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1.

RECONFIGURABLE OPTICAL ADD AND DROP MULTIPLEXER SYSTEM WITH INTERGRATED WAVELENGTH SELECTIVE SWITCH ARRAY

      
Application Number 18368577
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-15
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Li, Minchun
  • Hu, Gongjian
  • Gong, Lifu
  • Zhou, Feng Qing

Abstract

A reconfigurable optical add and drop multiplexer (ROADM) system is provided. The ROADM system may include a switching system which includes at least one first WSS optically coupled to a tapping coupler and configured to receive an input optical signal from a first circulator, transmit a drop optical signal to a demultiplexer to drop one or more first wavelength channels, and output a through optical signal. The switching system may also include at least one second WSS optically coupled to the at least one first WSS and a multiplexer and configured to receive an add optical signal to add one or more second wavelength channels, receive the through optical signal, and output an output optical signal to a second circulator, and at least one OCM configured to monitor the input optical signal and the output optical signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04J 14/02 - Wavelength-division multiplex systems
  • H04Q 11/00 - Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems

2.

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SELECTIVELY AMPLIFYING MULTIPLE CARRIERS IN DIFFERENT FREQUENCY BANDS

      
Application Number 18223046
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-18
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Lehmann, Lars
  • Kautge, Helmut
  • Bartsch, Thomas

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of methods and devices (e.g., circuit, compensator, repeater, booster, signal amplifier device, etc.) for selectively amplifying multiple carriers in different frequency bands (e.g., 5G, 4G, etc.). In an exemplary embodiment, a circuit includes a detector configured for detecting carriers in different frequency bands, multiple signal paths respectively configured for amplifying multiple carriers in different frequency bands, and a control unit configured for controlling the detector and the multiple signal paths. The control unit is further configured to: select the carrier(s) to be compensated based on one or more first specified conditions and allow transmission of the selected carrier(s) along the corresponding signal path(s) for amplification; and lock the signal path(s) associated with the frequency band(s) of the unselected carrier(s) to prevent transmission of the unselected carrier(s) along the locked signal path(s) until one or more second specified conditions are satisfied.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 1/00 - TRANSMISSION - Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
  • H04B 1/04 - Circuits
  • H04B 1/68 - TRANSMISSION - Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission for wholly or partially suppressing the carrier or one side band

3.

TIME DIVISION DUPLEXING (TDD) SYNCHRONIZED COMPENSATION

      
Application Number 18368019
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-14
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Lehmann, Lars
  • Kautge, Helmut
  • Sayed, Ahmed

Abstract

Disclosed are exemplary methods and devices (e.g., circuits, compensators, low-gain signal boosters, repeaters, signal amplifier devices, etc.) for providing time division duplexing synchronized compensation between a terminal device (e.g., mobile phone, user equipment within a vehicle, a coupling antenna on a wireless charger, etc.) and an antenna (e.g., a vehicle roof antenna, etc.) or antenna connection, etc. In an exemplary embodiment, a circuit includes at least one detector, at least one control unit, at least one uplink path including at least one transmission amplifier, and at least one downlink path including at least one reception amplifier. The uplink and downlink paths are configured to be operable for respectively amplifying uplink and downlink signals having a same frequency according to time division duplexing. The control unit is configured to be operable for activating the uplink path and deactivating the downlink path before an uplink signal is transmitted by a terminal device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex
  • H04W 56/00 - Synchronisation arrangements

4.

CONNECTOR WITH CONTACT SUPPORT STRUCTURE

      
Application Number IB2023058984
Publication Number 2024/057173
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-11
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Steier, Dominic
  • Chew, Chee Kit

Abstract

Aspects of a connector with a contact support structure are described herein. An example connector includes a housing, a wafer assembly including a terminal row and a wafer molding insert, and a wafer assembly support bar. The terminal row includes a plurality of terminal conductors. The wafer assembly support bar includes a terminal seat surface, a datum surface, and a molding interlock. A terminal conductor among the plurality of terminal conductors is electrically coupled to the terminal seat surface, and the wafer molding insert is molded and extends into the molding interlock to secure the terminal row with respect to the datum surface. Thus, the terminal row is secured with the support bar and the wafer molding insert. As compared to other designs, the support bar provides additional strength, a higher modulus of elasticity, and thermal stability.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/73 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures
  • H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials
  • H01R 13/514 - Bases; Cases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H01R 13/648 - Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices

5.

BATTERY CONNECTION MODULE

      
Application Number 18244331
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-11
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor Li, Yun-Jin

Abstract

An embodiment discloses a battery connection module which is adapted to connect a plurality of batteries, the battery connection module includes a plurality of busbars which are electrically conductive, a circuit board and a plurality of bridging members which are electrically conductive. The plurality of busbars are used to be connected to the plurality of the batteries; each bridging member is connected between the corresponding the busbar and the circuit board; each bridging member has one busbar connecting portion, two circuit board connecting portions which are separated from each other and two buffering arms which are separated from each other; the busbar connecting portion of each bridging member is connected to the corresponding busbar, first ends of the two buffering arms are connected to the one busbar connecting portion and second ends of the two buffering arms are respectively connected with the two circuit board connecting portions, the two circuit board connecting portions of each bridging member are separately connected to two different traces of the circuit board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/519 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising printed circuit boards [PCB]
  • H01M 50/516 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by welding, soldering or brazing
  • H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
  • H01R 4/02 - Soldered or welded connections
  • H01R 12/51 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures

6.

CONNECTOR AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18274219
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-27
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor Tsumuraya, Tetsunori

Abstract

The housing of the connector has insertion paths into which flat cables can be inserted. The connector also has a plurality of partition portions, which are formed of an elastic material. The partition portions are arranged along the insertion paths. When the flat cables are inserted into the insertion paths, the partition portions are positioned between the two adjacent conductor lines.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • H01R 12/78 - Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures connecting to other flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures

7.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18238547
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-28
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor Zhang, Xue-Hai

Abstract

An electrical connector and an electrical connector assembly include an insulative fixing seat, an insulative floating seat, a floating terminal and a conductive shell, the insulative fixing seat has a terminal receiving groove, a bottom portion of the terminal receiving groove has a terminal fixing groove which extends horizontally, the insulative floating seat is floatingly mounted above the insulative fixing seat, the insulative floating seat has an insertion hole which penetrates up and down, an outer wall of the insulative floating seat is provided with an annular groove, the floating terminal is fixed in the insulative fixing seat, the floating terminal includes a soldering tail portion, a horizontal fixing portion which is connected with the soldering tail portion, a mating portion and a float connecting portion which is elastically connected between the mating portion and the horizontal fixing portion, the float connecting portion is capable of being floatingly received in the terminal receiving groove, the mating portion extends into the insertion hole of the insulative floating seat, the conductive shell sheathes the insulative fixing seat, the conductive shell has a plurality of elastic mating pieces which extend upwardly, a tip of the elastic mating piece extends into the annular groove. The electrical connector may be better adapted to assembling tolerance and maintain normal operation under a vibrating circumstance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
  • H01R 24/38 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts

8.

CONNECTOR AND CONNECTOR PAIR

      
Application Number IB2023058345
Publication Number 2024/047467
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-22
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor Sugizuru, Yasushi

Abstract

A shield includes a main body part, a board connecting part at a first end of the main body part, and a contact point part at a second end of the main body part, and surrounds a periphery of the connector; the main body part, board connecting part, and contact point part include exposed surface exposed outside of a housing; the board connecting part is formed around the entire periphery of the connector; the main body part, board connecting part, and contact point part include a metal base material and first to third plating layers formed on the metal base material; and the first layer is a nickel or nickel alloy plating layer, the second layer is a platinum group metal or platinum group metal plating layer, the third layer is a gold or gold alloy plating layer, and a thickness of the third layer is 0.2 to 15 [nm].

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
  • H01R 12/73 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures
  • H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials

9.

CONNECTOR AND CONNECTOR PAIR

      
Application Number IB2023058344
Publication Number 2024/047466
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-22
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor Sugizuru, Yasushi

Abstract

A conductive member includes a main body part, a board connecting part positioned at a first end of the main body part, and a contact point part positioned at a second end of the main body part, the main body part, board connecting part, and contact point part each include exposed surfaces exposed outside of a housing, the main body part, board connecting part, and contact point part each include a metal base material and first to third layers formed on the metal base material, and the first layer is a nickel or nickel alloy plating layer, the second layer is a platinum group metal or platinum group metal alloy plating layer, the third layer is a gold or gold alloy plating layer, the thickness of the second layer is 2 to 200 [nm], and the thickness of the third layer is 0.2 to 15 [nm].

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
  • H01R 12/73 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures
  • H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials

10.

USB hub

      
Application Number 29839875
Grant Number D1016818
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-24
First Publication Date 2024-03-05
Grant Date 2024-03-05
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Romero, Luis Ramses Rubio
  • Galvan, Jorge Leonel Flores
  • Zeilinger, Steven

11.

USB hub

      
Application Number 29839871
Grant Number D1016817
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-24
First Publication Date 2024-03-05
Grant Date 2024-03-05
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Romero, Luis Ramses Rubio
  • Galvan, Jorge Leonel Flores
  • Zeilinger, Steven

12.

USB hub

      
Application Number 29839880
Grant Number D1016819
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-24
First Publication Date 2024-03-05
Grant Date 2024-03-05
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Romero, Luis Ramses Rubio
  • Galvan, Jorge Leonel Flores
  • Zeilinger, Steven

13.

CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18239138
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-29
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor Kao, Ming-Huei

Abstract

A connector assembly includes a guiding shield cage, at least two receptacle modules, at least two partitioning brackets and at least two extending brackets. The receptacle modules are provided to a rear segment of an interior of the guiding shield cage. The partitioning brackets include a first partitioning bracket and a second partitioning bracket, the partitioning brackets are arranged side by side and are provided in the guiding shield cage, a rear end of each partitioning bracket is positioned in front of a front end of corresponding one of the receptacle modules. The extending brackets includes a first extending bracket which is assembled to the first partitioning bracket and a second extending bracket which is assembled to the second partitioning bracket, the extending brackets are arranged side by side and are respectively assembled to rear ends of the partitioning brackets, each extending bracket is capable of moving relative to the partitioning bracket assembled therewith between a front position where each extending bracket is positioned in front of a front end of the corresponding receptacle module and a rear position where each extending bracket at least partially extends into the corresponding receptacle module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/506 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
  • H01R 13/508 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by clip or spring
  • H01R 13/659 - Shield structure with plural ports for distinct connectors
  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

14.

CAGE ASSEMBLIES FOR HIGH-SPEED DATA CONNECTORS

      
Application Number 18272349
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-14
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor Chen, Weiming

Abstract

High-speed data connectors are configured to create thermal transfer paths to transfer thermal energy away from internal connector components and plug-ins transporting high speed data signals. Heat pipes are configured to transfer thermal energy generated by a connector cage assembly and the connected components during operation of the assembly. Heat pipes may be thermally coupled to plug-in modules.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

15.

CABLE HARNESS WITH HYBRID HIGH SPEED SIGNAL AND POWER CONNECTORS

      
Application Number IB2023058286
Publication Number 2024/042436
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-18
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Lawrence, Tommy
  • Dillman, Robert
  • Rost, Michael David
  • Joniak, Jeffrey Alan

Abstract

A cable harness for use in a backplane is provided. The cable harness includes a primary hybrid signal and power backplane connector having a primary housing. The primary housing includes a primary signal pair element and a primary power connector. The cable harness also includes a secondary hybrid signal and power backplane connector having a secondary housing. The secondary housing includes a secondary signal pair element and a secondary power connector. The primary hybrid signal and power backplane connector is connected with the secondary hybrid signal and power backplane connector with a signal cable. Each of the primary and secondary hybrid signal and power backplane connectors is electrically connected with a power supply unit each via a power cable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 31/06 - Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
  • H01R 13/46 - Bases; Cases

16.

TERMINAL POSITION ASSURANCE MEMBER, ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR COMPRISING THE SAME, AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18275222
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-27
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Jin, Jang Bum
  • Park, Jong Deok
  • Hong, Sa Cheol

Abstract

An electrical connector according to a disclosed embodiment includes a housing having a terminal receiving opening, and a TPA member mounted outside the terminal receiving opening to fix a position of a terminal. The TPA member includes first and second side cantilever arms which are extended from both ends of the TPA member, respectively, and are positioned outside a sidewall of the housing, the housing is not in contact with the TPA member in a preliminary mounting position, and the housing is latch-coupled with the first and second side cantilever arms in a final mounting position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
  • H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure

17.

CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18387070
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-06
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor Gondo, Daishi

Abstract

A connector is provided with a half body part, each of which including a connector main body and a plurality of terminals arranged at a predetermined pitch and integrated with the connector main body by insert molding, a main body end part formed at both ends of the connector main body by coupling the connector main bodies of the half body parts arranged in parallel, and a reinforcing metal fitting integrated with the main body end part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
  • H01R 12/57 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals surface mounting terminals
  • H01R 12/70 - Coupling devices
  • H01R 13/447 - Shutter or cover plate
  • H01R 13/504 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces different pieces being moulded, cemented, welded, e.g. ultrasonic, or swaged together
  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement

18.

USB hub

      
Application Number 29839868
Grant Number D1016072
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-24
First Publication Date 2024-02-27
Grant Date 2024-02-27
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Romero, Luis Ramses Rubio
  • Galvan, Jorge Leonel Flores
  • Zeilinger, Steven

19.

INTEGRATED ROUTING ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM USING SAME

      
Application Number 18385406
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-31
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Lloyd, Brian Keith
  • Walz, Gregory
  • Isaac, Ayman
  • Regnier, Kent E.
  • Reed, Bruce

Abstract

A routing assembly for an electronic device has a plurality of connectors ports and each of the connector ports contains a first connector connected to one or more cables. Cables are directly terminated, at first ends thereof, to terminals of the first connectors and the cables can be embedded in a routing substrate. The routing substrate has an opening which accommodates a chip package. Second ends of the cables are terminated to second connectors arranged in the package opening and the second connectors are in turn connected to the chip package.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 30/398 - Design verification or optimisation, e.g. using design rule check [DRC], layout versus schematics [LVS] or finite element methods [FEM]
  • G06F 30/367 - Design verification, e.g. using simulation, simulation program with integrated circuit emphasis [SPICE], direct methods or relaxation methods
  • G06F 30/331 - Design verification, e.g. functional simulation or model checking using simulation with hardware acceleration, e.g. by using field programmable gate array [FPGA] or emulation
  • G06F 30/373 - Design optimisation

20.

Contact for a connector

      
Application Number 29716556
Grant Number D1015281
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-10
First Publication Date 2024-02-20
Grant Date 2024-02-20
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Joniak, Jeffrey Alan
  • Lu, Chiuming

21.

ELECTRICAL TERMINAL

      
Application Number 18269477
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-22
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Pottier, Yves Le
  • Bhagyanathan-Sathianathan, Dwaraganathan
  • Handithavalli Purushothama, Suraj
  • Hough, Kevin C.

Abstract

An electrical terminal includes a contact partially surrounded by a hood. In an embodiment, the contact has a deflectable contact beam and an indentation with which a male terminal engages. In an embodiment, the hood has a polarization rib having at least one flap which is configured to expand the seal. The electrical terminal is used with a connector assembly having a housing forward of a seal and a seal cover rearward thereof. A first length is defined between ends of the portion of the hood that surrounds the contact and a second length is defined between the ends of the seal. In an embodiment, the first length is a minimum of 1.1 times the second length.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/11 - Resilient sockets
  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases

22.

CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH U-SHIELD AND GROUND PLATE

      
Application Number IB2023058106
Publication Number 2024/033873
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-10
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Krause, Marc E
  • Edwards, Scott
  • Gonzalez, Jr., Jose J.
  • Elms, Edward
  • Callaghan, Eugene
  • Mendoza, Jerber
  • Laurx, John C.

Abstract

An electrical connector is described that can be employed in mezzanine applications. In one example, a wafer in the electrical connector includes a ground shield, terminals that extend within the ground shield, an insulative frame, and a cover plate. The ground shield includes side walls that define a channel. A first ground shield terminal lead and a second ground shield lead terminal together form a ground shield terminal pair positioned at a first end of the wafer. A first signal terminal and a second signal terminal together form a terminal pair nested in the channel. The insulative frame retains the ground shield and the terminal pair, and the cover plate is electrically coupled to the ground shield and extends over the channel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/73 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures
  • H01R 13/514 - Bases; Cases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H01R 13/6471 - Means for preventing cross-talk by special arrangement of ground and signal conductors, e.g. GSGS [Ground-Signal-Ground-Signal]

23.

CONNECTOR WITH SHIELDED TERMINALS

      
Application Number 18380672
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-17
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Peloza, Kirk B.
  • Shah, Vivek
  • Kolak, Andrew
  • Wenzel, Dan
  • Cox, Matt
  • Isaac, Ayman

Abstract

A number of connectors and related methods that allow for high data rate transmissions are described. An example connector includes a housing and a wafer. The water includes signal conductors, a ground conductors, a flexible shield, and a rigid shield. The flexible shield includes terminal end portions, cantilever spring end portions, and a flexible shield body between the terminal end portions and the cantilever spring end portions. The flexible shield body covers a first portion of the ground conductors, and the rigid shield covers a second portion of the ground conductors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/6581 - Shield structure
  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • H01R 13/6471 - Means for preventing cross-talk by special arrangement of ground and signal conductors, e.g. GSGS [Ground-Signal-Ground-Signal]
  • H01R 13/6598 - Shield material

24.

RADIO FREQUENCY CIRCULATOR

      
Application Number 18224597
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-21
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Taykov, Andrey
  • Volobuev, Nikolay

Abstract

Radio frequency circulators are provided. In one implementation, a radio frequency circulator includes a substrate. The substrate includes a magnetizable material. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface. The second surface opposes the first surface. The radio frequency circulator includes a patterned conductive layer disposed on the first surface of the substrate. The patterned conductive layer includes a plurality of ports coupled to a resonator structure. The resonator structure includes a plurality of peripheral extensions coupled to a microstrip junction. Each peripheral extension includes a plurality of open microstrip stubs and at least one channel connecting the plurality of open microstrip stubs. The plurality of peripheral extensions are arranged about the microstrip junction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 13/10 - Resonant slot antennas
  • H01P 5/18 - Conjugate devices, i.e. devices having at least one port decoupled from one other port consisting of two coupled guides, e.g. directional couplers

25.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CORROSION AND EROSION MONITORING OF PIPES AND VESSELS

      
Application Number 18265433
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-08
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Schieke, Sascha
  • Lutolf-Carroll, Daniel

Abstract

This disclosure relates to the field of corrosion and erosion monitoring of pipes and vessels. More specifically, this disclosure relates to a system and method for corrosion and erosion monitoring of pipes and vessels, where the system/method combines ultrasonic thickness monitoring using longitudinal waves with ultrasonic area monitoring using one or more guided waves, whereby representative thickness measurements are complemented by an area monitoring feature to detect localized corrosion/erosion in between representative thickness measurement locations. In another embodiment, a system and method for optimized asset health monitoring that includes an analytics solution is disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object - Details
  • G01N 29/11 - Analysing solids by measuring attenuation of acoustic waves
  • G01N 29/07 - Analysing solids by measuring propagation velocity or propagation time of acoustic waves

26.

