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1. 发明授权

US06457992B2 Visual feedback system for electronic device 有权
标题翻译：电子设备视觉反馈系统
公开(公告)号：US06457992B2
公开(公告)日：2002-10-01
申请号：US09845078
申请日：2001-04-27
申请人： Charles E. Posey , Thomas A. Johnson , David Oliphant , Tim U. Price
发明人： Charles E. Posey , Thomas A. Johnson , David Oliphant , Tim U. Price
IPC分类号： H01R300
CPC分类号： H01R13/60 , H01R13/717 , H01R13/7175
摘要： A visual feedback system for providing information to a user regarding aspects such as the status and operation of the systems and components of one or more electronic devices. The visual feedback system is preferably employed in the context of a PC card and includes one or more light sources, preferably light emitting diodes, configured for electrical communication with the electronic circuitry by which the functionality of the PC card is implemented so that certain events that occur with respect to the status and operation of the PC card cause the light source to emit light. The emitted light is received by a light reflecting member that, preferably, substantially encloses the light source and reflects the received light in a manner and form consistent with a desired application. The reflected light is then directed, by virtue of the geometry of the light reflecting member, to one or more predetermined locations, one of which is preferably proximate to the receptacle of a connector included in the PC card. Thus, light emitted by the light source is correlated with operations performed by, and/or in conjunction with the PC card, and is then directed to a location visible to a user thereby enabling the user to ascertain information regarding aspects such as the status and operation of various electronic systems and components of, or relating to, PC card (100).
摘要翻译：一种用于向用户提供关于诸如一个或多个电子设备的系统和组件的状态和操作等方面的信息的视觉反馈系统。视觉反馈系统优选地在PC卡的上下文中使用，并且包括被配置为与电子电路进行电通信的一个或多个光源，优选地是发光二极管，通过该电子电路实现PC卡的功能，使得某些事件相对于PC卡的状态和操作发生导致光源发光。发射的光被光反射部件接收，光反射部件优选地基本上包围光源并以与期望的应用一致的方式和形式反射所接收的光。然后，反射光由于光反射构件的几何形状被引导到一个或多个预定位置，其中一个位置优选地靠近包括在PC卡中的连接器的插座。因此，由光源发射的光与由PC卡执行的和/或与PC卡结合的操作相关联，然后被引导到用户可见的位置，从而使得用户能够确定关于诸如状态和 PC卡（100）的各种电子系统和组件的操作。

2. 发明授权

US06488543B2 Modular jack for type III PCMCIA cards 失效
公开(公告)号：US06488543B2
公开(公告)日：2002-12-03
申请号：US09966150
申请日：2001-09-27
申请人： David Oliphant , Ryan A. Kunz , Thomas A. Johnson , Steven Lo Forte
发明人： David Oliphant , Ryan A. Kunz , Thomas A. Johnson , Steven Lo Forte
IPC分类号： H01R2400
CPC分类号： H01R24/64 , Y10S439/923
摘要： The modular jack allows a RJ series connector plug to be attached to a communications card that conforms to the PCMCIA requirements for a Type III card. The modular jack includes a main body portion including a top surface, a bottom outer surface and a front surface. The receptacle is disposed entirely within the front surface of the modular jack such that no portion of the plug extends through either the top surface or the bottom surface of the main body portion of the modular jack. Thus, the modular jack allows the communications card to be connected to standard RJ series plugs without deviating from the Type III PCMCIA card height requirement, even when the plug is inserted into the jack. Desirably, the main body portion has a height measured from the top surface to the bottom surface that is generally equal to or less than about 10.5 mm. Additionally, the receptacle preferably includes an upper inner surface and a lower inner surface that are separated by a distance that is generally equal to or less than about 10.1 mm. The modular jack may also include a latching area that securely holds the connector plug within the receptacle, but allows the connector plug to be removed from the receptacle without the user depressing a biased clip of the connector plug if a predetermined force is applied to a body of the connector plug.

3. 发明授权

US06599152B1 Contact pin design for a modular jack 失效
公开(公告)号：US06599152B1
公开(公告)日：2003-07-29
申请号：US10150034
申请日：2002-05-17
申请人： David Oliphant , Thomas A. Johnson , Brent D. Madsen
发明人： David Oliphant , Thomas A. Johnson , Brent D. Madsen
IPC分类号： H01R2400
CPC分类号： H01R12/721 , H01R24/64 , Y10S439/946
摘要： A communications card allows computers to be electrically connected to electronic devices and communications systems. The communications card includes a modular jack with a plurality of contact pins. The contact pins include a plug engaging portion that does not include any sections that are angled more than about 90° in order to minimize the stresses in the contact pins. The contact pins also include a connector portion that allows the contact pins to be electrically connected to a printed circuit board disposed within the communications card. Preferably, the plug engaging portion includes an elongated arm that aids in absorbing stress and deflection of the contact pins. Advantageously, the contact pins are designed to minimize the height of the modular jack such that the modular jack can be used with communications cards that comply with the PCMCIA Type III standards.

