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A pillow assembly having a supporting assembly and a retractable umbrella assembly that is easily transportable and allows a user to support his/her head while covering their face from sunlight.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8138433 | Sequenced separately-derived transfer switch capable of switching a load between a pair of power supplies without introducing open neutral switching transients An interlock arrangement operatively associated with utility and generator side switches of an electrical panel including a first main switch associated with the first power supply and a second main switch associated with the second power supply. The interlock arran... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8110759 | Electrical panel input interlock assembly A system and method of interlocking a plurality of electrical panel switches includes an interlock assembly having an interlock. The interlock has a first position that allows connection of one of primary power and power from an alternate power supply, such as a gen... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8080747 | Mechanical interlock between two electrical devices A low voltage electrical appliance having a mechanical interlock means comprises at least two contactors, wherein every contactor includes a base (11, 21), a support (12, 22), a top cover (4) and a contact holding sliding part (13, 23) in... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8008585 | Switching apparatus comprising a plurality of switching assemblies, and associated method An improved electrical switching apparatus comprises a plurality of electrical switching assemblies in a ganged configuration. A bridging device mechanically connects together the actuator devices of the electrical switching assemblies to cause the simultaneous trip... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7968809 | Switching device for an electrical switchgear assembly for energy distribution A switching device for an electrical switchgear assembly for power distribution includes a grounding function unit including a first moving control element selectably moveable to a first manual operation position and an isolation function unit including a second mov... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7947913 | Slide bar interlocking device A slide bar interlocking device includes a first group of constrained switch actuators and a second group of unconstrained switch actuators. Only one unconstrained actuator in the first group may be thrown in combination with any switch actuator in the second group ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7923650 | Ganged auxiliary switch configuration for use in a molded case circuit breaker A ganged auxiliary switch for a circuit breaker comprises at least two auxiliary switches attached to each other in a side-by-side relationship so that they may be inserted into said circuit breaker as a single unit. ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7875817 | Electronic apparatus An electronic apparatus includes plural operation buttons, through which each switch on a board can be compressed, and a connection part configured to connect two operation buttons out of the plural operation buttons with each other while maintaining the two operati... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7863530 | Modular switching device A modular switching device is disclosed which includes a plurality of interconnected modules, the modules having a control device module and a pole cell module, the modules of the switching device being interconnected with a shaft adapted to transfer a torque requir... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7834282 | Method of sequentially actuating power supply switches including a neutrally connected switch An interlock assembly for use with a pair of aligned multiple switch assemblies configured to control the supply of electrical power to an electrical panel. Each multiple switch assembly includes a two-pole transfer switch for a pair of “hot” conductors, and a s... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7795550 | Tie bar for two pole switching device A multipole switching device for selectively switching electrical power from an electrical power source to a load circuit. The switching device comprises a first control device comprising a housing, an electromechanical actuator in the housing including a movable pl... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7741572 | Switching device module A switching device module comprising a frame (2), the switching device module being adapted to be connected to another switching device module for providing a modular switching device. The frame (2) of the switching device module is provided with one o... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7531762 | Electrical panel input interlock assembly A system and method of interlocking a plurality of electrical panel switches includes an interlock assembly having an interlock. The interlock has a first position that allows connection of one of utility power and power from an alternate power supply, such as a gen... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7462791 | Interlock assembly for sequentially actuating power supply switches including a neutrally connected switch An interlock assembly for use with a pair of aligned multiple switch assemblies configured to control the supply of electrical power to an electrical panel. Each multiple switch assembly includes a two-pole transfer switch for a pair of “hot” conductors, and a s... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7446270 | Interlock assemblies for circuit breakers An interlock assembly comprising: an interlock plate comprising at least one slot disposed about a central portion thereof, a first locking tab disposed perpendicular to a first side of the interlock plate, and a second locking tab disposed perpendicular to a second... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7435920 | Automatic transfer switch with double throw air circuit breaker An automatic transfer switch with a double throw air circuit breaker is disclosed, which consists of a unit able to automatically disconnect a preparatory power when a contact point is connected with a commercial power and able to automatically disconnect a commerci... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7348505 | Shutter locking system for draw-out circuit breakers and method of assembly thereof A cassette for a draw-out circuit breaker apparatus is disclosed. The cassette comprises a base having a front edge and a back edge, the back edge defining a back plane, a set of shutters disposed at the back plane and configured to open and close, and a set of shut... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7342474 | Circuit breaker configured to be remotely operated A circuit breaker configured to be remotely operated is disclosed. The circuit breaker includes a set of main contacts configured to connect between an electrical source and an electrical load, an operating mechanism in operable communication to open and close the m... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7322427 | Power impact tool It is an object of the present invention to provide an effective technique to improve ease of operation of the power impact tool. The power tool of the present invention includes a tool body, a tool bit, a motor, first and second switches and a mode changing mechani... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7294798 | Mechanical locking device for contactors, and auxiliary tool therefor A mechanical locking device for mechanically connected contactors includes a first and a second actuating member and a locking element. The actuating members are operatively connected respectively to an electromagnetic operating mechanism and a movable contact of a ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7292433 | Adjustment assembly for back-to-back enclosures, and back-to-back enclosure assembly employing the same An adjustment assembly adjustably couples enclosures, such as a meter breaker panelboard and a load distribution panelboard, in a back-to-back configuration within a structure, such as a wall. The adjustment assembly includes a first end member at or about the top e... | 11/06/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7268308 | Isolation switch for power transfer A power system including a power transfer device that prevents a common load from at once being powered by a main and auxiliary power source, and eliminates any possibility of back feeding the main power source from the auxiliary power source. First and second circu... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7265305 | Multiple switch device and electronic device employing the same A multiple switch device for controlling and linking a plurality of switches (600) disposed on a circuit board (500) comprises an operation button (110), a shaft (120), and at least one fixing base (130). The operation button compr... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7264369 | Switch configuration for a tactical illuminator A tactical illuminator has a first switch for providing a lesser amount of visible light on an area of interest than a second switch. The first switch being in close proximity to the second switch to allow an operator to quickly and easily move his finger or thumb f... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7261166 | Switch for power tool A power tool includes a housing having a motor provided therein and a switch provided within the housing for activating the motor. The power tool also includes a member configured for movement between a first position in which the motor is operating and a second pos... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7238898 | Switch assembly for an electrical panel A switch assembly for an electrical panel configured to receive electrical power from either a first power supply or a second power supply. The switch assembly includes a transfer switch operable to electrically connect the panel to receive electrical power from the... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7211750 | Switching mechanism with shock absorber A switching mechanism provides sequential switching of first and second circuit breakers to enable switching between a primary power supply and a backup power supply. The switching mechanism comprises an actuating mechanism to sequentially actuate a pair of circuit ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7176395 | Multi-switch throw linkage A multi-switch linkage for coupling two switch apparatuses together in an enclosure. Each switch apparatus is coupled to the switch mechanism having a switch mechanism lever arm. When the lever arm is moved it translates a force to the actuator plate which closes bo... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7173811 | Power circuit breakers with offset vertical quick disconnect adapters to allow plugging onto a line and a load bus in different planes An offset assembly for a circuit breaker includes at least one two plane member having a first plate and a second plate. The first and second plates are joined at an edge and extend generally perpendicular to each other. The second plate is structured to be coupled ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7148435 | Build-in LOTO device on equipment breaker panel An apparatus for a lock out/tag out device that is a permanent attachment to a standard breaker box is disclosed. The device is designed to prevent movement of an electrical breaker handle to a closed position when the device is in use. The device also prevents lock... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7126068 | Switching mechanism with mechanical interlocking and manual override A switching mechanism provides sequential switching of first and second circuit breakers to enable switching between a primary power supply and a backup power supply. The switching mechanism comprises a first actuator plate to operate a first circuit breaker connect... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7112751 | Switch mechanism for reversible grinder A switch mechanism for use with reversible handheld power tools comprises a pair of switches that co-operate using abutment to restrict displacement of each switch according to the position of the other switch. In a tool having a dynamic brake and a series-wound mot... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7091432 | Power circuit breaker A power circuit breaker includes an insertion rack which is arranged in a distribution unit and a lock system for locking the power circuit breaker in the insertion rack in a locking system. The locking system can be actuated by a drive mechanism, in particular by t... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7060918 | Normal and Emergency Combination Light Switch A standard 2-gang wallbox-mountable light switch assembly comprising two switches for controlling electrical power from two separate circuits, one normal and one emergency power, to two separate lighting loads is disclosed. The assembly comprises two toggle switches... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7053321 | Apparatus operating an isolation switch in coordination with a circuit breaker The movable conductors of a three phase isolation switch are incorporated into the electrically insulative molded shaft, thereby mechanically supporting them and isolating them from the metal axle of the shaft. Movable contacts on the ends of each movable conductor ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7026558 | Motor operator, with inherent decoupling characteristics, for electrical power switches A motor of a power switch motor operator has its motor shaft coupled to the output member of the operator, that connects with the power switch, through a drive assembly with at least one drive element continuously linked to the motor shaft, but not to the output mem... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7009126 | Load terminal cover A terminal cover for use on molded case circuit breakers. The terminal cover limits access to circuit breaker electrical terminals and uninsulated portions of electrical conductors entering the terminals. The terminal cover also provides selective access to the term... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7005590 | Electric panel with circuit breaker control gate and circuit breaker control method The main power service panel is provided with a special sliding gate on the face plate which can be selectively positioned to control the manual throw of adjacent circuit breaker handles for main and auxiliary power inputs fed thereto. The control is such that only ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6998557 | Power driven food machine and related multi-action switch assembly A power driven machine such as a food product slicer, band saw apparatus or food mixer, includes a multi-action switch assembly with first and second switch units and a switch actuator for selectively actuating the first and second switch units in a manner to trigge... | 02/14/2006 |
