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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6066805 | Electrical receptacle cover having an integrally formed detachable fastening nut An electrical receptacle cover is securable over an electrical receptacle. The cover includes a generally planar cover plate for positioning over the receptacle. The cover plate includes an outlet opening therethrough for accessing the outlet of the elect... | 05/23/2000 |
| 5904260 | Electrical outlet box assembly An electrical outlet box assembly including an outlet box and a lid. The outlet box generally includes a base, an outer wall parametrically bounding the base and extending upwardly therefrom forming a box interior, the outer wall having an upper and lower... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5865979 | Ground rod and apparatus and method for electroplating The entire outer surface of a ground rod, including its pointed end portion, has a continuous and uniform electroplated coating. The rod has a blunt end portion shaped to minimize mushrooming when it is hammered for driving the rod into the ground. Jets o... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5860831 | Flat/round cable connecting device The flat/round connecting device provides connection between conductors of a flat-ribbon, flat-conductor cable having at least two flat conductors and the round conductors of a round cable having at least two round conductors. The device comprises a plura... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5833110 | Electrical outlet box with integral support leg An electrical outlet box which is mounted to a wall stud and having a support leg to prevent deflection of the box by abutment against a wall board attached to the stud. The electrical outlet box includes a back wall which is perimeterically bounded by an... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5802715 | Method of sealing an elongate cable splice A method and apparatus provides for the sealing of an elongate splice of an electrical cable. A central extent of the splice is enclosed in a cylindrical enclosure tube so as to define exposed lateral splice extents on each side thereof. Sealing dams are ... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5779083 | Electrical receptacle cover assembly including dual acting spring An electrical receptacle cover assembly provides weather-tight closure of a receptacle outlet. The cover assembly includes a faceplate mountable over an electrical receptacle. The faceplate includes an opening for exposing an outlet of the receptacle. A c... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5763833 | Electrical connector fitting A connector for terminating a metal clad electrical cable is suitable for use in hazardous locations. The connector includes an elongate generally cylindrical body having a cable receiving end, a conductor egressing end, and a central axial bore therethro... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5758953 | Quartz halogen flood light asembly having improved housing A quartz halogen outdoor floodlight assembly, having an improved lamp, reflector, and housing therefor for increased adjustability and overall performance. The housing comprises a two component unit, having upper and lower separable housing members, inter... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5733143 | Stacked electrical connector assembly An upstanding stacked electrical connector assembly comprises an upper connector having a plurality of contact elements, each having a first segment rearwardly therein and a second segment extending downwardly from the first segment, a lower connector hav... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5726385 | Thin wall electrical outlet box An improved electrical outlet box having thin wall construction and localized elements for structurally reinforcing the box. The thin wall outlet box includes a bottom wall and a perimeter wall perimetrically bounding the bottom wall and an open upper end... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5710392 | Electrical outlet box assembly having a removable cover An improved electrical outlet box assembly includes an outlet box and a cover. The outlet box includes a bottom wall and a sidewall perimetrically bounding the bottom wall and an open upper end. The sidewall supports a pair of diametrically opposed ear lu... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5697540 | Feed mechanism for advancing elongated strip material A feed mechanism for advancing an elongate strip of material including a pilot mechanism for locating the strip such that flexure regions of the strip are disposed at a predetermined position relative to the feed mechanism. The mechanism advances the stri... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5685740 | Shielded electrical connector An electrical connector for terminating electrical conductors of a multiconductor cable comprises an electrically insulative housing defining an passage for receipt of an electrical connector plug and an open interior compartment, a plurality of electrica... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5681180 | Conductor holding block for an electrical connector An electrical connector provides for the termination of discrete insulated conductors of a multi-conductor cable. The connector includes an insulative connector housing supporting plural electrical contacts having insulation displacing contact portions. A... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5676865 | Method of and apparatus for providing welded joints A method for forming a welded joint as between first and second electrical conductive members by the use of a radiant energy source, wherein the first member has a higher reflectivity with respect to the radiant energy than the second member, the method c... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5647613 | Connector for retentively terminating electrical conduit A conduit connector provides for the retentive termination of an electrical conduit to a junction box. The conduit connector includes the connector housing including a conduit receiving end, an opposed conductor egressing end and a central conduit passage... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5646371 | Electrical outlet box and plate therefor incorporating a rear support bracket An outlet box for a conventional electrical receptacle or like includes a rear support bracket extending rearwardly from one side thereof. The bracket is generally L-shaped and can include a weakened portion, to enable it to be bent. The bracket abuts an ... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5641940 | Poke-through electrical connection assembly retainer A poke-through electrical connector includes an elongate, generally tubular housing member and at least one retaining clip for securing the connector in an interfloor passage. The retaining clip includes a transverse flexure portion and at least one ancho... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5639262 | Shielded electrical connector component assembly A shielded housing provides electrical shielding for connection components supported therein. The shielded housing may form a balun for providing impedance matching between a twisted pair cable and a coaxial or twinaxial cable. A shielded balun housing su... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5639259 | Strain relief for electrical cable An electrical cable strain relief comprises a body defining an elongate panel with latching legs depending from the panel at longitudinally opposed margins thereof, the body having folded portions at laterally opposed margins of the panel, the folded port... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5639048 | Cable tray system A cable tray support system supports a plurality of cables and conduits therein. Cable tray support system includes a pair of longitudinally extending transversely spaced rails and a plurality of longitudinally spaced transversely extending cable support ... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5638519 | Electronic method and system for controlling and tracking information related to business transactions A computer-implemented method for automatically controlling and tracking information related to business transactions occurring between a provider and a receiver of goods. The business transactions are tracked via an electronic system that includes a prov... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5635676 | Compression connectors A compression connector accommodates an electrical conductor for crimping connection therein. The connector includes a connector body having a nest defined by a bottom wall and an opposed pair of upstanding sidewalls. The sidewalls are inwardly deformable... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5630724 | Arrangement for electrically connecting a rotating current contact to a stationary current source An arrangement is provided for electrically connecting a rotatable current contact to a stationary voltage, such as used in the connection of an airbag in an automobile steering wheel. The arrangement comprises an insulated electric line which extends bet... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5630252 | Cable tie having an improved strap body The cable tie includes an elongate strap and a head having an aperture therethrough for insertably accommodating the strap. A locking barb is movably supported in the head and is engagable with the strap in a manner which permits insertion of the strap th... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5624282 | Electrical connector and method of making the same An electrical connector comprises a housing of electrically insulative material and defining an interior compartment and passages extending from the interior compartment to an exterior surface of the housing. Electrical contact members are resident in the... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5621949 | Barbed cable tie A cable tie includes a head having an elongate passage therethrough and a strap insertable into the head. The head includes a metallic barb supported therein which extends into the passage for locking engagement with the strap. The barb includes a portion... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5621192 | Housing for electrical outlets A protective housing for electrical outlets and the like includes a box surrounding the outlets and a cover. A gasketless joint is formed between the hinged cover and the box for inhibiting entry of moisture into the box. The box includes a slot in its pe... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5620328 | Connector release mechanism A connector comprises first and second housings adapted to be coupled to each other. A pivotal plate is pivotally disposed on one of the housings. A pair of leaf springs is interposed between one of the housings and the pivotal plate. A latch is provided ... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5613298 | Forced encapsulation cable splice enclosure The method and apparatus is provided for sealing a splice in an electrical cable. A pair of spaced-apart sealing dams are formed about the electrical cable with the splice being located therebetween. A generally cylindrical splice enclosing shell, having ... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5605469 | Electrical connector having an improved conductor holding block and conductor shield An electrical connector provides for the termination of discrete conductors of a multi-conductor cable. The connector includes a connector housing which supports a plurality of electrical contacts. The contacts include insulation displacing contact portio... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5603632 | Electrical connector and connector assembly An electrical connector assembly comprises a first housing supporting an array of first contacts and defining a passage for receipt of a CPA (connection positive assurance) component, a second housing matable with the first housing by movement along a con... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5603424 | Wall mounting assembly attachable to an electrical box A mounting assembly is attachable to a pre-manufactured electrical box. The box which includes a pair of opposed side walls, is insertable into an opening cut into a mounting wall. A pair of clip-on securement members are mountable onto each of the oppose... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5595453 | Construction member protector plate unit Metal construction members or studs have a generally U-shaped profile, and can be provided with openings for cables, plumbing conduits and the like. Walls are constructed by attaching wallboard to vertically asserted studs. To protect cables etc. against ... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5594207 | Self-locking divider plate for an electrical box A self-locking divider plate made of flat sheet metal is provided in an electrical box to form separate compartments. The electrical box has several upper and lower front ledges which form aligned slots which in turn, cooperate to receive the divider plat... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5593318 | Electrical receptacle for photoelectric controller An electrical receptacle assembly for attachment to a luminaire housing comprises a housing defining a plurality of contact seating channels extending therethrough along axes parallel to a contact member insertion axis, electrical contact members being se... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5593311 | Shielded compact data connector An electrical connector component assembly (10) provides for shielding as between components of the connector. An electrically conductive outer housing (12) includes a plurality of discrete bounded compartments (30). A plurality of electrically insulative... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5594209 | Cable connector clamp A cable connector clamp for an insulated electrical cable is preferably integrally moulded from a resilient plastic material. It has a cylindrical housing defining a passage for the cable, and a slot to permit its insertion into a knock out or opening of ... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5589666 | Enclosure for sealing a splice of electrical cables A buried service splice enclosure for sealing a splice of telecommunication cables comprises a closure defining an interior space for accommodating the cable splice and defining an opening for receipt of the splice therethrough. A closure seal sealably cl... | 12/31/1996 |
