Entries |
Document | Title | Date |
20080233794 | Threaded connector and patch cord having a threaded connector - A patch cord including a connector attached to an end of a multi-pair cable. The connector including a threaded arrangement that engages a jacket of the multi-pair cable to secure the connector relative to the end of the multi-pair cable. | 09-25-2008 |
20090017675 | STEREO CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH REAR TERMINAL BLOCK - In one exemplary embodiment, a miniature stereo jack assembly includes an internal sub-assembly including a printed circuit board, a stereo jack component for receiving a stereo jack, and a terminal block. The stereo jack component is disposed against and in electrical contact with a first surface of the printed circuit board and the terminal block is disposed against and in electrical contact with a second surface of the printed circuit board. The stereo jack assembly also includes a housing that surrounds the internal sub-assembly. The housing has a first portion that has external threads for mating with a fastener that is used to attach the stereo jack assembly to a surface, such as a wall plate, panel, chassis or box. | 01-15-2009 |
20090035987 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector, such as an S-video connector, according to one embodiment includes an internal connector assembly and a housing. The internal connector assembly includes a pin connector that includes a plurality of pin contacts that are surrounded at least in part by a pin housing and a flexible printed circuit board that is electrically connected to the pin contacts. The connector assembly also includes a terminal block that is electrically connected to the pin contacts through the printed circuit board. The terminal block has terminal openings for receiving conductive elements associated with a cable to permit an electrical connection between the cable and the pin contacts. The housing has an inner compartment that receives and holds the internal connector assembly in non-rotatable manner, with the pin housing and pin contacts extending beyond one end of the housing. | 02-05-2009 |
20090042436 | On-Train Information Transmitting/Receiving System - An on-train information transmitting/receiving system is provided that can be implemented in an environment with significant external noise and allows high speed transmission to be carried out between transmitter/receivers mounted in vehicles without having to develop a new jumper cable used between the vehicles while cost increase is prevented. A transmission path that connects transmitter/receivers | 02-12-2009 |
20090061678 | Smart Cables - A smart cable apparatus includes resources that provide for additional functionality such as cable authentication and cable identification. The cable apparatus can be configured for coupling an electronic device such as a media player to other electronic devices such as media player accessories. The cable apparatus includes one or more processing components that can be integrated as part of the cable apparatus. The one or more processing components can be configured to identify the type of signal the cable apparatus is intended to carry, and to communicate that information to the electronic device to which it is connected. The one or more processing components can also be configured to process authentication inquires to indicate whether the cable apparatus is an authorized accessory for the electronic device. | 03-05-2009 |
20090117777 | KEYBOARD, VIDEO AND MOUSE (KVM) SWITCH - A cable device including a plurality of cables and connecting ports. The cable device may act as a keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switch system that facilitates controlling different computers with one set of keyboard, video and mouse. In one embodiment, a cable device includes a switching circuit, a plurality of connector ports electrically coupled to the switching circuit, a first cable fixedly connected to the switching circuit, the first cable comprising at least one first connector plug, and a second cable fixedly connected to the switching circuit, the second cable comprising at least one second connector plug, wherein the switching circuit operably selects which of the first and second cables is in communication with the connector ports. | 05-07-2009 |
20090209128 | INTERFACE CORD AND SYSTEM INCLUDING AN INTERFACE CORD - An interface cord is operable to connect an external controller to an electrical machine. The interface cord includes a first connector having a first pin configuration, a cable coupled to the first connector, a second connector coupled to the cable and having a second pin configuration different from the first pin configuration, and a circuit board with a programmable electrically coupled in circuit between the first connector and the second connector | 08-20-2009 |
20100093207 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS WIRING HARNESS - An electronic apparatus includes: a plurality of casings that are mounted so as to be movable relative to each other and have circuits provided therein; and an electric wire that electrically connects the circuits provided in the casings. The electronic wire has a harness structure that includes a plurality of wires and connection portions provided at both ends of each of the plurality of wires, and connection portions of the casings to the harness are arranged such that a line linking the connection portions is not parallel to a direction in which the plurality of casings are moved. | 04-15-2010 |
20100130054 | FLEXIBLE HIGH SPEED MICRO-CABLE - A flexible high speed micro-cable and method of making the same are described. The parallel conductors incorporated in the present cable contribute to the flat cross section of the cable, while the unique combination of materials yield a flexible cable with a low profile. The data transfer rate and transmission losses of a cable, as provided herein, exceed High Speed Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specifications and data transmission is achieved from USB devices. The lower volume and mass of the cable make it ideal for applications needing low mass payload, such as satellites. The flexible nature of the cable allow it to readily conform to a desired structure for mounting or routing. A flexible high speed micro-cable is fabricated from a unique combination of materials and fabrication can be readily automated. | 05-27-2010 |
20100136823 | Fully Insulated Fuse Test and Ground Device - A fuse test and ground device includes an insulated housing with a bore that extends from the front of the housing towards the rear of the housing. An electrical contact is disposed partially within the bore. A current interrupter, such as a fuse, is electrically connected between the contact and a testing ground lead. An eye, having it's surface insulated by the housing, can be attached to the housing and provide a connection point for manipulation of the device. A grounding bore extends from a second aperture into the housing and provides an electrical connection to the contact. A grounding plug can be connected to ground on one end and inserted into the grounding bore to create a permanent ground for the device. An annunciator is connected to the current interrupter such that the annunciator provides an indication when a current flows through the current interrupter. | 06-03-2010 |
