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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8093966 | Impact solenoid assembly for an electrical receptacle An impact solenoid assembly for an electrical receptacle includes an armature having first and second ends. A resilient member is disposed between a latch and the second end of the armature. The resilient member spaces the armature from the latch. A plunger abuts th... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8066527 | Surge snap-on module assembly A surge snap-on module assembly includes a plug connector adapted to be received by an electrical device. A second housing is connected to a first housing. A surge protection device is disposed between the first and second housings. At least one first opening is for... | 11/29/2011 |
| D649519 | Insulated plastic cover kit for multi-tap piercing connector | 11/29/2011 |
| 8021185 | Surge snap-on module assembly A surge snap-on module assembly includes a plug connector adapted to be received by an electrical device. A second housing is connected to a first housing. A surge protection device is disposed between the first and second housings. At least one first opening is for... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7736170 | Dielectric insert assembly for a communication connector to optimize crosstalk A connector for a communications system concentrates crosstalk in the front of a plug housing. The plug housing has front and rear ends. An internal chamber opens on the rear end and is defined by housing walls. A plurality of slots extend through one of the housing... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7658657 | Single-pole electrical connector having a steel retaining spring A male plug of a single-pole electrical connector assembly includes a non-conductive housing and a conductive contact having first and second ends disposed in the housing. The first end is adapted to receive an electrical cable and the second end is adapted to engag... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7645149 | Tamper resistant assembly for an electrical receptacle An electrical receptacle includes a front cover having a rib and a protrusion connected thereto, a back housing secured to the front cover and a tamper resistant assembly disposed between the front cover and the back housing. The tamper resistant assembly includes a... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7645148 | Tamper resistant assembly for an electrical receptacle An electrical receptacle includes a front cover having a rib and a protrusion connected thereto, a back housing secured to the front cover and a tamper resistant assembly disposed between the front cover and the back housing. The tamper resistant assembly includes a... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7627948 | Regulator bypass switch method A bypass blade is pivotably connected to the first terminal pad, and movable between open and closed positions. The bypass blade is electrically connected between the first and third terminal pads when in the closed position. A first disconnect blade is pivotally co... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7513787 | Dielectric insert assembly for a communication connector to optimize crosstalk A connector for a communications system concentrates crosstalk in the front of a plug housing. The plug housing has front and rear ends. An internal chamber opens on the rear end and is defined by housing walls. A plurality of slots extend through one of the housing... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7510412 | Tamper resistant assembly for an electrical receptacle A tamper resistant assembly provides tamper resistance to an electrical receptacle. A groove has a locking portion connected to a first portion in a base member of the tamper resistant assembly. A first shutter member having first and second resilient arms is slidab... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7479030 | Quick clip assembly for strap element of electrical receptacle A quick clip assembly for a strap element of an electrical receptacle is provided that expedites mounting of a wall plate to an electrical receptacle. The strap element is connected to an electrical receptacle and has an opening therein to receive a fastener. A resi... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7452221 | Tamper resistant assembly for an electrical receptacle A tamper resistant assembly provides tamper resistance to an electrical receptacle. The tamper resistant assembly includes a base member having first and second grooves. Each groove has a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion. The first p... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7438583 | Communication connector to optimize crosstalk A connector for a communications system provides desired levels of crosstalk by controlling the positions and lengths of the wires. A plurality of insulation displacement contacts are movable between retracted positions and inserted positions extending into an inter... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7432443 | Temporary attachment apparatus for an accessory An accessory attachment apparatus for temporarily attaching an accessory to a structure with which the accessory is to be used. The apparatus includes an accessory that is adapted to be received by the structure with which the accessory is to be used, such as an ele... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7413323 | Adjustable lighting fixture An adjustable lighting fixture has a moveable housing. A first housing has a first opening and a second opening. A second housing is adapted to movably engage the first housing. A resilient member is connected to the second housing and adapted to be received by one ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7414192 | Temporary attachment apparatus for an accessory An accessory attachment apparatus for temporarily attaching an accessory to a structure with which the accessory is to be used. The apparatus includes an accessory that is adapted to be received by the structure with which the accessory is to be used, such as an ele... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7390111 | Mounting clip for lighting fixtures An adjustable lighting fixture has a moveable housing. A first housing has a first opening and a second opening. A second housing is adapted to movably engage the first housing. A resilient member is connected to the second housing and adapted to be received by one ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7384168 | Light fixture having air ducts A light fixture has an outer housing having a top outer wall, outer side walls extending substantially perpendicularly from the outer edges of the top outer wall, an inner housing having a top inner wall, and inner side walls extending substantially perpendicularly ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7354296 | Contact termination member for an electrical receptacle A contact termination member for an electrical receptacle is provided that electrically and mechanically secures an inserted wire to the electrical receptacle. The contact termination member has a base with a serrated portion. A spring arm connected to the base is a... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351910 | Electrical box assembly An electrical box assembly adapted to receive two different types of fasteners, such as screws and nails. The electrical box assembly has a base with an outer edge. A wall extends outwardly from the outer edge of the base that forms a cavity therein. A first fastene... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7303418 | Coupler housing assembly for an electrical connector An electrical connector assembly includes a coupler housing and a coupler member secured to the coupler housing that receives a connector. The coupler housing has a first end and a second end. The coupler member is secured to the first end of the coupler housing. A ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7294012 | Communication connector to optimize crosstalk A connector for a communications system provides desired levels of crosstalk by controlling the positions and lengths of the wires. A plurality of insulation displacement contacts are mounted in slots in the plug housing for movement between retracted positions and ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7271350 | Surface mounted support assembly A surface mounted support assembly that is alignable with an electrical box installed at any position. A first bracket is adapted to be secured to the support and has a plurality of openings adapted to receive wiring from an electrical box secured to the support. A ... | 09/18/2007 |
| D549868 | Lamp shade for a wall light fixture | 08/28/2007 |
| D547900 | Backplate for a wall light fixture | 07/31/2007 |
| 7234832 | Adjustable lighting fixture An adjustable lighting fixture has a moveable housing. A first housing has a first opening and a second opening. A second housing is adapted to movably engage the first housing. A resilient member is connected to the second housing and adapted to be received by one ... | 06/26/2007 |
| D544996 | Star-shaped shade for a lighting fixture | 06/19/2007 |
| 7223112 | Communication connector to optimize crosstalk A connector for a communications system provides desired levels of crosstalk by controlling the positions and lengths of the wires. The connector has an internal chamber opening on the rear end of the plug housing and defined by housing walls. A plurality of slots e... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7213961 | Low voltage luminaire assembly A low-voltage luminaire assembly is provided with a transformer and a lamp holder, one or more of which have quick-release connections. Methods for installing and servicing the luminaire assembly are also provided. The luminaire assembly may also have a plurality of... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7213938 | Electrical lighting fixture with suspension assembly A lighting fixture that includes an elongated housing supporting at least one lamp and including a wall and an opening opposite the wall. The wall includes a first tongue formed therein. A first suspension cable is coupled with the housing. The suspension cable incl... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7211744 | Snap-in cable connector A connector for an electrical box having a base that has an opening. A cavity is formed by a wall extending from the base. The cavity is aligned with the opening to form a passageway through the connector to receive electrical cable. At least two fingers extend inwa... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7196279 | Regulator bypass switch assembly A bypass blade is pivotably connected to the first terminal pad, and movable between open and closed positions. The bypass blade is electrically connected between the first and third terminal pads when in the closed position. A first disconnect blade is pivotally co... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7191994 | Brace assembly for ceiling fans and fixtures A brace assembly supports an outlet box that receives an electrical fixture. A first brace member has a first base. A second brace member has a second base and is adjustably received by the first brace member. A first mounting surface extends from the base of the fi... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7147348 | Emergency lighting fixture having adjustable reflector and lamp assembly A lighting fixture that is adjustable to allow the emitted light to be aimed and focused to suit the application. The adjustable lighting fixture has a housing having an inner surface. First and second mounting arms extend from the inner surface. A reflector has upp... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7128594 | Snagless telecommunications plug assembly A snagless telecommunications connector assembly is quickly and easily disengageable from a complementary mating connector assembly. A connector housing has front and rear ends, and an upper surface extending between the front and rear ends adjacent and above the up... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7121412 | Hinged swing bracket assembly for a rack system A hinged swing bracket assembly for a telecommunications rack system has first, second and third arms. The first arm has a first end and a second end and is adapted to be connected to a support. The second arm has first and second ends. The first end of the second a... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7121689 | Lighting fixture having spring mounted louvers A lighting fixture is provided having an easily and efficiently installable and removable louver assembly. The lighting fixture has a housing that has a first wall and a second wall and an opening between the first and second walls. At least one spring latch is conn... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7093957 | Adjustable double-arcuate reflector for an emergency lighting fixture A reflector for a lighting fixture that provides a uniform level of lighting. The reflector has a first arcuate portion having a first upper surface and a second arcuate portion having a second upper surface. A first aperture in the first arcuate portion is adapted ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7083308 | Structural reinforcing bracket for a luminaire housing A luminaire housing transfers mechanical loads and stresses imparted by an electrical power supply through a bracket to a support, thereby preventing damage to the luminaire housing. The luminaire housing has an aperture that is adapted to receive the electrical pow... | 08/01/2006 |
