| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 439445000 | WITH OR HAVING FLEXIBLE GUARD OR SUPPORT FOR CABLE OR CONDUCTOR | 31 |
| 20080280481 | Electrical plug type connector - Method for producing an electrically conductive connection between a component ( | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080299818 | Jacket sleeve with grippable tabs for a cable connector - A jacket sleeve with grippable tabs provides protection to exposed portions of cable that are connected to an electrical connection. The jacket sleeve can be made as part of the electrical connector or may be connected subsequent to its creation through the use of glues or other adhesives. The jacket sleeve can be made of a material that is more pliable than the electrical connector, making it easier for a lineperson to place the sleeve over an exposed portion of cable. The jacket sleeve can include holes or slots either in the sleeve or in tabs that are attached to the sleeve. A lineperson can place one or more fingers into each hole or slot in order to get a better grip on the sleeve and pull the sleeve over the exposed portion of cable with less slippage and effort on the part of the lineperson. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20100112849 | STRAIN RELIEF BOOT FOR A CONNECTOR AND CABLE ASSEMBLY - A connector assembly is provided for terminating an end portion of a cable that includes a conductor. The connector assembly includes a housing and a contact held by the housing. The contact is configured to be connected to the conductor of the cable. A cover is configured to surround at least a portion of the end portion of the cable. A strain relief boot is configured to surround at least a portion of the cover and at least a portion of the end portion of the cable. The strain relief boot includes a cover latch component that is configured to directly connect the strain relief boot to the cover. The strain relief boot includes a housing latch component that is configured to directly connect the strain relief boot to the housing. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100159739 | Connector back shells having a plurality of cable exit angles - A wiring connector back shell having a plurality of cable exit angles is disclosed. The back shell has a single transition element with a number of holes fashioned therein, which allow a cable retaining device to be fastened thereto. The cable retaining device provides strain relief for the cable exiting the back shell, as well as determining the exit angle of the cable. The cable retaining device has integral pins which mate with hole patterns in the transition element, and are locked in place with a retaining collar. Alternatively, cable ties or tie wraps may be utilized to fasten the cable to the transition element. The system provides a high reliability, low mass method for cable back shells wherein cable exit angles are easily changed or chosen in the field. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100240245 | Jacket Sleeve with Grippable Tabs for a Cable Connector - A jacket sleeve with grippable tabs provides protection to exposed portions of cable that are connected to an electrical connection. The jacket sleeve can be made as part of the electrical connector or may be connected subsequent to its creation through the use of glues or other adhesives. The jacket sleeve can be made of a material that is more pliable than the electrical connector, making it easier for a lineperson to place the sleeve over an exposed portion of cable. The jacket sleeve can include holes or slots either in the sleeve or in tabs that are attached to the sleeve. A lineperson can place one or more fingers into each hole or slot in order to get a better grip on the sleeve and pull the sleeve over the exposed portion of cable with less slippage and effort on the part of the lineperson. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110250784 | Electrical Signal Connector - An electrical signal connector which is interposed between an electronic device and an electrical signal cable, which is used for an electrical signal which is output from the electronic device or an electrical signal which is input into the electronic device, and which has an electrical signal cut-in terminal, an electrically conductive plate and at least one metal cable clamp. At the time of installation of the electrical signal connector, electric wire connectors in the electrical signal cable which communicate with the exterior are taken forwards along one surface of the conductive plate and extended together with conductive plate projecting terminals into accommodating electrical signal cut-in terminal ports of the electronic device, and, at the same time, the electrical signal cable and conductive plate are closely connected via the metal cable clamp, so fixing the electrical signal cable and conductive plate together, and ensuring that the cable connectors do not suffer damage. The electrical signal connector of the invention has a simple structure, and is easy to replace, and, at the same time, the cost of its manufacture is comparatively low. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110312209 | Connector back shells having a plurality of cable exit angles - A wiring connector back shell having a plurality of cable exit angles is disclosed. The back shell has a single transition element with a number of holes fashioned therein, which allow a cable retaining device to be fastened thereto. The cable retaining device provides strain relief for the cable exiting the back shell, as well as determining the exit angle of the cable. The cable retaining device has integral pins which mate with hole patterns in the transition element, and are locked in place with a retaining collar. Alternatively, cable ties or tie wraps may be utilized to fasten the cable to the transition element. The system provides a high reliability, low mass method for cable back shells wherein cable exit angles are easily changed or chosen in the field. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120021638 | MODULAR NETWORK CONNECTOR - A modular network connector configured to receive a network plug of a cable includes a base and a moveable member. The base includes a plurality of connection pins and network conductors. The moveable member is rotatably coupled to the base. The moveable member is configurable to a first position in which the movable member is parallel to the base and to a second position substantially perpendicular to the base and configured to electrically and mechanically receive the network plug of a cable. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120252258 | GUARD FOR CONNECTION POINT OF ADJOINED WIRE CONNECTORS - A cylindrical guard is used for protecting the electrical junction between connectors. The guard is essentially two split cylindrical sections oriented end-to-end with breakaway tabs therebetween. The split cylindrical pieces are hinged, and substantially irreversibly lock together in a “clamshell” like fashion. The resulting guarded junction is less likely to be accidentally disengaged, thereby protecting both property and life. The guard can be removed by cutting, or broken and moved to expose the underlying junction by severing the breakaway tabs. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20130171864 | CABLE WITH MULTIPLE, PHYSICALLY SELECTABLE CONNECTORS - An electronic cable is provided. The electronic cable includes a cable extending between a first end and a second end. A first electronic connection extends from the first end of the cable. A plurality of physically selectable electronic connections extend from the second end of the cable. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130210267 | CONNECTOR - A connector includes a block, a connector body formed on a bottom surface of the block, and a number of cables connected to the connector body and extending through a top surface of the block. A binding member includes a plate extending out from the block and a binding portion extending from the plate. A distal end of the binding portion is detachably engaged with the plate, thereby binding the cables between the plate and the binding portion. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20140206224 | CABLE RETENTION APPARATUS FOR PLUG AND JACK CONNECTOR SYSTEMS - A jack housing ( | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140220813 | MULTI-OUTLET ELECTRICAL UNIT - Various implementations of this disclosure provide apparatuses and methods for powering one or more devices and storing or arranging a part of the power cords. In some implementations, a multi-outlet electrical unit includes a first plate including a plurality of electrical outlets, a second plate including at least one plug, and a recess surface between the first plate and the second plate configured to wrap at least one power cord around. One or more devices are powered using the multi-outlet electrical unit by plugging a plug attached to a power cord into one of the electrical outlets; and wrapping a part of the power cord around the recess surface. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20160190730 | PROTECTION MEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION CABLE - A protection member for a transmission cable includes a resilient coat and a fixing member. The resilient coat includes two resilient members connected to each other so as to receive the flexible wire of the transmission cable. A first connection portion is formed on the facing side of each of the resilient members. The two resilient members are connected to each other by the two respective first connection portions. The fixing member includes two hard members connected to each other so as to receive the resilient coat therein. A second connection portion is formed on the facing side of each of the hard members. The two hard members are connected to each other by the two respective second connection portions. The fixing member protects the flexible wire to be overly bent. | 06-30-2016 |
| 439446000 | Pivotal | 4 |
| 20100124837 | BACKSHELL COUPLING FOR AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT - The invention relates to a backshell coupling for connecting an electrical cable to an electrical component, the coupling comprising a first part having a cylindrical sleeve suitable for passing the cable, the sleeve having an end provided with a first pair of arms; and
| 05-20-2010 |