4. 发明授权

US06428347B1 Electrical compression connection for retractable connectors 失效
标题翻译：用于可伸缩连接器的电气压缩连接
公开(公告)号：US06428347B1
公开(公告)日：2002-08-06
申请号：US09687233
申请日：2000-10-12
申请人： Thomas A. Johnson , Steven Lo Forte , David Oliphant , Ryan Kunz
发明人： Thomas A. Johnson , Steven Lo Forte , David Oliphant , Ryan Kunz
IPC分类号： H01R1224
CPC分类号： H01R24/64 , H01R31/06
摘要： A retractable media connector assembly with a compressible electrical contact between a contact pin assembly and a flex circuit. Two plastic posts are molded into a retractable platform of the media connector assembly to align with the flex circuit, which has opposing holes, and is inserted over the tops of the posts. An arch in the retractable platform properly positions the contact pin assembly. When properly seated the contact pins are aligned directly over contact pads on the flex circuit. Proper alignment creates a positive stop and lock for the contact assembly and the flex circuit increasing the reliability and reducing the production cost. Molded locking features on the media connector assembly secure the entire system including a cap cover, the contact pins, the flex circuit, and the platform.
摘要翻译：可伸缩介质连接器组件，其在接触销组件和柔性电路之间具有可压缩的电接触。两个塑料柱被模制到介质连接器组件的可伸缩平台中，以与具有相对孔的柔性电路对准并且插入在柱的顶部上。可伸缩平台中的拱顶可以正确定位接触销组件。正确安装后，接触针直接对准柔性电路上的接触焊盘。正确的对准为接触组件和柔性电路产生正向停止和锁定，从而提高可靠性并降低生产成本。介质连接器组件上的模制锁定功能可将整个系统固定，包括盖帽，接触针，柔性电路和平台。

5. 发明授权

US6102714A Electrical connectors having dual biased contact pins 有权
标题翻译：电连接器具有双偏压接触针
公开(公告)号：US6102714A
公开(公告)日：2000-08-15
申请号：US271620
申请日：1999-03-17
申请人： David Oliphant , Thomas A. Johnson
发明人： David Oliphant , Thomas A. Johnson
IPC分类号： G06F3/00 , H01R13/44 , H01R13/60 , H01R24/00
CPC分类号： H01R12/721 , H01R24/62 , Y10S439/946
摘要： An electrical coupling system includes a printed circuit board (PCB) that is selectively fixed to an electrical apparatus. The PCB has an elongated finger with a plurality of partially exposed contact lines formed thereon. A jack includes a slide plate having an aperture extending therethrough and a channel communicating with the aperture. The aperture is configured to receive a media plug. Mounted on the slide plate so as to be positioned over the channel is a pin block. The pin block has a plurality of elongated slots formed therein. The slots face the channel and are separated by insulating walls. Disposed within each of the elongated slots is a substantially S-shaped pin. Each pin has a tail end that is mounted to the pin block, a downwardly curved portion that extends within the channel, and an opposing lead end which is freely disposed within the aperture of the slide plate. The finger of the PCB is slidably received within the channel of the slide plate such that the jack can be selectively moved between an extended position and a retracted position. In the extended position the aperture is openly exposed to receive the media plug and the downwardly curved portion of each pin is biased against the exposed portion of a corresponding contact line on the PCB.
摘要翻译：电耦合系统包括选择性地固定到电气设备的印刷电路板（PCB）。 PCB具有细长的指状物，其上形成有多个部分暴露的接触线。插座包括具有延伸穿过其中的孔的滑动板和与孔连通的通道。孔被配置为接收介质插头。安装在滑板上以便定位在通道上方是一个针脚块。销块具有形成在其中的多个细长槽。槽面向通道并由绝缘壁隔开。在每个细长的槽中设置有大致S形的销。每个销具有安装到销块的尾端，在通道内延伸的向下弯曲的部分，以及自由地设置在滑板的孔内的相对的引线端。 PCB的手指可滑动地容纳在滑板的通道内，使得千斤顶可以在伸出位置和缩回位置之间选择性地移动。在延伸位置，孔被敞开地暴露以接收介质塞，并且每个销的向下弯曲的部分被偏压抵靠在PCB上的相应接触线的暴露部分。

