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Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150349446 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR USE WITH PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - An electrical connector has one or more body portions in which is disposed an electrical terminal having at least one contact pad interface for coupling to a contact pad of at least one printed circuit board (PCB). The body has an associated fastening device which is used to mechanically and electrically couple the electrical connector to the at least one PCB. The electrical connector may be provided with a full or partial hourglass-like shape, when viewed from the side and/or from above, to facilitate its use with a PCB that carries a source of light, such as an LED. | 12-03-2015 |
20150267844 | CABLE LACING TIE DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Cable lacing tie devices and methods of using the same are disclosed. The cable lacing tie devices include a head assembly and a cable lacing tape. The head assembly being configured to retain a first portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly and having a length of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The head assembly further adapted to retain a second portion of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The methods of using the cable lacing tie devices include retaining a first portion of a cable lacing tape in a head assembly, looping the cable lacing tape around a plurality of objects, and retaining a second portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly. | 09-24-2015 |
20150118872 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR USE WITH PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - A connector for electrically connecting a first printed circuit board (PCB) with a second PCB wherein, in one example, the connector includes a housing having a keyed feature adapted to mate with a correspondingly keyed feature provided to each of the first and second PCBs and at least one connecting terminal carried by the housing having at least partially exposed opposed ends each of which electrically engages a contact pad formed on an underside of the respective PCBs. The connecting terminal may be arranged to accept a conductor and to thereby electrically couple the conductor to the first and second PCBs. | 04-30-2015 |
20140268887 | DEVICE FOR SECURING A SOURCE OF LED LIGHT TO A HEAT SINK SURFACE - A device for securing a source of LED light to a heat sink includes an LED light source engaging surface that is arranged and configured to engage at least a portion of the source of LED light and which is provided with an integrated force applying spring. Further, the device may include a continuous metallic path extending between the sources of LED light and the surface. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268886 | DEVICE FOR SECURING A SOURCE OF LED LIGHT TO A HEAT SINK SURFACE - A device for securing a source of LED light to a heat sink includes an LED light source engaging surface that is arranged and configured to engage at least a portion of the source of LED light and which is provided with an integrated force applying spring. Further, the device may include a continuous metallic path extending between the sources of LED light and the surface. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268770 | DEVICE FOR SECURING A SOURCE OF LED LIGHT TO A HEAT SINK SURFACE - A device for securing a source of LED light to a heat sink includes an LED light source engaging surface that is arranged and configured to engage at least a portion of the source of LED light and which is provided with an integrated force applying spring. Further, the device may include a continuous metallic path extending between the sources of LED light and the surface. | 09-18-2014 |
20140260720 | Multi-Tool Transmission and Attachments for Rotary Tool - An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a drive mechanism for translating rotational output from a moveable member of a rotary tool to an interchangeable attachment having a movable member. The drive mechanism includes a rotatable drive shaft sized and shaped for insertion into the rotary member of the rotary tool, a connector adapted to selectively secure the drive mechanism to the interchangeable attachment, a reciprocating drive member adapted to contact the movable member of the interchangeable attachment and to cause the movable member to move, when the interchangeable attachment is secured to the drive mechanism, and a transmission configured to translate rotation of the drive shaft into reciprocating motion of the drive member. | 09-18-2014 |
20140203638 | ELECTRICAL OUTLET HAVING WIRELESS CONTROL CAPABILITIES - A line-in power is connectable to the disclosed outlet housing similar to any known power outlet. This provided power is used to drive an AC/DC converter to create a DC bus internal to the outlet housing. This DC bus powers the electronics, including, for example, a wireless transceiver incorporated within the outlet housing. In at least one instance, the wireless transceiver will receive a command from another wireless device to turn power ON or OFF to the local outlet and the downstream (e.g. daisychained, etc.) outlets. These outlets can be wired to the output terminations (push-in and/or other) on the back of the local outlet and/or outlet housing, or may be connected through any other suitable electrical connection | 07-24-2014 |
20140167501 | LOW VOLTAGE BUSS SYSTEM - An example low voltage buss system is provided. The low voltage bus system distributes low voltage DC power into the office workspace in a manner that reduces clutter and promotes customizable and efficient workspace usage. The low voltage bus system distributes low voltage DC power into the office workspace via an electrical buss having a connector at the end of the buss to distribute low voltage DC power to and throughout office workspace and, in particular, office furniture. | 06-19-2014 |