ULTRASONIC WALL THICKNESS MEASUREMENT SYSTEM HAVING A HIGH TEMPERATURE ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER FOR MONITORING THE CONDITION OF A STRUCTURAL ASSET

      
Application Number 18265440
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-21
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Ke
  • Rosca, Dumitru
  • Schieke, Sascha

Abstract

An ultrasonic transducer for high temperature application forms part of ultrasonic wall thickness measurement system. The ultrasonic transducer has a modular design. The ultrasonic transducer has a modular design which enables the selection of piezoelectric element type based on field applications without changing the manufacturing process and redesigning of other components. A temperature sensor can be provided as part of the ultrasonic transducer. Methods of assembly are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object - Details
  • G01N 29/04 - Analysing solids
  • G01N 29/32 - Arrangements for suppressing undesired influences, e.g. temperature or pressure variations

27.

CONNECTOR WITH ALIGNMENT FEATURES

      
Application Number 18225169
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-24
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Chen, Lie
  • Liu, Yu-Da

Abstract

An electronic device is provided with a first connector module configured to mate with an external plug. The first connector module includes a first set of terminals; a first wafer supporting the first set of terminals, a first one or more of the second ends of the first set of terminals are bent to form a first set of tails, and a second one or more of the second ends of the first set of terminals terminate within the first wafer; and a tail alignment structure positioned to support the first set of tails. The electronic device further includes a cable arrangement forming a connection with the second one or more of the second ends of the first set of terminals; a host board configured to form an electrical connection with the first set of tails; and a shield assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
  • G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

28.

CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18219094
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-07
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Yang, Che-Yuan
  • Xu, Ya-Li

Abstract

A connector assembly includes a cage having at least one inserting passageway and a heat sink frame positioned above the inserting passageway, the heat sink module is assembled to the heat sink frame, the heat sink module includes a movable plate, a heat sink, a pressure-applying spring and a supporting spring; the movable plate has a pushed portion which enters into the inserting passageway, the pressure-applying spring is provided between the movable plate and the heat sink, the supporting spring upwardly and elastically supports the heat sink; the movable plate is capable of moving relative to the heat sink frame between a first position which is in the front and a second position which is in the rear, the heat sink is capable of moving relative to the heat sink frame between a release position which is in the up and a contact position which is in the down. A pluggable module is capable of inserting into the inserting passageway of the cage along an inserting direction which is from front to rear so as to push the pushed portion of the movable plate and make the movable plate rearwardly move from the first position to the second position, in turn the movable plate brings the pressure-applying spring to move to actuate the heat sink from the release position which is in the up to move to the contact position which is in the down to contact a surface of the pluggable module

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
  • H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

29.

CONTACT INTERFACE FOR ELECTRICALLY COUPLING BATTERY CELLS

      
Application Number 18265676
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-14
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor Hodge, Ronald C

Abstract

A contact interface is configured to be coupled to a pair of batteries. The contact interface includes a bracket, a conductive terminal contact plate and a biasing member provided between the bracket and the terminal contact plate. The bracket includes a base and a pair of legs extending from opposite ends thereof. Each leg has an engagement which is configured to be coupled to an engagement on each of the batteries. The terminal contact plate is configured to be in contact with terminals on the batteries. The biasing member biases the terminal contact plate into contact with the terminals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
  • H01M 50/514 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells
  • H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells

30.

DUAL CONDUCTOR CABLE ADAPTER

      
Application Number IB2023057269
Publication Number 2024/018360
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-17
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Yong, Khang Choong
  • Laurx, John C.
  • Gonzalez, Jr., Jose
  • Krause, Marc E.

Abstract

Aspects and embodiments of transitional cable adapters are described. One example cable adapter includes an adapter insert and a housing around the adapter insert. The adapter insert includes two conductive apertures. The conductive apertures include a first aperture length, a second aperture length, and a transition between the first and second lengths. The conductive apertures include a conductive lining on inner surfaces in one example. The first aperture length can be formed to a first diameter for a first gauge of a first conductor, and the second aperture length can be formed to a second diameter for a second gauge of a second conductor. An improved transition provided by the adapter can reduce signal reflections, reduce interference and crosstalk, reduce distortion, increase signal to noise ratios, and increase bandwidth in transitions between conductors of different diameters, such as conductors of different diameters in twinax cables.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 7/08 - Flat or ribbon cables
  • H01R 13/6461 - Means for preventing cross-talk
  • H01R 13/6592 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable
  • H01R 11/07 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating characterised by the type of the connecting locations on the individual element or by the type of the connections between the connecting locations and the conductive members the connecting locations being of the same type but different sizes
  • H01R 31/06 - Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
  • H01R 13/6477 - Impedance matching by variation of dielectric properties
  • H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
  • H01R 24/56 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency specially adapted for specific shapes of cables, e.g. corrugated cables, twisted pair cables, cables with two screens or hollow cables
  • H01R 103/00 - Two poles

31.

CABLE INTERFACE DEVICE AND MOUNTING ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number IB2023057219
Publication Number 2024/013710
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-14
Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Crighton, Alan
  • Reed, Bruce

Abstract

Cable interface devices and mounting assemblies are provided for data storage assemblies. A data storage assembly can include media, such as a solid-state drive, a cable interface housing, and a cable interface housing locating feature. A cable interface device is mounted within the cable interface housing. The cable interface device includes a body extending in a first direction that defines an opening at the front side with a protruding connector of a solid-state drive extended through the opening. The cable interface device further includes electrically conductive contacts at least partially disposed inside the body and exposed to the opening. The cable interface device also includes a cable interface device locating feature positioned on, or defined by, the body and complementary in shape to the cable interface housing locating feature, to collectively locate the cable interface device within the cable interface housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
  • H01R 12/51 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures

32.

IDENTIFYING AND MONITORING CONNECTIONS IN AN OPTICAL SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18370903
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-21
First Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gong, Lifu
  • Shi, Chao Xiang
  • Huang, Bichang
  • Liu, Frank

Abstract

Techniques are provided for identifying and monitoring connections in an optical system. A plurality of optical ports is configured to receive a plurality of optical links that couple with one or more remote optical devices. At least one light source generates identification (ID) signals. At least one optical element configured to direct the ID signals into transmission paths from the source optical device to the remote optical device/s over the plurality of optical links. The remote optical device/s include one or more optical elements that direct the ID signals through a set of WDM filters and returns the ID signals. At least one optical element directs returned ID signals to an optical channel monitor. At least one microprocessor configured to execute control instructions to generate the ID signals and process one or more outputs of the optical channel monitor in response to the returned ID signals to identify the plurality of optical links.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04J 14/02 - Wavelength-division multiplex systems
  • H04B 10/077 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systems; Arrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using an in-service signal using a supervisory or additional signal

33.

DYNAMIC GAIN EQUALIZATION CONTROL METHOD FOR USE IN EDFA MODULES

      
Application Number 18036420
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-18
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Tachibana, Hironori
  • Huang, Bichang
  • Huang, Chuang Chao

Abstract

A method for gain control for an optical amplifier module is provided. The method may include receiving an input light signal at a first amplifier. The method may include dynamically adjusting a gain of the input light signal based on feedback monitoring of an output light signal. The method may include receiving the gain adjusted light signal at a second amplifier for output of the optical amplifier module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 10/294 - Signal power control in a multiwavelength system, e.g. gain equalisation
  • H01S 3/13 - Stabilisation of laser output parameters, e.g. frequency or amplitude
  • H01S 3/16 - Solid materials
  • H01S 3/067 - Fibre lasers

34.

HIGH-POWER ELECTRONICS DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

      
Application Number 18036904
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-03
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Zaderej, Victor
  • Fitzpatrick, Richard
  • Han, Alan
  • Yeung, Lily
  • Hodge, Ronald C.
  • O'Connor, Gary Thomas

Abstract

A high-power electronics device and a method of forming same are disclosed. The high-power electronics device is formed of a plurality of layers including molding compound, a printed circuit board, electrically conductive contacts, at least one electronic component, and molding compound. In an embodiment, a layer of a dielectric carrier is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in the same subgroup of groups , or in a single subclass of , , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H01L 23/498 - Leads on insulating substrates
  • H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
  • H05K 3/34 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits by soldering

35.

RECEPTACLE MODULE AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18369211
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-18
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Soh, Eng-Kan
  • Mcgowan, Daniel B.

Abstract

A connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes a receptacle module and a pluggable module. The receptacle module includes a cage, a receptacle connector, a biasing spring, and a locking member. The pluggable module is moved from a front end to a back end, so as to be aligned and mated with the receptacle module. The biasing spring is configured to apply a spring load toward the front end of the cage. Accordingly, the mating between the receptacle module and the pluggable module may be accomplished through alignment in the following manner: the pluggable module pushes the receptacle connector toward the back end to compress the biasing spring, so that the receptacle connector is moved toward the back end to the locking member to be mated with the pluggable module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • H01R 13/635 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for disengagement only by mechanical pressure, e.g. spring force
  • H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only

36.