20100136824 | Fully Insulated Fuse Test and Ground Device - A fuse test and ground device includes an insulated housing with a bore that extends from the front of the housing towards the rear of the housing. An electrical contact is disposed partially within the bore. A current interrupter, such as a fuse, is electrically connected between the contact and a testing ground lead. An eye, having it's surface insulated by the housing, can be attached to the housing and provide a connection point for manipulation of the device. A grounding bore extends from a second aperture into the housing and provides an electrical connection to the contact. A grounding plug can be connected to ground on one end and inserted into the grounding bore to create a permanent ground for the device. An annunciator is connected to the current interrupter such that the annunciator provides an indication when a current flows through the current interrupter. | 06-03-2010 |
20100151722 | CONNECTION CABLE - A connection cable which allows various high-frequency surgical instruments to be used with various high-frequency surgical devices. The connection cable includes a first connecting means designed for connection to a socket of the high-frequency surgical device and a second connecting means designed for connection to the high-frequency surgical instrument. A programmable memory is provided which is connected to contacts of the first connecting means and controls adjustment of the high-frequency surgical device. The adjustment of the high-frequency surgical instrument is controlled in accordance with stored data sets in order to adapt device settings to the particular high-frequency surgical instrument. | 06-17-2010 |
20100216333 | CABLE CONNECTING MEMBER FOR USE IN COLD CLIMATES - There is provided a cable connecting member for use in cold climates which is capable of easily applying a common rubber insulating tube to several types of cables having different outside diameters and achieving high insulating performance without decreasing mechanical strength even in cold climates where the environmental temperature is low. An end of a cable is housed in a rubber insulating tube, and electrical insulation from the cable is enhanced. A rubber spacer is inserted between the rubber insulating tube and the end of the cable. At a temperature at which a elongation modulus of the rubber insulating tube increases three or more times as high as the elongation modulus of the rubber insulating tube at room temperature, a elongation modulus of the rubber spacer at such temperature is less than three times as high as the elongation modulus of the rubber spacer at room temperature. | 08-26-2010 |
20100248531 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - In the electronic device according to the present invention, a plurality of electronic components are connected to respective terminal blocks through respective signal cables, the signal cables each includes an end connected to a terminal of each of the electronic components, a connector attached to the other end of each of the signal cables is connected to each of the terminal blocks. the plurality of signal cables are bundled together at a deflection position distances to which from the terminals of the plurality of electronic components are different, the plurality of signal cables extend from the deflection position to corresponding terminal blocks, and the positions of the plurality of terminal blocks are shifted from each other in accordance with difference in lengths of the signal cables from the deflection position passing point to the connectors. | 09-30-2010 |
20100267276 | Strap with transmission line functionality - A strap with transmission line functionality includes a strap body, a first connecting end and a second connecting end. The strap body has at least one signal line wrapped therein. The first connecting end is disposed at one end of the strap body and the second connecting end is disposed at an opposite end of the strap body so that signals can be transmitted between the first connecting end and the second connecting end via the signal line disposed in the strap body. The first connecting end is directly fixed to and electrically connected with an electronic product, and a signal connector is also disposed at the second connecting end to connect with an external device. The strap body is substantially looped into a circular form so as to be used as a wrist strap or a neck strap of the electronic product. | 10-21-2010 |
20100279542 | METHODS AND KITS FOR COVERING ELECTRICAL CABLES AND CONNECTIONS - A method for forming a connection assembly includes: forming an electrical connection between first and second electrical cables, the first cable including a first primary conductor and a first neutral conductor, the second cable including a second primary conductor and a second neutral conductor; and providing an integral, unitary cover assembly. The cover assembly includes: an inner elastomeric sleeve defining a cable passage to receive the electrical connection and the first and second primary conductors; and an outer elastomeric sleeve surrounding the inner sleeve. The method further includes: mounting the cover assembly on the cables such that the electrical connection and the first and second primary conductors extend through the cable passage; installing a first protective sleeve on a first neutral segment of the first neutral conductor; routing the first neutral segment and the first protective sleeve exteriorly of the outer sleeve to a second neutral segment of the second neutral conductor; and mechanically and electrically coupling the first and second neutral segments to thereby provide electrical continuity between the first neutral conductor and the second neutral conductor. | 11-04-2010 |
20100291794 | SATA TO IPASS CABLE CONNECTOR - A cable connector comprises four cables, four SATA socket connectors connected with an end of the four cables respectively, and an IPASS™ connector connected with the other end of the four cables; wherein, the SATA socket connector comprises: an insulating body, the center of the insulating body protruding forwardly to form a L-shaped tongue plate, the periphery of the insulating body further protruding forwardly to form a frame which encloses the tongue plate; and a plurality of conductive terminals, each of the conductive terminals being provided with a butting end at the tongue plate side and a soldering end extending backwardly from the butting end, and the soldering end being electrically connected with one end of the cable. The spatial positions of these four SATA socket connectors of the cable connector can be changed flexibly for adapting to changes in the practical application environment, so as to obtain more flexible and convenient use of the cable connector. | 11-18-2010 |