20140154892 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR USE WITH PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - A connector for electrically connecting a conductor to a first printed circuit board (PCB) or for electrically connecting a first and second PCB together. A housing is adapted to be slidably moveable relative to a mounting structure to allow the mounting of the PCB to the surface and moveable over the PCB to contact pads located on the top side of the PCB. In another example, a bridging connector for electrically connecting a first PCB with a second PCB includes a resilient holding element, such as for example a spring clip, engageable with at least one of the PCBs and/or a surface supporting the PCB(s) to releasably retain the housing and the terminals in the correct location. | 06-05-2014 |
20140103742 | CONNECTOR HAVING WIRELESS CONTROL CAPABILITIES - A connector for connecting a source of AC power to a powered device includes a line-side interface arranged for releasably and electrically coupling the connector to the source of power, a load-side power interface arranged for electrically coupling the connector to the powered device, a load-side control interface for controlling the power supplied to the powered device, a controller electrically coupled to the line-side interface, the load-side power interface, and the load-side control interface and operable to control a bringing of power to the load-side power interface from the line-side interface and for bringing a control signal to the load-side control interface, and a receiver electrically coupled to the controller for receiving a first signal from a device external to the connector and for generating, in response thereto, a second signal for controlling operations of the controller. | 04-17-2014 |
20140065852 | MODULAR WIRING SYSTEM - A modular wiring system includes a junction box having a plurality of ports and a programmable wiring board carrying electrically conductive elements. A plurality of cable receiving connectors are each insertable into a corresponding one of the plurality of ports of the junction box and each provides electrical coupling between wires of a cable and the electrically conductive elements of the programmable wiring board. At least one electrical device receiving connector is coupled to the programmable wiring board. The at least one electrical device receiving connector releasably receives an electrical device and provides electrical coupling between the electrical device and the electrically conductive elements of the programmable wiring board. | 03-06-2014 |
20140056009 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR GROUNDING AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE VIA A LAMPHOLDER - A lampholder includes a housing and a plurality of electrical terminals. The lampholder is adapted to hold a light-emitting diode (LED) tube light assembly supported at two ends of the tube light. The lampholder includes at least one terminal that electrically couples before the remaining terminals located in the same housing to ensure a first-connect, last-disconnect electrical connection when inserting the LED tube light into and removing the LED tube light from the lampholder. | 02-27-2014 |
20140029258 | DEVICE FOR SECURING A SOURCE OF LED LIGHT TO A HEAT SINK SURFACE - A device for securing a source of LED light to a heat sink includes an LED light source engaging surface that is arranged and configured to engage at least a portion of the source of LED light and which is provided with an integrated force applying spring. Further, the device may include a continuous metallic path extending between the sources of LED light and the surface. | 01-30-2014 |
20130252444 | MODULAR WIRING SYSTEM - A modular wiring system includes a junction box having a plurality of ports and a programmable wiring board carrying electrically conductive elements. A plurality of cable receiving connectors are each insertable into a corresponding one of the plurality of ports of the junction box and each provides electrical coupling between wires of a cable and the electrically conductive elements of the programmable wiring board. At least one electrical device receiving connector is coupled to the programmable wiring board. The at least one electrical device receiving connector releasably receives an electrical device and provides electrical coupling between the electrical device and the electrically conductive elements of the programmable wiring board. | 09-26-2013 |
20130237095 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH A PUSH-IN TYPE CONTACT - An electrical connector includes a housing having outwardly extending sleeves for connection with a corresponding connector. The housing defines an aperture extending through the extending sleeves, and an electrically-conductive contact is retained within the interior space of the housing and extending into the aperture. The electrically-conductive contact has an end comprising a contact portion within the aperture and an opposite end comprising a push-in type contact element. A cap retains the contact within the interior space, enclosing the interior space, and defining a port to allow insertion of a conductor of various construction therethrough. | 09-12-2013 |
20130237072 | CONNECTOR HAVING A PUSH-IN TERMINATION FOR AN ELECTRICALLY ACTIVE GRID - An example electrical connector includes a non-electrically-conductive housing carrying at least a pair of opposed flexible, electrically-conductive push-in type contacts. The contacts each having a first end configured to receive and grip an electrical conductor, and a second end having a contact portion to releasable electrically couple with a corresponding conductive strip housed on opposite sides of an upper rail of a corresponding low voltage direct current grid member. In one example, a strain relief mechanism is coupled to the housing and is adapted to mechanically couple to the inserted electrical conductor and to assist in retaining the inserted electrical conductor in the push-in type contact. The housing may also define at least a pair of first interior spaces enclosing the first end of each of the contacts and for receiving and gripping the electrical conductor. | 09-12-2013 |
