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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8183484 | Detection device and seat comprising one such device A detection device having a body including an electric contact with at least two electric operating states, and a movable operating device having at least two operating positions. The movable operating device is connected to the body by a sliding connection permitti... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8124898 | Electrical device controller having a switch and a thumbwheel dimmer An electrical device controller is provided for controlling power to a load. The controller includes a housing having an open face and a plate having a unitary aperture secured to the housing and disposed over the open face. The controller further includes an electr... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8115128 | Multifunction wall switch A multifunction switch has a switch body; a main switch toggle rotationally mounted to the switch body for controlling completion of an electric circuit. The main switch toggle has an on position and an off position. A toggle switch button is mounted to the main swi... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8115127 | Extended drive plate deliberate action rotary handle The present invention relates generally to a rotary handle. More particularly, the invention encompasses a deliberate action rotary handle. The invention further includes an extended drive-plate deliberate action rotary handle, such that to turn on a component, such... | 02/14/2012 |
| 7985937 | Dimmer switch A switching device includes a paddle actuator biased to a rest position and configured to pivot relative to a housing to a depressed position to engage an air-gap switch disposed within the housing. The air-gap switch is configured to change a first state of a load ... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7977594 | Toggle switch cover adapter A weatherproof toggle switch cover adapter assembly comprises a cover plate adapted for placement over a toggle switch and coupling with an electrical junction box. A lever rotationally pivotably coupled with the cover plate is in mechanical communication with the t... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7777145 | Toggle-style dimmer apparatus and method A switch for controlling delivery of electrical current to a light. The switch may include a frame, a controller connected to the frame, and a toggle connected to the frame to pivot through a range of motion having a first extreme and a second extreme, opposite the ... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7579565 | Mechanical timer switch assembly A mechanical timer switch assembly for replacing a mechanical on/off toggle switch includes a replacement cover plate having an inner and outer side and adapted to fit over and be attached to a conventional electrical receptacle box. The assembly also includes a mec... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7488911 | Computer with integration type switch device A computer includes a main housing formed with a mounting hole, and a switch device aligned with the mounting hole. The switch device includes a base, a power supply circuit board disposed fixedly on the rear side of the base, a power supply switch disposed on the p... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7369022 | Auxiliary switch sub-assembly and electrical switching apparatus employing the same An auxiliary switch sub-assembly is provided for a telecommunication system circuit breaker including a housing having an opening, separable contacts inside the housing, and an operating mechanism operating the separable contacts between open and closed positions. T... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7368675 | External operation handle device for a circuit breaker An external operation handle device is used for a circuit breaker for switching a locker handle to ON and OFF positions. The handle device includes a main body casing for the circuit breaker, a mount base held on the main body casing, a rotary handle grip mounted on... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361857 | External operating handle mechanism for mold cased circuit breaker An external operating handle mechanism for a mold cased circuit breaker comprising: an external operating handle; a pinion gear coupled to the external operating handle to be rotatable in response to a rotation of the external operating handle; a movable member prov... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7355133 | System, device, and method for securing a circuit breaker actuator Certain exemplary embodiments provide a securement adapted to interface with a circuit breaker. A circuit breaker can comprise an actuator operable within an actuator operation zone defined by movement of the actuator between a first pole and a second pole. The secu... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7339131 | Slide switch apparatus In a slide switch apparatus of the present invention, a click spring movable along a side surface portion of a housing includes an engagement portion that is engaged with a switch lever and can be switched in accordance with the movement along the side surface porti... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7332683 | Dimmer switch module A dimmer switch module removably connects to a wiring module mounted within an electrical box and connected to a power source. The dimmer switch module is configured to control electrical current flowing from the power source to a power sink, such as a light. The di... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7332686 | Remote control electrical switch A remote control electrical switch with omnidirectional access provides remote control of electrically connected devices. The remote control electrical switch allows electrical devices to be controlled with minimal physical dexterity, easing the physical efforts req... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7319373 | Electrical switching apparatus and terminal housing therefor An auxiliary switch terminal housing is provided for a telecommunication system circuit breaker including an enclosure, separable contacts inside the enclosure, line and load terminals in electrical communication with the separable contacts, an operating mechanism f... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7283369 | Power supply with a safety device A power supply has a chassis and a safety device. The chassis has a top, a bottom, a rear, a power switch, a mounting slot and an outlet. The outlet is mounted on the rear between the power switch and the mounting slot. The safety device is mounted on the chassis an... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7279651 | Automatic shut-off switch for main power source An automatic turn-off switch responsive to displacement of a movable element placed on a seat which resides on the top of a chute located with an opening at the bottom immediately adjacent to a pivotal lever. A spring-loaded latch is normally biased in a contracted ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7265745 | Compact alphanumeric keyboard An apparatus comprises an input keypad having a plurality of keys. The input keypad outputs an output signal that is indicative of either a single depressed key or a plurality of depressed keys. The apparatus includes a processor for receiving the output signal by t... