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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7897886 | Non-transfer switch for providing power from an alternate power source in a non-separately derived power management system A manually operated transfer-type switch has an electrically interlocked isolating plug and plugboard arrangement to isolate two power supplies, e.g., utility and electric generator, from one another. The switch functions to connect electrical loads with either the ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7544909 | Illuminated cable A power cable has LEDs embedded the connectors at both ends. Switches at both ends are used to selectively energize the LEDs. Actuating a switch on one end of the cable will light up an identifying LED on the other end of that same cable and optionally at both ends ... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7381915 | Interconnectable 3-way switch system for electric cable wiring An interconnectable 3-way switch system for electric cable wiring is provided for controlling a fixture. First and second switch enclosures each have an input port and an output port and a toggle switch. Each switch enclosure has a cam having cam arms movable betwee... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7332682 | Switches for electrical accessories A tail cap assembly for a light beam generator includes a jack, while a remote dual switch connected by a cable to a plug is removably connectable to the tail cap jack. The remote dual switch preferably includes a momentary tape switch and a pushbutton actuable CONS... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7278753 | Flashlight with drop-in side-by-side batteries A battery powered flashlight is described that has a pivot contact with an off-center pivot point and/or battery polarization is described. The flashlight is configured to allow batteries to be dropped into place without interference with internal flashlight compone... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7264392 | Light string system The present invention is a lamp system for use in a light string system comprising a light assembly and a socket assembly. The light assembly comprises a light source, a base in communication with the light source, and a bypass activating system. The socket assembly... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7211751 | Switch for electric cable wiring A switch for selectively interconnecting wires of electric cable provides an enclosure having an input port and an output port and a toggle switch. A cam having cam arms is movable between a first position where the arms electrically connect and close contact points... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7147516 | Self-cleaning terminal matching assembly A self-cleaning terminal matching assembly has a plurality of terminals to match with correspondingly inclined surfaces and cambered arcs so that at least one active terminal and at least one passive terminal are in contact with one another in a self-cleaning manner... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7131844 | Collector ring assembly A collector ring comprising a non-electrically conductive, non-rotatable slip ring base having a plurality of slip rings mounted thereon with the slip rings decreasing in diameter from the lower end of the base to the upper end of the base. Electrical wires are secu... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7015404 | Do-it-yourself system for portable generator An apparatus that connects generator power, from a generator to a hard-wired load, the load being connected in circuit to a load power switch that switches power to the load. The apparatus includes a connection box, an input connector, and a two-position switch adap... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7005591 | Thermostatic cord The present invention relates to an electrical thermostatic cord assembly and a method of manufacturing the same. The cord assembly includes an electrical subassembly, a protective cap, and a one-piece body. The electrical subassembly includes a thermally sensitive ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6979787 | Article for de-energizing a branch electrical circuit, and related processes A device for de-energizing an energized branch electrical circuit is described, as well as related processes. The device includes a circuit breaker, which itself includes a breaker switch, an input terminal for receiving current, and an output terminal for directing... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6825427 | Electrical interrupt switch An electrical circuit interrupter for a conventional electrical plug is provided that be mounted on a wall electrical socket or on the plug itself. Adaptable to either 2-prong or 3-prong electrical plugs, a toggle switch either turns on or off the circuit from the p... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6533437 | Apparatus, systems, and methods for maintaining power to a light string having light units arranged in series A light unit for use in a series circuit has a mechanical switch for providing an alternate circuit path around the leads of a bulb when the bulb is loose or removed. The mechanical switch is biased toward a closed position such that, when the bulb is rem... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6531666 | Receptacle with contact points for switch A receptacle will contact points for a switch includes a single-molded base to receive a receptacle with a few conducting metal plates therein. Each conducting metal plate has a portion extending outwardly as a connecting point with a ping, and a contact ... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6455789 | Shock-resistant electrical outlet A shock-resistant electrical outlet is designed to prevent the application of power to the outlet only when a standard electrical plug is inserted nearly all of the way into the outlet. This is accomplished by providing at least two normally open switches... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6431913 | Self aligning, weather resistant electrical switch An electrical connector (305) with a conductive contact (420) that self-aligns via formed notches (425). The contact (420) also includes an opening (503) formed in a central region thereof for mating with a snap protrusion within an insulator (415) and fl... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6303883 | Power plug A power plug includes a seat having a base and a post, first and second conductive plates projecting upwardly from the base, first and second power plug blades projecting through the base, and a switch mounted rotatably on the post and having an end wall ... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6207910 | Low profile, double pole safety switch and connector assembly A low profile, two pole, plunger-type safety switch and connector assembly includes a switch housing and switch components are supported within the housing interior region. An actuator extends exteriorly though the housing opening and is moveable along a ... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6062889 | Module connector having a switching mechanism An electrical connector 10 is provided for receiving a subscriber identification module (SIM) 60, the connector 10 having an insulative base 20 which is mountable to a printed circuit board and supports electrical contacts 26 which are also connected to t... | 05/16/2000 |