20110021066 | Power selector inlet - The present invention is a male recessed inlet for use with either an alternative power source or standard electricity via an extension cord that comprises the male recessed inlet, wiring, and a separate standard wall outlet. The male recessed inlet is wired to the standard wall outlet and is located in places where such an inlet is desirable. | 01-27-2011 |
20110070769 | TRANSMISSION WIRE - A transmission wire includes an insulated packaging layer, at least one conducting wire, and a bendable shaped wire. The conducting wire is set inside the insulated packaging layer. The bendable shaped wire and the conducting wire are set inside the insulated packaging layer in common. The transmission wire can be arbitrarily bend and fixed on a desired position or shape via setting the bendable shaped wire inside the insulated packaging layer. Hence, the electronic devices such as microphones or webcams can be stably supported to be used at the most appropriate angle or height, so, the practicability is increased. | 03-24-2011 |
20110104940 | THERMAL PROTECTION CIRCUITS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE CABLES - Connectors for cables such as a 30-pin connector are provided. The connectors may have thermal protection circuits and may carry a power supply voltage and a ground voltage. The thermal protection circuits may disable the power supply voltage when the temperature of the connector exceeds a threshold value. The thermal protection circuits may disable the power supply voltage when liquid is detected in the connector. The thermal protection circuits may disable the power supply voltage permanently or temporarily. In one example, when a cable is reset, the thermal protection circuits may use a record of previous fault events and measurements from thermal and liquid sensors to determine whether to enable or disable the power supply voltage. | 05-05-2011 |
20110111621 | Headset with Data Connector - This application is directed to a headset having an integrated data connector (e.g., a USB female connector). The headset may include an electronic device interfacing portion that may include a USB male connector and a 3.5 mm jack for engaging an electronic device. The headset may also include an acoustic portion that may include at least acoustic element (e.g., speaker) and a USB female connector. To connect the electronic device to a host device (e.g., to transfer music files or recharge the electronic device's battery), the USB connector of the electronic device interfacing portion can engage the host device. To provide audio to a user, the USB connector of the acoustic portion can engage the electronic device interfacing portion, which provides a path from the electronic device to the acoustic element for audio signals. This approach allows a user to use a single cable for connecting the electronic device to both the host device and the acoustic element. | 05-12-2011 |
20110117771 | TRANSMISSION CABLE THAT ELIMINATES NEGATIVE MAGNETICALLY INDUCTIVE IMPEDANCE - A transmission cable assembly is connected between an ignition coil and a spark plug to transmit a high voltage generated by the ignition coil to the spark plug for ignition of a fuel-air mixture. The transmission cable assembly includes a transmission cable and a grounding unit. The transmission cable includes a high-voltage wire for transmission of high voltage and an insulation jacket wrapped around an outside surface of the high-voltage wire. The grounding unit is made of an electrically conductive substance and includes a grounding layer and multiple grounding wires. The grounding layer completely covers and tightly engages the insulation jacket. The grounding wires each have an end connected to an inside surface of the grounding layer. | 05-19-2011 |
20110130032 | ACTIVE COPPER CABLE EXTENDER - Methods and apparatus for reducing distortion in signals propagating through cables at data rates of at least 10 gigabits per second (Gbps) are provided. By connecting such direct attach cables with an active cable extender assembly described herein, data signals may be reshaped, retimed, and/or emphasized in an effort to increase the cable length between network devices while still complying with the signal quality requirements of communication standards, such as the SFF-8431 MSA, the SFF-8461 MSA, and the IEEE 802.3ba CR4/10 standards for Ethernet communications. Copper cable solutions with such increased cable length possible between network devices may provide substantial cost reduction when compared to optical cable solutions. Furthermore, by potentially increasing the signal quality effectively transmitted by a host, solutions utilizing embodiments of the present invention may guarantee host-to-host interoperability. | 06-02-2011 |
20110136375 | GUARDED COAXIAL CABLE ASSEMBLY - A guarded coaxial cable assembly including a micro-coaxial cable and at least one rail. | 06-09-2011 |
20110171853 | PROTECTED COAXIAL CABLE - A guarded coaxial cable assembly includes a micro-coaxial cable and an adjacent structure for protecting the micro-coaxial cable. | 07-14-2011 |
20110183543 | ELECTRONIC CONNECTION DEVICE - An electronic connection device for electrically connecting two electronic devices to each other includes a connection unit for electrically connecting the two electronic devices to each other and a receiving unit. The connection unit includes a data cable. The receiving unit includes a main body and a sleeve barrel. The sleeve barrel is detachably assembled to the main body and receives the main body therein. The data cable is coiled on the sleeve barrel when the sleeve barrel assembled to the main body and is coiled on the main body when the sleeve barrel is detached. | 07-28-2011 |
20110244716 | CABLE ASSEMBLY FOR MOBILE MEDIA DEVICES - Disclosed herein is a mobile media device cable assembly for connecting a mobile media device with an accessory device, e.g., a docking station, audio system (stereo) or video system (television). The cable assembly provides multi-pin connections while the device is in a case or cover. The assembly comprises a flexible cable having a plurality of wires for transmitting audio, video, data, and power signals. The plurality of wires are in communication with respective pins of multi-pin female and male connectors on either terminus of the flexible cable. A first ground return comprising a flexible wire shield encapsulates the plurality of wires, and a second ground return comprising a flexible wire shield is surrounded by the first ground return. The second ground return encapsulates and electrically isolates the wires a subset of the plurality of wires, i.e., the wires that transmit audio and video signals, to prevent electric signal crossover. In one embodiment, at least two pins of each of the female and male connectors are electrically associated with the second ground return. In another embodiment, the multi-pin male connector comprises a first printed circuit board, where one end of the board is soldered to the plurality of wires and has a maximum dimension of 16 mm, and a housing associated with the multi-pin male connector has a maximum dimension of 27 mm. | 10-06-2011 |