CONNECTOR, CONNECTOR PAIR, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CONNECTOR

      
Application Number IB2023056527
Publication Number 2023/248203
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-23
Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Someya, Toshiyuki
  • Tanimura, Koichi
  • Murakami, Hironobu

Abstract

A connector, comprising: a connector main body, and a plurality of terminals attached to the connector main body; wherein the plurality of terminals form a terminal row extending in the longitudinal direction of the connector, a first terminal of a pair of adjacent terminals has an end surface facing outward in the width direction of the connector and a lower surface adjacent to this end surface, the lower surface for soldering to a board, and a second terminal of the pair of adjacent terminals has an end surface facing outward in the width direction of the connector, the end surface being positioned higher than the lower surface of the first terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/52 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures
  • H01R 12/73 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures

37.

Connector Assembly

      
Application Number 18216617
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-30
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Zeng, Ning
  • Murakami, Kai
  • Makino, Kimiyasu
  • Matsushita, Hidehiro

Abstract

A connector assembly includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a first housing and a first terminal held by the first housing, the first terminal has a first contact portion which extends in a first direction. The second connector includes a second housing and a second terminal held by the second housing, the second terminal extends in the first direction and has a second contact portion. In a mating process of the first connector and the second connector, the first connector and the second connector firstly move toward each other along the first direction, then move along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction relative to each other to make the first contact portion of the first terminal contact the second contact portion of the second terminal and make the first connector and the second connector mate with each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • H01R 13/506 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement

38.

CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18242557
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-06
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor Yang, Che-Yuan

Abstract

An example connector assembly includes a guide shielding cage with a cage body and an upper heat sink bracket. The cage body includes upper window. A lower wall of the upper heat sink bracket is formed with a window corresponding to the upper window. The connector assembly also includes an upper heat sink module including a heat dissipating member. The heat dissipating member is capable of moving between a releasing position which is higher and an acting position which is lower relative to the upper insertion space. The cage body further includes fixing pieces positioned at two sides of the top wall and extend upwardly. The lower wall of the upper heat sink bracket engages with the fixing pieces of the cage body, and the upper heat sink bracket further comprises a latching piece which extends from the lower wall and latches into the top wall of the cage body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
  • H01R 13/6591 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members
  • H01R 13/659 - Shield structure with plural ports for distinct connectors
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • F16B 2/18 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using cams, levers, eccentrics, or toggles
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements

39.

CONNECTOR AND CONNECTOR PAIR

      
Application Number IB2023055175
Publication Number 2023/242649
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-19
Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Miyamoto, Ryunosuke
  • Shinyama, Makoto

Abstract

Terminals are arranged to form rows extending in a longitudinal direction of a connector. A shielding member includes a fixing part, a shielding plate, and a joint part. A fixing part integrally connects and fixes the shielding member to a connector main body with no gap in between, in vicinity of both ends of the connector main body in the longitudinal direction. The shielding plate is disposed on outer side of the connector main body in a width direction, in a range at least corresponding to the rows of the terminals, in the longitudinal direction of the connector, with a side space provided in between. The joint part connects the shielding plate to the connector main body across the side space in the range corresponding to the rows of the terminals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/6581 - Shield structure
  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
  • H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
  • H01R 13/6594 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the shield being mounted on a PCB and connected to conductive members

40.

ANTENNAS FOR MILLIMETER WAVE CONTACTLESS COMMUNICATIONS

      
Application Number 18456757
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-28
First Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mantrawadi, Giriraj
  • Zivanovic, Bojana
  • Cheng, Wen-Chi

Abstract

Methods, systems, and apparatus for using antennas for millimeter wave contactless communication. One of the apparatuses is a communication device that includes a transducer configured to convert electrical signals into extremely high frequency (EHF) electromagnetic signals, the EHF electromagnetic signals substantially emitted from a first surface of the communication device, wherein the transducer is positioned on a substrate of the communication device, and an integrated circuit coupled to the substrate, wherein the transducer includes multiple parallel resonant antenna elements in an array.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 1/03 - Constructional details, e.g. casings, housings
  • H01Q 21/00 - Antenna arrays or systems
  • H01Q 15/14 - Reflecting surfaces; Equivalent structures

41.

AIR FLOW STRUCTURES FOR CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES

      
Application Number 18033810
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-02
First Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ali, Saiyed Muhammad Hasan
  • Murisa, Egide
  • Brunker, David L.

Abstract

A connector assembly may be formed to include a cage, with a connector positioned inside the cage, and an air scooping structure on a side wall of the cage. The air scooping structure is configured to divert a portion of the air flowing along the outside of the cage and re-direct it inward to as to pass by a surface of an inserted module and direct generated thermal energy away from the module. A separate air scooping structure may be formed on each side wall and may include a plurality of individual air scoops disposed in a defined pattern and located in close proximity to any thermal energy-generating areas of the inserted module. A side wall offset may be included along each cage side wall in the area of the included connector to form a wider gap between the connector housing and the cage side wall.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H01R 13/6581 - Shield structure
  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields

42.

TWINAX ROUTING FOR TIGHT BEND RADIUS

      
Application Number 18333193
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-12
First Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Bardella, Gianni Ryan
  • Mcgee, Michael

Abstract

A twinax cable assembly comprises a cable lacing section between the assembly end sections. The cable assembly includes twinax cable sets of twinax cables. Each cable includes a pair of conductors spaced apart in a lateral direction. Each of the cable sets has connector ends where each of the cables in the cable sets connects to a terminal component. A tie bar is mounted on one end and another tie bar is mounted on the other end between the lacing section and the ends of the cables. The cables in each cable set lace through the other cable sets with the pair of conductors in each of the twinax cables substantially aligned in the lateral direction such that when the cable assembly bends substantially around a bend axis in the lateral direction the pairs of conductors in each of the twinax cables remain substantially aligned in the lateral direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 9/03 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable
  • H01R 9/053 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables using contact members penetrating insulation
  • H01R 13/6591 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members

43.

ANTENNAS FOR MILLIMETER WAVE CONTACTLESS COMMUNICATIONS

      
Application Number 18456748
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-28
First Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mantrawadi, Giriraj
  • Zivanovic, Bojana
  • Cheng, Wen-Chi

Abstract

Methods, systems, and apparatus for using antennas for millimeter wave contactless communication. One of the apparatuses is a communication device that includes a transducer configured to convert electrical signals into extremely high frequency (EHF) electromagnetic signals, the EHF electromagnetic signals substantially emitted from a first surface of the communication device, wherein the transducer is positioned on a substrate of the communication device, and an integrated circuit coupled to the substrate, wherein the transducer includes multiple parallel resonant antenna elements in an array.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 1/03 - Constructional details, e.g. casings, housings
  • H01Q 21/00 - Antenna arrays or systems
  • H01Q 15/14 - Reflecting surfaces; Equivalent structures

44.

Electric connector

      
Application Number 29745812
Grant Number D1007437
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-10
First Publication Date 2023-12-12
Grant Date 2023-12-12
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor Gondo, Daishi

45.

HIGH-SPEED, HERMAPHRODITIC CONNECTOR AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES

      
Application Number 18031890
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-10
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Laurx, John C.
  • Yong, Khang Choong
  • Rost, Michael D.
  • Xie, Pue

Abstract

High-speed, hermaphroditic electrical connectors may be connected to form a hermaphroditic connector assembly that uses less space than existing connector assemblies. A housing can provide a first and second engagement feature that are intended to engage each other so that when two such connectors are rotated 180 degrees the engagement features allow two such connectors to mate together. Cables can be connected directly to the terminals so as to provide for improved electrical performance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 24/84 - Hermaphroditic coupling devices
  • H01R 13/64 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling
  • H01R 13/28 - Contacts for sliding co-operation with identically-shaped contact, e.g. for hermaphroditic coupling devices
  • H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
  • H01R 13/6592 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable

46.

CONNECTOR AND CONNECTOR PAIR

      
Application Number 18234404
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-16
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor Tanaka, Satoshi

Abstract

A connector including: A connector including: a connector main body; A connector including: a connector main body; a terminal attached to the connector main body; and A connector including: a connector main body; a terminal attached to the connector main body; and a reinforcement fitting attached to the connector main body; wherein A connector including: a connector main body; a terminal attached to the connector main body; and a reinforcement fitting attached to the connector main body; wherein the connector main body is able to mate with a counterpart connector that is the counterpart connector main body of a counterpart connector and includes an islet, A connector including: a connector main body; a terminal attached to the connector main body; and a reinforcement fitting attached to the connector main body; wherein the connector main body is able to mate with a counterpart connector that is the counterpart connector main body of a counterpart connector and includes an islet, the reinforcement fitting includes an upper surface part, an end surface part connected to the upper surface via a rear curved part, and a side surface part connected to the end surface part via a side curved part, and A connector including: a connector main body; a terminal attached to the connector main body; and a reinforcement fitting attached to the connector main body; wherein the connector main body is able to mate with a counterpart connector that is the counterpart connector main body of a counterpart connector and includes an islet, the reinforcement fitting includes an upper surface part, an end surface part connected to the upper surface via a rear curved part, and a side surface part connected to the end surface part via a side curved part, and the rear curved part covers the corner between the upper surface and end surface of the connector main body and the side curved part covers the corner of the end surface and the side surface of the connector main body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures

47.

OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER MODULES AND HEAT MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES THEREFOR

      
Application Number 18234896
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-17
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Yu, Shiping
  • Harrison, Mark

Abstract

An I/O connector includes a body comprising a first surface, a second surface, side surfaces extending between the first surface and the second surface, and a cable entrance port at a rear end of the body extending toward a front end of the body. The I/O connector includes a printed circuit board (PCB) positioned between the first surface and the second surface of the body. The PCB includes a first set of one or more electrical components mounted on a first side of the PCB. A first heatsink is disposed on the first surface. The I/O connector includes first heatpipe thermally coupled with the first heatsink and the first set of one or more electrical components, positioned between the first surface and the first side of the PCB.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

48.