| 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 |
| 5842560 | Breaker device A breaker device is provided to prevent an insufficient engagement of electrodes. The device, according to the invention, is excellent in safety because of its construction in which a conductive path is located inside the casing 1 and is allowed to have a... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5833049 | Vehicle main switch A vehicle main switch includes a moving member with a movable contact, the moving member being detachably fitted to a crankshaft. A terminal is slidably contactable with the movable contact. The terminal is supported by and extends through an insulating p... | 11/10/1998 |
| 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 |
| 5704797 | Switchable electrical socket A plug-actuated switchable electrical socket having at least one set of three electrical contacts, two of the three contacts being of a heavier wire gauge than the third contact, the insertion of a plug in the socket effecting a switching action between a... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5634815 | Battery receiving mechanism A battery receiving mechanism includes a battery chamber which receives a battery therein and a conductor which is connected to one terminal of said battery. A biasing member biases the battery in a direction to connect the terminal of the battery to the ... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5616972 | Switching arrangement with switching contacts and an inductive load In the case of a circuit arrangement with switching contacts made from silver or a silver alloy for the purpose of switching an inductive load, for example a motor, in a direct-current circuit, the arcing time is adjusted as a function of the breaking cur... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5587568 | Interlock switch An interlock switch for electrically coupling opposing surfaces of a circuit card assembly, wherein each of the surfaces includes a contact pattern defining circuit and switch functions. The interlock switch comprises a pair of contacts which engage the c... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5261825 | Electrical safety receptacle An electrical outlet receptacle adapted to be plugged into a conventional wall socket includes a circuit interrupting switch in the form of a bar or rod axially extending from the receptacle housing and being movable between first and second positions. Th... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5220126 | High energy intermittent power connector The apparatus and method disclosed herein relates to axially aligned electrical contacts which connect a high electrical power pulse forming network to an electrothermal ammunition integrated plasma injector in a combustion augmented plasma gun for launch... | 06/15/1993 |
| 5113045 | Safety outlet A safety electrical outlet comprising a housing having at least one socket for receiving an electrical plug, the socket comprising at least two openings for receiving the prongs of a plug to be inserted therein, each of the openings having wipers associat... | 05/12/1992 |
| 5038005 | Electric plug device with phase selection This invention concerns a plug device with phase selection, especially as a plug connector for track lights, and the problem is addressed of making such a plug device economically, with the smallest structural dimensions, and with the lowest internal resi... | 08/06/1991 |
| 5006675 | Jack with a switch A jack with a switch, the body of which is formed of an insulating material and has formed therein a plug receiving hole and a switch housing portion extending from the back of the body in parallel to but separated by a partition wall from the plug receiv... | 04/09/1991 |
| 4969833 | Permanently attachable key-activated on/off switch A permanently attachable key-activated on-off switch comprises a housing with an electrical receptacle on one end and an electrical plug on the other. The electrical receptacle receives a locking pin that is inserted through the prongs of the receptacle a... | 11/13/1990 |
| 4894495 | Watertight electrical contact units A watertight electrical contact unit is integrally molded by embedding a contact member in a watertight elastic member which is watertightly secured to a body for mounting the contact unit.... | 01/16/1990 |
| 4835657 | Explosion-proof electrical unit An explosion-proof electrical unit comprises an explosion-protected chamber for leading-in current conductors and an explosion-protected equipment chamber divided by a blast-resistant wall, and through current conducting terminals secured on the blast-res... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4814941 | Power receptacle and nested line conditioner arrangement A power receptacle and nested line conditioner arrangement is provided for office partition systems and the like of the type having electrical power incorporated therein. The arrangement includes a power receptacle having a modular construction with a qui... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4633048 | Jack with a switch A jack having a structure in which a movable contact is driven and separated from a fixed contact when a plug is inserted thereinto and the movable contact is brought into contact electrically with the plug. A free-end part of the movable contact is forme... | 12/30/1986 |
| 4562311 | Telephone network interface device Network interface device in the form of a switch comprises a dielectric base with a cover slidably mounted thereon. Parallel first and second spade terminals upstanding from said base alternate in a first row. The first terminals are part of contacts conn... | 12/31/1985 |
| 4549076 | Orientation guide arrangement for electronic key and receptacle combination Guide arrangement for assuring predetermined orientation for electronic key relative to an electrical receptacle into which it is to be inserted.... | 10/22/1985 |
