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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D575775 | Modem | 08/26/2008 |
| 7249976 | Electrical plug, receptacle and switch A combination electrical plug, receptacle and switch includes a cylindrical plug portion in which is inserted a cylindrical receptacle portion. The plug portion may be plugged into a conventional electrical socket. An electrical appliance or device may be plugged in... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7193830 | Surge suppressor The invention relates to surge suppressors. One embodiment provides a surge suppressing device including: a power circuit having an MOV and a thermal fuse in proximity to the MOV; an isolation structure containing the MOV and the thermal fuse; and a plurality of uti... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7121850 | Dual-purpose male/female connector A dual-purpose male/female connector is disclosed. A push button for controlling a terminal base, which is mounted in a USB female socket and includes a connection terminal, to enable the terminal base to extend from or draw back in the female socket is mounted on t... | 10/17/2006 |
| D520451 | Receiver | 05/09/2006 |
| D518780 | Socket assembly | 04/11/2006 |
| D495658 | Voltage regulator | 09/07/2004 |
| 5585992 | Leakage protector A leakage protector comprising a lower and upper cover containing a control circuit which includes a bridge rectifier, a pulse absorber, a light-emitting diode, a comparator, a SCR and a relay wherein the output of the comparator causes the relay to inter... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5292257 | Modular outlet strip A modular surge protector is provided where only the number and types of modules needed are purchased and connected together by quick connect means. Generally, the modular surge protector includes a power distribution module, which is connected to a sourc... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5109316 | Multiple outlet receptacle with circuit breaker and continuity switch mechanisms A multiple outlet receptacle has a molded insulating body which includes multiple groups of internal contact elements disposed in the body and defining multiple electrical outlets adapted for receiving multiple outlet plugs. The receptacle also has a circ... | 04/28/1992 |
| 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 |
| 4876713 | Signal circuit protector device for consumer use A solid state protector device is disclosed for protecting a consumer's solid state electronic circuits from abnormal voltage and current surges. The device comprises an enclosure made of electrically non-conductive material having front, rear, side, top ... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4839533 | Remote safety switch A foot operated safety switch, preferably including an electronic control reset circuit, is connected between a source of electrical current and the power cord of an electrically operated device having an on/off switch on it. The safety switch operates as... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4215277 | Sequencing light controller A controller for sequentially energizing a plurality of lights, such as commercial display lighting or Christmas tree light strings, includes a plurality of outlet receptacles into which the lights or light strings may be connected, a Triac for each recep... | 07/29/1980 |
| 4191985 | Interrupter A device, for protecting electrical equipment and appliances from electrical surges, having: male prong members to connect the device to an electrical outlet; a female receptacle to receive a plug of the equipment or appliance; current diverting means inc... | 03/04/1980 |
| 4079344 | Portable ground fault circuit interrupting device A portable ground fault circuit interrupting (GFCI) device includes a housing equipped with two sets of back mounted contact blades or prongs for insertion in a conventional duplex wall receptacle. One set of contact blades conveys current from one socket... | 03/14/1978 |