6. 发明授权

US06524122B1 Retractable connector for use with electronic devices 有权
标题翻译：用于电子设备的伸缩连接器
公开(公告)号：US06524122B1
公开(公告)日：2003-02-25
申请号：US09624940
申请日：2000-07-25
申请人： Thomas A. Johnson , Jeffrey L. Jones , David Oliphant
发明人： Thomas A. Johnson , Jeffrey L. Jones , David Oliphant
IPC分类号： H01R1344
CPC分类号： H05K1/028 , H01R24/62 , H01R2201/06 , H05K3/0061 , H05K2201/0311
摘要： A communication card includes a retractable connector that is smoothly extendable and retractable. A torsion spring is positioned within a slot that receives the retractable connector and the torsion spring assists the extension of the retractable platform and counter forces that may otherwise cause the platform to bind as it extends and retracts. A flexible circuit is attached to the torsion spring and it allows electrical communication between the retractable connectors and the communication card. The flexible circuit is preferably attached to the retractable connector and the communication card by zero insertion force connectors. Because the flexible circuit is bonded to the torsion spring, the movement of the circuit is constrained and that helps protect the circuit from damage.
摘要翻译：通信卡包括可伸缩连接器，其可平滑地延伸和缩回。扭转弹簧定位在容纳可伸缩连接器的狭槽内，并且扭转弹簧有助于可伸缩平台的延伸和反作用力，否则可能使平台在其伸展和缩回时结合。柔性电路连接到扭转弹簧，并且其允许可伸缩连接器和通信卡之间的电气连通。柔性电路优选通过零插入力连接器附接到可伸缩连接器和通信卡。由于柔性电路与扭转弹簧结合，电路的运动受到约束，有助于保护电路免受损坏。

7. 发明授权

US06457994B1 Media connector that allows electrical communication to be established with a media plug 失效
标题翻译：介质连接器，允许使用介质插头建立电气通信
公开(公告)号：US06457994B1
公开(公告)日：2002-10-01
申请号：US09842937
申请日：2001-04-26
申请人： Thomas A. Johnson , Patrick A. Tucker , Steven Loforte , David Oliphant
发明人： Thomas A. Johnson , Patrick A. Tucker , Steven Loforte , David Oliphant
IPC分类号： H01R1224
CPC分类号： H01R24/64 , H01R31/06 , Y10S439/946
摘要： A media connector assembly with an extended electrical contact capable of non-destructive deflection when various media plugs are placed therein that do not accommodate each contact pin within the media connector. The media connector includes a platform with an arched mid-portion for enlarging the radius of deflection of the contact pins such that the contact pins deflect when a media connector is placed therein at a position further from the aperture receiving the media connector. The arch maintains curved support for the deflected contact pin and assists in the positive contact force applied by the contact pin to the contact of the media plug.
摘要翻译：具有扩展的电接触的介质连接器组件，当各种介质插头放置在其中时，其不会容纳介质连接器内的每个接触销，从而能够无损地偏转。介质连接器包括具有拱形中间部分的平台，用于扩大接触销的偏转半径，使得当介质连接器放置在远离接收介质连接器的孔的位置时，接触销偏转。拱形物为弯曲的接触销保持弯曲的支撑，并有助于由接触销施加到介质插头的接触点的正向接触力。

8. 发明授权

US06394850B1 Contact pin design for a modular jack 失效
标题翻译：模块插座的接触针设计
公开(公告)号：US06394850B1
公开(公告)日：2002-05-28
申请号：US09528500
申请日：2000-03-20
申请人： David Oliphant , Thomas A. Johnson , Brent D. Madsen
发明人： David Oliphant , Thomas A. Johnson , Brent D. Madsen
IPC分类号： H01R1700
CPC分类号： H01R12/721 , H01R24/64 , Y10S439/946
摘要： A communications card allows computers to be electrically connected to electronic devices and communications systems. The communications card includes a modular jack with a plurality of contact pins. The contact pins include a plug engaging portion that does not include any sections that are angled more than about 90° in order to minimize the stresses in the contact pins. The contact pins also include a connector portion that allows the contact pins to be electrically connected to a printed circuit board disposed within the communications card. Preferably, the plug engaging portion includes an elongated arm that aids in absorbing stress and deflection of the contact pins. Advantageously, the contact pins are designed to minimize the height of the modular jack such that the modular jack can be used with communications cards that comply with the PCMCIA Type III standards.
摘要翻译：通信卡允许计算机电连接到电子设备和通信系统。通信卡包括具有多个接触针的模块化插座。接触销包括插头接合部分，其不包括角度大于约90°的任何部分，以便使接触销中的应力最小化。接触针还包括允许接触针电连接到布置在通信卡内的印刷电路板的连接器部分。优选地，插头接合部分包括有助于吸收接触销的应力和偏转的细长臂。有利地，触针被设计成使模块化插座的高度最小化，使得模块插座可以与符合PCMCIA III型标准的通信卡一起使用。