20110269334 | CONNECTING MEMBER - A connecting member includes a cable used to transmit signal, a first connector and a second connector connected to the cable, and an elastic member mounted on the cable. The first connector and the second connector are configured for being electronically connected to two electronic components. The elastic member is elastically deformable between a first state, where the elastic member and the cable are constricted, and a second state, where the elastic member and the cable are extended. | 11-03-2011 |
20110269335 | Plug and Electronic Device with the Plug - The present invention relates to electronic technologies, and in particular, to a plug and an electronic device with the plug. The present invention solves the following problem: In the conventional art, an electronic device with a plug occupies too large space in the direction vertical to the surface of an external device when the electronic device is inserted in a slot of the external device. A plug of the present invention takes on the following features: when a head end of the plug is inserted in a slot of an external device, the plug is electrically connected to the slot; a back end of the plug is electrically connected to a main circuit board of an electronic device equipped with the plug; a sliding structure is set on the plug and integrated with the electronic device equipped with the plug; and the plug can slide relative to a shell of the electronic device through the sliding structure, and a head end of the plug can slide out of an edge of the shell in a direction that intersects a maximum extension direction of the shell through the sliding structure. The electronic device with the plug includes the shell, the main circuit board located in the shell, and the plug disclosed herein. The present invention is applicable to an electronic device with a plug. | 11-03-2011 |
20110275239 | HIGH SPEED DATA COMMUNICATIONS CABLE HAVING REDUCED SUSEPTIBILITY TO MODAL ALIEN CROSSTALK - A communications cable for use with a communications connector having eight contacts arranged in a series. The cable has first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth wires configured to be connected to first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth contacts, respectively, of the series. The fourth and fifth wires are twisted together to form a first twisted wire pair (“twisted pair”). The first and second wires form a second twisted pair. The third and sixth wires form a third twisted pair. The seventh and eighth wires form a fourth twisted pair. The twisted pairs extend alongside one another and are arranged such that the first twisted pair is closer to the second and third twisted pairs than to the fourth twisted pair, and the second twisted pair is closer to the first and fourth twisted pairs than to the third twisted pair. | 11-10-2011 |
20110275240 | CONNECTING MEMBER - A connecting member includes a cable configured to transfer signal, two securing members, and a resilient component. The two securing members secure the resilient component to the cable, the resilient component is elastically deformable between a first state, in which the resilient component and the cable are contracted, and a second state, in which the resilient component and the cable are extended. | 11-10-2011 |
20110287660 | CONNECTING MEMBER - A connecting member includes a cable configured to transfer signal, and a resilient component secured to the cable. The cable includes a first connector and a second connector for being electronically connected to two electronic components. The resilient component is elastically deformable between a first state, in which the resilient component and the cable are contracted, spiraled about the second connector in a first direction up to the first connector, shortening a distance between the first and second connectors, and a second state, in which the resilient component and the cable are pulled away from the first connector, thus a greater distance between the first and second connectors. | 11-24-2011 |
20120021640 | COMMUNICATION CABLE - A serial-parallel conversion circuit provided on one end of a cable body converts a first serial signal into parallel signals and outputs the parallel signals to parallel signal lines. A parallel-serial conversion circuit provided on another end of the cable body converts the parallel signals inputted from the parallel signal lines into a second serial signal and outputs the second serial signal to outside. | 01-26-2012 |
20120064760 | Port Replication Assembly With Adapter Cable and Related Methods of Use - Improved connectors and plug/cable assemblies are provided for use in distributing data. The present disclosure provides for electrical connector assemblies for use with electrical wires/cables (e.g., preterminated wires/cables) that include at least one plug member. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for connector assemblies (e.g., port replication connector assemblies) and associated plugs and cables that are adapted for use in multi-connector panels and with patch panels, e.g., for distributing data to computers and computer networks. | 03-15-2012 |
20120077373 | KVM SWITCH MODULE - The present invention relates to an improved KVM switch module for connecting a keyboard and a cursor control device to a plurality of computer hosts with various connector interfaces. The improved KVM switch module comprises a first cable set, a second cable set and a third cable set, wherein the first cable set is coupled to a first computer, the second cable set is coupled to a second computer, and the third cable set is used for switch. In addition, the first cable set includes at least one first USB male connector, at least one first USB female connector, at least one first PS2 male connector, and at least one first PS2 female connector, and the second cable set includes at least one second USB male connector, at least one second USB female connector, at least one second PS2 male connector, and at least one second PS2 female connector. | 03-29-2012 |
20120122335 | CABLE ASSEMBLY FOR A CONNECTOR SYSTEM - A connector system includes a chassis that has a framework of panels that defines a plurality of cells extending between first ends and second ends. A clip is coupled to the framework within a corresponding cell. A cable assembly is received in a corresponding cell. The cable assembly includes a first header connector coupled to the framework at the first end of the corresponding cell using the clip and a second header connector is coupled to the framework at the second end of the corresponding cell using the clip. The first header connector has a housing that holds a plurality of contacts. The housing of the first header connector has a first mating interface. The second header connector has a housing that holds a plurality of contacts. The housing of the second header connector has a second mating interface that faces in an opposite direction from the first mating interface. A cable bundle has a plurality of cables that extends between the first and second header connectors. The cables are connected between corresponding contacts of the first header connector and the contacts of the second header connector. | 05-17-2012 |