20130233511 | HEAT SINK FOR USE WITH A LIGHT SOURCE HOLDING COMPONENT - A heat sink for use in connection with a LED light source holding assembly is provided with a flexible conduit fitting that is used to secure a flexible conduit directly to the heat sink. The heat sink may be provided with a sealed, integrated junction box. | 09-12-2013 |
20130229067 | CONNECTOR HAVING WIRELESS CONTROL CAPABILITIES - A connector for connecting a source of low-voltage DC power to a low-voltage DC powered device includes a line-side interface arranged for releasably and electrically coupling the connector to the source of low-voltage DC power, a line-side interface arranged for electrically coupling the connector to the low-voltage DC powered device, a power controller electrically coupled to the line-side interface and the load-side interface and operarable to control a bringing of power to the load-side interface from the line-side interface, and an RF receiver electrically coupled to the power controller for receiving a first signal from a device external to the connector and for generating, in response thereto, a second signal for controlling operations of the power controller. | 09-05-2013 |
20130205545 | Cable Lacing Tie Devices and Methods of Using the Same - Cable lacing tie devices and methods of using the same are disclosed. The cable lacing tie devices include a head assembly and a cable lacing tape. The head assembly being configured to retain a first portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly and having a length of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The head assembly further adapted to retain a second portion of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The methods of using the cable lacing tie devices to hold together a plurality of objects with a cable lacing tie device include retaining a first portion of a cable lacing tape in a head assembly, looping the cable lacing tape around the plurality of objects and retaining a second portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly. | 08-15-2013 |
20130157480 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR USE WITH PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - A connector for electrically connecting a first printed circuit board (PCB) with a second PCB wherein, in one example, the connector includes a housing having a keyed feature adapted to mate with a correspondingly keyed feature provided to each of the first and second PCBs and at least one connecting terminal carried by the housing having at least partially exposed opposed ends each of which electrically engages a contact pad formed on an underside of the respective PCBs. The connecting terminal may be arranged to accept a conductor and to thereby electrically couple the conductor to the first and second PCBs. | 06-20-2013 |
20130137316 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING OXIDATION OF AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - A malleable wax-based antioxidant is provided for use between two electrical connectors. To form the example antioxidant, a wax-base is melted and particles, such as, for example, zinc particles, are provided in suspension with the melted wax. The suspension is then cooled and formed into a shape by, for example, molding, extrusion, die cutting, or other suitable forming method. The antioxidant remains viscose under normal operating temperatures of the electrical connector to avoid oozing and/or running out of the antioxidant, thus better preventing oxidation of the connector. The particles keep the connections running cool, particularly with aluminum to aluminum connections. | 05-30-2013 |
20130130537 | TERMINAL STRUCTURES FOR WIRING DEVICES - Terminal structures for wiring devices, such as receptacle assemblies, are disclosed having first and second spring assemblies constructed of a first metal and each having at least one spring finger with the first and second spring assemblies being connected to respective first and second conductive contacts that are constructed of a second metal, wherein the terminal structures are configured for push-in termination of conductive stripped ends of respective first and second wires between the at least one spring finger of the respective first and second spring assemblies and the respective first and second conductive contacts, and wherein the first and second conductive contacts are configured to be connected to respective first and second separate conductive elements. Such a terminal structure is shown for example within a receptacle assembly in the form of a grounding duplex plug outlet or switch. | 05-23-2013 |
20130115797 | ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT WITH PUSH-IN CONNECTORS HAVING A BUSBAR - An electrical disconnect includes a male housing having an enclosed contact and a female housing similarly having an enclosed contact. The contact in at least one of the housings includes a busbar to electrically couple a plurality of wires. Upon joining the disconnect, the contacts in the two housing engage to form as releasable connection. By including a busbar, multiple conductors in one of the housings may be coupled to a single conductor in the second housing. Additionally, by disconnecting the housing, each load in the circuit may be simultaneously interrupted as desired. | 05-09-2013 |
20130105033 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR ESTABLISHING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WITH WIRES | 05-02-2013 |
20130084757 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An electrical connector system and method for making same, for joining adjacent ends of electrical power conductors, including a female connector assembly and a male connector assembly. Each of the female and male connector assemblies is provided with push-in type, spring mechanism to facilitate the insertion of a bared end of an electrical conductor, into the respective female or male connector housing for secured engagement of the bared end of the electrical conductor, without the assembler having to make physical contact with any electrically conductive structures. | 04-04-2013 |
