059Connector and apparatus including the same
A connector for mechanically and electrically connecting devices such that the devices can pivot about two different axes relative to one another. ...
08/22/2006
7026560Separable, flexible electrical connection arrangement
A separable, flexible connection arrangement is provided for connection of two conductors. In one arrangement, the separable, flexible connection arrangement is utilized to provide an externally removable bushing for connecting an electrical component located within...
04/11/2006
7025595Electronic device with adjustable housings
An electronic device includes a main housing that has a dome-shaped portion formed with an arcuate slot unit, a support body that is disposed in the main housing and that has a dome-shaped portion formed with an arcuate slot unit, an arcuate sliding piece that is di...
04/11/2006
6991467Adjustable electric adaptor
An adjustable electric adaptor includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member including an end pivotally connected to an inner end of the first connecting member, a first connector securely mounted in an outer end of the first connecting member, and ...
01/31/2006
6941618Hinge device for portable wireless terminal
Disclosed is a hinge device of a portable wireless terminal. The portable wireless terminal includes a first housing, a second housing rotatably coupled to the first housing in such a manner that the second housing moves away from the first housing or approaches the...
09/13/2005
6830456Connector and apparatus including the same
A connector for mechanically and electrically connecting devices such that the devices can pivot about two different axes relative to one another. ...
12/14/2004
6814580Rotatable connector
A rotatable connector comprises a pedestal, a spring, a holding plate, a universal coupling and a receptacle. The pedestal has a base plate, several ledges and a pair of pillars extending upwardly from the base plate. The pillars stand opposite sides of the base pla...
11/09/2004
6790046Accessory for a portable electronic device
An accessory for attachment to a portable electronic device is disclosed. The accessory has a housing, a connector, extending from the housing for electrically connecting the accessory to the portable electronic device, and circuitry located in the housing and elect...
09/14/2004
6786743Connecting hub assembly having universal joint
A connector hub assembly having universal joint comprises a housing including at least a first connector having its mating portion accessible from a surface of the housing. A joint device is universally attached to the housing such that the housing is moveable along...
09/07/2004
6652304Arrangement for automatically connecting two electrical systems in motor vehicle
An arrangement for connecting an auxiliary electrical system associated with a subassembly to a main electrical system, wherein the subassembly is mounted on a structural element of a vehicle body along a main vertical mounting direction, and including an...
11/25/2003
6619982Charge adapter for charging and performing data communications
A rotor case on a charge adapter has a first rotational position for holding a cellular phone in an upright position, and a second rotational position for holding a cellular phone in a tilted position. The upright position is suitable for holding the cell...
09/16/2003
6603710Method for making a display module including a liquid crystal and a single-face printed circuit, and module obtained via said method
The display module (30) includes at least one liquid crystal cell (2) electrically and mechanically connected to a flexible display control printed circuit (1)having, arranged to a single face, electronic components for controlling the cell and metal path...
08/05/2003
6544069Swivel outlet
A swivel-type electrical outlet primarily including an outlet assembly, casing and mounting assembly. The outlet assembly has an outlet ball approximately spherical in shape, with imbedded stranded cable pigtails. The swivel-type outlet may return to a ne...
04/08/2003
6412242FASTENING DEVICE WITH A SINGLE HOLDER FOR FASTENING A GLASS PANEL TO A BUILDING OR THE LIKE AND A PLURALITY OF GLASS PANELS, SUCH AS A BUILDING FACADE, HELD TOGETHER BY A FASTENING DEVICE WITH A SINGLE HOLDER AND A METHOD OF FASTENING A FACADE ON A STRUCTURE, SUCH AS A BUILDING WITH A FASTENING DEVICE WITH A SINGLE HOLDER
A fastening device for a glass panel (2) on a wall (3), a building-side substructure, or similar object, such as a building facade, using a clamp fitting (4) that grips the glass panel (2) and a holder (5) that is supported on the clamp fitting (4) so tha...
07/02/2002
6254397Attachment device for a glass pane at a mounting fixed to a structure
An attachment device for a glass pane presenting voltaic cells, at a mounting fixed to a structure, whereby the glass pane is hold between two clamping elements. The invention concentrates on the fact that a coupling bell is supported with adjustable init...
07/03/2001
6152639Structure allowing free movement of a cable of an electric tool
The disclosure defined by this invention describes a structure which allows free movement of a cable of an electric tool. The structure is installed at the end of the handle of the electric tool and generally includes a seat cover, a cable clamping tube, ...
11/28/2000
5927996Flexible connector
An electrical connector accommodates high current, is not labor intensive to assemble and disassemble, and allows a wide range of motion to accommodate mechanical variations and movement of connected components. The connector comprises several parts with ...
07/27/1999
5709553Flexible connector for high-current conductors
A flexible connection arrangement is provided for two conductors that accommodates all possible forms of misalignment between the two conductors. The connection arrangement utilizes spherical joints formed by facing hemispherical protuberances at each end...
01/20/1998
5425645Electric power cord connector having two axes of movement
An electrical connector device to connect an electric power cord to a hand-held electric appliance, the connector device having an outer case housing with an inner chamber and at least one spring contact extending thereinto; a main housing rotatively supp...
06/20/1995
5419707Swivel electrical connector
An electrical connector providing a plurality of electrical contacts and which allows for 360° rotation, while providing interruption free electrical continuity, is disclosed. A first set of electrical contacts is movably connected to a second set of ele...
05/30/1995
5318455Electrical connector portion suitable for fixing in floating manner on a support member
An electrical connector portion fixable in a floating manner to a support (2) and including a body (1) that is polygonal in cross-section, with links (5, 13, 20) imparting six degrees of freedom to the body (1) relative to the support, and with a resilien...
06/07/1994
4845603Connective joint with interlocking ring structures adaptable for flux or force transmission
This mechanical joint allows relative rotation of two articles (one may be a stationary fixture), on an arbitrary axis. The joint has as much angular-rotation range as a hinge, but as many degrees of freedom as a ball-and-socket or universal joint. It all...
07/04/1989
4731030Tilt and swivel assembly for terminal monitor
Disclosed is a tilt/swivel mechanism for supporting a display monitor. The mechanism includes separate tilt ball and pedestal assemblies which may be snapped together without the use of tools. In like manner, any one of various monitors may be snapped ont...
03/15/1988
4630020Protective circuit breaker (I)
A circuit breaker having a manually-resettable handle which extends when the breaker is tripped by a circuit overload. An indicator lamp housed within the handle is lit when an overload condition occurs. The handle also has a lens for allowing light from ...
12/16/1986
4525013Demountable coaxial electrical connector for in-line amplifiers
A flexible coaxial connector assembly is used on buoyant cable antenna syms. It comprises a retainer assembly that has threads mating with a bellows assembly. Components that mate in a flexible manner are enclosed by the bellows. An electrical wire passe...
06/25/1985
4516814Coupling device
A coupling device for establishing an adjustable electrically conductive connection between two members of an electrical installation comprises a ball member (17) which is axially adjustable on a coupling rod (19) and is formed with a radial slot (20) to ...
05/14/1985
4316646Laterally flexible electrical connector assembly
An electrical connector assembly for selectively connecting sections of an electrical cable to establish a cable of desired longitudinal length suitable for use in underground mining operations includes a plurality of electrical connector elements, each c...
02/23/1982
3971900Communications headset with rotatable and tiltable electrical connector
This headset includes a single earphone and a boom mounted microphone. The headset is mounted on a yoke adapted to fit over a wearer's head with the transducers on either side of the wearer's head. The earphone transducer is in a housing spaced from the w...
07/27/1976
 
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