20120122336 | TERMINATING AND CONNECTING DEVICE - A terminating and connecting device with a housing having a lower and upper housing parts, at least one contact spring for electrically contacting at least one terminal lead, at least one terminal element for connecting at least one cable, and at least one metal part for connecting the contact spring to a cable connected by the terminal element. The housing upper part has at least one actuating element and a contact spring. The contact spring has two contact legs connected by a back, and the lower housing part has a top spring has two spring legs and a back which connects the spring legs. When the housing upper part is pressed onto the housing lower part, the actuating element presses on the back of the top spring so that the top spring moves into a position such that the terminal lead is clamped between the contact legs. | 05-17-2012 |
20120129385 | COAXIAL CABLE CONDUCTIVE TAPE WITH A METAL LAYER SURROUNDING A VISUALLY CONTRASTING POLYMER STRENGTH LAYER - A conductive tape for a coaxial cable with a metal layer surrounding a visually contrasting polymer strength layer. In one example embodiment, a conductive tape for use in a coaxial cable includes an inner metal layer, an outer metal layer, and a polymer strength layer positioned between and adjacent to the inner and outer metal layers. The color or brightness of the polymer strength layer visually contrasts with the outer metal layer. | 05-24-2012 |
20120156926 | CONNECTION MEMBER, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND CONNECTION STRUCTURE - A connection member which is electrically connected to a conductive fabric having conductive threads, a method for manufacturing the connection member, and a connection structure are provided. The connection member includes a band-shaped part including conductive wires which extend in a longitudinal direction, and a connection terminal which is attached to an end portion of the conductive wires. The method includes forming an original band-shaped member by weaving while using the conductive wires for a part of warp and using at least non-conductive threads for weft; exposing the conductive wires at an end portion of the original band-shaped member; | 06-21-2012 |
20120184131 | Method and Apparatus for Connecting a Network Device to a Daisy Chain Network - A network device configured to allow the connection of the network device to a network in a daisy chain configuration using a single cable. The network device is connected to a cable with two conductors by a socket that is adapted to receive a plug connected to the end of the cable. When the plug on the end of a cable is inserted into the socket, a first conductor in the cable is connected to an input port of a network component and a second conductor of the cable is connected to an output port of a network component. A signal from the network is transmitted down a first conductor in a cable to a network device and the signal is then transmitted back from the network device down a second conductor in the same cable. | 07-19-2012 |
20120190233 | ULTRA-LOW CAPACITANCE HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE ASSEMBLIES FOR CT SYSTEMS - The present embodiments relate to a cable assembly with ultra-low capacitance. In one embodiment, a cable assembly is provided. The cable assembly includes an insulation layer. The insulation layer includes a low-permittivity insulation material. | 07-26-2012 |
20120202374 | PLUG CONNECTOR FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC CABLE SET - A plug-type connector has a plug part fittable with a socket part parallel to a predetermined longitudinal axis, both of the parts having a body. One of the bodies is formed with a longitudinally projecting tongue formed at a spacing from the one body with a transversely projecting barb having an angled inner face turned toward the one body, forming an acute angle of 20° to 45° with a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and forming a wedge-shaped seat with a longitudinally extending side face of the tongue. The other of the bodies is formed extending inward from the other body with a longitudinally extending passage through which the barb can pass and is formed at an inner end of the passage with an angled inner face engageable with and generally parallel to the angled inner face of the barb on fitting of the bar through the passage. | 08-09-2012 |
20120225580 | SIGNAL TRANSFER APPARATUS - A signal transfer apparatus includes a plurality of input connectors to which a plurality of signals are input from a first electronic device; and a single output connector which is connected to the plurality of input connectors and transfers the plurality of signals to a second electronic device. The length of a plurality of cables connecting the single output connector and the plurality of input connectors differs from each other so that the plurality of input connectors do not overlap each other. | 09-06-2012 |
20120264328 | FLEXIBLE SOCKET OF A POWER SOURCE HUB - A flexible socket of a power source hub is provided. The input terminal of the hub is electrically connected with a power source. The hub distributes the power source into a plurality of output terminals including first electrodes, second electrodes and ground electrodes. A plurality of sockets extend out from the output terminals via 3-strand cables. Each socket includes three holes corresponding to the first electrode, the second electrode, and the ground electrode. The three-hole sockets are designed to open in a first direction. The strands of the 3-strand cable are arranged one on top of the other in the first direction and extended outside the hub in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. In this way, it is easy to bend and displace sockets sideways to facilitate the plug-in of the plugs. | 10-18-2012 |
20120289080 | CABLE MODULE CAPABLE OF SIMULTANEOUSLY SUPPORTING QUICK CHARGE AND DATA TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present invention discloses a cable module capable of simultaneously supporting quick charge and data transmission of an electronic device, comprising: a USB device, which is a USB connector, and includes a circuit board and a protruding plug portion, and the circuit board has an integrated circuit and a switch electrically coupled to the circuit board, and the integrated circuit has a specification and a property for recognizing a portable electronic device which are saved in the integrated circuit, and the switch is set to at least a quick charge mode and a data transmission mode; and a cable device, with an end electrically coupled to the USB device, and the other end having an electric connector, so that the composite cable module can support quick charge and data transmission of an electronic device simultaneously, manage the electronic device effectively and provide convenient carry and use. | 11-15-2012 |
