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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7671280 | Bird guard The bird guard provides a device to protect electrical insulators comprising a central shaft; a clamp attached to an end of the shaft to secure the device to a transmission tower; a top and bottom cover to shield transmission tower insulators; and bearings to allow ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7391624 | Adjustable mounting bracket An adjustable mounting bracket for secure adhesive mounting onto an exposed edge of a substrate, wherein the mounting bracket is adapted for subsequently supporting a selected structure such as tubing, wire bundles, etc., relative to the substrate. The mounting brac... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7385830 | Mounting apparatus for printed circuit board Amounting apparatus used to fasten a PCB (10) with through holes (12) includes a supporting board (20) and a plurality of clips (30) mounted on the PCB. The supporting board has a plurality of standoffs (22) corresponding to the th... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7357977 | Ultralow dielectric constant layer with controlled biaxial stress A method for forming a ultralow dielectric constant layer with controlled biaxial stress is described incorporating the steps of forming a layer containing Si, C, O and H by one of PECVD and spin-on coating and curing the film in an environment containing very low c... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7320185 | Drive device for a household appliance and method for mounting an electric motor A drive device for a household appliance, in which an electromotor is fixed by a fixing screw. An insulation layer of a material with a defined conductivity is located between the fixing screw and the electromotor. The fixing screw is tightened with a defined torque... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7273233 | Ski clip The invention relates to a ski clip, which is used to fasten ski poles (6a, 6b) to skis (7). In general the simultaneous transport of a pair of skis (7)and a pair of ski poles (6a, 6b) poses probl... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7268300 | Connector for inverter A connector includes an apparatus-side connector housing attached to a casing of an inverter. The apparatus side-connector housing has a plurality of busbars. Each of the busbars has on one end portion a terminal fitting portion where a mating connector of the appar... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7219863 | Wiring clip securing electrical wiring to a framing member A wiring clip for securing electrical wiring to metal framing members. In a specific embodiment, the subject clip can secure the wiring a required distance from the nearest edge or face of the metal framing member to which a wall board is to be secured. The wire cli... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7211743 | Apparatus for supporting printed wiring assemblies in a device housing Apparatus for supporting printed wiring assemblies (PWAs) in a device housing is described. In one example, a frame is provided having first opposing sides, second opposing sides, a top side, and a bottom side. A lateral member extends between the second opposing si... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7197816 | Hand-held apparatus for installing flashover protection covers on energized electrical conductors Hand-held devices that can be used to quickly install flashover protection covers around energized electrical conductors and equipment are provided. Each device includes a guide assembly that defines a pair of spaced-apart, converging passageways that are configured... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7196265 | Raptor guard system An animal deterrent system to be placed on structures such as electrical apparatus to deter and protect birds, wildlife and other animals. Specifically, a perching deterrent having a saddle made to fit over any desired member of a structure and deterrent extensions ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7165893 | Multi-fiber optical connect An optical connector comprises a first block having a channel for accommodating a first set of optical cables and a second block having a channel for accommodating a second set of optical cables. Each block has three protrusions, each adapted to be engaged to a resp... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7132606 | Stator coil assembly A stator coil assembly comprising a stator coil and a mounting platform for the stator coil. The coil has an earth wrap and is bonded to the mounting platform by a resiliently deformable bonding layer. The bonding layer is an electrical insulator formed from silicon... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7114727 | Seal assembly and method of forming seal A seal assembly comprising an elastomeric gland having insert openings and fastener openings. Elastomeric inserts are removably disposed in the gland insert openings. The inserts have removable portions to form cable openings. Cable(s) can be placed in the cable ope... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7108485 | Reduction in the noise produced by a rotor blade of a wind turbine Rotor blades for wind power installations are known in many different forms. In a wind power installation the rotors or the rotor blades thereof represent the main source of sound. For reasons relating to acceptance and noise prevention laws, the aim should/must be ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7030468 | Low k and ultra low k SiCOH dielectric films and methods to form the same Dielectric materials including elements of Si, C, O and H having specific values of mechanical properties (tensile stress, elastic modulus, hardness cohesive strength, crack velocity in water) that result in a stable ultra low k film which is not degraded by water v... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7030322 | Cover device for lines in vehicles A covering device for the interior of a motor vehicle protects an occupant from coming in contact with the supply lines installed in the vehicle, electric lines being situated as film conductors between two layers of the covering device. This permits simple assembly... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7002079 | Indicators for early detection of potential failures due to water exposure of polymer-clad fiberglass A composite insulator containing means for providing early warning of impending failure due to stress corrosion cracking, flashunder, or destruction of the rod by discharge activity conditions is described. A composite insulator comprising a fiberglass rod surrounde... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6967279 | Filler panel with integrated handle A keyed filler panel assembly for removable coupling of a filler panel body with respect to a chassis is disclosed. In one embodiment, the present invention is comprised of a filler panel body. The present embodiment is further comprised of a handle element integral... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6943301 | Wildlife guard placement tool A wildlife guard placement tool for installing a wildlife protection guard on an insulator of an elevated, electrical power distribution system has been provided that includes a first end, a second end, an opening, a near side, and a far side with a slot formed ther... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6930254 | Chemically-doped composite insulator for early detection of potential failures due to exposure of the fiberglass rod A composite insulator containing means for providing early warning of impending failure due to stress corrosion cracking, flashunder, or destruction of the rod by discharge activity conditions is described. A composite insulator comprising a fiberglass rod surrounde... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6864428 | Electronic package having fastener particle containment and assembly method An electronic package includes a first housing member, a second housing member engaging the first housing member to form an enclosure, and electronic circuitry located within the enclosure. The electronic package also includes holes provided in the housing, and thre... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6855890 | Brackets and methods for holding wires utilizing magnetic force A bracket (10) holds a wire (12) adjacent a magnetic surface (15). The bracket (10) includes a retaining member (14) with a magnetic attracting end (16) and a retaining end (18). The retaining member (14) is sh... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6781063 | Multi-layer insulation system for electrical conductors A multi-layer insulation system for electrical conductors, an insulated electrical conductor, a process for preparing an insulated conductor, and an insulated conductor prepared by such a process are provided. The insulated electrical conductors are lightweight, qua... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6770809 | Wildlife protector for electrical power distribution and substation facilities A wildlife guard for live electrical power equipment to prevent wildlife from simultaneously contacting an electrically energized surface and an electrically grounded surface, which includes an arcuate member having a peripheral surface. An array of petals is carrie... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6756545 | Micro-device assembly with electrical capabilities Provided is a ribbon structure which may be used as part of a micro-assembly including a micro-device formed on or in a device layer of a single crystal silicon substrate. The ribbon structure is also formed in the device layer, where the ribbon structure is thinned... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6740817 | Apparatus and method to contain a cord A cord storage/organizer includes a container having paired, opposed open ends having an opposed opening of a size sufficient for urging insertion and removal of the cord. The container includes a continuous internal wall for urging retention of the cord. The intern... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6730853 | Rodent obstructing system A rodent obstructing system for preventing access to the interior of a mobile camper through the electrical access door. The rodent obstructing system includes a plug member having a first side slot and a second side slot, an upper opening within the plug member, an... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6683258 | Cable restraining device A detachable binding device comprising a bracket including a base portion and a slotted projection having a first slot and a second slot aligned in parallel with the first slot between the first slot and the base portion. The binding device further includ... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6649846 | Electrical device having insulating structure The present invention relates to an electrical device having an insulating structure. The electrical device includes an electrical device body, a shell having a bottom surface and containing the electrical device body therein, a first insulating element d... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6649847 | Resin block insulating system A resin block insulating system comprising a plurality of resin blocks laid so as to cover a high-voltage part. Each of the resin blocks has a side surface opposite to a side surface of an adjacent resin block via a gap formed therebetween. The side surfa... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6595477 | Mounting bracket for an insulator assembly An insulator assembly has a mounting bracket for securing the insulator assembly to a support structure. The mounting bracket has a base having a first end and a second end. A first leg has a first end attached to the first end of the base and has a secon... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6590163 | Protective structure for terminal lead wire of coil In a protective structure for a terminal lead wire of a coil, there is provided an insulating member 15 at a point A of intersection between a terminal lead wire 9 at a winding end of the coil and a coil end part 7 including a terminal lead wire 5 at a wi... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6570097 | Connector A connector with inhibited crosstalk for high speed signal circuits, where the connector contains an insulator formed from a resin composition obtained by incorporating 5 to 85% by weight of a ceramic dielectric powder having a dielectric constant of 30 o... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6559386 | Sheet for battery insulation and display panel protection An insulative/protective sheet has a narrower insulator and a wider protector. The insulator is placed in a battery holder of a portable information terminal and electrically insulates a battery and negative electrode terminals from each other in the batt... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6538206 | Spacer for an insulator assembly An insulator assembly has a spacer for conducting electrical current from the terminal pad of a bypass switch assembly to the contact of a switch assembly. The insulator assembly has a base. A first switch assembly is connected to the base and has a first... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6534720 | Device for connecting a window with electrical functions In a device for connecting several functional electric elements arranged on a transparent window, such as antennas for example, by a single flexible cord element and of its connection conductors to sets which follow, the contact faces (10) of the function... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6518506 | Insulating body for a connector for the transmission of optical and electrical signals The present invention relates to an insulating body which comprises a lower part with a first engaging element, a second engaging element, and a stop, as well as an upper part with a distance collar and an engaging means arranged at the distance collar. I... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6504101 | Clip for flat harness A clip for a flat harness is provided that includes an upper plate, a stem portion extending from a vicinity of an end in a longitudinal direction of the upper plate, and at least one projecting portion provided on an outer peripheral surface of the stem ... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6498303 | High-voltage generator provided with a hybrid insulation The invention relates to a high-voltage generator which is proportioned so as to realize a particularly low weight in combination with a high output power and is suitable notably for use in rotating X-ray systems such as computed tomography apparatus. To ... | 12/24/2002 |
