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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8179697 | Control panel assembly and washing machine having the same The control panel assembly includes a control panel provided with at least one hook, a guide member disposed at the inside of the control panel and provided with at least one hook reception part corresponding to the at least one hook, and an electronic component fix... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8050058 | Switch apparatus and electronic device using the same A switch apparatus and an electronic device using the switch apparatus are provided. The switch apparatus includes a first transmitting element, a second transmitting element, an elastic element, and a linkage pole located in the interior space of the electronic dev... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7961480 | Device for housing and connection of accessories for switches The present invention relates to a device for housing and connection of accessories, particularly for low-voltage automatic switches, comprising an integrated wiring support. In particular, the housing and connection device (1) has a shaped structure (10 | 06/14/2011 |
| 7706150 | Switch mount A panel for accepting a switch is disclosed, the panel having a generally rigid member with a front side and a back side. The generally rigid member also has a first edge and a second edge defining an aperture, through which the switch passes at least partially thro... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7626833 | Switch assembling structure A switch assembling structure is provided. The switch assembling structure includes a body and a side plate. The assembling structure can be conveniently and fast assembled by buckling and plugging operations. The assembling structure is adapted for substituting the... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7613014 | Switch mounting mechanism in fluid pressure device The present invention provides a switch mounting mechanism that can be adopted with ease in conjunction with a compact fluid pressure device. A space (31), to be used to absorb elastic deformation of a holding arm (33) occurring as a switch holder (... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7420822 | Power distribution module for personal recreational vehicle A power distribution module for a personal recreational vehicle includes a housing and a cover. The housing defines an interior and includes a wall having an array of receptacle openings. The receptacle openings are adapted to receive and secure electrical component... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7403372 | Multiple fused junction with blown fuse indication A multiple fused junction with blown fuse indication which generally includes a main body, a fuse connected to the main body and a switch disposed within the main body. The main body has multiple cable ports extending outwardly therefrom. At least one of the ports i... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7375951 | Load control device having a split enclosure A load control device is operable to receive a first control signal having a first magnitude and to generate a second control signal having a second magnitude. The load control device is adapted to be installed in an electrical wallbox having a barrier. The load con... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7358836 | Shield, and printed circuit board and electrical apparatus employing the same A shield is provided for a circuit breaker including a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB is a generally planar member with a plurality of electrical components each having a corresponding shape. The shield includes at least one resilient sheet member at least par... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7319191 | Signal adapter A signal adapter comprising an explosion proof housing, a circuit member disposed on an inside of the explosion proof housing, a signal input connector electrically connected to the circuit member, a signal output connector electrically connected to the circuit memb... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7301432 | Fusing terminal device A fusible link device comprising a housing that contains terminals for terminating incoming/outgoing wires, and that also contains a fusible link that interconnects a pair of the terminals in series, the fusible link device providing a self-contained unit/module for... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7252206 | Door mechanism A door mechanism for a transportation container having a material receiving opening extending through a surface of the transportation container is disclosed. The door mechanism includes at least one substantially rigid door element to removably cover at least a port... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7236342 | In-line passive barrier for intrinsically safe communication network A passive isolator may fit between two serial network cables to convert a standard serial network to a serial network suitable for use in hazardous environments. ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7140903 | Connector restraint device Electrical plug restricting apparatus includes a male inlet connector fixable to an electrical equipment chassis, a restraint device attachable to the connector and including a plug supporting base, the base having apertures therethrough, and at least one plug secur... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7124488 | Retrofit breaker adapter system and method The present invention is directed to a system for modifying a circuit breaker for removable installation in a cell of switchgear system, wherein the unmodified circuit breaker is not adapted for mounting in the cell. The system includes an adapter frame to which the... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7080889 | Electrical receptacle having a safety mechanism The present invention relates to an electrical receptacle having a safety mechanism. The electrical receptacle includes a latch installed internally, where the latch is operated through a switch member positioned externally. The latch can be switched to a locking po... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7072188 | Power distribution module for personal recreational vehicle A power distribution module for a personal recreational vehicle includes a housing and a cover. The housing defines an interior and includes a wall having an array of receptacle openings. The receptacle openings are adapted to receive and secure electrical component... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7071808 | Fusible link unit Disclosed is a fusible link unit having a fuse circuit structure containing screw fixing terminal portions linked through fusible members to a linking plate, and a housing into which the first fuse circuit structure is assembled, wherein a plurality of terminal supp... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7016202 | Power actuation structure A power actuation structure for turning electric power ON and OFF of a computer host through an extension mechanism without wiring includes a switch located on a circuit board of the computer host. The computer host has partitions to define installation areas for ho... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7002084 | Modular sealed portable digital electronic controller An electronic digital controller, such as a load cell indicator, is disclosed in which a number of components, such as a circuit board, display, and keypad are placed within an enclosure, and the enclosure is bonded closed, such as using an adhesive, to render the e... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6985065 | Mounting device for laminated fuses The present invention provides for a device allowing the mounting of laminated fuses onto a fuse support using a preferably square washer that is positionally held by a plurality of stops incorporated into said fuse support. The plurality of stops and square washer ... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6927351 | Rotary switch A control panel having a momentary push-button switch matrix in combination with a rotary switch, which is coupled to the switch matrix by a pulser that generates a signal similar to that of a selected momentary push-button such that the selection of a rotary switch... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6853289 | Fuse handle for fused disconnect switch A fuse comprises a housing assembly, at least one primary fuse link extending within the housing assembly, at least a pair of fuse terminals connected to the primary fuse link and extending from the housing assembly, and a retractable handle assembly coupled to the ... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6850421 | Fuse relay box apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture Fuse relay box apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture are shown. A fuse relay box comprises a cover and base, with optional seal. The base comprises a number of channels adapted for use by either a fuse or relay. Some channels may be useable by a diode as we... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6791157 | Integrated circuit package incorporating programmable elements An integrated circuit package includes at least one one-time programmable element, such as a fuse, having a first and a second end separated by a programmable link. The first end of the one-time programmable element is coupled to a power supply voltage node in the p... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6784783 | Compact fused disconnect switch A fused disconnect switch includes at least one switch housing assembly having a housing defining a fuse receptacle and first and second terminal contact assemblies extending therefrom. At least one of the first and second contact assemblies is a bullet contact asse... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6734474 | Integrated semiconductor circuit having contact points and configuration having at least two such circuits For a selection of semiconductor chips stacked on top of one another, the invention includes leading through selection contact points of one chip on a rear side thereof and connecting them to corresponding selection contact points of the other semiconductor chip. Pr... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6696969 | Compact fused disconnect switch A fused disconnect switch assembly includes a pull out fuse assembly and a switch housing assembly. The fuse assembly includes a line side conducting portion, a load side conducting portion, and a fuse element therebetween. The switch housing assembly inc... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6696914 | Electrical fuse for rotary current generator with rectifier The invention relates to an electrical fuse for rotary current generators, having a rectifier assembly (14) for supplying a DC network, in particular in motor vehicles. To achieve simple, cost-effective and rapid-response fuse performance in the event of ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6618273 | Trace fuse A power providing device that has a battery, a protective housing a terminal cap, and a fuse on a substrate.... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6590763 | Weatherproof switch assembly An assembly is provided. The assembly includes a casing having a magnet sensitive switch enclosed therein, and a magnet movably associated with the outside of the casing. The magnet is capable of movement relative to the casing. The magnet can be disposed... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6577495 | Fuse base assembly A fuse base assembly for electrical fuses, including an electrical bus on which a load end fuse clip of the end-user's choice can be attached. The electrical bus is provided with means for attaching the selected load end fuse clip in a linearly adjustable... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6549137 | Fuse holder having an integrated connecting line for status indicators The invention relates to a fuse holder for a fuse-link in which a fuse status indicator having a printed circuit board and a glow lamp is fitted. The necessary connecting lines are made of conductive plastic from the top and base contacts of the fuse-link... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6504468 | Power fuse block A method for highly reliable and durable electrical power distribution and a fusing block assembly for distribution of large electric currents to electricity-consuming devices. The invention is a machined block (10) of conductive material into which threa... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6456188 | Connecting structure of a fuse link and external terminals A connecting structure of a fuse link 21 and external terminals 22,23 is provided, wherein a terminal connecting nut 27 is screwed to a male threaded portion 26 projecting through a metallic fuse member 25 of the fuse link 21 retained in a setting portion... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6449148 | Scroll switch An improved scroll switch includes a casing and an encoder mechanism. The casing has a housing chamber which is bordered by two walls which have respectively a bore formed thereon. One wall further has a snap aperture below the bore. The encoder mechanism... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6278619 | Circuit breaker for low voltage alternating electric installation The invention concerns a disconnecting appliance, such as a switch, a fuse-disconnecting switch or breaker-reversing switch, having a novel arrangement of fixed and moving contacts promoting contact surface self-cleaning and increasing contact force for t... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6245994 | High impact-resistant fuse box An apparatus, such as a fuse box structure, containing circuitry capable of receiving and processing a current having a power of at least 0.1 megawatts, and associated method of fabrication, for use with a vehicle such as a railed vehicle, or with a stati... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6226174 | Electrical fitting A modular electrical fitting suitable for the instrument panel of a motor boat, has a plastic housing 8, 9, 10, having a rectangular foot print, with each side having a shaped upper edge, and a connection cavity 11 positioned in the uppermost portion of e... | 05/01/2001 |
