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| 20080207048 | Angled Patch Panel with Pitched Connector Alignment - A patch panel mountable to a network rack is provided. The patch panel may include a frame with first and second mounting portions that are each located at opposite longitudinal ends of the frame. The frame may also include a first panel section adjacent to the first mounting portion and a second panel section adjacent to the second mounting portion. The first and second panel sections may be angled relative to each other. Additionally, the first panel section may include a first row of connector openings aligned along a first pitch line, with the first pitch line preferably being angled relative to the longitudinal length of the first panel section. Similarly, the second panel section may include a second row of connector openings aligned along a second pitch line, with the second pitch line preferably being angled relative to the longitudinal length of the second panel section. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080214045 | Electrical connector assembly having multi-port for interfacing differennt mating connectors - An electrical connector assembly ( | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080242144 | Device for holding at least two connecting cables - The invention relates to a device ( | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080254674 | Plug assembly - A plug assembly electronically connects with a cable and includes an insulating housing, a plurality of electric terminals, and a connector. The insulating housing defines a plurality of terminal grooves. The electric terminals are disposed in terminal grooves of the insulating housing. Each electric terminal includes a contacting end and a penetrating end. The connector is jointed with the insulating housing and can be opened and closed therewith. A plurality of wiring grooves is grooved on one side wall of the connector to correspond to the penetrating ends of the electric terminals. The side wall of the connector is adjacent to the insulating housing. Hatches are defined on one side of the wiring grooves. When the connector is closed, the electric terminals electronically contact the cable by penetration accordingly. Operation is easy, time is saved, and assembly is more convenient and faster. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080280486 | Methods and systems for positioning connectors to minimize alien crosstalk - The present invention relates to methods and systems for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors. Specifically, the methods and systems relate to isolation and compensation techniques for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors for use with high-speed data cabling. A frame can be configured to receive a number of connectors. Shield structures may be positioned to isolate at least a subset of the connectors from one another. The connectors can be positioned to move at least a subset of the connectors away from alignment with a common plane. A signal compensator may be configured to adjust a data signal to compensate for alien crosstalk. The connectors are configured to efficiently and accurately propagate high-speed data signals by, among other functions, minimizing alien crosstalk. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080293294 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS PATCH - A connecting panel assembly including pivot modules that are pivotally connected to a frame of the assembly. The pivot modules include a plurality of jack modules. The jack modules have a plug opening on one side and wire terminations on an opposite side. The pivot modules are pivotally coupled at opposite ends of the frame. The pivot modules can pivot from a closed position wherein the pivot modules are aligned parallel with the frame, and an open angled position wherein the pivot modules are positioned at an angled position relative to the frame. The assembly also includes a support member that supports the pivot modules in the angled position. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080299821 | Methods and systems for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors - A telecommunications device comprising a faceplate including at least two adjacent jack receptacles, the two adjacent jack receptacles positioned vertically and horizontally offset to each other and a jack mounted in at least one of the two jack receptacles, the jack defining a port in the front end for receiving a plug, the jack also defining spring contacts within the port for making electrical contact with the plug, the jack including insulation displacement contacts electrically connected to the spring contacts, the insulation displacement contacts configured to establish electrical contact with conductors of a cable. A cap manufactured of a material configured to minimize transmission of electrical signal away from its intended path fits about the jack to cover at least a portion of the outer surface defined by the insulation displacement contacts. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090004912 | Sub-Assembly Frame Comprising a Standard Rear Panel and Sub-Assemblies that Have at Least a Double Width - In one aspect, a device for use in sub-assembly frames with a standard rear panel and cross-links that connect directly adjacent slots of the sub-assembly frame in pairs is provided. The device connects the cross-links in such a way that a communication path is also available for sub-assemblies that are wider than one slot. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090004913 | High Density Patch Panel - A patch panel is disclosed. The patch panel includes a frame, a faceplate mountable into a rear side of the frame, and at least one modular jack mountable into a rear side of the faceplate. The frame has a plurality of faceplate openings, and the faceplate has a plurality of mounting opening. Each mounting opening has at least one modular jack retention latch. A method for assembling a patch panel is also disclosed. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090029588 | Connecting Module to be Used in Telecommunication and Data Technology - Disclosed is a connecting module which is to be used in telecommunication and data technology and comprises a housing, electric contacts for connecting wires and/or cables, and at least one fastening element that allows the connecting module to be fixed to an assembly frame. Said fastening element is embodied at least in two parts, encompassing a first fastening piece and a second fastening piece. The connecting module can be put on the assembly frame by means of the first fastening piece and can be locked on the assembly frame with the aid of the second fastening piece. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090068881 | TELECOMMUNICATION PATCH PANEL - A telecommunications patch panel, including a frame member including a plurality of connector module mounts; and a plurality of connector modules, each being coupled to one of said mounts in one of a plurality of positions about an axis of rotation, wherein a first side of each connector module of said modules includes a plurality first of connector jacks in electrical communication with a second connector jack coupled to an opposite facing second side of the module | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090209129 | AIRCRAFT WIRING INSTALLATION - An aircraft wiring installation connecting a set of fuel side wires in an aircraft fuel tank to a set of airside wires outside the fuel tank, the installation comprising: a connector box having a fuel side wall ( | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090215310 | UPGRADEABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS PATCH PANEL AND METHOD OF UPGRADING SAME - An upgradeable patch panel assembly and associated method of upgrading a patch panel assembly. The upgradeable patch panel assembly including a panel base having an aperture sized to receive a scanner interface cable. The method including removing a first cover from the panel base, inserting a scanner interface cable through the existing aperture in the panel base, and attached an upgraded cover to the panel base. Upgrading the patch panel assembly is completed while the assembly remains mounted to a frame and without disconnecting rear cable connections. The upgraded patch panel assembly provides jack-occupancy monitoring capabilities. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090239413 | REINFORCED PATCH PANEL FRAME WITH REAR MOUNTED MODULES - There is provided a patch panel for mounting thereto a plurality of keystone style modular jacks each comprising a forward portion having a plug receiving opening moulded therein. The patch panel comprises a flat frame comprising a first plurality of like rectangular openings, each one of the first plurality of openings adapted to receive one of the plurality of jacks; and a flat panel arranged behind the frame substantially co-planar therewith and comprising a second plurality of like rectangular openings, each one of the second plurality of openings aligned with and of dimensions greater than a respective one of the first plurality of openings. The panel is spaced from the frame by a distance for accommodating the forward portion of the plurality of jacks when the plurality of jacks are received in aligned pairs of the first and the second plurality of openings. Also, when one of the plurality of jacks is positioned within one of the second plurality of openings, the plug receiving opening is accessible via one of the first plurality of openings. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090247007 | PATCH PANEL FRAME WITH BEZEL AND REAR MOUNTED MODULE - There is provided a patch panel for mounting thereto a plurality of keystone style modular jacks each comprising a forward portion having a plug receiving opening moulded therein. The patch panel comprises a flat frame comprising a first plurality of like rectangular openings, each one of the first plurality of openings adapted to receive one of the plurality of jacks, and a bezel arranged behind the frame substantially co-planar therewith and comprising a second plurality of like rectangular openings, each one of the second plurality of openings aligned with and of dimensions greater than one of the first plurality of openings. The bezel has a width for accommodating the forward portion of the plurality of jacks when the plurality of jacks are received in aligned pairs of the first and the second plurality of openings. When one of the plurality of jacks is positioned within one of the second plurality of openings, the plug receiving opening is accessible via one of the first plurality of openings. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090269977 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - An electrical connector assembly ( | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090280680 | Scalable Switch Device and System - A scalable switch system and method for connecting a plurality of output devices to a plurality of media source includes an array of input connectors and a first array of first jumper connectors electrically connected to the array of input connectors such that at least one input connector of the array of input connectors electrically connects to a first jumper connector. The input connector connected to the first jumper connector is electrically connected to a termination resistance when the first jumper connector for the input connector is in a first jumper configuration. A second array of the second jumper connectors is configured to make available to electrically connect one of at least two input connections to an output connector of the array of output connectors. Multiple switch devices may be interconnected to fit a variety of media systems. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090298331 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH-DENSITY POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT WITH INTEGRATED CABLE MANAGEMENT - In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a cable management unit having a base section for supporting a plurality of distribution walls. The distribution walls support several ports and can form a contiguous section or several discontinuous segments. A first mounting bracket and a second mounting bracket are integrated with the base section for securing the base to a receiving structure. Some of the distribution walls can be arranged at an angle with relation to each other in order to expand the number of ports that are formed on the base. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090305553 | Network Connection Device - A patch panel comprises one or more support members supporting a plurality of cable terminations that are each operatively connectable to a respective data cable for the transmission of data. Each cable termination is operatively connected to a respective first socket that is open on a side of the patch panel such that a plug inserted into the first socket is connectable to a said data cable via a data transmission path forming part of the patch panel. The patch panel additionally includes in at least one of the data transmission paths a further connector that permits the connection in the first data transmission path of one or more additional components, such as a module providing status information or power over Ethernet capabilities. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090305554 | Adjustable Patch Panel and Methods of Using Same - An adjustable patch panel that may allow access to its back by movement of the panel's arms. An exemplary patch panel includes two panels releasably and flexibly connected to each other collinearly to fit a rack of a first size. One and/or both panels may have an opening for one or more cabling connectors. A mounting means on each panel may be flexibly connected to its panel. The flexible connection of each mounting means to its panel allows the panel to be selectively pivoted about a vertical axis of the mounting means and allows adjustment of the flexibly connected panels into a non-collinear position to fit a rack of another size. The flexible connection between the panels and the flexible connection of each mounting means to its panel allows use of the patch panel with different size racks, and allows separation of the panels for back access to the panels. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100022119 | CONNECTOR ARTICLE FOR A CABLE, HOLDER FOR A CONNECTOR OF SUCH A CONNECTION ARTICLE, AND KIT FOR CONNECTING CABLES - A connection article is provided for a cable comprising at least one wire. The connection article comprises a holder, at least one connector arranged in the holder and having a first receiving opening for receiving a wire to be connected, and guiding means arranged in front of the first receiving opening of the at least one connector, the first receiving opening defining a cross section and the guiding means comprising at least one guiding passage extending through the guiding means and aligned with the first receiving opening of the at least one connector for guiding a wire into the first receiving opening of the connector. The at least one guiding passage comprises opposite distal and proximal ends, the proximal end facing towards and the distal end facing away from the first receiving opening of the at least one connector. The proximal end has a cross section not larger than the cross section of the first receiving opening of the at least one connector. The distal end has a cross section larger than the cross section of the proximal end. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100068923 | SIDE MOUNTED PATCH PANEL - A patch panel for mounting to a telecommunications rack comprising a pair of spaced vertical rails. The patch panel comprises a base frame comprising a mounting plate for attachment to one of the pair of rails and upper and lower elongate brackets extending away from an edge of the mounting plate at an angle thereto, the upper and lower brackets substantially parallel and spaced to define an open-ended connector receiving slot therebetween, at least one connector module, each of the at least one module comprising a plug receiving socket on a front face thereof, a latch arm on an upper surface thereof and a retaining rib on a lower surface thereof, wherein when the at least one connector module is positioned in the slot, the latch arm engages an inner edge of the upper bracket and the retaining rib engages an inner edge of the lower bracket thereby retaining the connector module within the slot, and a cover comprising a locking mechanism for releasably locking to the base frame over the at least one connector module, the cover comprising at least one aperture on a front face thereof, each of the at least one aperture providing access to the plug receiving socket of a respective one of the at least one connector. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100081319 | Telecommunications Patch - A connecting panel assembly including pivot modules that are pivotally connected to a frame of the assembly. The pivot modules include a plurality of jack modules. The jack modules have a plug opening on one side and wire terminations on an opposite side. The pivot modules are pivotally coupled at opposite ends of the frame. The pivot modules can pivot from a closed position wherein the pivot modules are aligned parallel with the frame, and an open angled position wherein the pivot modules are positioned at an angled position relative to the frame. The assembly also includes a support member that supports the pivot modules in the angled position. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100105244 | Telecommunications Patching Systems with Obliquely-Angled Patching Modules - A telecommunications patching system includes: a carrier having a generally vertically disposed carrier panel, the carrier panel including a cutout area; and a plurality of patching modules. Each of the patching modules has a main panel and a plurality of telecommunications connectors mounted thereon. The patching modules are inserted into the cutout area so that the main panels thereof are substantially parallel to each other, and so that the main panels define an oblique angle relative to vertical. In such a configuration port density can be increased over typical systems. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100120286 | Power Panel with Angled Connectors - A power distribution panel is disclosed. The power distribution panel includes a panel enclosure having a front face, a rear face, and an interior. The panel also includes a first plurality of connection blocks, each of the first plurality of connection blocks located on the rear face of the panel enclosure and oriented at a first common angle relative to the front face of the panel enclosure. The panel further includes a second plurality of connection blocks, each of the second plurality of connection blocks located on the rear face of the panel enclosure and oriented at a second common angle relative to the rear face of the panel enclosure. The panel includes a plurality of circuit protection modules located on the front face of the panel enclosure, and a plurality of conductive bars passing through the enclosure and connecting the input connection blocks to one of the plurality of circuit protection modules, each of the conductive bars including a generally straight portion passing from the rear of the panel to the front of the panel. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100124840 | RELAY CONNECTOR - A relay connector for electrically connecting a board and a coaxial connector including a shell GND, a dielectric member and a core conductor, includes: a conductive first block including a first surface from which the core conductor is projected and a second surface to which the shell GND is fixed, and provided with a guide pin extending in a first direction parallel to the first surface; a conductive second block including a board rest part on which the board is to be mounted and a guide hole into which the guide pin is inserted, and being electrically connected to the first block; an operating member, provided on the first block at an opposite side to the second block; an elastic member provided between the operating member and the first block in a contracted state; and a coupling member, one end of which is fitted into and fixed to a first groove of the second block, the other end of which is fitted into and fixed to a second groove of the operating member. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100124841 | RELAY CONNECTOR - A relay connector for electrically connecting a board and a coaxial connector including a shell GND, a dielectric member and a core conductor, includes: a conductive first block including a first surface from which the core conductor is projected and a second surface to which the shell GND is fixed, and provided with a guide pin extending in a first direction parallel to the first surface; a conductive second block including a board rest part on which the board is to be mounted and a guide hole into which the guide pin is inserted, and being electrically connected to the first block; an operating member, provided on the first block at an opposite side to the second block; an elastic member provided between the operating member and the first block in a contracted state; and a coupling member, one end of which is fitted into and fixed to a first groove of the second block, the other end of which is fitted into and fixed to a second groove of the operating member. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100130056 | HIGH DENSITY COAXIAL JACK AND PANEL - A coaxial panel comprising a frame with a plurality of openings and a mounting frame for holding a plurality of coaxial jacks that is mounted to the frame is disclosed. Each mounting frame includes an exterior surface that includes an intermating structure for slidably coupling a first mounting frame to a second identical mounting frame in a sliding direction either in a vertical orientation or a horizontal orientation. The intermating structure configured such that two coupled mounting frames cannot be pulled apart in a direction generally perpendicular to the sliding direction. The coaxial jacks mounted to the mounting frame and the mounting frame include slidably intermating alignment structures for aligning front coaxial cable connection locations of the coaxial jacks with the plurality of openings in the frame. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100130057 | TELECOMMUNICATION ASSEMBLY WITH AN INNER FRAME AND AN OUTER FRAME - Telecommunication assembly | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100136825 | CONNECTOR APPARATUS - A connector apparatus includes a main body and a cover. The main body includes a fixed member and an receiving member. A plurality of connectors is fixed in the fixed member. The receiving member is configured for receiving another connector. The cover is detachably mounted to the receiving member to cover the another connector in response to the another connector being installed in the receiving member. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100151726 | Electrical Connector System - A wafer assembly of an electrical connector system may include a metal center ground plane and a plurality of plastic ribs overmolded on the metal center ground plane. The plastic ribs may be positioned in a configuration that forms a plurality of electrical contact channels on the metal center ground plane. An array of electrical contacts may be positioned substantially within the plurality of electrical contact channels. In some implementations, the electrical connector system may also include a wafer housing and a header module that include guidance components that align the header module with the wafer housing when the wafer housing mates with the header module. The electrical connector system may also include a power contact that passes through aligned openings in the wafer housing and the header module to provide a power transmission path between the first substrate and the second substrate. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100159742 | PATCH PANEL ASSEMBLY - A patch panel assembly is provided including an angle module having one or more RJ modules, one or more insulation displacement contact (IDC) modules and a printed circuit board. Each of the RJ modules includes a base, an RJ plug receiving opening and spring contacts extending from the base into the RJ plug receiving opening. The IDC modules each include an IDC housing with an IDC module base and insulation displacement contacts (IDCs) with IDC contact pins extending from the IDC module base. The printed circuit board has RJ contact holes receiving the spring contacts with the RJ module mounted to the printed circuit board and has IDC contact holes receiving the IDC contact pins with the IDC module mounted to the printed circuit board as well as circuit traces connecting the RJ contact holes to the IDC contact holes. The plug receiving openings each have a plug insertion opening at an angle to the printed circuit board between to 0° and not equal to 90°. A front panel is provided including a front face with a plurality of RJ module openings. The angle module is connected to the frame with the one or more RJ modules extending through RJ module openings and with each the plug insertion opening at an angle to the front face between 0° and 90°. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100178797 | LATCHING POWER AND DATA CENTER - An expandable power and data center ( | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100184324 | Upgradeable telecommunications patch panel and method of upgrading same - An upgradeable patch panel assembly and associated method of upgrading a patch panel assembly. The upgradeable patch panel assembly including a panel base having an aperture sized to receive a scanner interface cable. The method including removing a first cover from the panel base, inserting a scanner interface cable through the existing aperture in the panel base, and attached an upgraded cover to the panel base. Upgrading the patch panel assembly is completed while the assembly remains mounted to a frame and without disconnecting rear cable connections. The upgraded patch panel assembly provides jack-occupancy monitoring capabilities. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100190374 | CONNECTING MODULE TO BE USED IN TELECOMMUNICATION AND DATA TECHNOLOGY - A connecting module includes a housing, electric contacts for connecting wires and/or cables, and at least one fastening element that allows the connecting module to be fixed to an assembly frame. The fastening element is embodied at least in two parts, encompassing a first fastening piece and a second fastening piece. The connecting module can be put on the assembly frame by means of the first fastening piece and can be locked on the assembly frame with the aid of the second fastening piece. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100216335 | Communications Patching Devices that Include Integrated Electronic Static Discharge Circuits and Related Methods - Communications patching devices are provided that include a mounting frame and a first jack that is mounted to the mounting frame. The first jack has a plurality of input terminals, a plurality of output terminals and a printed circuit board that includes a plurality of conductive paths that each electrically connect a respective one of the input terminals to a respective one of the output terminals. The printed circuit board further includes a plurality of electronic static discharge circuits, each of which circuit provides a path for discharging static charges to ground. Related methods and RJ-45 jacks are also provided. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100227500 | DOUBLE HOOKED REVERSE MOUNTABLE MODULE AND PANEL WITH OPENING FOR MULTIPLE MODULES MOUNTING - A patch panel system includes a patch panel frame having an opening formed therein for receiving a multi-port module. The opening is dimensioned to have a width of at least twice the width of the module. The module or patch panel frame includes at least one movable member, such as a resilient tab, which is used to removably attach the module within the opening in one of two orientations. In a first orientation, the ports of the module face a user, such that the ports can be easily populated. In a second orientation, the module is rotated one hundred eighty degrees about a vertical axis prior to being attached within the opening, such that the backs of the ports face the user to help facilitate population of connections to the backs of the ports. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100240251 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR POSITIONING CONNECTORS TO MINIMIZE ALIEN CROSSTALK - The present invention relates to methods and systems for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors. Specifically, the methods and systems relate to isolation and compensation techniques for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors for use with high-speed data cabling. A frame can be configured to receive a number of connectors. Shield structures may be positioned to isolate at least a subset of the connectors from one another. The connectors can be positioned to move at least a subset of the connectors away from alignment with a common plane. A signal compensator may be configured to adjust a data signal to compensate for alien crosstalk. The connectors are configured to efficiently and accurately propagate high-speed data signals by, among other functions, minimizing alien crosstalk. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100248534 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH-DENSITY POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT WITH INTEGRATED CABLE MANAGEMENT - A cable management unit having a base section and a top section, the base section and the top section defining a space therebetween, a plurality of distribution walls coupled between the base section and the top section and having a front surface facing the space and a back surface facing away from the space, an electronic device disposed within the space, and a plurality of ports disposed on the back surface of the contiguous section of the plurality of distribution walls and each having a port surface extending beyond the back surface of the contiguous section. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100261378 | BRACKETS AND RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLIES WITH ANGLED PORTS - A bracket configured to be mounted to a support wall. The bracket includes a panel that has opposing first and second sides that extend along a plane. The first side faces an exterior space and the second side facing an interior space. The bracket also includes a hub that is configured to receive an electronic device. The hub includes a first hub portion that extends from the first side and a second hub portion that extends from the second side toward the interior space. The first and second hub portions define a port through the panel to connect the interior and exterior spaces. The port extends along a central axis and is sized and shaped to receive and receive the device along the central axis. The central axis forms a non-orthogonal angle with respect to the plane of the first and second sides. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100267279 | POWER RECEPTACLE - A power receptacle suitable for desktop use. The power receptacle has a casing ( | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100291795 | METHOD OF IMPROVING ISOLATION BETWEEN CIRCUITS ON A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A method of improving electrical isolation between a first circuit and a second circuit sharing a common substrate having an effective dielectric constant greater than that of air. The first and second circuits are spaced apart and separated from one another by an intermediate portion of the substrate. The method includes removing a portion of the intermediate portion to replace the portion removed with air thereby reducing the effective dielectric constant of the intermediate portion. By reducing the effective dielectric constant of the intermediate portion, electrical isolation between the first and second circuits is improved thereby reducing crosstalk between the first and second circuits. In particular implementations, the method may be used to reduce alien crosstalk between adjacent communication outlets in a patch panel. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100291796 | CONNECTION BLOCK MOUNTING FRAME - A connection block mounting frame and method of use are disclosed. In one example, a connection block mounting frame includes a block mounting interface on a front end of the connection block mounting frame, the block mounting interface including a plurality of block mounting locations each configured to receive a connection block. The connection block mounting frame includes a mounting surface on a back side of the connection block mounting frame and including a plurality of mounting locations and a plurality of cable routing openings. The connection block mounting frame further includes a second surface on a back side of the connection block mounting frame offset from the mounting surface and forming a cable routing path along the back side and external to the connection block mounting frame. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100317223 | POWER AND DATA ADAPTER ASSEMBLY - A power and data adapter assembly includes an electrical receptacle assembly ( | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100317224 | In-Desk USB HUB and Connectivity System - A connectivity system capable of use with a desk having a surface containing an aperture includes a grommet and a connection hub. The grommet has an interior surface. The connection hub includes a connection port and a perimeter. The surface of the desk defines a first plane that forms a division between a first side of the first plane and a second side of the first plane. A portion of the perimeter of the connection hub is spaced apart from the interior surface of the grommet such that the perimeter and the interior surface define a passageway therebetween through which a cable may be passed from the first side to the second side of the surface of the desk. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110003505 | IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM CONNECTOR - An In-flight Entertainment (IFE) system connector assembly has a connector module receiver for provision in a seat. The receiver includes a number of pockets in which connector modules can be docked. Each connector module provides a required connector type for a device to be connected to the IFE. Modules can be replaced if different connector types are required to be supported. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110003506 | CABLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A cable connector assembly includes an insulative housing, a number of connectors retained in the insulative housing and a number of cables retained at a rear side of the insulative housing to electrically connect with the connectors. The insulative housing defines a plurality of first cavities and a second cavity arranged in a row along a transverse direction thereof, and a third cavity at an upper side of the second cavity. The second cavity defines a height which is larger than a width thereof. The connectors include a number of standard USB connectors retained in the first cavities, a lower Audio jack uprightly retained in the second cavity and an upper Audio jack horizontally retained in the third cavity. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110028031 | MODULAR TEST PLUG - A modular test plug assembly is disclosed having a design which may be arranged in a plurality of different configurations. The test plug assembly includes a plurality of modules, having blades for insertion into a test switch assembly. The modules are positioned in a stacked arrangement and are secured together by end plates and a rod extending therebetween. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110045691 | EASILY INSTALLABLE NETWORK WIRING DEVICE - An easily installable network wiring device includes a sliding cable hub body and a fixed frame. The sliding cable hub body includes a front panel and the sliding cable hub body is installed into the fixed frame through an opening of the fixed frame, and slid horizontally along an edge of the opening, such that two first slide latching portions of the front panel and two corresponding first notches on the opening are disposed alternately with one another, and a positioning portion and a second notch are provided for latching the sliding cable hub body with the fixed frame. Therefore, the sliding cable hub body can be installed onto the fixed frame easily, and achieve the effects of lowering the level of difficulty of the construction, enhancing the stability of the installation, and saving the time required for the construction. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110065314 | Docking station for portable electronics with voids for connector pass-through and integral connector fastener - Disclosed is a docking station for an electronic device comprising a main body which holds an electronic device and voids in the main body to allow for the passage of external connectors directly into the docked device and the securing of the external connectors to the main body. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110065315 | STACKED USB 3.0 CONNECTOR HAVING A LENGTH EQUAL TO THAT OF STACKED USB 2.0 CONNECTOR - A stacked electrical connector ( | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110081802 | Audio Patchbay/Breakout Panel - A patchbay includes a front panel, a rear panel, and a circuit board with conducting traces. The front panel has mounted thereon a plurality of XLR/TRS combination jacks, and sets of pairs of TRS jacks. The rear panel has five DB25 connectors. The circuit board extends from the front panel to the rear panel; each set of three conducting traces forms a channel connected to one of the DB25 connectors. The DB25 connectors connect to channels for Mic in, Line in, Preamp out, A/D in, and D/A out, respectively. Each XLR/TRS combination jack is connected to a Mic in channel and to a Line in channel. One of each pair of TRS jacks in the first set is connected to a Preamp out channel and the other is connected to an A/D in channel. Each TRS jack in the second set is connected to a D/A out channel. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110086542 | POWER STRIP - A power strip has a power cord socket having a main electric receptacle provided on a face panel and a side electric receptacle provided on a stepped sidewall thereof, and an extension socket having a main electric receptacle provided on a face panel and a side electric plug provided an inverted stepped sidewall thereof, wherein the side electric plug is insertable into the side electric receptacle in a direction perpendicular to the base of the power cord socket, thereby connecting the extension socket to the power cord socket. The extension socket further includes an opposite stepped sidewall wherein two extension sockets can be connected together. The power strip includes an end piece with a plug insertable into the receptacle of the power cord socket or extension socket. Projection-and-groove and catch-and-trough engagements are formed on mating stepped sidewalls of the sockets and end piece. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110092094 | Electric Connection Receptable for a Solar Cell Module - An electric receptacle and junction box for a solar cell module includes an enclosure base and an enclosure cover. The base has a first connector element for electrically contacting a strip conductor of a solar cell module, and a first conductor rail electrically connected to the first connector element. The cover has a second connector element for electrically contacting an output line, and a second conductor rail electrically connected to the second connector element. The first connector element and the first conductor rail are rigidly mechanically connected to the base. The second connector element and the second conductor rail are rigidly mechanically connected to the cover. Electrical contact is made between the first connector element and the first conductor rail and the second connector element and the second conductor rail in response to the enclosure cover and the enclosure base being joined together. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110136377 | ELECTRONIC CONNECTION BOX - An electric connection box includes: a case and a wired insulating plate with electric wires laid thereon and accommodated in the case. The electric wires are respectively connected to a plurality of press-contact terminals secured on the wired insulating plate, the plurality of press-contact terminals project to the outside through the case on the side of a front surface of the wired insulating plate. The case integrally includes connector peripheral wall portions configured to surround the plurality of press-contact terminals projecting to the outside. The electric connection box also includes joining and fixing portions positioned on both sides of an alignment of the plurality of press-contact terminals in the longitudinal direction that fix the wired insulating plate and the case with respect to each other. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110159726 | FOLDABLE PATCH PANEL - The present invention provides a foldable patch panel. The foldable patch panel includes a first frame, a second frame, and a pivot unit. The pivot unit is connected to the first frame and the second frame, respectively, so that spinning center of the first frame and the second frame is the pivot unit. Besides, the first frame and the second frame are separably engaged with each other and form an obtuse angle. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110159727 | POWER DISTRIBUTION DEVICE - A power distribution device may include an input port configured to receive power form a power source, a plurality of sockets arranged along a first plane to from a matrix, each of the plurality of sockets including first and second terminals, the first terminals coupled to the input port, the first and second terminals of each of the plurality of sockets configured to deliver the power therebetween upon coupling to a connection device, and a plurality of output ports aligned along a second plane, each of the plurality of output ports coupled to the second terminal of one of the plurality of sockets, the plurality of output ports configured to distribute the power to one or more power loads. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110195600 | DISTRIBUTION STRIP AND EQUIPMENT CABINET - The invention relates to a distribution strip for distributing electric energy for equipment and/or server cabinets ( | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110237120 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH CARD READER - A connector assembly includes a connector, a card reader, and a housing. The housing includes a top cover and a bottom cover. The top cover includes a first receiving portion for the connector and a second receiving portion for the card reader. The top cover includes a baseboard fixed on the first receiving portion and a shutter moveably positioned on the second receiving portion covering the card reader. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110250788 | CARRIER SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - An electrical connector assembly includes a first connector module including pins configured to be terminated to a circuit board and a second connector module including pins configured to be terminated to the circuit board. The electrical connector assembly also includes a carrier system including an organizer having openings therethrough in a predetermined pattern. The organizer is coupled to the first and second connector modules such that at least some of the pins of the first connector module extend through the openings of the organizer and such that at least some of the pins of the second connector module extend through the openings of the organizer. The first connector module, the second connector module and the organizer are configured to be mounted to the circuit board as a bundled unit. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110281459 | TELECOMMUNICATION ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a telecommunication assembly | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120003868 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION SYSTEM THAT ABSORBS MULTI-CONNECTOR POSITIONAL MATING TOLERENCE VARIATION - A ganged electrical connection system includes an arrangement defining a plurality of receptacles. A plurality of first connectors is receivably coupled in the plurality of receptacles. A plurality of second connectors is matable to the plurality of coupled first connectors of the arrangement along mating axes. Positional mating tolerance variation associated with the plurality of second connectors in relation to the plurality of coupled first connectors manifested at the plurality of receptacles when the plurality of second connectors are mated to the plurality of coupled first connectors is absorbed by the arrangement. The plurality of the plurality of second connectors mate with the plurality of coupled first connectors in a single unimpeded, uninterrupted mating connection. A ganged electrical system for an electric-type vehicle is also presented. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120071024 | JUNCTION BOX AND CONDUCTOR STRIP CONNECTION DEVICE THEREOF - A conductor strip connection device for a junction box of a solar module is disclosed and comprises a contact member having a contact segment for connecting to a conductor strip, a suppressing member having a suppressing part configured to cooperate with the contact segment of the contact member for securing a conductor strip, and a fastening member configured to assemble the suppressing member and the contact member together or disassemble the suppressing member from the contact member for allowing the suppressing member to cooperate with the contact segment of the contact member so as to secure or release the conductor strip. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120071025 | JUNCTION BOX AND CONDUCTOR STRIP CONNECTION DEVICE THEREOF - A conductor strip connection device for a junction box of a solar module is disclosed and comprises a contact member and a press-fitting member. The contact member has a contact segment for connecting to a conductor strip and having at least one first engaging element. The press-fitting member has a suppressing part and at least one second engaging element, wherein the suppressing part is configured to cooperate with the contact segment of the contact member for securing the conductor strip, and the second engaging element is configured to engage with the first engaging element of the contact member for assembling the press-fitting member with the contact member. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120094526 | INTERCONNECTION SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONICS CARDS - The present invention relates to an interconnection system for connecting two electronics cards together, wherein the system includes first and second subassemblies including housings each receiving at least one connector, the first and second subassemblies being configured for fastening to first and second electronics cards respectively; and a coupling, third subassembly including housings receiving connector couplings, said connector couplings being configured to couple the connectors of the first subassembly with the connectors of the second subassembly; the third subassembly being configured to be placed between the first and second subassemblies. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120094527 | Docking Station for an Electronic Device with Improved Electrical Interface - Disclosed is a device for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device having a first and second ports for attaching a first and second external connectors, a first and second plugs positioned to interface with a first and second ports of the electronic device, and a first and second pins positioned to interface with a first and second electrical contact of a third port on the electronic device. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120094528 | Docking Station for an Electronic Device with Improved Electrical Interface - Disclosed is a device for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device having a first port and second ports on a main body for accepting a first and second external connectors, a first and second plugs on the main body positioned to interface with a first and second ports on the electronic device, a slot in the main body for slidably receiving a third external connector and for positioning the third external connector to interface with a third port of the electronic device, and a retention mechanism in the main body for retaining the third external connector. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120129386 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND RECEIVING DEVICE THEREOF - A connector assembly includes a receiving device, a first connector, and a second connector. The receiving device includes an accommodating portion, and a first and a second raised portions extending from a first side of the accommodating portion. The first and second raised portions each define a receiving space. The first connector is detachably mounted in the receiving space of the first raised portion. The second connector is detachably mounted in the receiving space of the second raised portion. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120164878 | RF MODULE - An RF module configured to be coupled to a backplane module includes a front housing that has walls that define connector cavities. The walls include a rear wall that has a plurality of openings therethrough. The connector cavities are open opposite the rear wall to receive electrical connectors. The RF module also includes RF cable assemblies having front end connectors and rear end connectors that are connected by corresponding cables. The front and rear end connectors are coaxial connectors. The front end connectors are received in corresponding connector cavities through corresponding openings. The RF module includes a connector holder extending from the front housing rearward of the rear wall. The connector holder holds the rear end connectors such that the rear end connectors are simultaneously pluggable into corresponding board connectors of the backplane module. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120190235 | CABLE WITH CONNECTOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - [Problem] To provide a cable with a connector which can enhance simply and readily accuracy of the relative positions among plural connector units and does not cause connection failure, and a manufacturing method of the same. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120231658 | POWER AND DATA ADAPTER ASSEMBLY - A power and data adapter assembly includes an electrical receptacle assembly having a receptacle housing, removable side tabs and a simplex receptacle. The assembly also includes a data port assembly having the receptacle housing, data port adapter and data port connector. The data port assembly and simplex receptacle assembly are receivable within a channel support through ends of the channel support and are positionable in desired positions along the length of the channel support. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120322301 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector assembly includes a first connector connected to a first main line, a second connector connected to a second main line, a first bracket, and a second bracket. The first bracket defines a first receiving opening, a second receiving opening, and a plurality of cutouts. A plurality of hooks is located on the first bracket. The second bracket includes a plurality of second cutouts and a plurality of engaging portions. The first connector is located in the first receiving opening. The second connector is located in the second receiving opening. The plurality of hooks engages on the plurality of engaging portions. The plurality of first cutouts is aligned to the plurality of second cutouts. The first main line and the second main line are placed in the plurality of first cutouts and second cutouts. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130045625 | FLEXIBLE ORGANIZATIONAL CONNECT - A flexible organizational connect is shown and described. In one embodiment, the device comprises a flexible receiver assembly for receiving an interchangeable test adapter for a mass interconnect device. Typically, the flexible receiver assembly includes an integral structural unit and an interchangeable connection assembly. In other embodiments, a mass interconnect device includes an interchangeable test adapter and a flexible receiver assembly. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130115808 | Patch Cord Assemblies, Methods and Systems - A patch cord assembly is provided for detachably securing a first patch cord relative to a second patch cord, defined by a first patch cord that includes a first elongated cord and a first plug mounted with respect to one end of said first elongated cord, and a second patch cord that includes a second elongated cord and a second plug mounted with respect to one end of said second elongated cord. A method of patch cord assembly is provided for detachably securing a first patch cord relative to a second patch cord. A system of patch cord assembly packaging and payout is provided including a housing for packaging a patch cord assembly and at least one housing opening for paying out the at least first patch cord. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130122742 | ANGLE PANEL - An angle panel having openings cut through a flat base thereof for holding network jacks individually, and a backwardly extending retaining structure located on one side of each opening for securing one respective network jack for receiving a respective mating network plug to keep the plug hole of the installed network jack in an oblique position relative to the flat base. When attaching a network jack to the angle panel, opposing upper hook and lower hook of the attached network jack are respectively hooked on the retaining structure at the corresponding opening and the flat base of the angle panel. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130137297 | Docking Station for an Electronic Device having Improved Connector Interface - Disclosed is a docking station for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device, comprising a connector module for interfacing with the electronic device, a first plug on the connector module, a second plug on the connector module, a first port on the connector module electrically connected to the first plug, a second port on the connector module electrically connected to the second plug, a base member for holding the connector module, a first indexing member on the base member, and a second indexing member on the connector module. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130137298 | Docking Station for an Electronic Device with Improved Electrical Interface - Disclosed is a device for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device having a first and second ports for attaching a first and second external connectors, a first and second plugs positioned to interface with a first and second ports of the electronic device, and a first and second pins positioned to interface with a first and second electrical contact of a third port on the electronic device. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130164973 | PANEL MOUNT ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - In accordance with one embodiment, a panel mount electrical connector can include a connector housing configured to be inserted into an opening in a panel. The electrical connector can include at least one first retention member in the form of a spacer member supported by the connector housing and configured to be removably coupled to the connector housing. The at least one spacer member can have a spacer thickness that at least partially defines a gap between the spacer member and at least one second retention member, the gap sized to receive a panel of a predetermined thickness. The panel mount electrical connector can further include a locking member supported by the connector housing, the locking member configured to prevent removal of the panel mount electrical connector from a panel when the locking member is in the locked position. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130203285 | SOLAR PANEL JUNCTION BOX CAPABLE OF INTEGRATING WITH A VARIETY OF ACCESSORY MODULES, AND METHOD OF USE - A junction box is affixed to, and electrically coupled with, a solar panel. The junction box is configured to releaseably engage and disengage accessory modules, thereby allowing accessory modules to be replaced or exchanged easily. Accessory modules are electrically coupled with other accessory modules in the solar panel string. The furthest downstream accessory module is connected to a wire harness, which is connected to a central combiner box. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130260607 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH PORT SHIELD - An electronic device includes a housing, a circuit board accommodated in the housing, a number of I/O ports mounted on the circuit board, and a port shield secured to the housing. The housing defines a number of openings, and the I/O ports are exposed from the plurality of openings. The port shield defines a number of receiving spaces to receive and position the I/O ports, thereby preventing the plurality of I/O ports from becoming loose and detaching from the circuit board. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130344733 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS CASSETTE - A telecommunications cassette ( | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140030913 | STACKED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING DEVICE - A stacked electrical connecting device includes an insulating body, first and second connectors and a conductive connecting member. The insulating body includes first and second accommodation portions and a separator between the first and second accommodation portions. The first and second connectors have first and second metal casings fixed into the first and second accommodation portions. The conductive connecting member is installed at the separator and includes a first planar section electrically contacted with the first metal casing, a second planar section electrically contacted with the second metal casing, and a third planar section coupled between the first and second planar sections. The first and second planar sections have a first elastic plate elastically pressing at the first metal casing and a second elastic plate elastically pressing at the second metal casing, and the conductive connecting member is electrically coupled between the first and second metal casings and grounded. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140038454 | STRUCTURE FOR CONNECTING ELEMENT TO CONDUCTIVE MEMBER - An element connection structure for a conductive member, in which structure an element is connectable to the conductive member without soldering or adhesive. The element connection structure is configured such that a plurality of first conductive members arranged at intervals in the width direction thereof are held by an insulating holding member, such that one end of each of a plurality of elements is brought into conductive contact with each of the first conductive members, and such that a second conductive member, which is brought into conductive contact with the other end of each of the plurality of elements, is mounted to the holding member so that each of the elements is held in conductive contact with the first and second conductive members. Each of the elements is connectable to each of the conductive members and to the conductive member without soldering or adhesive. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140045373 | MODULAR ELECTRICAL PLUG CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A modular electrical plug connector assembly for control units in a motor vehicle includes a module rack and at least first and second plug-in modules that are situated in the module rack and that each includes respective housings shaped to accommodate respective electrical plug connectors. The housings are provided with respective electrically conductive contact elements. The first and second plug-in modules are positioned relative to one each other in a predetermined manner in the module rack, and are inseparably connected to the module rack by a joining process. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140065878 | DIGITAL VISUAL INTERFACE DUAL-STACK CONNECTOR - A digital visual interface dual-stack connector includes a holder base and a first connector and a second connector mounted in the holder base at different elevations, the second connector having multiple second terminal pins arranged in three sets and mounted in a slotted mating body portion of a housing thereof, each second terminal pin defining a vertical rear bonding portion, a horizontal front contact portion, an oblique support arm portion and two curved portions respectively connected between the vertical rear bonding portion and horizontal front contact portion and the two ends of the support arm portion. By means of controlling the bending angles of the two curved portions of the second terminal pins and the pitch between each two adjacent second terminal pins, the invention accurately achieves impedance matching to reduce high frequency signal reflection, enhancing signal transmission stability and reliability. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140094057 | Modular Patch Panel System - A modular patch panel system is provided and includes a patch panel frame, a data module removably connected to the patch panel frame, and a power module removably connected to the patch panel frame. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140094058 | Docking Station for an Electronic Device having Improved Connector Interface - Disclosed is a connector module for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device, comprising a first plug insert injection molded with the connector module, a second plug insert injection molded with the connector module, a first port insert injection molded with the connector module, a second port insert injection molded with the connector module, a first electrical connection between the first plug and the first port, the first electrical connection being insert injection molded with the connector module, a second electrical connection between the second plug and the second port, the second electrical connection being insert injection molded with the connector module, and a first indexing member. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140094059 | LOW PROFILE FACEPLATE HAVING MANAGED CONNECTIVITY - A faceplate assembly includes a faceplate member; at least one jack module mounted in an opening of the faceplate member; and a printed circuit board assembly. The printed circuit board assembly includes a printed circuit board; a first set of secondary contacts that are electrically connected to the printed circuit board; and a network connector that is electrically connected to the secondary contacts of the first set via the printed circuit board. The secondary contacts extend into the jack module. The secondary contacts are isolated from primary contacts of the jack module. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140113485 | HDMI, VGA, Component, & Coax recessed receptacles - Low voltage TV input receptacles, that can be single or ganged together in numerous configuration, with a recessed device. It eliminates the need to locate a specific electrical box or plaster ring, because each piece is cut into, and clips onto the wallboard. The clips can be removed, for new construction, and the devices can be used with a electrical box or plaster ring. It easily accommodates future expansion. In addition, it allows flush mounting of television, and flush placement of furniture. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140148050 | CONNECTOR AND HOUSING STRUCTURE - A connector includes a housing adapted to be fixed to an attaching object, and contacts. The housing has an attaching base portion, a fitting portion disposed more on the front side than the attaching base portion, through-holes formed through a bottom portion of the fitting portion, and layout spaces each communicating with the through-hole and each open to the outside on the side surface side of the housing. Each contact integrally has a first portion and a second portion continuous with the first portion. The through-hole and the layout space have sizes that can allow the contact to be disposed at a predetermined position in the housing by inserting the contact into the housing through the layout space from the side surface of the housing. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140187083 | CABLE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS - A cable management apparatus includes a housing and a plurality of partitions. The housing has a first side surface and a second side surface opposite to each other. The partitions are disposed in the housing to divide the interior of the housing into a plurality of compartments, and each compartment extends to the two faces of the housing. A plurality of signal cables are respectively disposed into the compartments, so that the signal cables are able to be disposed in the electronic slots through the housing and that the signal cables are electronically connected to the corresponding pins respectively. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140194000 | QUICK-DETACHABLE MODULAR JACK AND FACE PANEL MOUNTING STRUCTURE - A quick-detachable modular jack and face panel mounting structure includes a face panel, an inner positioning frame mounted at the back side of the face panel for holding multiple modular jacks in the face panel in a row, a limiter plate vertically movably mounted in the inner positioning frame, and control rods held down in the inner positioning frame by the limiter plate to lock the modular jacks and respectively horizontally movable to unlock the respective modular jacks. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140248796 | RECEPTACLE CONNECTOR - A receptacle connector ( | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140342603 | PATCH PANEL ARRANGEMENTS, CABLE TERMINATING DEVICES AND METHODS - A patch panel arrangement is disclosed having a two part cable terminating device into which a cable can enter. One part, for example, a main body has forward facing wiring contacts. The cable can pass through from the rear but has its wires terminated on the wiring contacts from the front. A front cover detachable from the main body via the front of the patch panel, exposes the front facing wiring contacts to permit wiring changes to be effected from the uncluttered front of the patch panel (rather than the crowded rear of conventional patch panels). | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140349517 | Radially Uniform Spring-Biased Intra-Pole Plug Connector and Transformer Outside the Trunk Configuration for Electric Artificial Tree - A radially uniform spring-biased intra-pole plug connector and transformer outside the trunk configuration for an electric artificial tree is described. The radially uniform plug comprises a springed-tip and a prong, and allows the tree trunk segments to be connected at any point along their 360 degree circumference. The plug connector resembles the structure of a car cigarette lighter. A mold is used to sandwich the plug within the trunk. A plug portion of the plug connector is housed in one trunk segment, and a receptacle portion is housed in a different trunk segment, such that when the trunk segments are assembled, the plug is connected, illuminating the tree. The plug allows the electrical wiring to be hidden and housed within the trunk, providing safety, convenience to the user and giving the tree a cleaner appearance. The transformer outside the trunk configuration makes the trunk safer, more lightweight and less bulky. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140357118 | PATCH PANEL TRAY ASSEMBLY - A device and a system may facilitate access to communication connectors, adapters, and/or ports that are supported within a housing, e.g., a rack or cabinet. The system may include one or more of the devices. Each device may include a tray having a proximal portion pivotably coupled to a distal portion, the proximal portion including a lip extending at an oblique angle away from the tray. A plurality of arms may be pivotably attached to the distal portion of the tray. A plurality of cable attachment members may be coupled to the plurality of arms. A plate may be attached to a bottom surface of the tray, a proximal portion of the plate including a lip extending along a bottom portion of the proximal lip of the tray, and a distal portion including a lip extending at an oblique angle away from the distal portion of the tray. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150024625 | CONNECTOR INTEGRATING DEVICE - A connector integrating device includes a housing which includes a through hole and two vertical walls, the two vertical walls being formed on the inner surface of the housing and adjacent to the through hole, two notches being respectively formed on ends of the two vertical walls; and a connector integrating structure including a plurality of different types of connectors and two cylindrical projective portions, each of the plurality of connectors being respectively formed in different orientations of the longitudinal plane of the connector integrating structure, the two cylindrical projective portions being respectively formed on the two opposite surfaces of the connector integrating structure, the two cylindrical projective portions being respectively disposed partially in the notches on the two vertical walls and being able to respectively lean against the inner surfaces of the notches and rotate about the central axes of the two cylindrical projective portions. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150044903 | HOUSING COVER PANEL FOR ACCOMMODATING PLUG-IN MODULES - A housing cover panel for a housing of a control unit is formed with apertures for accommodating plug-in modules. A kit includes the housing cover panel and the plug-in modules, a housing component with the housing cover panel and the plug-in modules, a housing with the housing component and a control unit with the housing. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150056854 | Electrical Connector Lock - An electrical connector lock can include a mounting member configured to attach to a substrate. The electrical connector lock can also include force cancellation member that cancels forces generated on an electrical component by a mated component. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150118896 | RELOCATABLE POWER TAP FOR USE IN A PATIENT CARE AREA - A power tap configured to deflect falling material, such as liquid and/or object, from electrical outlets. The power tap includes a housing having an opening to an electrical outlet, and a shelf that extends outwardly from a portion of the housing above the opening when the housing is in an upright position to divert or deflect falling matter away from the electrical outlet. The power tap may be configured as a relocatable power tap, and may be configured for use in a patient care area in compliance with one or more standards for safety and effectiveness of medical electrical equipment. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150345694 | MICROPHONE STAND BASE - According to some embodiments a microphone stand base is provided. The microphone stand base may comprise a backer to couple a post and a bottom plate extending from the backer. The backer is coupled to the bottom plate such that the backer is flush with a plurality of edges of the bottom plate. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160006159 | ASSEMBLING STRUCTURE OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENT, ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX, AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - An assembling structure of an electronic component includes an electronic component including a component main body having a plurality of lead terminals protruding from side surfaces of the component main body, and a housing member in which the electronic component is inserted and accommodated and which holds a plurality of terminal fittings connected to the lead terminals. Each lead terminal includes a base end protruding from at least one side surface of the component main body and a connecting portion which is connected to the base end and which droops along the side surface, and the plurality of lead terminals are provided to be protruded from at least one side surface of the component main body in the width direction of the side surface. The side surface of the component main body is provided with an insulating member. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160006202 | Integrated Modular Multimedia System in Wall-Box Format - An electrical module provides a plug receptacle for AC power and also converts AC power into DC power and provides DC output. The module may also provide one or more multimedia connectors. DC power may be provided from one module to another such that a single DC power supply may supply DC power for multiple modules. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160064876 | Reconfigurable recessed electrical conduit receptacles - Reconfigurable electrical and electronic communication receptacle boxes are in an assembly that has a face or plurality of faces having electrical and electronic communication receptacles. The faces are recessed from flanges which are mounted on a wall into which the assembly is inserted. The boxes in the assembly are secured to the wall by rotatable clips having a bent or kick to position correctly the clip when rotated. The assembly can be augmented after initial installation with minimal intrusion and destruction of the wall. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160141773 | COMPOSITE AND NANOWIRE CONDUIT - An electrical wiring system comprises a plurality of electrical conduits, each of which comprises a plurality of electrically conductive wires, a carrier encapsulating and electrically insulating the wires from each other, the carrier being composed of a rigid material, and at least connector carried by the carrier in electrical communication with the wires. The electrical wiring system further comprises a junction box comprising a plurality of interconnecting wires and a plurality of connectors electrically coupled together by the interconnecting wires. The plurality of connectors of the junction box are coupled to the plurality connectors of the electrical conduits. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160149358 | AN IMPROVED SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF ITEMS - A system for managing electric devices, including a first panel having at least one hole and having a first conductive surface, a second panel integral and substantially parallel to the first panel and having a second conductive surface. The first panel is overlapped to the second panel. The system is configured in such a way that the second conductive surface has at least one portion not covered by the first panel and accessible through the, or each, hole. The first conductive surface and the second conductive surface are connected to an electric circuit in such a way that the first conductive surface has a first predetermined polarity, and the second conductive surface has a second predetermined polarity, opposite to the first predetermined polarity. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160149362 | CONNECTOR BRICK FOR CABLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A connector brick for a cable communication system includes a header frame including end spacers and side spacers defining a header opening. The header frame is configured for mating with a circuit card. A plurality of cable connectors are received in the header opening and connected to the header frame. Each cable connector has cables extending therefrom. Each cable connector has a header holding signal contacts at a mating end of the header and configured for mating with a corresponding card connector of the circuit card. Float mechanisms extend from the header frame. The float mechanisms allow limited movement in at least two directions of the header frame. The float mechanisms allow alignment of the header frame with the circuit card. The cable connectors float with the header frame as a unit for mating with the corresponding card connectors. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160149364 | LOW PROFILE FACEPLATE HAVING MANAGED CONNECTIVITY - A faceplate assembly includes a faceplate member; at least one jack module mounted in an opening of the faceplate member; and a printed circuit board assembly. The printed circuit board assembly includes a printed circuit board; a first set of secondary contacts that are electrically connected to the printed circuit board; and a network connector that is electrically connected to the secondary contacts of the first set via the printed circuit board. The secondary contacts extend into the jack module. The secondary contacts are isolated from primary contacts of the jack module. | 05-26-2016 |
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