KEYED INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18237422
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-24
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Poh, Edmund
  • Dambach, Philip
  • Chen, Lie
  • Cain, Marie Poff
  • Brunker, David L.
  • Haser, Alexandra
  • Murisa, Egide
  • Li, Huadong
  • Sommers, Scott D.

Abstract

A cage includes a cage housing forming an inner area with internal walls that define an upper port and a lower port. Each of the ports include a cap that forms a keyway. The cap in an upper bay can extend from the upper bay in a direction that is opposite a direction the cap in the lower port extends. The cage may include a plurality of spring fingers therein which engage with a conductive bezel. The cage provides EMI shielding for the plug connector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/6582 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector
  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
  • H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
  • H01R 13/514 - Bases; Cases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H01R 13/6594 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the shield being mounted on a PCB and connected to conductive members

49.

CONNECTOR HOLDER FOR BYPASS CONNECTION APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 18033811
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-01
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Cantle, Allan
  • Dillman, Robert

Abstract

A connector holder includes a housing (configured to be secured within an aperture in a substrate), a first connector disposed within the housing and configured to provide a mating interface that extends above the support member and a cable that is connected to the connector and extends below the support member. The first connector is used to provide electrical connection with an associated electrical component and can provide for blind mating.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/72 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures
  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
  • H01R 12/75 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures connecting to cables except for flat or ribbon cables

50.

THERMAL MANAGEMENT STRUCTURES FOR POWER CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18032354
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-08
First Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor Hodge, Ronald C.

Abstract

A power connector includes first and second board mounted connectors which are configured to transmit power. The boards to which the connectors are mounted have an increased trace size. Each connector includes a dielectric housing having an assembly mounted within a passageway of the housing. The assembly includes a pair of terminals and a heat sink mounted between the terminals. One of the housings include openings which are in fluid communication with passageways in the heat sinks for allowing cooling air to flow therethrough.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/72 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits - Details
  • H01R 12/73 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures

51.

BUSBAR ASSEMBLY FOR JOINING BATTERY CELLS

      
Application Number IB2023055177
Publication Number 2023/228030
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-19
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor Hodge, Ronald C

Abstract

A busbar assembly for joining positive and negative leads of battery cells is provided. The busbar assembly includes an insulative housing, a conductive busbar attached to the housing, first and second jaws movably mounted within cavity spaces in the housing on opposite sides of the busbar, a first biasing member between the first jaw and the housing and a second biasing member between the second jaw and the housing. The first biasing member is compressible to allow insertion of the positive lead of the first battery cell between the busbar and the first jaw, and the second biasing member is compressible to allow insertion of the negative lead of the second battery cell between the busbar and the second jaw.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/502 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing
  • H01M 50/517 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by fixing means, e.g. screws, rivets or bolts

52.

VEHICULAR ADAPTIVE DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEMS

      
Application Number 18202303
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-26
First Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner
  • Molex, LLC (USA)
  • Molex CVS Hildesheim GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Scott, Eric
  • Dornbusch, Guido

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of vehicular adaptive distributed antenna systems (V-ADAS) or distributed antenna farms. In exemplary embodiments, the system may include antennas that are sharable with one or more software defined radio (SDR) instances. In exemplary embodiments, the system may be configured to be operable for dynamic selection of the best antenna(s) for the specific situation, e.g., for high reliability communication and/or power and performance optimization, rural versus urban, shadowing effects of the vehicle itself and/or nearby obstructions, etc. In exemplary embodiments, the system may be configured to power down one or more of the remote active antennas that are not needed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
  • H04W 28/24 - Negotiating SLA [Service Level Agreement]; Negotiating QoS [Quality of Service]

53.

FUSE DEVICE FOR JOINING BATTERY CELLS, AND METHOD OF FORMING

      
Application Number IB2023055310
Publication Number 2023/228092
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-23
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor Hodge, Ronald C

Abstract

A fuse device for coupling terminals of battery cells are formed an ASEP manufacturing process. The fuse device is formed by stamping and forming a lead frame having first and second conductive plates extending into an opening thereof; overmolding a first insulative housing onto a first section of each of the plates without overmolding a second section of each of the plates, thereby coupling the plates together; forming a trace on the first insulative housing which is mechanically and electrically coupled to the plates; overmolding an insulative second housing over at least the trace thereby forming a subassembly; singulating the subassembly from the from the lead frame; mechanically and electrically coupling the second sections to third and fourth conductive plates.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 85/143 - Electrical contacts; Fastening fusible members to such contacts
  • H01M 50/502 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing
  • H01H 85/02 - Protective devices in which the current flows through a part of fusible material and this current is interrupted by displacement of the fusible material when this current becomes excessive - Details

54.

BATTERY CONNECTION MODULE AND BATTERY DEVICE

      
Application Number 18229181
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-02
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Lin, Yong
  • Zeng, Shang Xiu
  • Lim, Kian Heng

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a battery connection module and a battery device. The battery connection module includes a carrying tray, a plurality of busbars and a flexible circuit board. The plurality of busbars are provided to the carrying tray. The flexible circuit board is provided to the carrying tray and includes a main board body and a plurality of connecting board bodies integrally connected to the main board body in a floatable manner and respectively electrically connected to the plurality of busbars, each connecting board body is provided to a side edge of the main board body, extends in a longitudinal direction and faces the corresponding busbar in a transverse direction, each connecting board body has a central portion and two cantilevered portions respectively extending from two opposite sides of the central portion in the longitudinal direction, each cantilevered portion has a proximal segment connected to the central portion, a distal segment opposite to the proximal segment and a curved segment positioned between the proximal segment and the distal segment, the curved segment extends along at least the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction, each connecting board body is connected to the main board body only by the distal segments of the two cantilevered portions, a gap is formed between the connecting board body and the main board body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits - Details
  • H01M 50/51 - Connection only in series
  • H01M 50/519 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising printed circuit boards [PCB]
  • H01M 50/507 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising an arrangement of two or more busbars within a container structure, e.g. busbar modules

55.

TWINAX CONNECTOR FOR PREFERRED BEND CONFIGURATIONS

      
Application Number IB2023054929
Publication Number 2023/223163
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-12
Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Reed, Bruce
  • Garrison, Michael
  • Bardella, Gianni

Abstract

A twinax cable assembly comprising twinax cable sets is described. The assembly includes a connector housing a portion of the twinax cable sets. The connector has a connector shell which houses a connector printed circuit board (PCB) that is connected to rows of twinax cables at a cable end section and a condensing cable tie bar through which the rows of twinax cables exit the connector shell in a vertical configuration. In the vertical configuration, the lateral direction of the twinax cables is generally perpendicular to a top or bottom surface of the connector printed circuit board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/63 - Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures connecting to another shape cable
  • H01R 43/18 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing bases or cases for contact members
  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack

56.

ANTI-WEAR TERMINAL FITTING

      
Application Number 18026351
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-20
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Patil, Deepak
  • Lepottier, Yves

Abstract

A female receptacle terminal (10) for an electrical connector is disclosed. The female receptacle terminal includes a receptacle having an opening (20) to receive a male blade terminal (300) in an insertion direction (M). A resilient contact beam (100) extends from a top part of the receptacle towards an opposed bottom part. At least one contact surface (103, 113) is provided on at least one of the resilient contact beam and the bottom part and has a contact bump (105, 115) curved in the insertion direction and a width direction to engage the male blade terminal at a linear contact interface, and a guide portion (101, 111) being linear in the width direction and parallel to the bottom part in a plane perpendicular to the width direction to engage the male blade terminal at a point contact interface. Also disclosed is a male blade terminal, an electrical connector and a method of forming an electrical connection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/187 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure the spring member being in the socket

57.

CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18196457
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-12
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor Chien, Tsai-Hui

Abstract

A connector assembly includes a shielding cage, a light guiding pipe and a base. The shielding cage has a plurality of walls and an accommodating space defined by the plurality of walls. The light guiding pipe is assembled to the shielding cage, the light guiding pipe has a light outputting end, a light inputting end and a first assembling portion at a location of the light guiding pipe adjacent to the light inputting end. The base has a light guiding pipe accommodating hole and a second assembling portion provided to the light guiding pipe accommodating hole. The light guiding pipe is assembled in the light guiding pipe accommodating hole, and the first assembling portion of the light guiding pipe is assembled to the second assembling portion of the light guiding pipe accommodating hole, after the first assembling portion of the light guiding pipe is assembled to the second assembling portion of the light guiding pipe accommodating hole from up to down relative to the base, the light guiding pipe is rotated along a rotating direction so that the first assembling portion is fixed to the second assembling portion at the light guiding pipe accommodating hole.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/6581 - Shield structure
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems

58.

Terminal with carrier

      
Application Number 29832978
Grant Number D1005239
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-31
First Publication Date 2023-11-21
Grant Date 2023-11-21
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Okumura, Satoshi
  • Matsuda, Yoshiyuki
  • Akatsuka, Takuro
  • Tanimata, Isao

59.

ULTRAWIZE

      
Serial Number 98275745
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-17
Owner Molex, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

connectors for use in data centers

60.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH HORIZONTAL TO VERTICAL WAFER INTERCONNECTIONS

      
Application Number 18028774
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-04
First Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor Wolfe, Matthew

Abstract

An electrical connector assembly may include a plurality of horizontal wafers used in combination with a plurality of vertical wafers. The vertical wafers may include terminals that interconnect with a set of non-high-speed terminals located in the horizontal wafers. The vertical wafers may be positioned side-by-side and placed to engage with the rear edges of the horizontal wafers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/514 - Bases; Cases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
  • H01R 13/6586 - Shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually spaced contacts for separating multiple connector modules
  • H01R 13/6471 - Means for preventing cross-talk by special arrangement of ground and signal conductors, e.g. GSGS [Ground-Signal-Ground-Signal]

61.

