公开(公告)号：US09065205B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-23

申请号：US13458853

申请日：2012-04-27

Applicant: Zheng Gao ,  Josh Pong ,  Chris Ligtenberg ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  John C. DiFonzo ,  Dave Narajowski ,  Greg Springer ,  Eric Monsef ,  Min Chul Kim

Inventor： Zheng Gao ,  Josh Pong ,  Chris Ligtenberg ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  John C. DiFonzo ,  Dave Narajowski ,  Greg Springer ,  Eric Monsef ,  Min Chul Kim

IPC: H01R13/60 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/508 ,  H01R13/58 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R13/6592 ,  H01R13/658 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R13/717 ,  H01R13/6471

CPC classification number: H01R13/582 ,  H01R4/18 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R13/508 ,  H01R13/5808 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  H01R13/6471 ,  H01R13/658 ,  H01R13/6592 ,  H01R13/665 ,  H01R13/6658 ,  H01R13/7172 ,  H01R13/7175 ,  H01R43/048 ,  H01R43/205 ,  Y10T29/49204 ,  Y10T29/4922

Abstract: A magnetic connector system having a durable and reliable construction and a reduced height while maintaining sufficient holding strength. A connector insert may utilize a crimping piece to crimp a braiding of a cable. The crimping piece may be fixed to an attraction plate and a board in the insert for mechanical reliability. Retention clips may be used to fix a shell to the attraction plate. A connector receptacle may employ a magnetically conductive label to improve holding strength.

Abstract translation: 一种磁连接器系统，其具有耐用且可靠的结构，并且在保持足够的保持强度的同时降低了高度。 连接器插入件可以利用压接件来压接电缆的编织物。 压接片可以固定在插入件中的吸引板和板上以获得机械可靠性。 保持夹可用于将壳固定到吸引板。 连接器插座可以采用导磁标签来提高保持强度。

公开(公告)号：US08199468B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-12

申请号：US12580927

申请日：2009-10-16

Applicant: John Raff ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Laura DeForest ,  John C. DiFonzo ,  Zheng Gao ,  Michelle Goldberg ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  Timothy S. Hibbard ,  Ron Hopkinson ,  William F. Leggett ,  Chris Ligtenberg ,  Gavin J. Reid ,  Charles A. Schwalbach

Inventor： John Raff ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Laura DeForest ,  John C. DiFonzo ,  Zheng Gao ,  Michelle Goldberg ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  Timothy S. Hibbard ,  Ron Hopkinson ,  William F. Leggett ,  Chris Ligtenberg ,  Gavin J. Reid ,  Charles A. Schwalbach

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A multipart computer housing is described. The multipart computer housing includes at least a clutch barrel. The clutch barrel encloses a connector assembly, the connector assembly providing support for a lid. The clutch barrel is configured such that a junction formed by the clutch barrel and a top layer of the lid is not visible to a user when the computer housing is on a horizontal surface.

Abstract translation: 描述了多部分计算机外壳。 多部分计算机壳体至少包括离合器筒。 离合器筒包围连接器组件，连接器组件为盖提供支撑。 离合器筒构造成使得当计算机壳体在水平表面上时，由离合器柱形成的接合部和盖的顶层对于使用者是不可见的。

公开(公告)号：US08177560B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-15

申请号：US13325024

申请日：2011-12-13

Applicant: Matthew Dean Rohrbach ,  Mark Edward Doutt ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Kanye Lim ,  John C. DiFonzo ,  Jean-Marc Gery

Inventor： Matthew Dean Rohrbach ,  Mark Edward Doutt ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Kanye Lim ,  John C. DiFonzo ,  Jean-Marc Gery

IPC: H01R13/60

CPC classification number: H01R13/6205 ,  G06F1/1633 ,  G06F1/18 ,  H01R13/24 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: An electrical plug and receptacle relying on magnetic force from an electromagnet to maintain contact are disclosed. The plug and receptacle can be used as part of a power adapter for connecting an electronic device, such as a laptop computer, to a power supply. The plug includes electrical contacts, which are preferably biased toward corresponding contacts on the receptacle. The plug and receptacle each have a magnetic element. The magnetic element on one of the plug or receptacle can be a magnet or ferromagnetic material. The magnetic element on the other of the plug or receptacle is an electromagnet. When the plug and receptacle are brought into proximity, the magnetic attraction between the electromagnet magnet and its complement, whether another magnet or a ferromagnetic material, maintains the contacts in an electrically conductive relationship.

公开(公告)号：US20100080563A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US12241036

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: John C. DiFonzo ,  Chris Ligtenberg ,  Michael Culbert

Inventor： John C. DiFonzo ,  Chris Ligtenberg ,  Michael Culbert

IPC: H01R11/00 ,  H04B10/00

CPC classification number: H01R23/00 ,  G02B6/3817 ,  G02B6/3886 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  H01R13/6616 ,  H01R13/6675 ,  H01R27/02

Abstract: Circuits, apparatus, and methods that provide a connector system that can supply both power and data to a mobile computing or other type of device using a single connection. Further examples also provide a power and data adapter that can provide power and data to a mobile computing device using a single cable. Further examples provide an easy disengagement when a cable connected to the connector is pulled. One such example provides a magnetic connector that uncouples without binding when its cord is pulled. Another example prevents power from being provided at a connector insert until the connector insert is placed in a connector receptacle.

