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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8133064 | Electrical power outlet A power outlet includes a base and sliding covers. The base has conductive terminals for electrically connecting to terminals of a power line. The conductive terminals are partially exposed from the base and a pair of first guiding portions arranged in parallel to e... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8128421 | Electrical receptacle for outward facing ground plugs A multiplex electrical receptacle adapted for receiving at least a pair of power cords, such that the ground prongs of the power cords are directed outward from the center of the multiplex electrical receptacle in a “grounds out” configuration. The electrical re... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8096818 | Modular wiring system with locking elements A wiring system includes a wiring module and a functional module. The wiring module in at least one embodiment includes elongated holes or openings which are configured to engage or lock with prongs on a functional module to create a lockable connection. The wiring ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8011937 | Unitary member with multiple outlets having surge protection circuitry A unitary body has both a plurality of outlets and protection circuitry integrated therein. An indicator device in the body provides a visual signal to indicate normal operation of the outlets. The protection circuitry may be a transient voltage surge suppressor (TV... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7955096 | Modular wiring system with locking elements A wiring system includes a wiring module and a functional module. The wiring module in at least one embodiment includes elongated holes or openings which are configured to engage or lock with prongs on a functional module to create a lockable connection. The wiring ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7862350 | Combination device including a guide light and an electrical component There is disclosed a combination electrical device comprising a housing wherein there can be at least one light and at least one sensor disposed in the housing. The light serves as a guide light wherein the sensor is for determining the presence or absence of light.... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7670155 | Electrical receptacle for outward facing ground plugs A multiplex electrical receptacle adapted for receiving at least a pair of power cords, such that the ground prongs of the power cords are directed outward from the center of the multiplex electrical receptacle in a “grounds out” configuration. The electrical re... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7666010 | Modular wiring system with locking elements A modular wiring system comprising a functional unit and a wiring unit. There is also a system for coupling the functional unit to the wiring unit in a rotational manner. This system can be formed from at least one locking prong comprised of electrically conductive ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7476111 | Two-plug electrical outlet with dual voltage A unique arrangement includes duplex receptacle outlet providing two voltages. A first power wire supplying a first voltage is connected to the receptacle supplying a higher voltage. A second power wire is connected to both receptacles, and a neutral wire is connect... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7435110 | Electrical connector with improved contact arrangement An electrical connector (100) has a first end for fitting with another connector and a second end for connecting to a board. The connector comprises an insulative housing (1), a number of contacts (2) and a metal shield (3) enclosing the ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7432442 | Surface mount power outlet A surface mount power outlet for connecting to a plug includes a cover having a fin disposed on an outer surface and a substantially circular face with a plurality of slots for receiving a plug. The cover also has a substantially arcuate body disposed below the face... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7367121 | Electrical wiring method An electrical box is mounted on a wall stud, and a wiring panel is installed within the electrical box so as to partition the interior of the electrical box into a user inaccessible wiring compartment and a user accessible module compartment. A protective cover is a... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357652 | Modular wiring system with locking elements A modular wiring system comprising a functional unit and a wiring unit. There is also a system for coupling the functional unit to the wiring unit in a rotational manner. This system can be formed from at least one locking prong comprised of electrically conductive ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7355349 | Apparatus and methods for providing emergency safety lighting The present invention transforms existing electrical wall outlets into an emergency lighting system for homes, hospitals, hotels, nursing homes and businesses. The lighting device, designed as a replacement electrical wall outlet or receptacle, simply plugs into an ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354296 | Contact termination member for an electrical receptacle A contact termination member for an electrical receptacle is provided that electrically and mechanically secures an inserted wire to the electrical receptacle. The contact termination member has a base with a serrated portion. A spring arm connected to the base is a... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7347724 | Electrical multiple receptacle outlet An electrical outlet for mounting in an electrical box has a plurality of receptacles in a housing for receiving a plurality of electrical plugs, wherein each receptacle includes two electrical line openings and a ground opening, wherein the plurality of receptacles... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7314377 | Electrical power connector A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7309242 | Power connector A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7294782 | Receptacle with shaped surface The instant invention discloses a receptacle having a shape along the width of its face that is flat in one plane and along its length that has a constant radius. The shape of the face of the receptacle allows for the proper seating of an inserted plug. The shape of... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7279633 | Apparatus for providing an electrical wiring hub An apparatus for an electrical wiring hub is provided. The electrical wiring hub includes: a hub housing, configured to receive a plurality of wires; a plurality of conductor rings, configured to conduct electrical current from one of the plurality of wires to anoth... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7271338 | Electrical device with multi curved face An electrical control device, such as an exemplary electrical receptacle, has a front face that is a blended, aspheric surface. The vertical edges of the device have an arcuate profile from top to bottom, preferably elliptical, and the horizontal edges of the device... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7270581 | Contact termination member for an electrical receptacle A contact termination member for an electrical receptacle is provided that has a base. A first spring arm is connected to the base and has a first free end. A second spring arm is connected to the base and has a second free end. The first and second free ends are ad... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7258575 | Light sense controller A light sense controller uses a light sensor to sense light variations, and then turns a socket on or off in response to the light levels for controlling household appliances coupled the socket. The light sense controller includes a plug and at least one socket. A s... | 08/21/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7241170 | Permanent terminations of network cables An improved bracket is utilized in a mounting system for a modular system connector used in connecting devices to cables such as network cable, coaxial cable, or fiber optic cable. The bracket has a pair of mounting portions for securing to an outlet box and a modul... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7234954 | International electrical receptacle An electrical receptacle is disclosed, which is configured to fit and mount into an outlet box and has a front panel configured to receive different internationally standardized plug pin arrangements. ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232968 | Illuminated in-line controller This portable device relates to an in-line illuminated switch. The switch has a soft glowing light which is visible in a darkened room. Elderly people remove their eyeglasses when resting, and the soft glowing light locates the switch when light is required at bedsi... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7209330 | Reset lockout for circuit interrupting device Resettable circuit interrupting devices, such as GFCI devices, that include a reset lock-out mechanism are provided. The reset lock-out mechanism prevents the resetting of electrical connections between input and output conductors if the circuit interrupting mechani... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7198514 | Junction box apparatus A junction box apparatus includes a housing that has a front side which is open and has an upper edge, a lower edge. The bottom wall has a plurality of first aligned slots therein positioned adjacent to the lower edge. The top wall has a plurality of second aligned ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7195500 | Ground fault circuit interrupter with end of life indicators The present invention provides a GFCI that not only has ground fault protection, but also is capable of providing reverse wiring protection as well as detection of end of the service life of the GFCI by way of utilizing an end of life detection control circuit in co... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7195517 | Compact electrical wiring system The present invention is directed to a electrical wiring system that includes a plug connector having a plurality of plug contacts configured to terminate a plurality of wires. The system also includes an electrical wiring device having a cover member, a body member... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7189110 | Compact electrical wiring system The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring system that includes a plug connector including a plurality of plug contacts. The plug connector is configured to terminate a plurality of wires. An electrical wiring device includes a cover member, a body me... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7175485 | Drop in clamp for wiring terminations An improved clamp that can be inserted into a wiring device independent of a wiring termination assembly thereby reducing the complexity and cost of the manufacture of the wiring device. The clamp has a pair of legs spaced apart forming an opening to allow the wirin... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7160147 | Electrical connection system An electrical connection system designed to connect electrical conductors to a junction box containing a receptacle. The system incorporates a junction box, a supply connector, a distribution connector, and a receptacle. The junction box includes a line bus, a groun... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7153169 | Power compatible universal power tip A keyed power source connector (32) and keyed device connector (14) that are backwards compatible, ensuring that the power rated device connectors can only mate with power source connectors power rated at or above the device connector power rating. One... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150647 | In-line socket device and its fabricating method Disclosed is an in-line socket device and its fabricating method. The in-line socket device is covered with a cover shell, and has a movable safety cover connected with one end of the cover shell. The socket device is composed of a base and a base cover, in which on... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7144262 | Versatile connector for mobile telephone A connector for easily connecting a peripheral to a mobile telephone that allows the peripheral to be oriented in at least two directions. The connector comprises a phone-side connector attached to a mobile telephone and a peripheral-side connector attached to the p... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140887 | Electrical wiring device with multiple types of wire terminations A wiring device is provided with three different ways in which the bared end of an electrical conductor can be coupled to the contacts inside the body of a wiring device. A clamping plate is placed upon the threaded body of a terminal screw. In a first arrangement t... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7140925 | Power connector with safety feature Electrical receptacle connectors are provided including an insulative housing and AC power contacts disposed therein that are configured for engaging an external power supply. The receptacle connectors are employed with a safety guard for restricting operator access... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7137850 | Circuit link connector Certain embodiments provide a power distribution unit that may be used to distribute power to a plurality of electronic devices. The power distribution unit may have one or more outlet gangs, integral components having a plurality of individual power outlets. Each o... | 11/21/2006 |