| 20130005176 | Rotating Plug - A rotating plug includes an insulating main body, multiple conductive prongs, multiple conductive connecting terminals, and an insulating rotating member. Electrical wires are disposed in the insulating main body. The conductive prongs are electrically connected with the electrical wires, respectively. Each conductive connecting terminal includes a fixed portion and a swing portion pivotably connected to the fixed portion. The fixed portion is mounted to the insulating main body and electrically connected to a corresponding electrical wire. The swing portion is mounted to the insulating rotating member. The conductive prongs are mounted to the insulating rotating member and electrically connected with the swing portions, respectively. The fixed portions are electrically connected with the electrical wires, respectively. When the swing portions of the conductive connecting terminals rotate, the swing portions may drive the insulating rotating member and conductive prongs to rotate together therewith. The rotating plug is flexible and convenient in use. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20140045365 | ADJUSTABLE BACKSHELL FOR WIRING HARNESS - A backshell includes a cable-receiving portion presenting a front end, a rear end, and a first longitudinal axis; a connector portion presenting a front end, a rear end, and a second longitudinal axis; and a swivel joint operably coupling the front end of the cable-receiving portion with the rear end of said connector portion and operable to permit selective relative movement between the cable-receiving portion and the connector portion such that they may assume different relative positions with the longitudinal axes thereof at correspondingly different angles. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20150064961 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH CABLE TIE - A connector assembly in a vending machine is disclosed. The connector assembly includes a connector body and a cable tie. The connector body includes a mounting case and a pivoting part. The mounting case defines a plurality of inserting holes configured for receiving a first end of cables. The pivoting part includes a connecting portion and a pivoting portion coupled to the connecting portion. The cable tie includes an installation portion defining a plurality of cable holes configured for receiving a second end of cables and a rotating end coupled to the installation portion and rotatably mounted in the pivoting portion. The cable tie is rotatable relative to the connector body to rotate the second end relative to the first end. | 03-05-2015 |
| 439447000 | Resilient | 13 |
| 20090004908 | CORD PROTECTOR FOR POWER TOOLS - A power tool having a housing, a motor disposed in the housing, a power cord connected to the motor, and a cord protector operably engaging the power cord. The cord protector comprising at least one elastically-deformable biasing member engaging the power cord and exerting a biasing force upon the power cord in response to a load being applied to the power cord and recovering to an initial position in response to removal of the load. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090137145 | Floating Connector for Microwave Surgical Device - A floating connector adapted for use with microwave surgical instruments is presented. The disclosure provides for the use of cost-effective and readily available non-floating connectors in a floating housing which can compensate for dimensional variations and misalignments between the connectors. Multiple connectors of varying types can therefore be used within a single support housing without requiring the costly precision manufacturing processes normally associated with such multiple connector assemblies. The floating connector is suitable for use with electrical connections as well as fluidic connections. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090181572 | Portable storage device - A portable storage device comprises a housing molded over a printed circuit board and a connector, the housing having a flexible portion and a rigid portion, the flexible portion disposed near the connector. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090221176 | PLUG ASSEMBLY WITH STRAIN RELIEF - A plug assembly with strain relief includes a housing and a clamping basket which has radially movable clamping fingers. The clamping basket defines an axis and is constructed to allow insertion of a cable into the housing in a direction of the axis. A rotary sleeve is supported on the housing for rotation but substantially fixed in an axial position with respect to the housing. The rotary sleeve is hereby configured to move an element (e.g. the clamping basket itself or a pinch ring) in the axial direction, when rotated, to thereby modify a radial position of the clamping fingers. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100248529 | Motor cable device and resin component employed thereto - The motor cable device which can prevent damage on an inverter-side connecting member of the motor cable device and lowering in a connecting reliability of the inverter-side connecting member is provided. Also, a resin component used in the above-described motor cable device is provided. The motor cable device electrically connects a motor and an inverter and includes an inverter-side protector and a motor-side protector. The inverter-side protector includes a fixed end which is directly or indirectly fixed to the inverter and which supports the inverter-side connecting member. A swinging motion absorbing portion is formed continuously to the fixed end, the swinging motion absorbing portion being arranged to support a cable body at the inverter-side connecting member and absorb the swinging motion generated at the cable body of the motor cable device, is further included. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20120302090 | CONNECTOR - A connector is provided which can prevent damage to cables, and hold and waterproof the ends of the cables. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130189872 | DUAL MATERIAL STRAIN-RELIEF MEMBERS FOR CABLES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Aesthetically pleasing strain-relief members for cables and methods for making the same are disclosed. The strain-relief member include a tapered, inner strain-relief portion and an aesthetically pleasing outer strain-relief portion. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20140051278 | MODULAR PLUG - A modular plug includes a plug housing, plug contacts held by the plug housing, and a stuffer cap coupled to the plug housing. The stuffer cap includes a cable channel configured to receive a cable therein. The stuffer cap includes an interior side that defines at least a portion of the cable channel. The modular plug includes a strain relief member held by the plug housing. The strain relief member includes a base and a spring beam extending from the base such that the spring beam is cantilevered from the base. The spring beam is configured to engage the cable and thereby pinch the cable between the interior side of the stuffer cap and the spring beam. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140073172 | PLUG-TYPE CONNECTOR - An insertion-type connector having a housing of an electrically insulating material and at least one electrically conductive first contact element and having a free end, and at least one electrically conductive second contact element, wherein the first contact element has a first plate-shaped section, and the second contact element has a second plate-shaped section, wherein the second contact element has an end which is designed for electrical connection to a cable, the plate-shaped sections arranged parallel to one another and facing one another such that the plate-shaped sections at least partially overlap one another in the direction perpendicular thereto in an overlap region and are at a specific distance from one another, wherein for the electrically conductive connection of the first contact element to the second contact element, and at least one helical spring of an electrically conductive and spring-elastic material is provided between the mutually facing plate-shaped sections. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140087582 | CONTACT HOUSING WITH POSITIONING MEANS FOR FIXING THE POSITION OF A CABLE THAT IS PRONE TO KINKING - A contact housing for a connector of a connector assembly extends through a wall and includes a contact region having a contact seat for receiving a contact-side end of a kink-prone cable. The connector may be for a sealed connector assembly that includes an outer housing, which has a cable inlet opening and an interior space, at least sections of which form a mating-connector receptacle for a mating connector that is complementary to the connector. At least sections of the contact housing of the connector are arranged in the interior space. The contact housing, which has the contact region having the contact seat for holding the contact-side end of the kink-prone cable, facilitates assembly of the connector and prevents damage to the kink-prone cable, and includes positioning means for fixing the position of a laced section of the kink-prone cable. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140273607 | Electronic Connector Having Flexible Region - An electronic connector includes a housing and a plug extending from the housing. The plug includes at least one flexible region that provides flexing of the plug. In some example embodiments, the plug also includes at least one rigid region. The plug has at least one interconnect. Each interconnect includes a lead and a contact. The contacts are exposed on an exterior surface of the plug, such exposure being provided so as to enable electrical coupling between the plug and an electronic receptacle into which the plug may be removably inserted. | 09-18-2014 |
| 439448000 | Coil spring concentric with cable or conductor | 2 |
| 20090061675 | Video signal transmitting device for computer system having analog and digital video signal output functionality - A video signal transmitting device having analog and digital video signal output functionality is adapted to transmit a video signal, and has a cable unit, a digital visual interface integrated input port disposed at one end of the cable unit and adapted to receive the video signal, and a digital visual interface output port and an analog video signal output port disposed at the other end of the cable unit. The digital visual interface integrated input port has a first pin set for digital video signals, and a second pin set for analog video signals. The digital visual interface output port is connected to the first pin set through the cable unit, and the analog video signal output port is connected to the second pin set through the cable unit so as to achieve an effect of respectively outputting digital video signals and analog video signals. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20120295471 | VARIABLE CANTED COIL SPRING CROSS SECTION - A canted coil spring includes a plurality of canted coils generally canted relative to a centerline extending through the coils. At least one coil when viewed in the direction of the centerline appears to have a non-elliptical shape and a non-circular shape when the at least one coil is in the unbiased state. The plurality of coils is generally canted at a first coil angle relative to the center line. The at least one coil includes at least one section canted at a second coil angle relative to the centerline. The second coil angle is different from the first coil angle when the at least one coil is in an unbiased state. | 11-22-2012 |