Abstract translation: 提供连接器系统的电路，装置和方法，其可以使用单个连接向移动计算或其他类型的设备提供电力和数据。 其他示例还提供能够使用单个电缆向移动计算设备提供电力和数据的电力和数据适配器。 当连接到连接器的电缆被拉动时，进一步的示例提供了容易的脱离接合。 一个这样的例子提供了一种磁性连接器，当拉动绳索时，该连接器可解耦而不绑定。 另一个例子是防止在将连接器插件放置在连接器插座中的情况下在连接器插头处提供电力。

公开(公告)号：US07517222B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-14

申请号：US11876733

申请日：2007-10-22

Applicant: Matthew Dean Rohrbach ,  Mark Edward Doutt ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Kanye Lim ,  John C. Difonzo ,  Jean-Marc Gery

Inventor： Matthew Dean Rohrbach ,  Mark Edward Doutt ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Kanye Lim ,  John C. Difonzo ,  Jean-Marc Gery

IPC: H01R13/60

CPC classification number: H01R13/6205 ,  G06F1/1633 ,  G06F1/18 ,  H01R13/24 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: An electrical plug and receptacle relying on magnetic force to maintain contact are disclosed. The plug and receptacle can be used as part of a power adapter for connecting an electronic device, such as a laptop computer, to a power supply. The plug includes electrical contacts, which are preferably biased toward corresponding contacts on the receptacle. The plug and receptacle each have a magnetic element. The magnetic element on one or both of the plug and receptacle can be a magnet, which is preferably a permanent rare earth magnet although electromagnets may also be used. The magnetic element on the plug or receptacle that does not include a magnet is composed of ferromagnetic material. When the plug and receptacle are brought into proximity, the magnetic attraction between the magnet and its complement, whether another magnet or a ferromagnetic material, maintains the contacts in an electrically conductive relationship.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种依靠磁力保持接触的电插头和插座。 插头和插座可用作用于将电子设备（例如膝上型计算机）连接到电源的电源适配器的一部分。 插头包括电触点，其优选地被偏压到插座上的相应触点。 插头和插座各有一个磁性元件。 插头和插座中的一个或两个上的磁性元件可以是磁体，尽管也可以使用电磁体，但优选永久性稀土磁体。 不包括磁体的插头或插座上的磁性元件由铁磁材料构成。 当插头和插座接近时，磁体和其互补件之间的磁吸引力，无论是另一个磁体还是铁磁材料，都会使触点保持导电关系。

公开(公告)号：US4935932A

公开(公告)日：1990-06-19

申请号：US232446

申请日：1988-08-15

Applicant: Bertram C. Johnson ,  John C. DiFonzo ,  Richard L. Herbst

Inventor： Bertram C. Johnson ,  John C. DiFonzo ,  Richard L. Herbst

IPC: H01S3/08 ,  H01S3/102

CPC classification number: H01S3/102 ,  H01S3/08

Abstract: A laser beam shaper which provides polarized output with a high spatial quality, utilizing induced stress birefringence. The laser beam shaper in which light resonates along a resonant path defined by reflective surfaces includes a solid state medium, such as a Nd:YAG rod which exhibits thermally induced stress birefringence that is of known, azimuthally independent distribution in planes perpendicular to the resonant path. On either side of the medium, quarter-wave retardation plates are provided which create essentially circular polarization of the resonant light within the medium. Sandwiching the quarter-wave plates and the medium are the first and second polarizing elements, both of which are aligned along the same preferred plane. By inducing stress birefringence in the medium, an output beam is produced. A shape defined by the distribution of the birefringence is provided. With media such as YAG, the shape of the beam is round with high quality.

Abstract translation: 激光束整形器，利用感应应力双折射提供具有高空间质量的偏振输出。 其中沿着由反射表面限定的谐振路径共振的激光束整形器包括固态介质，例如Nd：YAG棒，其呈现在垂直于共振路径的平面中具有已知的方位角独立分布的热致应力双折射 。 在介质的任一侧，提供四分之一波长相位差板，其产生基本上在介质内的共振光的圆偏振。 夹杂四分之一波片和介质是第一和第二偏振元件，它们都沿着相同的优选平面排列。 通过在介质中引起应力双折射，产生输出光束。 提供了由双折射分布限定的形状。 使用YAG等介质，光束的形状是高质量的圆形。

公开(公告)号：US09780484B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US13584769

申请日：2012-08-13

Applicant: John C. DiFonzo ,  George V. Anastas ,  David Narajowski ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  Brett William Degner ,  Chris Ligtenberg

Inventor： John C. DiFonzo ,  George V. Anastas ,  David Narajowski ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  Brett William Degner ,  Chris Ligtenberg

IPC: H01R11/30 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R43/26

CPC classification number: H01R13/6205 ,  H01R43/26 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: Magnetic connectors that may be readily manufactured and provide a high landed force and labels for magnetic connectors that may protect magnets or magnetic elements in the connectors, provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance, and improve the magnetic performance of the connectors. In various examples, power and signal paths may be formed using contacts that are separate from magnets or magnetic elements, paths may be formed using magnets or magnetic elements, or paths may be formed using a combination of contacts and magnets and magnetic elements. The magnets may have various arrangements. One or more magnets may be used in conjunction with magnetic elements. The interface surface of these magnets and magnetic elements may have various contours, such as flat, spline, or involute.

