Kevin Lenhart - Horsham PA, US Dennis Conroy - Sellersville PA, US John Ramspacher - Green Lane PA, US Jamie Swift - Bristol PA, US
Assignee:
General Instrument Corporation - Horsham PA
International Classification:
A44B021/00
US Classification:
024/458000
Abstract:
A hybrid grounding clip formed from a single piece of sheet metal. The grounding clip includes a base having opposing ends, opposing sides and a slot defined therethrough. The clip further includes a set of attachment legs formed from downwardly bent portions of the base, and at least one contact flange formed from a portion of the base which is bent at an angle of less than 90 with respect to the base located inwardly from at least one of the opposing sides along the slot.
- Suwanee GA, US Jamie J. SWIFT - Levittown PA, US David BOWLER - Stow MA, US Julio Cesar AYALA VERA - Apodaca, MX
Assignee:
ARRIS Enterprises LLC - Suwanee GA
International Classification:
F16B 9/02 B65D 25/20
Abstract:
Securing devices are shown and disclosed. In one embodiment, the securing device includes a base having a first channel. The securing device additionally includes a pair of clamp members received in the first channel. The securing device further includes an actuator member that is received in the first channel and that enables a user to simultaneously move the pair of clamp members toward or away from each other.
- Suwanee GA, US Jamie J. Swift - Levittown PA, US Steven M. Corso - Philadelphia PA, US Charles F. Niesley - Lansdale PA, US Frederick W. Schimmel - Gibbsboro NJ, US
International Classification:
G06F 13/40 H01R 24/60 G06F 13/42
Abstract:
Described herein is a main board serial AT attachment (SATA) connector and SATA adapter that permits the assembly or disassembly of a STB (set-top box) and HDD (hard disk drive) dock without requiring that the unit be opened by a skilled technician. The SATA connector and SATA adapter may be keyed to prevent tampering or unauthorized connection of an external hard drive. Alignment and guide features may be included for easy assembly of the STB and HDD dock. The connector and adapter may be designed in such a way as to allow for simple modifications to correspond with various STB and HDD dock designs by adjusting the mating height of the connector and adapter.
- Suwanee GA, US Joseph M. Colussi - Chalfont PA, US David C. Hartrum - Springfield PA, US Christopher E. Jeblonski - Hatboro PA, US Jamie J. Swift - Levittown PA, US
Assignee:
ARRIS Enterprises, Inc. - Suwanee GA
International Classification:
H04N 21/41 H04N 21/61
US Classification:
725127, 29854
Abstract:
Techniques for adding WiFi capabilities to a region may include installing WiFi access points in a cable television (CATV) system. For easier installation of the WiFi access points, a WiFi access point extension devices may be integrated into existing taps in the CATV system. The WiFi extended taps are able to provide radio frequency (RF)/CATV signals to subscribers, provide power to the respectively integrated WiFi access point, and maintain power to the coaxial transmission line during installation. During installation, the WiFi access point extension devices can be integrated into the CATV outdoor distribution plant without having to splice into an existing coaxial transmission line. The multiplicity of existing tap locations in CATV distribution plants makes the positioning of new wireless access points extremely versatile for the cable provider.