20120315787 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR POWER CABLE - An electrical connector for a power cable having a lead assembly which forms electrical connections between wires in the cable and contacts to one side of the cable. | 12-13-2012 |
20130017716 | Electrical Connector - The cable assembly may include a plug connector, a cable, and a connector. The plug connector may include a housing and a board assembly. The board assembly may include a printed circuit board. The edge of the printed circuit board may be enclosed with a material. The material may be an overmolded plastic or a coating of a material. In order to reduce the crosstalk in the areas where the cable shield is removed, a shielding assembly may be used. The shielding assembly may provide 360 degrees of shielding for the wire pair at the location where the cable shield is removed. The printed circuit board may have a trace layer, a core layer, and a ground plane layer. The ground plane layer may have a portion which is a solid layer and another portion which is a non-solid layer. | 01-17-2013 |
20130059464 | AUDIO TEST CABLE - An audio test cable includes three types of audio input and output (I/O) ports. The input port and the output port in each type of audio I/O ports form a short circuit for carrying a loopback test for a motherboard. The audio test cable also includes a test audio jack which connects to the output port of all types of audio I/O ports for carrying out an audio-quality test for the motherboard. | 03-07-2013 |
20130084735 | CABLE ASSEMBLY FOR A CONNECTOR SYSTEM - A cable assembly includes a first header connector that includes a housing that holds a plurality of contacts. The housing of the first header connector has a first mating interface. The cable assembly also includes a second header connector having a housing that holds a plurality of contacts. The housing of the second header connector has a second mating interface facing in an opposite direction from the first mating interface. The first and second header connectors are identical to one another. A cable bundle has a plurality of cables extending between the first and second header connectors. The cables are connected between the contacts of the first header connector and corresponding contacts of the second header connector. | 04-04-2013 |
20130143431 | TRANSFER PLUG ASSEMBLY - A transfer plug assembly includes a first plug, first flexible link, second flexible link, and a second plug. A first end of each the first flexible link and the second flexible link are connected to two lateral sides of the first plug respectively. A second end of each the first flexible link and the second flexible link are connected to two lateral sides of the second plug respectively. The second plug serves to connect the first plug. Through the linking of the first and second flexible links, the second plug will hang around the first plug and is accessible nearby. The flexible linking of the first and second links will provide free movability between the first plug and the second plug. | 06-06-2013 |
20130149893 | POWER ADAPTER CORD INCLUDING ROTATABLE CONNECTOR - A power adapter cord for providing electrical power to an article of merchandise displayed on a merchandise display device includes a cable assembly containing at least one conductor and having a first connector at a first end for electrical connection to a power output port provided on the merchandise display device and a second connector at a second end for electrical connection to a directional power input port provided on the article of merchandise. The second connector includes a housing defining an internal compartment for a rotatable connector bobbin and a connector element secured to the connector bobbin such that the connector bobbin and the connector element are rotatable relative to the housing. A printed circuit board is mechanically connected to the connector element and is electrically connected between the connector element and the at least one conductor. | 06-13-2013 |
20130157500 | CONNECTOR WITH SLIDEABLE RETENTION FEATURE AND PATCH CORD HAVING THE SAME - A patch cord including a connector attached to an end of an electrical cable. The connector includes a boot member that slides over a portion of a wire manager to actuate a retention arrangement of the connector. Certain types of retention arrangements are actuated by deflecting flexible tabs of the wire manager inwardly to bite into at least an outer jacket of the electrical cable. | 06-20-2013 |
20130183852 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING POWER AND COMMUNICATING DATA WITH ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Embodiments of a system, topology, and architecture for providing power and transceiving data to electronic devices having an interface are described generally herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 07-18-2013 |
20130244476 | SELF-MANAGING CORD - The invention is a self-managing cord or cable and method for managing a self-managing cord that includes one or more permanently formed spiral coils within one section of a cord and one or more non-coiled sections. The one or more non-coiled sections of the cord are inserted into the coiled section(s) in order to wrap, bind, manage, or otherwise organize the cord as a whole. To use the self-managing cord, the user wraps or winds the coiled portion(s) of the cord around the non-coiled portion(s) to form an organized and self-secured bundle. | 09-19-2013 |
20130273771 | Cable Lug Pad - An electrical system includes an electrical device mounted within an electrical enclosure. A electrical cable is coupled to an electrical junction of the electrical device via a cable lug, the cable lug having at least two lug holes. A lug pad attaches the cable lug to the electrical device and has at least two pad holes. Each of the pad holes is aligned with a respective one of the lug holes, and at least one of the lug holes and the pad holes is a slotted hole for permitting angular adjustable positioning of the cable lug relative to the lug pad. | 10-17-2013 |
20130309901 | MULTIPURPOSE ULTRA-PORTABLE ELECTRONICS CABLE - A configurable cable for supporting an/or coupling a portable media device includes a main body with a first electrical connector on a terminal end thereof, a trunk extending from an opposing terminal end of the main body, and a second electrical connector formed on a terminal end of the trunk, wherein the second electrical connector is electrically coupled to the first electrical connector via wires running through a core of the trunk. Left and right legs extend from the opposing terminal end of the main body and on either side and substantially parallel to the trunk such that the body, trunk, and legs are disposed substantially in a plane in a first position of the configurable cable. The trunk and left and right legs are bendable from the first position into at least one of a plurality retained positions out of the plane. | 11-21-2013 |