ARRAYED WAVEGUIDE GRATING DEVICE

      
Application Number IB2023054894
Publication Number 2023/218406
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-11
Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Huang, Taizhong
  • Zhang, Shuyu
  • Gong, Senming
  • Zeng, Zhanqiao

Abstract

[0044] An arrayed waveguide grating device comprises a substrate, an arrayed waveguide grating chip, and a pivoting member. The substrate comprises a first plate portion and a second plate portion which are separated; the first plate portion and the second plate portion are made of the same material; the arrayed waveguide grating chip comprises an input planar waveguide; the input planar waveguide comprises a first part disposed at the first plate portion of the substrate and a second part disposed at the second plate portion of the substrate; and the pivoting member is made of a material different from that of the substrate and connects the first plate portion and the second plate portion of the substrate, so that the first plate portion and the second plate portion are movable relative to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/12 - Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings of the optical waveguide type of the integrated circuit kind

62.

CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18143093
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-04
First Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Inukai, Hitomi
  • Tsumuraya, Tetsunori
  • Miyamoto, Hisashi

Abstract

A connector, comprising: a housing; a plurality of elastic members combined with the housing; and a plurality of terminals mounted in the housing, wherein the housing can be inserted into an opening formed in a wall member, the elastic members include a mating exposed surface exposed on a mating surface of the housing and a side wall exposed surface exposed on a side wall surface of the housing and constitute at least one left and right symmetric pair positioned respectively on both left and right sides in the width direction of the housing, and the side wall exposed surface includes a rib extending in the mating direction that is able to come into contact with an inner surface of the opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/77 - Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
  • H01R 24/76 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall
  • H01R 12/78 - Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures connecting to other flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening

63.

ANTENNA DEVICE

      
Application Number 18132442
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-10
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Ping
  • Zhong, Guang-Yong
  • Liu, Hai
  • Zhang, Chun-Xia

Abstract

An antenna device is provided to include an antenna radiating assembly, the antenna radiating assembly includes: a first metal plate; at least two antennas including a first mobile communication antenna and a second mobile communication antenna, the first mobile communication antenna and the second mobile communication antenna are respectively perpendicularly provided to a surface of the first metal plate, and the first mobile communication antenna and the second mobile communication antenna are perpendicular to each other; a second metal plate extending from a side of the first metal plate toward the first mobile communication antenna and the second mobile communication antenna. So a small dimension antenna device is provided to consider an antenna dimension and antenna performance at the same time, employ a three-dimensional antenna structure to reduce the dimension, at the same time assure isolation degree between two mobile communication antennas and promote antenna performance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/22 - Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
  • H01Q 1/24 - Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set
  • H01Q 21/00 - Antenna arrays or systems
  • H01Q 1/50 - Structural association of antennas with earthing switches, lead-in devices or lightning protectors
  • H01Q 1/42 - Housings not intimately mechanically associated with radiating elements, e.g. radome

64.

CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18211307
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-19
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor Yang, Che-Yuan

Abstract

An example connector assembly includes a cage, a first liquid cooling tray, a second liquid cooling tray, and a pressuring spring. The cage includes a frame and partitioning walls. The frame and the partitioning walls define an insertion space. The first liquid cooling tray is provided to a top of the cage, with a lower surface of the first liquid cooling tray constituting an upper wall surface of the insertion space. The second liquid cooling tray is provided to a bottom of the cage, with an upper surface of the second liquid cooling tray constituting a lower wall surface of the insertion space. The pressuring spring is positioned within the insertion space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames

65.

BUSBAR ASSEMBLY AND BATTERY MODULE HAVING THE SAME

      
Application Number IB2023053300
Publication Number 2023/194864
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-01
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Jin, Jang Bum
  • Park, Jong Deok
  • Hong, Sa Cheol

Abstract

A busbar assembly according to an embodiment is a busbar assembly which connects a plurality of battery cells, and may include: a busbar which comprises a connection portion to connect at least two battery cells with each other; a contact beam which includes a connector connection portion formed on one side, and includes flexible arms formed on both ends; and a support block configured to support the contact beam. The flexible arms of the contact beam may press the busbar toward the plurality of battery cells in contact with the connection portion of the busbar.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/514 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells
  • H01M 50/517 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by fixing means, e.g. screws, rivets or bolts
  • H01M 50/502 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing
  • H01M 50/519 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising printed circuit boards [PCB]
  • H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells

66.

CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18129153
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-31
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor Kao, Ming-Huei

Abstract

A connector assembly includes a metal shielding cage and a grounding member. The metal shielding cage has an insertion space and a top wall, a bottom wall and two side walls which define the insertion space, the insertion space has a front end opening. The a grounding member is provided at the front end opening of the metal shielding cage, the grounding member has a plurality of inner side elastic fingers which are positioned to an inner side of the metal shielding cage. The metal shielding cage is constructed with a protecting protrusion which is formed on an inner side surface of at least one of the top wall, the bottom wall and the two side walls, the protecting protrusion is adjacent to the corresponding inner side elastic finger and is positioned behind the corresponding inner side elastic finger, and protrudes toward the insertion space. The protecting protrusion can avoid the pluggable module which inserts into the corresponding insertion space hooking and pulling the tip of the corresponding inner side elastic finger in a process that the pluggable module is pulled out from the corresponding insertion space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/6596 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a metal grounding panel
  • H01R 13/6582 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector

67.

Connector

      
Application Number 29815931
Grant Number D1000390
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-17
First Publication Date 2023-10-03
Grant Date 2023-10-03
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gurrapukonda, Jeevan Suresh
  • Sharma, Gautam
  • Thyagaraj, Harsha

68.

Connector

      
Application Number 29820362
Grant Number D1000391
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-21
First Publication Date 2023-10-03
Grant Date 2023-10-03
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gurrapukonda, Jeevan Suresh
  • Sharma, Gautam
  • Thyagaraj, Harsha

69.

Retainer for electrical connector

      
Application Number 29787419
Grant Number D1000397
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-07
First Publication Date 2023-10-03
Grant Date 2023-10-03
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Matsumoto, Ayako
  • Kobayashi, Hiroki
  • Yamada, Kensuke

70.

NEW AND IMPROVED VARIABLE DUAL-DIRECTIONAL THERMAL COMPENSATOR FOR ARRAYED WAVEGUIDE GRATING (AWG) MODULES

      
Application Number 18016501
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-31
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Shuyu
  • Lee, Glenn
  • Huang, Taizhong
  • Gong, Senming
  • Huang, Mike C.

Abstract

A thermal compensator, for use in connection with arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) modules which are, in turn, utilized in conjunction with wavelength multiplexing and de-multiplexing within optical networks, is disclosed. The thermal compensator comprises a bow-shaped frame member and a central bar member. The bow-shaped frame member is characterized by a higher coefficient of thermal expansion than that of the central bar member such that the bow-shaped frame member can expand and contract at variable rates compared to that of the central bar member under certain temperature conditions. The bow-shaped frame member is adapted to be attached to a movable section of an athermal arrayed waveguide grating (AAWG) module such that the expansion and contraction movements of the bow-shaped member influence the movement of a movable section of the AAWG module in order to maintain the proper focus of the AAWG module across disparate temperature conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/12 - Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings of the optical waveguide type of the integrated circuit kind
  • G02B 6/13 - Integrated optical circuits characterised by the manufacturing method

71.

Ionization device and method of operating same

      
Application Number 17223055
Grant Number 11768177
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-06
First Publication Date 2023-09-26
Grant Date 2023-09-26
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Peng, Wenfeng
  • Kloza, Mariusz
  • Xu, Miao

Abstract

A sensor is provided for detecting small concentrations of volatile organic compounds in ambient air. The sensor has a lamp assembly and a gas sampling chamber assembly which are operatively associated. The gas sampling chamber assembly has an ionization chamber and an electrode assembly. The electrode assembly has sensing, counter and auxiliary electrodes and circuitry. The electrodes are positioned within the ionization chamber and are separated from one another. The circuitry is configured to apply a voltage difference to the sensing and counter electrodes, control an electrical potential of the auxiliary electrode to be substantially equal to an electrical potential of the counter electrode, measure/estimate a current at the sensing electrode and at the auxiliary electrode, determine a difference between the current at the sensing electrode and the current at the auxiliary electrode, and correct the current at the sensing electrode by using the difference.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 27/66 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating electric discharges, e.g. emission of cathode using wave or particle radiation to ionise a gas, e.g. in an ionisation chamber and measuring current or voltage
  • G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups

72.