9. 发明授权

US06338656B1 Modular jack for Type III PCMCIA cards 有权
标题翻译：用于III型PCMCIA卡的模块化插孔
公开(公告)号：US06338656B1
公开(公告)日：2002-01-15
申请号：US09528331
申请日：2000-03-20
申请人： David Oliphant , Ryan A. Kunz , Thomas A. Johnson , Steven Lo Forte
发明人： David Oliphant , Ryan A. Kunz , Thomas A. Johnson , Steven Lo Forte
IPC分类号： H01R2400
CPC分类号： H01R24/64 , Y10S439/923
摘要： The modular jack allows a RJ series connector plug to be attached to a communications card that conforms to the PCMCIA requirements for a Type III card. The modular jack includes a main body portion including a top surface, a bottom outer surface and a front surface. The receptacle is disposed entirely within the front surface of the modular jack such that no portion of the plug extends through either the top surface or the bottom surface of the main body portion of the modular jack. Thus, the modular jack allows the communications card to be connected to standard RJ series plugs without deviating from the Type III PCMCIA card height requirement, even when the plug is inserted into the jack. Desirably, the main body portion has a height measured from the top surface to the bottom surface that is generally equal to or less than about 10.5 mm. Additionally, the receptacle preferably includes an upper inner surface and a lower inner surface that are separated by a distance that is generally equal to or less than about 10.1 mm. The modular jack may also include a latching area that securely holds the connector plug within the receptacle, but allows the connector plug to be removed from the receptacle without the user depressing a biased clip of the connector plug if a predetermined force is applied to a body of the connector plug.
摘要翻译：模块插座允许将RJ系列连接器插头连接到符合PCMCIA要求的III型卡的通信卡。模块化插座包括主体部分，其包括顶表面，底部外表面和前表面。插座完全设置在模块插座的前表面内，使得插头的任何部分不延伸穿过模块插座的主体部分的顶表面或底表面。因此，即使将插头插入插孔，模块化插孔也可以将通信卡连接到标准的RJ系列插头，而不会脱离III型PCMCIA卡的高度要求。理想地，主体部分具有从顶表面到底表面的高度，其大体上等于或小于约10.5mm。此外，容器优选包括分隔一般等于或小于约10.1mm的距离的上内表面和下内表面。模块化插座还可以包括将连接器插头牢固地保持在插座内的闩锁区域，但是如果将预定的力施加到主体上，则允许连接器插头从插座移除而不用用户按压连接器插头的偏置夹子的连接器插头。

10. 发明授权

US06325674B1 Card edge connector for a modular jack 失效
标题翻译：用于模块化插孔的卡缘连接器
公开(公告)号：US06325674B1
公开(公告)日：2001-12-04
申请号：US09528501
申请日：2000-03-20
申请人： David Oliphant , Thomas A. Johnson
发明人： David Oliphant , Thomas A. Johnson
IPC分类号： H01R2400
CPC分类号： H01R12/725 , H01R12/721 , H01R24/62 , Y10S439/923
摘要： A card edge connector allows a modular jack to be electronically connected to a PCMCIA Type III communications card. The card edge connector includes a modular jack with a main body portion having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front surface and a rear surface. A receptacle is disposed entirely within the front surface of the modular jack and the receptacle is sized and configured to receive a RJ series connector plug such that no portion of the plug extends through either the top surface or the bottom surface of the modular jack. A connector attached to the rear surface of the modular jack and the connector includes a socket sized and configured to receive a portion of a printed circuit board disposed within the communications card. Desirably, the card edge connector includes at least one contact pin including a plug engaging portion that extends into the receptacle and a printed circuit board engaging portion that extends into the socket.
摘要翻译：卡边缘连接器允许模块化插孔电子连接到PCMCIA III型通信卡。卡缘连接器包括具有主体部分的模块插座，其具有顶表面，底表面，前表面和后表面。插座完全设置在模块插座的前表面内，并且插座的尺寸和构造被设计成接收RJ串联连接器插头，使得插头的任何部分延伸穿过模块插座的顶表面或底表面。连接到模块化插座的后表面的连接器和连接器包括尺寸和构造为容纳布置在通信卡内的印刷电路板的一部分的插座。理想地，卡边缘连接器包括至少一个接触销，其包括延伸到插座中的插头接合部分和延伸到插座中的印刷电路板接合部分。

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