20130077326 | DEVICE FOR HOLDING A SOURCE OF LED LIGHT - A lamp holder for holding a source of LED light includes a lamp holding component that is sized and arranged to securely receive the source of LED light. Keyed openings, engageable with fasteners associated with the mounting surface, are used to releasably attached the lamp holding component to the mounting surface and to urge the source of LED light against the mounting surface once the lamp holding component is attached thereto. Electrical contacts carried by the lamp holding component, provided to engage corresponding electrical contacts of the source of LED light, are also arranged to urge the source of LED light against the mounting surface when the lamp holding component is attached to the mounting surface. The lamp holding component also includes resiliently mounted holding elements for releasably holding the source of LED light in an accessible location. | 03-28-2013 |
20130077324 | DEVICE FOR SECURING A SOURCE OF LED LIGHT TO A HEAT SINK SURFACE - A device for securing a source of LED light to a heat sink includes a LED light source engaging surface that is arranged and configured to engage a least a portion of a the source of LED light and which is provided with an integrated force applying spring. | 03-28-2013 |
20130037294 | BREAKAWAY FUSE HOLDER - A device for holding an electric fuse assembly having a fuse carried by a first end fuse holder and a second end fuse holder. The assembly includes a first housing section having a cavity formed therein for receiving the first end fuse holder and a second housing section having a cavity formed therein for receiving the second end fuse holder. An end of the second housing section is adapted to be separably coupled with an end of the first housing section by placing an interior surface at the end of the first housing section into overlapping engagement with an exterior surface of the second end fuse holder and an interior surface of the second end fuse holder into overlapping engagement with an exterior surface at the end of the first housing section. Such a coupling functions to provide a moisture resistant seal. Respective surfaces of the first end fuse holder and the second end fuse holder may also be placed into overlapping engagement with each other when the first housing section and the second housing section are placed into engagement. At least one of the first and second housing sections may also be adapted to latch to the first and second fuse holders, respectively. | 02-14-2013 |
20120326442 | KNOT TYING DEVICE AND CARTRIDGE SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING TYING FILAMENT THERETO - A system includes a knot tying device for tying a filament in a knot around an article and a filament delivery device from which is drawn the filament. The filament delivery device may be in the form of a cartridge having a housing sized and arranged to be releasably attached to the knot tying device where the housing has an opening through which pre-cut or loosely coupled lengths of the filament can be drawn. The knot tying device includes a shuttle attachable to the filament where the shuttle is caused to be moved during a knot tying process around an article to be tied and a device for at least pulling the filament away from the article at appropriate times during the knot tying process. | 12-27-2012 |
20120305230 | DEVICE FOR HOLDING A SOURCE OF LIGHT - An assembly includes a light source holding component sized and arranged to securely receive a source of light. The light source holding component may include a displaceable protective device that functions to generally protect against an accidental touching of electrical terminals of the light source holding component. An accessory mounting feature may also be provided to the light source holding component, The accessory mounting feature is adapted to cooperate with an accessory to provide a seal against a surface to which the light source holding component is attached. The light source holding component may have wire ports that are formed within an overall general outer diameter of the light source holding component. By way of example, the wire ports may include wire contacts having wires pre-attached thereto or the wire ports may include electrical connectors of the push-in type for receiving and thereupon holding wires inserted therein. | 12-06-2012 |
20120149231 | Terminal Structures for Wiring Devices - Terminal structures for wiring devices, such as receptacle assemblies, are disclosed having first and second spring assemblies constructed of a first metal and each having at least one spring finger with the first and second spring assemblies being connected to respective first and second conductive contacts that are constructed of a second metal, wherein the terminal structures are configured for push-in termination of conductive stripped ends of respective first and second wires between the at least one spring finger of the respective first and second spring assemblies and the respective first and second conductive contacts, and wherein the first and second conductive contacts are configured to be connected to respective first and second separate conductive elements. Such a terminal structure is shown for example within a receptacle assembly in the form of a grounding duplex plug outlet. | 06-14-2012 |
20120084948 | CABLE LACING TIE DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Cable lacing tie devices and methods of using the same are disclosed. The cable lacing tie devices include a head assembly and a cable lacing tape. The head assembly being configured to retain a first portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly and having a length of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The head assembly further adapted to retain a second portion of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The methods of using the cable lacing tie devices to hold together a plurality of objects with a cable lacing tie device include retaining a first portion of a cable lacing tape in a head assembly, looping the cable lacing tape around the plurality of objects and retaining a second portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly. | 04-12-2012 |