公开(公告)号：US08888940B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-18

申请号：US13049093

申请日：2011-03-16

Applicant: John C. DiFonzo ,  Kevin Kenney ,  Adam T. Garelli ,  Christiaan A. Ligtenberg

Inventor： John C. DiFonzo ,  Kevin Kenney ,  Adam T. Garelli ,  Christiaan A. Ligtenberg

IPC: B29C70/84 ,  B29C53/56 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29C70/52 ,  B29C70/86 ,  B29L31/34 ,  B29K307/04 ,  B29C70/54 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29L12/00

CPC classification number: B29C70/84 ,  B29C53/562 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C66/1222 ,  B29C66/1224 ,  B29C66/43421 ,  B29C66/52431 ,  B29C66/721 ,  B29C66/7422 ,  B29C70/52 ,  B29C70/545 ,  B29C70/865 ,  B29K2307/04 ,  B29L2012/00 ,  B29L2031/3481

Abstract: Electronic device frames may be formed from fiber composites. Carbon fiber material may be formed into frame members using pultrusion tools. Notches may be machined into the frame members. The machined frame members may be assembled to form a rectangular frame assembly using lap joints. Fiber tape may be wound around the periphery of the frame assembly. Following curing, additional parts such as a metal blank may be bonded to the frame assembly and machined.

Abstract translation: 电子设备框架可以由纤维复合材料形成。 碳纤维材料可以使用拉挤成型工具形成框架构件。 凹槽可以加工成框架构件。 加工的框架构件可以组装成使用搭接接头形成矩形框架组件。 纤维带可以缠绕在框架组件的周边周围。 固化后，附加的部件如金属坯料可以结合到框架组件并加工。

公开(公告)号：US08702316B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-22

申请号：US12910141

申请日：2010-10-22

Applicant: John C. DiFonzo ,  Chris Ligtenberg ,  Michael Culbert

Inventor： John C. DiFonzo ,  Chris Ligtenberg ,  Michael Culbert

IPC: G02B6/38

CPC classification number: H01R23/00 ,  G02B6/3817 ,  G02B6/3886 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  H01R13/6616 ,  H01R13/6675 ,  H01R27/02

Abstract: Circuits, apparatus, and methods that provide a connector system that can supply both power and data to a mobile computing or other type of device using a single connection. Further examples also provide a power and data adapter that can provide power and data to a mobile computing device using a single cable. Further examples provide an easy disengagement when a cable connected to the connector is pulled. One such example provides a magnetic connector that uncouples without binding when its cord is pulled. Another example prevents power from being provided at a connector insert until the connector insert is placed in a connector receptacle.

Abstract translation: 提供连接器系统的电路，装置和方法，其可以使用单个连接向移动计算或其他类型的设备提供电力和数据。 其他示例还提供能够使用单个电缆向移动计算设备提供电力和数据的电力和数据适配器。 当连接到连接器的电缆被拉动时，进一步的示例提供了容易的脱离接合。 一个这样的例子提供了一种磁性连接器，当拉动绳索时，该连接器可解耦而不绑定。 另一个例子是防止在将连接器插件放置在连接器插座中的情况下在连接器插头处提供电力。

公开(公告)号：US08535088B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-17

申请号：US12582308

申请日：2009-10-20

Applicant: Zheng Gao ,  John C. DiFonzo ,  Joshua Banko ,  Min Chul Kim

Inventor： Zheng Gao ,  John C. DiFonzo ,  Joshua Banko ,  Min Chul Kim

IPC: H01R3/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/5845 ,  B32B3/266 ,  B32B3/30 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/365 ,  B32B2250/02 ,  B32B2250/24 ,  B32B2307/3065 ,  B32B2457/00 ,  H01B7/29 ,  H01R9/03 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R13/5816 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  H01R13/7175 ,  H01R2201/06

Abstract: Power cables that include plug housings having an improved appearance as well as employ a halogen-free cable while providing adequate fire resistance. One example provides a power cable having cable plug with a substantially unitary body. Another example provides a power cable that is formed using halogen-free materials. To provide adequate fire protection, a strain relief formed using multiple materials is used.

Abstract translation: 电源电缆包括具有改进外观的插头外壳以及采用无卤素电缆同时提供足够的耐火性。 一个示例提供了具有基本上单体的电缆插头的电力电缆。 另一个例子提供了使用无卤材料形成的电力电缆。 为了提供足够的防火性，使用了使用多种材料形成的应变消除。