Maxar Technologies has been granted a patent for a connector loading device with a receptacle, light sources, and a controller. The system aligns holes in a connector with unique indexes, illuminating them with corresponding light sources when initiated by the controller. GlobalData’s report on Maxar Technologies gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

According to GlobalData’s company profile on Maxar Technologies, was a key innovation area identified from patents. Maxar Technologies's grant share as of May 2024 was 59%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Connector loading device with light sources for unique indexes

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Maxar Technologies Inc

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11994279B1) describes a system that includes a receptacle with a first plurality of holes that align with a second plurality of holes in a connector. Each hole in the receptacle has a unique index and is equipped with a light source that illuminates from the bottom to the top when activated. A controller in the system receives an input indicating an index and triggers the corresponding light source. The system can have male or female receptacles and connectors, including D-type or circular connectors. Additionally, there is an option for a display and input device like a keypad to facilitate the process.

Furthermore, the patent also covers a method for using the system, involving inserting a connector into the receptacle, identifying the index of a wire to be installed, and illuminating the corresponding hole in the receptacle. The method may include displaying the index, receiving the wire in the illuminated hole, and utilizing a male or female receptacle. The system can accommodate various connector types, such as D-type or circular connectors, and allows for input via a keypad. Another aspect of the patent involves a system with multiple receptacles and connectors, each with unique indexes and corresponding light sources, controlled by a central controller. The connectors can be of the same type and size, with combinations of female and male connectors, D-type connectors, or circular connectors.

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