ANTENNA DEVICE

      
Application Number 18116858
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-03
First Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Hai
  • Zhong, Guang-Yong
  • Zhang, Ping
  • Zhang, Chun-Xia
  • Cheng, Kang

Abstract

An antenna device includes: a dielectric substrate; a first grounding face, a second grounding face and a third grounding face which are provided on a first face of the dielectric substrate and are isolated from each other; a first primary antenna and a first auxiliary antenna which are provided on the first face, cooperatively act with the first grounding face to operate at a first frequency range and are isolated from each other; a second primary antenna and a second auxiliary antenna which cooperatively act with the first grounding face to operate at a second frequency range and are isolated from each other; a third primary antenna which cooperatively acts with the second grounding face to operate at a third frequency range; and a third auxiliary antenna which cooperatively acts with the third grounding face to operate at the third frequency range.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 5/20 - Arrangements for simultaneous operation of antennas on two or more different wavebands, e.g. dual-band or multi-band arrangements characterised by the operating wavebands
  • H01Q 1/48 - Earthing means; Earth screens; Counterpoises
  • H01Q 9/30 - Resonant antennas with feed to end of elongated active element, e.g. unipole

73.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR COUPLING CONDUCTORS TO AN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT

      
Application Number IB2023052014
Publication Number 2023/170533
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-03
Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Zaderej, Victor
  • Amleshi, Arresh
  • Grote, Mark James
  • Han, Alan
  • Amaro, Michael Gerald

Abstract

An electrical connector having insulation displacement connectors and being formed by is formed by an Application Specific Electronics Packaging ("ASEP") manufacturing process is provided. A method of forming same is also provided. In an embodiment, the electrical connector is coupled to conductors of wires. The electrical connector may be coupled to a housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/2429 - Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates mounted in an insulating base
  • H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits

74.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18114288
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-27
First Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor Li, Guo-Li

Abstract

An electrical connector includes: an insulative housing, an interior of the insulative housing is provided with a plurality of terminal receiving cavities which penetrate along a front-rear direction, two sides of each terminal receiving cavity each are provided with a fixing slot; a plurality of conductive terminals respectively correspondingly mounted in the plurality of terminal receiving cavities; each conductive terminal includes a fixing portion, a mating portion which extends forwardly from the fixing portion and a crimping connection portion and a crimping wire portion which extend rearwardly from the fixing portion; two sides of the fixing portion each are provided with a vertical extending piece which extends upwardly, a fixing wing horizontally bends outwardly from an upper end of each vertical extending piece, the fixing wing is correspondingly fixed in the fixing slot. The electrical connector may promote stability of the conductive terminal, reliability of the electrical connector is promoted when the electrical connector mates with the mating connector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/422 - Securing in a demountable manner in resilient one-piece base or case; One-piece base or case formed with resilient locking means

75.

CONNECTOR AND CONNECTOR PAIR

      
Application Number 18018272
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-26
First Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ebisawa, Jumpei
  • Okano, Masato
  • Yamanaka, Manabu
  • Taniguchi, Taichi
  • Arichika, Kenta
  • Nogawa, Yoshiteru

Abstract

To exhibit high strength, achieve a high shielding effect, and increase reliability with a compact and low profile. A first connector that mates with a second connector, containing: a first connector main body; a first terminal attached to the first connector main body; a first high-frequency terminal attached to the first connector main body; and a first shield surrounding an entire circumference of the first connector main body; and further containing, a first inner side shield attached to the first connector main body and extending in a width direction of the first connector between the first terminal and the first high-frequency terminal; where a substrate connecting part of the first terminal is visible from a mating surface side of the first connector, and a substrate connecting part of the first inner side shield is not visible from the mating surface side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/6594 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the shield being mounted on a PCB and connected to conductive members
  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
  • H01R 13/6582 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector
  • H01R 13/20 - Pins, blades, or sockets shaped, or provided with separate member, to retain co-operating parts together

76.

HIGH-POWER FIBER ARRAY ASSEMBLY HAVING BUILT-IN COOLING ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number IB2023051589
Publication Number 2023/161800
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-22
Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Saini, Devinder Pal Singh
  • Russell, Donald Edward
  • Cantrell, Kenneth Duane
  • Lafollette, Layne Michael

Abstract

An optical fiber array assembly for high power applications includes a support structure, an optical fiber array, a plurality of end caps and a fluid conduit arrangement. The optical fiber array extends through the support structure and has a plurality of optical fibers extending in a common longitudinal direction. The plurality of end caps is arranged such that each of the end caps is attached to an end portion of one of the optical fibers. The fluidic conduit arrangement has one or more conduits extending through the support structure. The one or more conduits are configured to support a flow of fluid therein to remove heat arising from optical energy back reflected from the end caps that enters the support structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/04 - Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings formed by bundles of fibres
  • G02B 6/00 - Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings

77.

SHIELDED CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES WITH TEMPERATURE AND ALIGNMENT CONTROLS

      
Application Number 18144268
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-08
First Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Kolak, Andrew
  • Steier, Dominic
  • Zhuang, Li
  • Sommers, Scott

Abstract

High-speed connectors and connector assemblies that can utilize a variety of connector side plate designs and that can include structures for improved thermal performance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/6471 - Means for preventing cross-talk by special arrangement of ground and signal conductors, e.g. GSGS [Ground-Signal-Ground-Signal]
  • H01R 13/6583 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector with separate conductive resilient members between mating shield members
  • H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
  • H01R 43/24 - Assembling by moulding on contact members
  • H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
  • H01R 12/70 - Coupling devices
  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
  • H01R 13/6587 - Shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually spaced contacts for separating multiple connector modules for mounting on PCBs

78.

Smart digital computer platform to display fugitive emissions of a facility

      
Application Number 18017417
Grant Number 11928304
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-29
First Publication Date 2023-08-31
Grant Date 2024-03-12
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Lin, Ling-Ying
  • Nedossekina, Alissa
  • Peng, Wenfeng
  • Chernyshov, Alexander

Abstract

A smart digital computer platform is disclosed that collects, analyzes, and/or renders appropriate information about fugitive emissions identified by a sensor network-based emissions monitoring system in a facility. More specifically to the methods used by the smart digital computer platform to analyze, filter, and transform the collected monitoring data into a visual output that is capable of being rendered on a graphical user interface (GUI) on a screen display with, in some embodiments, a restricted form factor. For example, smart analytics may be used to cull, filter, and transform the data displayed in a pop-up dialog box on a GUI. In another example, the transformed data may be translated into a visual, graphical element that conveys an abundance of appropriate, tailored information to a particular type of user viewing the GUI.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
  • G06F 3/04847 - Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials
  • G06F 9/451 - Execution arrangements for user interfaces
  • G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
  • G08B 21/12 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to undesired emission of substances, e.g. pollution alarms

79.

CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18304386
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-21
First Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Lu, You-Qian
  • Yang, Che-Yuan

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a connector assembly comprising a shielding cage and a liquid cooling cabin. The shielding cage has an insertion space and a window in communication with the insertion space. The liquid cooling cabin is configured to allow a cooling liquid to circulate and flow inside, the liquid cooling cabin comprises a shell having an opening, a thermal coupling cover provided at the opening of the shell, and an elastic sealing unit sealing a gap between the thermal coupling cover and the shell, the thermal coupling cover having a thermal coupling plate entering into the insertion space via the window of the shielding cage, the thermal coupling plate being capable of elastically moving in a direction close to the shell and elastically restoring in a direction away from the shell by a function of the elastic sealing unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H01R 13/6584 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector with separate conductive resilient members between mating shield members formed by conductive elastomeric members, e.g. flat gaskets or O-rings
  • H01R 13/533 - Bases or cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure

80.

CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18102782
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-30
First Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor Kao, Ming-Huei

Abstract

Disclosed in the present invention is a connector assembly, including a guide shielding cover; a side cover plate; and a light guide piece. The guide shielding cover has a top wall and a side wall, and the side wall has an opening. The side cover plate is assembled on the side wall and shields the opening, and the side cover plate has a first mounting portion. The light guide piece has a second mounting portion matched with and assembled on the first mounting portion. The connector assembly in the present invention, through the side cover plate assembled on the side wall of the guide shielding cover, not only shields the opening on the side wall to generate an action of electromagnetic interference shield (EMI shielding), but also provides an additional construction for assembling the light guide piece through the side cover plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements

81.

CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18307040
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-26
First Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor Gondo, Daishi

Abstract

A connector includes: half body parts each including a connector body, and a plurality of terminals attached to the body; end parts formed on both ends of the body formed by allowing the bodies to abut each other; and reinforcing brackets attached to the respective end parts. Each of the bodies is a member integrated with the terminals by primary insert molding, and includes a protrusion extending in the longitudinal direction and holding the terminals, and an embedded part connected to both ends in the longitudinal direction of the protrusion. The end part includes a covering part covering at least the embedded part of each of the bodies, and the covering part is a member integrated with the embedded part and the bracket by secondary insert molding. The connector allows for the spacing between protrusions to be narrowed, simplifying manufacturing, reducing size, and improving reliability.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
  • H01R 13/504 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces different pieces being moulded, cemented, welded, e.g. ultrasonic, or swaged together
  • H01R 12/57 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals surface mounting terminals
  • H01R 12/70 - Coupling devices
  • H01R 13/447 - Shutter or cover plate
  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement

82.

PLUG ASSEMBLY AND RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY WITH TWO ROWS

      
Application Number 18137450
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-21
First Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor Regnier, Kent E.

Abstract

A connector system for a pluggable IO connector is disclosed that includes a plug with two rows of pads on two sides of a mating blade and a receptacle with two connection regions that is configured to engage the two rows of pads. In an embodiment the connector system can support double the data bandwidth of a typical connector, such as a QSFP connector, while allowing for backward compatibility with convention plug assemblies that have a single row of pads on each side the mating blade.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 25/00 - Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
  • H01R 12/72 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures
  • H01R 13/6581 - Shield structure
  • H01R 12/75 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures connecting to cables except for flat or ribbon cables
  • H01R 13/11 - Resilient sockets

83.