20120032436 | Conduit Connector for Flexible Conduit and Enclosing an Electrical Connector Assembly - A conduit connector adapted to connect to flexible electrical conduit has a first housing with a front portion adapted to engage a front portion of a second housing. The front portion of the first housing comprises a cavity adapted to contain a first portion of an electrical connector assembly, while the front portion of the second housing comprises a cavity adapted to contain a respective second portion of the electrical connector assembly. The conduit connector further may include one or more sealing elements to prevent the intrusion of dust, debris or containments. | 02-09-2012 |
20120017432 | Application Tool for Coaxial Cable Compression Connectors - A tool for installing compression connectors of various sizes and types on the end of a coaxial cable has a base mounting a pair of movable anvils for engaging two different lengths of connectors. The base further incorporates a fixed anvil for engaging a third length of connector. The movable anvils define an aperture which is shaped to permit easy entry and exit of a cable while still applying a suitable retention force to an inserted cable. A connector seating holder is formed in the front of the tool. A slidably mounted plunger cooperates with the anvils to compress a connector. The plunger has a push head and a slide rod. A lock nut is threaded on the push head and is engageable with the slide rod to prevent rotation of the push head. | 01-26-2012 |
20110207372 | Electrical Connector With Push-In Termination - An electrical connector having a housing adapted to receive at least one conductor of a stripped end of a wire, the electrical connector further including at least one terminal assembly, wherein the at least one terminal assembly includes a retention member adapted to engage the at least one conductor via a push-in wire termination. The housing may be configured with a cap that engages the housing and which can be pressed to permit a respective conductor to be inserted into or removed from a corresponding wire entry port. The cap may include a port through which the at least one conductor passes. The housing may have a first portion adapted to receive an edge of a printed circuit board and a second portion adapted to receive the at least one conductor of a stripped end of a wire. | 08-25-2011 |
20110164424 | Electrical Socket, Apparatus and System - A socket assembly, electrical apparatus and system are disclosed. The socket assembly may incorporate wire push-in terminations or accept wire plug terminations. The socket assembly may be joined to or integrally formed with the electrical apparatus. A plurality of the apparatus incorporating the socket assemblies may be combined into a system. Particular embodiments illustrating various configurations of the socket assemblies, light fixtures including such socket assemblies and a lighting system including a plurality of such light fixtures are disclosed. The socket assemblies also may incorporate terminal assemblies that include two or more metal components to permit daisy chaining of a plurality of the electrical apparatus. | 07-07-2011 |
20110070768 | Connector Assemblies With Integrated Wiring Diagrams and Methods of Using the Same - Disclosed are connector assemblies having an integrated wiring diagram or being in conjunction with a tool having an integrated wiring diagram, and methods of using such connector assemblies or tools. The connector assemblies include wire entry ports for insertion of respective wires depicted on the wiring diagram. The connector assemblies have at least one housing having a wiring diagram on the at least one housing, on a receptacle that holds the at least one housing or on a tool that temporarily holds the at least one housing. | 03-24-2011 |
20090313818 | Application Tool For Coaxial Cable Compression Connectors - A tool for installing compression connectors of various sizes and types on the end of a coaxial cable has a base mounting a pair of movable anvils for engaging two different lengths of connectors. The base further incorporates a fixed anvil for engaging a third length of connector. The movable anvils define an aperture which is shaped to permit easy entry and exit of a cable while still applying a suitable retention force to an inserted cable. A connector seating holder is formed in the front of the tool. A slidably mounted plunger cooperates with the anvils to compress a connector. The plunger has a push head and a slide rod. A lock nut is threaded on the push head and is engageable with the slide rod to prevent rotation of the push head. | 12-24-2009 |
20090215326 | In-Line Push-In Wire Connector - A push-in wire connector has an enclosure that includes at least two wire entry ports that face in opposite directions. A terminal assembly is disposed within the enclosure and includes a busbar positioned between the wire ports. A spring member biases inserted conductors into engagement with the busbar. | 08-27-2009 |
20090186517 | PUSH-IN WIRE CONNECTOR WITH IMPROVED BUSBAR - A push-in wire connector has an improved busbar suitable for use with either solid or stranded wire. The connector has a housing with a hollow interior. At least two openings in the housing provide access to the interior for the ends of wires inserted into the connector. A busbar is mounted in the housing The busbar defines at least two wire-crossing axes extending from an entry edge to an exit edge and a thickness between a top face and a bottom face. The busbar has a wire-receiving pocket extending below the top face on each of the wire-crossing axes and a wire-engaging protrusion extending above the top face on each of the wire-crossing axes. | 07-23-2009 |