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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7654622 | Storage unit with electronic device mounting structure An overhead console (10) spanning the header above the windshield (150) includes support for a removable electronic device (120). ... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7444437 | Input/output device and method of setting up identification information in input/output device An input/output device and a method of setting up identification information for an input/output device, to confirm which slot of which device enclosure each unit is mounted in, within a short time, from a map, and execute quick access to the unit. A unit mounted on... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7431610 | Cable slack manager system and method A cable slack management system is used in conjunction with a conventional component rack to secure cables of excess length to minimize disturbance, interference, and general clutter that the excess cable length would otherwise cause. In one implementation, the cabl... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7407392 | Power and data station A power and data station rotatably mounted in an opening in a work surface comprising, a base having sloped power and data receptacle panels, a pair of torus hinges rotatably attached to said base, a lock bolt having a lock tooth fixedly attached to said base, a loc... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7401796 | Computer rack cart The present invention provides a mobile, electro-statically stable cart for storing and transporting computers, computer accessories, and sensitive computer equipment such as servers, Ethernet switches, and batteries. The body of the cart is configured to receive eq... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7383610 | Wire management grommet with non-captive closure member This invention relates to a two-piece grommet adapted for holding a cable in an aperture, such as in a desk or work surface so as to absorb any strain imposed on the cable and to provide an attractive covering for the hole drilled to pass the cable. The grommet cons... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7312393 | Electrical and communications receptacle for furniture A box for electrical and communication receptacles is mounted in an opening in a furniture unit, and in particular, the top surface of an office conference table. The box has an opened top, and a cover is pivotably mounted to the opened top and movable between an op... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7282884 | Procedure for driving a moveable part of an item of furniture A method of driving a moveable part and, in particular, a drawer by a drive unit and, in particular, an electric drive unit. At least over a partial length of track (S2), forming part of the total track traversed by the moveable part, the force exerted on... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7278360 | Variable configuration desk system with power and communication capability A desk system with power and/or communication capability includes a series of interconnected desk sections. Each desk section includes a pair of leg that support a worksurface, and one or more stanchions extend upwardly from the worksurface. A primary power distribu... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7266963 | Switching device for refrigerator A switching device for an integrated product, such as a display, installed on a front surface of a door of a refrigerator is provided. The switching device includes a hinge assembly which rotatably couples the door to the refrigerator. The hinge assembly includes a ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7267305 | Carrying device having tubular member for supply lines A tripod head (5, 5′) is provided for a support for a supply device for patients, with an elongated supply part (10, 10′) with feeds (11, 12) of supply lines and a carrying device (13, 13′, 14, 14′, 16, 19) attached to the supply ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7244128 | Waterproof simplex receptacle A simplex receptacle body (102) includes a front portion (108) with a front surface (104) and a rear surface (106). Terminals (110) extend through the front portion (108). A clip (138) is “snap-fit” on a rear hous... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7225729 | Countertop rotisserie oven with warming unit Enclosed rotisserie with added convenience, including a countertop resting box-like enclosure housing a safety rear mounted heating element and a power rotated dual rod spit assembly. The gear driven spit assembly may be easily inserted and removed straight into and... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7219678 | Dishwasher A dishwasher includes a main body being generally of a box shape with an open front, a washer tub being slidably extracted from and retracted into the main body through the open front, the washer tub having an open top, and a covering member for blocking a gap to be... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7198423 | Skirting duct angle accessory comprising two flaps assembled together at an angle An angle accessory for skirting ducts includes two flaps mounted to pivot about a pivot axis via assembly structure including two male engagement elements on the first flap and two female engagement elements on the second flap. In the vicinity of the male engagement... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7191713 | Wire management arrangement for a furniture support A table or desk includes a wire management arrangement located below a worksurface, and a support including a foot for engaging a supporting surface such as a floor. A leg is mounted to and extends upwardly from the foot, and the worksurface is mounted to a worksurf... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7187546 | Modular system of internet service provider focused computer services The present invention relates to the efficient distribution of equipment for communication modules in a communication networking environment. Where a plurality communication devices serves a networking function, economy of cost and space are obtained by providing eq... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7184271 | Magnetic disk loading apparatus Provided is a magnetic disk loading apparatus making it easy to perform the work of replacing a magnetic disk unit or any other component with a new one or the work of maintaining or inspecting it, and accommodating a larger number of magnetic disk units. A magnetic... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7178469 | Retractable multiposition furniture system A workstation providing multiple presentation angles for a visible display structure and a related working area structure. The display and working structures are adjustably mounted on a cabinet pedestal that houses electronic equipment connected with components carr... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7177162 | Enclosure for a network communications module An electronic device that includes a housing that defines an envelope and that defines a horizontal routing channel within the envelope. A plurality of boards is arranged horizontally within the housing and at least one board includes input-output ports. At least on... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7167987 | Use of biometrics to provide physical and logic access to computer devices Biometric sensors are used to control physical and logical access to various computer components or subsystems comprising a computer system. The biometric sensors may comprise fingerprint scanners, iris scanners or any other type of biometric sensor that can uniquel... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7155775 | Wire management grommet with non-captive closure member This invention relates to a two-piece grommet adapted for holding a cable in an aperture, such as in a desk or work surface so as to absorb any strain imposed on the cable and to provide an attractive covering for the hole drilled to pass the cable. The grommet cons... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7156582 | Inspectable tunnel for underground pipes and cables An inspectable tunnel comprises two opposite, vertical trays (1), whereof one is equipped with pallets (2) used to hold cables or conduits whilst the other has supports (26) whereon a plurality of hinged lids (15) can rest. The latter are... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7140701 | Modular workbench system A heavy-duty workbench with strong metal legs and a thick hardwood top. The workbench can provide docking space for three modules that can function as an additional work surface when pulled out from under the workbench or when used alone. The workbench and modules a... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7142410 | Transformer with housing and switch gear A transformer is formed by a housing having a main transformer compartment, a first compartment for the input terminals for the main power supply, a second compartment for the output terminals to supply the load and a third compartment for a manually operable switch... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7131627 | Concrete forming panel with flexible barrier A forming panel and method for using the same in construction of self-sustaining concrete wall structures is provided wherein a flexible barrier element is provided along a margin on the forming panel for impeding the flow of water and fine particles of a concrete m... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7124468 | Wire management grommet with non-captive closure member and sleeve This invention relates to a two-piece grommet adapted for holding a cable in an aperture, such as in a desk or work surface so as to absorb any strain imposed on the cable and to provide an attractive covering for the hole drilled to pass the cable. The grommet cons... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7119282 | Vertical cable management rack A rack for mounting electronic equipment includes a pair of vertical support members having a regular pattern of mounting apertures that repeats linearly at a regular interval and a vertically-oriented cable guide, disposed generally adjacent one of the support memb... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7111853 | Transportable container for electrical devices A transportable container for electrical devices having aluminum bottom, top and end panels. The top and bottom panels are configured having spaced apart interior and exterior sheet members laser welded to a corrugate stiffener. Each end panel is structured with an ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7106577 | Circuit board group for electrically coupling electronic devices The present invention discloses a circuit board group for electrically coupling electronic devices, which comprises a circuit board group having a primary circuit board and at least one secondary circuit board. A second connection port coupled to a first connection ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7106014 | Lectern A lectern incorporating a support member having a recess that can receive a control panel or laptop or notebook computer, for use with the by a speaker or other presenter. The support member defines an interior, and includes a keyboard tray slidably received within ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7097047 | Cable management flip tray assembly A system and method for providing a cable management flip tray assembly includes a flip tray mounting bracket and a flip tray. The flip tray is moveable between a first, generally vertical, position and a second, generally horizontal, position that facilitates acces... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7087840 | Cable management system with patch panel A patch panel assembly having a bracket with a base extending between first and second side walls. The bracket defines a cable receiving passageway. First and second patch panels are coupled to the first and second side walls for pivotal movement about first and sec... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7082777 | Built-in electrical appliance for installing behind a unit-facing panel A built-in electrical appliance for installing behind a unit-facing panel includes a pivotable front flap for fastening the unit-facing panel and a handle that can be fitted on the unit-facing panel for pivoting the front flap. At least one display element for displ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7079382 | Mounting mechanism for storage device A mounting mechanism includes a computer chassis (90), a bracket (10) defining a pair of slideways (14, 16) in a sidewall (11) thereof for receiving corresponding sliding members (44) of a storage device (40), a power supply... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7066097 | Worksurface support system with power and communication capability and front and rear access covers A table or desk includes a worksurface and leg structure, and a wire management arrangement located below the worksurface. The wire management arrangement includes upper and lower wire management members that support wires or cables for providing power and/or commun... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7064275 | Cable management device A cable management device traps and provides support for at least one electrical cable end connector which is located below an existing cable management hole through a work surface. In one embodiment, the cable management device includes a plate defining at least on... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7061762 | Housing for a computing apparatus A handheld computer having a housing with a midframe construction is described. The housing includes a front shell and a back shell coupled to a midframe. The handheld computer also includes two accessory slots for a stylus or other devices on the left and right sid... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7055833 | Computer storage cart An improved computer storage cart is provided which comprises an interior space defined by a top portion and a bottom portion joined to spaced apart opposing sidewalls and a back portion. Further, a plurality of vertically spaced apart shelves are located in the int... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7006876 | Safety cabinet with simplified operability The invention pertains to a safety cabinet with an interior that is enclosed by a housing and a housing front side with a work opening that can be closed with a height-adjustable window. The safety cabinet contains an operating unit for controlling device functions ... | 02/28/2006 |