BACKPLANE CONNECTOR FOR PROVIDING ANGLED CONNECTIONS AND SYSTEM THEREOF

      
Application Number 18304381
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-21
First Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Laurx, John C.
  • Wang, Chien-Lin
  • Shah, Vivek

Abstract

A backplane connector includes a shielded design that has wafers with signal terminals supported as edge-coupled terminal pairs for differential signaling. A ground shield is mounted on each wafer and provides a U-channel that partially shields each terminal pair. An insert can be provided to help connect the ground shield to a U-shield to provide U-shaped shielding structure substantially the entire way from a tail to a contact.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/6461 - Means for preventing cross-talk
  • H01R 13/6587 - Shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually spaced contacts for separating multiple connector modules for mounting on PCBs
  • H01R 12/72 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures
  • H01R 12/73 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures
  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames

84.

Connector

      
Application Number 29783766
Grant Number D0994606
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-14
First Publication Date 2023-08-08
Grant Date 2023-08-08
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Belle, Muttanna
  • Cs, Sandeep
  • Thyagaraj, Harsha

85.

Connector

      
Application Number 29858173
Grant Number D0994612
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-28
First Publication Date 2023-08-08
Grant Date 2023-08-08
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Belle, Muttanna
  • Cs, Sandeep
  • Thyagaraj, Harsha

86.

Connector

      
Application Number 29858166
Grant Number D0994610
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-28
First Publication Date 2023-08-08
Grant Date 2023-08-08
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Belle, Muttanna
  • Cs, Sandeep
  • Thyagaraj, Harsha

87.

Connector

      
Application Number 29858170
Grant Number D0994611
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-28
First Publication Date 2023-08-08
Grant Date 2023-08-08
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Belle, Muttanna
  • Cs, Sandeep
  • Thyagaraj, Harsha

88.

Connector

      
Application Number 29858176
Grant Number D0994613
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-28
First Publication Date 2023-08-08
Grant Date 2023-08-08
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Belle, Muttanna
  • Cs, Sandeep
  • Thyagaraj, Harsha

89.

CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18098728
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-19
First Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Kao, Ming-Huei
  • Huang, Kuan-Chih
  • Shah, Vivek
  • Ali, Saiyed Muhammad Hasan
  • Yang, Hui-Hsuan
  • Peng, Kuan-Lin
  • Lin, Wei-Cheng

Abstract

A connector assembly includes a guiding shield cage, a receptacle connector, a partitioning bracket and a movable heat sink. The receptacle connector is provided to a rear segment of an interior of the guiding shield cage, the receptacle connector has an upper receptacle and a lower receptacle. The partitioning bracket is provided in the guiding shield cage, the partitioning bracket and the guiding shield cage together define an upper receiving space which corresponds to the upper receptacle and a lower receiving space which corresponds to the lower receptacle. The movable heat sink is assembled to the partitioning bracket, the movable heat sink is capable of moving relative to the partitioning bracket between a front position where the movable heat sink is positioned in front of a front end of the upper receptacle a front end of the lower receptacle and a rearward position where the movable heat sink at least partially enters into between the upper receptacle and the lower receptacle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/6583 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector with separate conductive resilient members between mating shield members
  • H01R 13/508 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by clip or spring
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

90.

FPC CONNECTOR AND CONNECTOR PAIR

      
Application Number IB2022062102
Publication Number 2023/144610
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-13
Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Tsumuraya, Tetsunori
  • Miyamoto, Hisashi

Abstract

An FPC connector that includes: a housing enabling attaching of a FPC with a bifurcated tip, wherein the housing includes: a column section that engages a separation section formed in the center of the FPC in the width direction, and engagement protrusions that enter into and engage with engaging openings formed at both ends of the FPC in the width direction; the engagement protrusions are formed protruding from the side of the FPC opposite the reinforcement plate toward the reinforcement plate side; and the housing further includes a recessed section formed in the center thereof in the width direction and a slit formed in the recessed section that an internal end part of the FPC separation section fits into.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/77 - Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
  • H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement

91.

HIGH-SPEED CONNECTOR SYSTEM

      
Application Number IB2023050693
Publication Number 2023/144755
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-26
Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Cullard, Francois
  • Dessirier, Bruno

Abstract

A high-speed connector system includes a male connector and a female connector which are configured to be coupled together. Each connector includes a housing and a module. Each housing houses a plurality of electrical terminals in terminal receiving passageways and has walls defining a module receiving passage in which the module is seated. Each module is configured to receive an electrical terminal, and has a plurality of rounded nubs on walls forming the module which are engaged with walls forming the module receiving passage. The nubs space the module from the walls of the module receiving passage and form a ball joint to allow floating of the module relative to the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement

92.

Connector

      
Application Number 29753340
Grant Number D0993923
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-30
First Publication Date 2023-08-01
Grant Date 2023-08-01
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Belle, Muttanna
  • Cs, Sandeep
  • Thyagaraj, Harsha

93.

Connector

      
Application Number 29783131
Grant Number D0993924
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-11
First Publication Date 2023-08-01
Grant Date 2023-08-01
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Desai, Ravikanth
  • Mithun, Narayan
  • Ramesh Raju, Kalidindi
  • Sarkar, Debashis
  • Bhaskar, Rahul
  • Nie, Gang

94.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR COMBINATION

      
Application Number 18099979
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-23
First Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Chen, You-Sheng
  • Liang, Wen-Chieh
  • Liu, Jing
  • Teh, Chien Ching
  • Chiang, Yueh-Ting

Abstract

Provided in the present invention are an electrical connector and an electrical connector combination. The electrical connector combination includes a circuit board and the electrical connector. The electrical connector includes: a first insulating housing, having a front end provided with a first coupling cavity and a receiving cavity; a plurality of first conductive terminals, respectively provided on upper and lower sides of the first coupling cavity, each first conductive terminal including a first contact portion extending forwards and a wiring portion extending backwards; a plurality of conducting wires, respectively connected to the wiring portions of the plurality of first conductive terminals; a second insulating housing, inserted into the receiving cavity; and a plurality of second conductive terminals, fixed on the second insulating housing, the second conductive terminal including a second contact portion extending forwards and a pin extending backwards, where the pin of the second conductive terminal is used to be electrically connected to the circuit board. The present invention facilitates space conservation and assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/73 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures
  • H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
  • H01R 13/11 - Resilient sockets
  • H01R 13/658 - High frequency shielding arrangements, e.g. against EMI [Electro-Magnetic Interference] or EMP [Electro-Magnetic Pulse] 

95.

METHOD FOR LEAK SOURCE LOCATION INVESTIGATION

      
Application Number US2023011192
Publication Number 2023/141240
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-20
Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Peng, Wenfeng
  • Zappa, Brian Michael
  • Lin, Ling-Ying

Abstract

Methods and systems are disclosed for inspection of a potential source location (PSL) at an industrial facility that has physical components, such as pipes and valves, that transport one or more gaseous materials. A computing device assist in refocusing a technician equipped with a network of mobile sensors and a handheld device/wand to detect a gaseous emission at the industrial facility. The mobile sensors capture measurements on a recurring basis to assist the technician responsible for operating the handheld device/wand to identify exactly which physical component located within a PSL at the industrial facility are causing fugitive emissions. The disclosed system and method update an initial PSL by considering the recurring measurements and/or other inputs (e.g., weather data) to reduce the area of the initial PSL, thus better instructing the mechanic to identify the fugitive emission.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 23/02 - Telescopes, e.g. binoculars; Periscopes; Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies; Viewfinders; Optical aiming or sighting devices involving prisms or mirrors
  • G01M 3/02 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum
  • G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link

96.

Connector

      
Application Number 29815247
Grant Number D0993184
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-12
First Publication Date 2023-07-25
Grant Date 2023-07-25
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Cs, Sandeep
  • Belle, Muttanna
  • Thyagaraj, Harsha

97.

Connector

      
Application Number 29815258
Grant Number D0993185
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-12
First Publication Date 2023-07-25
Grant Date 2023-07-25
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Cs, Sandeep
  • Belle, Muttanna
  • Thyagaraj, Harsha

98.

Connector

      
Application Number 29815251
Grant Number D0992509
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-12
First Publication Date 2023-07-18
Grant Date 2023-07-18
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Cs, Sandeep
  • Belle, Muttanna
  • Thyagaraj, Harsha

99.

BOARD CONNECTOR AND BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR

      
Application Number IB2022062101
Publication Number 2023/119057
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-13
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner MOLEX, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Kawabata, Masato
  • Tanaka, Mikiji

Abstract

A board connector, including: housing; and a signal terminal mounted in this housing; wherein the housing includes a first space portion and a second space portion positioned further in the anti-mating direction than the first space portion, and a first side surface of the signal terminal is exposed to the outside of the board connector through the first space portion and the second space portion, and the housing further includes a third space portion and this third space portion is positioned on a second side surface of the signal terminal and the signal terminal engages with the third space portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/6471 - Means for preventing cross-talk by special arrangement of ground and signal conductors, e.g. GSGS [Ground-Signal-Ground-Signal]
  • H01R 12/73 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures
  • H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted

100.

Photoionization detector and method of operating same

      
Application Number 18107131
Grant Number 11885766
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-08
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Grant Date 2024-01-30
Owner Molex, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Xu, Miao
  • Peng, Wenfeng
  • Kloza, Mariusz
  • Afenzer, Amram Netanel

Abstract

An electrode stack assembly includes an electrically insulative substrate having a cavity therethrough extending, a first counter electrode on a top surface thereof and extending through the substrate, a second sensing electrode on a bottom surface thereof and extending through the substrate, and a third electrode having a top body portion on a top of the substrate, a bottom body portion on a bottom of the substrate, and a coupling pin passing through the substrate and electrically coupling the top and bottom body portions. The third electrode electrically separates the pin of the sensing electrode from the counter electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 27/66 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating electric discharges, e.g. emission of cathode using wave or particle radiation to ionise a gas, e.g. in an ionisation chamber and measuring current or voltage
  • G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups
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