20130330964 | CONNECTOR CABLE STOWAGE SYSTEM FOR HANDHELD AND MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE ACCESSORIES - A connector cable stowage system for an accessory device for a handheld computing device is disclosed. The accessory device has a housing. The stowage system includes a connector cable that has a head with a connector and a cable. The connector is adapted for electrical connection to a handheld computing device. The cable is electrically connected to an accessory device. A head receptacle is molded in the housing of the accessory device. The head receptacle is configured to receive the head of the connector cable therein. | 12-12-2013 |
20140024247 | WRAPPABLE EXTENSION CORD APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - At least one exemplary aspect comprises an apparatus comprising: (a) a plug component at a first end of a cord; (b) an outlet component at a second, opposite end of the cord; and (c) a gooseneck component that encloses at least a portion of the cord. | 01-23-2014 |
20140024248 | DATA LINE - Disclosed in the present disclosure is a data line, with two ends of the data line being provided with a first interface and a second interface respectively, and the first interface and the second interface being used for connecting to devices, wherein at least one end of the data line is provided with a first connection apparatus, with the first connection apparatus being connected to the other end of the data line or a second connection apparatus provided at the other end of the data line, so that the data line forms a circular shape by way of the connection of the first connection apparatus. By way of the present disclosure, the problem in the related art that is inconvenient to carry the data line is solved, so that the user experience is improved. | 01-23-2014 |
20140045368 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Distributed Monitoring and Control of Networked Server Computers - Embodiments of the present invention include network cables that include a number of inter-integrated circuit communication addressable components in the connector heads. The inter-integrated circuit communication addressable components include signal translators and switches for communicating with environmental and electrical sensors, memories, and controllers in the connector heads and the computers or network interface cards to which they are coupled. Such embodiments allow for localized monitoring of environmental and operational data as well as location or server computer specific control of networked-server operations. Such information and control is useful in reducing the cost and increasing the efficiency of server farm installation cooling, maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting. Other embodiments include methods for communicating between a switch and a server computer using the network cable assembly by translating a signal from a one communication protocol to another for transmission over a dedicated connection between two connector heads. | 02-13-2014 |
20140051281 | Passive Cable Adaptor With Battery Charging Capability - A multimedia sink device comprises: 1) a connector configured to be connected to an adaptor cable; 2) detection circuitry configured to detect when the adaptor cable is connected to the connector; and 3) hot plug detection (HPD) circuitry configured to determine if a configuration circuit is coupled to an HPD line of the multimedia sink device. In response to a determination that the configuration circuit is coupled to the HPD line, the HPD circuitry determines if the configuration circuit is associated with the adaptor cable. The HPD circuitry reads configuration data from the configuration circuit associated with the adaptor cable. The configuration data indicates the configuration circuit is resident in the cable adaptor and causes the multimedia sink device to increase a voltage level of a power supply voltage provided by the multimedia sink device to a multimedia source device via the adaptor cable. | 02-20-2014 |
20140051282 | ELECTRIC CABLE WITH SHIELDED CONNECTOR - An electric cable with shielded connector includes a flexible electric wire, shielded connectors that are respectively attached on the flexible electric wire, and a shield cover that is provided to cover an outer side of the electric wire. The shield cover is constituted of two cylindrical shield covers made of a conductive metal plate. One end of each of the two cylindrical shield covers is respectively fixed on shield shells of the shield connectors on both ends of the electric wire. The other end of each of the two cylindrical shield covers is formed as a free end, and the free ends of the two cylindrical shield covers are abutted to each other or are lapped on each other. | 02-20-2014 |
20140065876 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF MANUFACTURING A CABLE ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a cable assembly, an apparatus for the manufacture of a cable assembly, as well as a preassembled cable assembly comprising a cable having at least two cable wires running inside a cable jacket, and at least one connector arranged at each end of the cable. For an improved method and apparatus providing a simplified supply chain and with an increased flexibility and short lead times, the present invention provides a method of manufacturing a cable assembly comprising the steps of connecting at least one end of cable wires with terminal elements, and thereafter providing a cable jacket around the cable wires and an apparatus for the manufacture of a cable assembly, comprising a termination unit for connecting an end of a cable wire with a terminal element and a jacketing unit for providing a cable jacket around cable wires. The preassembled cable assembly of the present invention comprises a cable jacket that is manufactured in a predetermined length (L | 03-06-2014 |
20140106606 | VEHICLE TRANSMISSION AND CHARGE DEVICE - The vehicle transmission and charge device contains a casing, a power conversion module, a cable winding device, and at least a transmission cable. The casing has a number of openings and an axle, and a tongue piece. The power conversion module is inside the casing and contains a transformer module, a power input connector, and a power plug. The cable winding device is inside the casing and contains a wheel base, an elastic element, and a winding module. The winding module contains a power output connector and a circuit board. The transmission cable has one end electrically connected to the winding module and the other end connected to a head piece after running through an opening of the casing. A cigarette lighter plug is connected to the power input connector, and then plugged into a cigarette lighter receptacle of a vehicle. | 04-17-2014 |
20140187080 | PROTECTED COAXIAL CABLE - A guarded coaxial cable assembly includes a micro-coaxial cable and an adjacent structure for protecting the micro-coaxial cable. | 07-03-2014 |
20140287617 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING POWER AND COMMUNICATING DATA WITH ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Embodiments of a system, topology, and architecture for providing power and transceiving data to electronic devices having an interface are described generally herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 09-25-2014 |
