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Dining Table Having Integral Dishwasher
A space-saving dishwasher, which may be installed within a counter top or table, having a dish-carrying rack that is vertically shiftable through the open top of the dishwasher for facilitating loading and unloading of the dishes.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8022319 | Handle operator linkage with sealing means The present invention relates generally to linkage means. More particularly, the invention encompasses a handle operator linkage with sealing means. The present invention is also directed to a novel linkage for controlling switches or breakers, and more particularly... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7465892 | Circuit breaker interlock devices, systems, and methods Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a breaker interlock device adapted to mechanically resist switching a handle of a first circuit breaker from an OFF position to an ON position when a handle of a second circuit breaker is in an ON position, wherein the first ci... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7462792 | Power transmission safety system A power transmission safety system is disclosed having a pair of power transmission members, each of the power transmission members having a switch arm. Each of a pair of switch arm engaging members reversibly engage a switch arm of its respective power transmission... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7449644 | Circuit breaker interlock devices, systems, and methods Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a breaker interlock device adapted to mechanically resist switching a handle of a first circuit breaker from an OFF position to an ON position when a handle of a second circuit breaker is in an ON position, wherein the first ci... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7446271 | Circuit breaker interlock devices, systems, and methods Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a breaker interlock device adapted to mechanically resist switching a handle of a first circuit breaker from an OFF position to an ON position when a handle of a second circuit breaker is in an ON position, wherein the first ci... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7439462 | Circuit breaker interlock devices, systems, and methods Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a breaker interlock device adapted to mechanically resist switching a handle of a first circuit breaker from an OFF position to an ON position when a handle of a second circuit breaker is in an ON position, wherein the first ci... | 10/21/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7432461 | Repositionable user input device An apparatus, such as a handheld electronic learning system, is provided with at least one multi-function, repositionable controller assembly. The controller assembly includes a first user input device, such as a joystick, and a second user input device, such as a p... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7411139 | Circuit breaker interlock devices, systems, and methods Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a breaker interlock device adapted to mechanically resist switching a handle of a first circuit breaker from an OFF position to an ON position when a handle of a second circuit breaker is in an ON position, wherein the first ci... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7402766 | Panel transfer switch A transfer switch is provided for transferring the supply of electrical power to a load between a utility source and a generator that generates electrical power when started. The load is interconnected to the utility source through a first circuit breaker and to the... | 07/22/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7256516 | Battery charging system and method A charging system for simultaneously charging the batteries of a plurality of battery powered vehicles. The charging includes one or more DC-DC power converters having one or more charging ports configured to plug into the batteries. The DC-DC power converters are e... | 08/14/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7145089 | Self retaining sliding bar interlock for circuit breaker An interlock mechanism for preventing a first circuit breaker having a first actuating mechanism and a second circuit breaker having a second actuating mechanism from simultaneously being in a closed condition. The interlock mechanism includes a frame, a sliding bar... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7142950 | Methods and apparatus for providing and distributing standby power Aspects of the invention are directed to power distribution systems and methods for distributing power from a primary power source and a backup power source to a load. In one particular aspect, a power distribution system includes a first input to receive input powe... | 11/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7115823 | Electrical transfer switch A switch operates between a first and a second position which selectively connects a load to a first and a second power supply. The connections are made by sliding one or more rods along their axis. The ends of the rods fit within channels to form electrical contact... | 10/03/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7019229 | Door interlock assembly and draw-out circuit breaker assembly employing the same A door interlock assembly is for a draw-out circuit breaker assembly. A draw-out circuit breaker is housed within an enclosure including a door and includes a poleshaft operable between first and second positions corresponding to separable contacts being opened and ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6989502 | Activating assembly for a power switch assembly An activating device for a switch assembly includes a control panel having a guiding track defined therein, a first arm pivotally connected to the control panel for connection to the first switch, a second arm pivotally connected to the control panel for connection ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6927349 | In-line electrical switch interlock with switch retention feature An interlock arrangement for a pair of aligned switches, for preventing both switches from being on at the same time, includes a feature that prevents the switches from being inadvertently disengaged from mounting structure associated with an electrical panel to whi... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6815624 | Methods and apparatus for transferring electrical power A method for manufacturing a transfer switch includes providing a transfer switch including a first shunt contact and a second shunt contact, and operationally coupling a shunt solenoid to the first shunt contact and the second shunt contact such that when the solen... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6815623 | Double throw switch linkage A double throw 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 cl... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6784385 | Electrical transfer switch A transfer switch system includes a normal power supply and an emergency power supply. A set of linked switches select between these power supplies. A breaker seperates the power supplies from loading circuit. The switches and the breaker are mounted within an enclo... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6743987 | Removal deterrence structure for a mechanical interlock A removal deterrence structure for a pair of circuit breaker disposed in an enclosure having an interlock assembly. A pair of circuit breakers are disposed within the enclosure. The interlock assembly is also disposed within the enclosure and structured to allow onl... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6680445 | Limited space circuit breaker mechanical interlock apparatus A circuit breaker mechanical interlock apparatus is provided for preventing an electrical system from being energized by more than one of a plurality of power sources at any given time. The apparatus includes a housing that defines a receptacle for receiv... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6621689 | Interlock arrangement for an electrical panel having parallel center-mounted and auxiliary main breakers An interlock assembly for an electrical panel which includes a primary switch arrangement interconnected with a primary power source, and an auxiliary switch arrangement interconnected with an auxiliary power source for supplying power to the electrical p... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6617533 | Interlock for a circuit breaker An interlock for two circuit breakers, with the circuit breakers configured in the same electrical circuit and with each circuit breaker having a cross bar and contact assembly. The interlock comprises a pivot pin mounted a spaced distance from the two ci... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6566615 | Interlocking type multi-push-switch device An interlocking type multi-switch device having plural push-buttons is disclosed wherein external connection terminals can be connected using a single connector and the reduction in switch size can be attained while ensuring a high contact reliability of ... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6563063 | Slide bar interlocking device An interlocking device for preventing the simultaneous throwing of a pair of switches. An elongate locking bar is provided with two laterally spaced apart switch actuator-receiving recesses formed therein. The elongate locking bar has a first position whe... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6541719 | Circuit breaker coupler for oppositely disposed circuit breakers A circuit breaker assembly is comprised of a first circuit breaker and an oppositely oriented circuit breaker adjacent thereto. The circuit breaker toggle actuators are coupled to one another by an offset coupler or tie such that when one circuit breaker ... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6541718 | Full power switch assembly for portable generators A full power switch assembly for a portable generator that is capable of instantly communicating the presence and operation of a full power switch to the user is disclosed. The full power switch assembly includes a first outlet for supplying electrical po... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6521849 | Lever and linkage interlock for parallel offset switches An interlock assembly for first and second switch mechanisms which respectively have first and second switch members or handles oriented such that the switch members are offset and are movable parallel to one another between ON and OFF positions. The inte... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6486421 | Mechanical interlock with overtravel compensation for coordinating operation of circuit breakers An interlock for electric power switches includes indicator followers each following a state indicator on an associated electric power switch indicating the open/closed state of the switch. A first coupler couples one end of an associated elongated connec... | 11/26/2002 |
