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A self-righting hand-arm configuration which is adapted to pivot when struck by a user, thereby simulating a "high five."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7232965 | Linear motion compensator An linear motion compensator for translating a particular amount of linear movement produced by an input device into a particular amount of linear movement required to properly operate an output device, without causing damage to either the input device or the output... | 06/19/2007 |
| 6961792 | System for configuring expandable buses in a multi-device storage container and related method A system and method for configuring expandable buses wherein a host supports a plurality of expandable buses are provided. A plurality of devices are arranged to form a plurality of groups. Each group forms a chain of devices on an expandable bus. Each chain include... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6912663 | Method and system for securing a personal computer bus A system and method of securing a USB Interface of a personal computer against inputs from a user when the keyboard of the personal computer is secured against user inputs. By combining the hardware locking of the USB Interface is with the locking of the keyboard co... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6580040 | Breaker device In this breaker device, a pair of stationary electrodes (35, 35) are arranged while the protruding wall (32) is interposed between them and the U-shaped movable electrode (60) is engaged with them so as to close an electric circuit. The protective protrud... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6506985 | Slide switch including reciprocating to reciprocating movement between actuator assembly and displaced movable contact structure In the stationary side housing 10, there are provided four pin-type stationary electrodes 13 which are insulated from each other. In the movable side housing 20, there are provided movable electrodes 23 by which the stationary electrodes 13 can be electri... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6459051 | Module for selection of power source A sliding power switch is provided. The switch includes a power interface module having a first power port, a second power port and a third power port. The switch also includes a shunt adapted to engage with the power interface module in a first position ... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6337447 | Electrical disconnect switch assembly An electric disconnect switch assembly mounted within a disconnect enclosure for manually disconnecting electrical equipment from a source of supply power is presented. The electric disconnect switch assembly includes a receptacle and a handle assembly. T... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6118091 | Circuit breaker device An insulating rib (42) is provided between surfaces (41a) of adjacent bus bar-receiving portions (41) of a box body (23) with which circuit terminal connection portions (25c) of adjacent bus bars (25) are held in contact, respectively. Each insulating rib... | 09/12/2000 |
| 5952632 | CPU set-up key for controlling multiple circuits A key activated switch matrix on a mother board that enables a dedicated key when inserted to select a subset of selectable parameters and thereby configure the mother board without further operator intervention. A housing having a slot is positioned on t... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5942901 | Electrical transfer switch The disclosure involves a transfer switch having a stationary frame and a front terminal matrix for connection to circuit boards undergoing test. There are two stationary connectors mounted on the switch frame. A platform is supported by the frame for rec... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5847338 | Breaker device A slidable element is provided for easy positioning in a guide slot when a handle is withdrawn. A handle 40 is inclinably provided on a mount body 35 bearing a movable electrode 31 by a support shaft 45. The support shaft 45 is loosely movable with respec... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5831228 | Breaker device A compact breaker device includes a pair of fixed electrodes 11a, 11b are placed upright at one side of the casing 1, and a fuse 12 is accommodated at the other side thereof. A movable electrode 31 including a pair of fittable terminals 32a, 32b connected... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5773983 | Electrical transfer switch and related method The disclosure involves a transfer switch having a stationary frame and a front terminal matrix for connection to circuit boards undergoing test. There are two stationary connectors mounted on the switch frame. A platform is supported by the frame for rec... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5416286 | High amperage, high efficiency electrical slide switch assembly with plug and socket contacts A high amperage switch is provided for interrupting flow of power through a circuit. First and second connectors are connected in the circuit with the circuit being open between the first and second connectors. An electrically conductive bridging member i... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5262602 | High current and low current switch The invention provides an electrical switch which reduces arcing by utilizing slidably mating members. In addition the switch provides large area gold contacts. Because of the above characteristics the invention provides a switch that can handle high and ... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5216212 | Disconnect/reversing switch A combination disconnect/reversing switch for use in explosive environments for isolating an electrical power source from a three-phase motor or for reversing the operation of a motor. The disconnect/reversing switch comprises a handle, mounting plate, fr... | 06/01/1993 |
| 4866222 | Rotatively power operated electrical switching device A switching device having an open-ended hollow cylindrical housing with a number of slots in the sidewall. An insulative piston is slidably movable along the housing longitudinal axis and has a threaded central opening receiving a similarly threaded axle.... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4737603 | Isolation switch An isolation switch comprises a mounting plate with a hub adapted to extend forwardly through a wall of an explosion-proof enclosure. A shaft is journaled for axial movement in the hub. First and second stationary contact members are supported on the moun... | 04/12/1988 |
| 4649241 | Solenoid actuated high speed, high current making switch with a movable contact ring A high-speed, high-current making switch is provided which has a driver which forms an air cylinder in the housing and which has movable contacts attached thereto. The driver moves the contacts to make and break the circuit. The force to move the driver i... | 03/10/1987 |
| 4639558 | Reversing switch A reversing switch comprises a mounting plate assembly with a hub extending forwardly through a wall of an explosion proof enclosure. A shaft is journaled for rotational and axial movement in the hub. A stationary contact assembly includes four circumfere... | 01/27/1987 |
| 4563549 | Reversing switch A reversing switch comprises a mounting plate assembly with a hub adapted to extend forwardly through a wall of an explosion proof enclosure. A shaft is journaled for both rotational and axial movement in the hub. A stationary contact assembly consists of... | 01/07/1986 |
| 4497983 | Electrical hook switch A hook switch comprises a dielectric base member having series of stationary electrical contact members secured in aligned rows therein; the contact members in one row are offset with respect to the contact members in the other row and they include V-shap... | 02/05/1985 |
| 4436968 | Multiple position switch A multiple position switch is provided which is actuated by a lever to plug the switching element into a selected one of a plurality of receptacles. The switch is particularly applicable in connection with peripheral equipment for computers.... | 03/13/1984 |
| 4395610 | Pivotable multipole switch A switch for connecting a selected one of a plurality of multi-terminal connectors to a common connector comprises a pivotable printed circuit board having a planar array of parallel conductors on at least one side of the board extending to the edge of th... | 07/26/1983 |
| 4394549 | Electrical connector An electrical connector comprising a plug, a socket, and a switching mechanism. The plug includes a plurality of outwardly extending blades defining parallel blade axes, and the socket defines a plurality of receptacles for receiving the blades. The socke... | 07/19/1983 |