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7251860 | Window rotating handle A window operator handle securable to a casement window operating drive shaft is described. The handle is movable between an operating position to a folded position. The handle has a body housing that has a cavity which includes an operating mechanism. The operating... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7247807 | Button having stiffer vertical motion and reduced lateral motion One embodiment of the invention is a button for engaging an electrical switch comprising: a button post that transmits a vertical motion of the button to the electrical switch, an alignment post that registers against the electrical switch and reduces lateral motion... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7244900 | Control device for wall-mounted rocker switch A control device that can be mounted against the face plate of a rocker switch automatically operates the rocker switch in accordance with at least one predetermined program. The device also allows the predetermined program to be overridden to manipulate the switch ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7238903 | Electrical switching apparatus operating mechanism with operating member therefor, and enclosure assembly employing the same An operating mechanism is for a circuit breaker housed by an enclosure assembly including a panel movable between a closed position and an open position. The operating mechanism includes a linkage and an operating member. The operating mechanism is coupled to the ha... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7235753 | Extend a switch A light switch and wall plate combination for use within a building or residence. The light switch is a standard light switch, but is connected to a slide bar that is placed in between a wall surface and an extended wall plate. The wall plate has two holes, one of w... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7227092 | Device for actuating an electric switching device with locking device An actuation device of an electric switching device includes a body onto which is mounted a rotary control handle and a device for locking the rotation of the control handle making it possible to lock the control handle when the latter is in the “Off” position. ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7214895 | Illuminated disconnecting handle for use with CDM An apparatus for use with a control assembly including a power source and a circuit disconnector located on a first side of a planar member forming an opening, the disconnector including a first mechanical linkage having open and closed positions, the apparatus for ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7208692 | Operating switch mechanism An operating switch mechanism in an IC recorder having an operating switch button for slide operation includes an IC recorder main body and an operating unit. The operating unit is attached to the main body by fixing a frame member on the operating unit side with a ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7208690 | Rotary electronic component and method of manufacturing the same The rotary electronic component contains a case for accommodating a functional element section, a rotary shaft supported by a bearing for actuating the functional element section, with the upper portion of the shaft upwardly protruding, and a length-adjusting shaft ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7199319 | Handle assembly having an integral slider therefor and electrical switching apparatus employing the same A handle assembly is provided for a circuit breaker which includes a housing assembly that defines a substantially enclosed space housing an operating mechanism. The handle assembly is preferably a single-piece and includes a base member which is coupled to the oper... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7196278 | Key operated security switch A key operated switch that provides enhanced operational characteristics wherein the rotary motion of a key is translated into the actuation of a switch mechanism that rapidly establishes an electrical connection between a source of electrical current and a load. Th... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7176400 | Outdoor lamp with a hidden switch An outdoor lamp with a hidden switch has a housing, a lamp, a switch and a control lever. The housing has a circumferential wall having a lever slot and a lever bracket formed inside the housing. The lamp is mounted inside the housing. The switch is mounted inside t... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7176399 | Safety switch device for electrically controlled machines The invention relates to a safety switch unit (1) for electrically controlled machines for use in combination with the actual control elements of the machine control system in a hand-held application or for manual control, with at least one operating element ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7170420 | Ergonomic television remote control A control stick-shaped, programmable TV remote control device fixed to a base, including a infrared diode and circuitry for transmitting control signals to a television, VCR, or DVD. The ergonomic design provides a plurality of conveniently located switches for sing... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7126806 | Control arrangement for mains-operated apparatuses that are supplied with a low voltage and provided with a mains activation device A control arrangement for apparatuses (1) with several functional actuators operated with a low voltage and supplied by a mains-operated transformer (2) provided with a mains activation device. A manually actuated switching unit (3) consolidated... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7118413 | Quick assembling electrical connection box apparatus and method A connection box system comprising an anchor configured to be removably secured to a fixture for delivery of a signal to a consuming device. The anchor may have a first engagement mechanism. A connection box may be configured to house lines proceeding from a signal ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7098416 | Reverse-action auxiliary switch actuator mechanism and circuit breaker employing the same An auxiliary switch actuating mechanism is for a circuit breaker including a housing, separable contacts, an operating mechanism with an operating handle interconnected to the separable contacts by a linkage assembly, and an auxiliary switch having a contact member.... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7098415 | Switch apparatus with operating knob with limiting element for continued engagement A switch apparatus, comprising an operating knob having a knob-leg with a bifurcation formed in the knob-leg, the operating knob being supported so that the operating knob can be operated to rock; and a slide switch having an engagement portion insertable in the bif... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7071436 | Starter An electric starter for an internal combustion engine comprises a switch (1) connectable to the starter motor of the engine, an actuator (3) for actuating the switch, and a removable operating element (4) for operating the actuator. The actuator... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7057122 | Multi-mode remote controller A remote controller has a sliding switch which has more than two contacting positions linearly disposed, and a sliding lever to switch among the contacting positions. A slider engaged with the sliding lever and the slider has an angle portion. A first cam piece has ... | 06/06/2006 |