20150038004 | CABLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY HAVING SIMPLE WIRING ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN TWO END CONNECTORS - A cable connector assembly includes a first connector, a second connector, and a cable connecting the first connector to the second connector. The first connector includes a first printed circuit board, a second printed circuit board, and a connecting member between the first and the second printed circuit boards. The second connector includes a third printed circuit board and a fourth printed circuit board. The cable includes a number of signal wires for transmitting data signals and a number of control wires for transmitting control signals. The control wires includes a number of first control wires connecting the first and the third printed circuit boards and a number of second control wires connecting the second and the fourth printed circuit boards. | 02-05-2015 |
20150050831 | ELECTRIC WIRE CONNECTING STRUCTURE AND ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX - An electric wire connecting structure includes a connector, a pair of electrical wires, a pair of crimped terminals, and a resin block to which the pair of crimped terminals are attached in a state that the pair of electric wires are curved. Each of the pair of crimped terminals includes a terminal part, a crimped part, and a conductor that connects the terminal part and the crimped part, the conductor is located between the terminal part and the crimped part. The crimped part crimps the core wire of the electric wire and the electric wire is extended toward the conductor. The pair of electric wires are wired in a crossed state between the connector and the pair of crimped terminals. | 02-19-2015 |
20150056849 | Electrical Outlet Receptacle Access Relocation Device - A self-contained, readily adaptable electrical device having a first, comprising conductors connected in common and adaptable thereto an existing duplex receptacle and receivable of and transferring mains only therefrom, providing no electrical plug in access thereat, therefore mains through conductors connected in common to a wire type therein first and within a conduit type connectable by a conduit connector, having method of attachment to first, allowing said conduit to a second, connectable thereto conduit and wire of first having same method of attachment and wire connected in common therein second to a corresponding duplex receptacle attached therein as a relocated receptacle option thereby a providing a fully adjustable second of the first and second having a corresponding receptacle allows novice individuals to temporarily or permanently relocate an existing hidden or difficult to access electrical receptacle thereat first to an adjacent location by second, for easier and safer receptacle access. | 02-26-2015 |
20150079838 | ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING CABLE - The present invention is related to an electrically connecting cable including two plug connector and a conductive wire. Each plug connector includes a main body and a plugging portion extending from the main body. The plugging portion is of a plate shape, and the plugging portion is compatible with a female SATA connector and applied to be plugged into the female SATA connector. The conductive wire is connected between two main bodies. At the joint between the main body and the conductive wire, a longitudinal direction of the conductive wire is parallel with the plugging portion, and the longitudinal direction is perpendicular with an extending direction of the plugging portion. Accordingly, when the electrically connecting cable of the present invention is connected on the motherboard, the electrically connecting cable would not interfere in other parts on the motherboard. | 03-19-2015 |
20150311657 | Molded Light Strand - An electric light strand is disclosed which comprises a cable comprising at least one wire, and a plurality of sockets secured to the cable. Each socket defines an internal cavity for receiving a sleeve portion a light bulb. Each internal cavity defines a central axis. Each socket comprises a plurality of contacts configured to provide electrical communication between the at least one wire and a corresponding one of the sleeve portions. Each central axis extends in an orientation non-perpendicular to a corresponding portion of the cable secured to the corresponding socket. | 10-29-2015 |
20150340774 | INTEGRATED CORD TIE AND SIGNAL CONDUCTING DEVICE - In one embodiment, an integrated extension cable/cord tie device includes male jack, a female jack, and a cable connected to the male jack and female jack. The cable comprises at least one electrical conductor forming an electrical connection between the male jack and the female jack, and a mechanical component that allows the cable to be bent to at least partially around an object upon the application of a first force, to substantially retain its shape after removal of the first force so as to remain at least partially around the object after removal of the first force, and to be unbent upon the application of a second force to be removed from the object. In another embodiment, the mechanical component is integrated directly into a non-detachable cord of a device or a detachable cord usable with one or more devices. | 11-26-2015 |
20160006190 | ELECTRICAL CABLE AND POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - An electric cable through which power is provided from a power supply device to an electric device, includes an electrical connecting line group having power supply lines for supplying power by a plus side power supply line and a minus-side power supply-line, and a temperature measuring line to wire the temperature measuring line and the power supply line in parallel disposition, a plug disposed to at least one end of the electrical connecting line group, and a thermal sensitive element connected to the power supply line and the temperature measuring line, and disposed inside the plug. | 01-07-2016 |
20160072237 | Electric Guitar cable - A guitar cable for connecting a guitar to an amplifier may include the guitar having a guitar output connector to connect to the guitar cable and an audio source having and audio output connector to connect to the guitar cable, and the guitar cable having an input guitar connector to connect to the guitar output connector, the guitar cable having an audio input connector to connect to the audio output connector, and the input guitar connector being connected to the audio input connector and connected to the output guitar connector and the output guitar connector being connected to the amplifier input connector of the amplifier. | 03-10-2016 |
20160073190 | HEADPHONES WITH JUNCTION RECEPTACLE - Headphones include a plug connector and a junction receptacle. The junction receptacle has a socket that fits the plug connector. A first cable connects the plug connector to the junction receptacle. Headphones are connected by cables to the junction receptacle. | 03-10-2016 |