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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8158884 | Angled slots for installation of outdoor metallic boxes An outdoor metallic electrical outlet box that includes a back wall having a perimetrical edge and an interior portion; a side wall extending from the back wall to an open front to define a box interior; and one or more niches. Each niche has a base integrally forme... | 04/17/2012 |
| 7605330 | Retractable power and communication outlet apparatus A retractable power and communication outlet apparatus for use with an article having a work surface. The apparatus has a power and communication outlet structure that is sized to fit into an opening in the work surface of the article. The outlet structure includes ... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7429701 | Power cord automatic retainer A cord retaining apparatus includes a receptacle for receiving a head of a cord. A brack is mounted near the receptacle including an upper stop. An arm is pivotally attached to the bracket. A first length of the arm extends distal from the receptacle and a second le... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7368661 | Method for manufacturing electrical boxes The present invention is directed to a method of manufacturing an electrical box to reduce the amount of scrap material therefrom. More particularly, the present invention provides a metallic electrical outlet box that is formed from a sheet of material and folded i... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7336491 | Heat sink A heat dissipation device for electrical components includes an outer surface and an inner surface. The outer surface is configured for mounting the electrical components thereon, wherein the components are mounted to the outer surface to allow the transfer of heat ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7312395 | Adjustable electrical outlet box assembly An adjustable electrical outlet box assembly for mounting a duplex receptacle or similar electrical device within a wall. The adjustable box assembly includes a metal outlet box and a bracket that can slide with respect to the box. An adjustment screw, accessible fr... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7307214 | Electrical fixture mounting assembly with sealing flange A mounting assembly for securing an electrical fixture to a ceiling in an airtight fit. The mounting assembly includes a pair of box members connected by a bridge. A flange is provided coplanar with the bridge and extending outward transversely around the periphery ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7304235 | Electrical box assembly for recessed mounting of high and low voltage components An electrical box assembly for providing electrical service and signal line hookups to a television or home entertainment center. The electrical box assembly can be recessed within the wall to make it unobtrusive and out of the way. The box assembly includes an inte... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7304236 | Electrical box assembly for recessed mounting of high and low voltage components An electrical box assembly for providing electrical service including line voltage and signal line hookups for a television or home entertainment center. The electrical box assembly recesses electrical components including plug ends of electrical cords within the wa... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7294792 | Installation aid for vertically mounted components An apparatus and method providing for ease of installation of a component on a substantially vertical surface. The apparatus, has a back case to be secured to the substantially vertical surface, and a front case securable to the back case, the front case having a ra... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7289324 | Heat dissipation device having power wires fixture A wire fixture (27) is for fastening power wires (246) of a heat-dissipating fan (24) to a supporting surface of a heat dissipation device (20). The heat dissipation device is for dissipating heat from a heat-generating electronic compone... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7282646 | Wire support Apparatus and systems for holding and locating one or more wires within a structure are disclosed. A wire support in accordance with the present invention may include a foldable or bendable body including one or more apertures configured to receive an elongated memb... | 10/16/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7271350 | Surface mounted support assembly A surface mounted support assembly that is alignable with an electrical box installed at any position. A first bracket is adapted to be secured to the support and has a plurality of openings adapted to receive wiring from an electrical box secured to the support. A ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7247799 | Cord management device and method of manufacturing same A cord management device includes a receptacle (110, 210) defining an interior space (120, 220) capable of containing a power strip (140, 240). The receptacle includes a stationary portion (111, 211) and a cover (115, 215) attached... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7235738 | Portable data device A portable data device includes: a first body including a display section, the first body having a first long side and a first short side; a second body housing a circuit section for controlling the display section, the second body having a second long side and a se... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7230182 | Wall plate for a locking receptacle The present invention is directed to a wall plate for covering a locking receptacle. The locking receptacle includes a base member. The base member includes a raised portion having a user-accessible receptacle and at least one locking tab disposed in a side portion ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7179993 | Universal junction box with mounting aperture A universal junction box, which includes multiple methods for securing cables, various kinds of wires and conduits and multiple methods for securing the box within a wall cavity. The front side of the box which can be positioned flush with the installed wall coverin... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7160148 | Ceiling fixture with easy installation features Various forms of ceiling fans with easy install features are disclosed. The fans include an electrical quick connect device. The quick connect device includes a plug/receptacle configuration in a rotatably mounted engagement enabling the fan to easily connect to an ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7129411 | Fastening system A device for more reliable and rapid securing to or within a component. The device incorporates therein or independently uses a substantially flexible member to secure the device within the component. ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7126058 | Adaptable low voltage electrical box A low-voltage wiring box includes a pair of substantially parallel side walls wherein each of the side walls has a first end and a second end. The box also includes a top wall and a bottom wall coupling the first ends and the second ends, respectively, of each of th... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7112743 | Electrical bracket An electrical bracket is for mounting an electrical device to a wall stud. The bracket includes a frame having first and second opposite end walls and first and second opposite side walls. The bracket further includes a front opening surrounded by the end walls and ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7109411 | Ultra-low height electromagnetic interference shielding enclosure The electromagnetic shielding device includes a frame and a lid. The frame includes sidewalls and upstanding male detent elements with outwardly extending detent protrusions. The lid includes a generally planar top with peripheral lip portions. Slots are formed at t... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7102078 | Housing for holding electrical and/or electronic components A housing for holding electrical and/or electronic components with a housing opening and with an entry fitting which is rotationally located in the housing opening, the entry fitting having a cylindrical holding part in which an annular groove is formed, and being h... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7060914 | Bioelectrical impedance measuring device A bioelectrical impedance measuring device comprises a first electrode unit and a second electrode unit which are nearly rectangular in shape and have electrodes for measuring a bioelectrical impedance on the top surfaces thereof, and a control circuit unit which in... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7019211 | Universal junction box A universal junction box, which includes multiple methods for securing cables, various kinds of wires and conduits and multiple methods for securing the box within a wall cavity. The front side of the box which can be positioned flush with the installed wall coverin... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7019212 | Cover plate arrangement A cover plate for use in replacing recessed lighting fixtures with pendalier or external mounted lighting fixtures and provided with matching interconnection mounting members for cooperative engagement with a variety of mounting structure assemblies heretofore utili... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6997740 | Ceiling fixture with easy installation features Various forms of ceiling fan with easy install features are disclosed. The fans include an electrical quick connect device. The quick connect device includes a plug/receptacle configuration enabling the fan to easily connect to an electricity supply while providing ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6940017 | Breakaway member An electrical bracket for mounting an electrical device having a wall structure defining a front opening. In one embodiment, the bracket includes at least one breakaway mounting member which can be used to mount the bracket to a surface or be removed when the member... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6936765 | Guide for installing electrical wiring An insert bridges a junction box to provide a continuous path between consecutive pipes of an electrical wiring guideway. The insert includes a generally tubular body having a first end and a second end. The insert has a length that is sized to bridge a gap across t... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6930250 | Two-piece swivel hanger assembly A two-piece swivel hanger assembly generally includes a mounting plate mountable to an electrical outlet box, a swivel element and an access door slidably attached to the mounting plate. The mounting plate has a central opening forming at least part of a swivel elem... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6927336 | Interworking interface module for telecommunication switching systems An interworking interface module for telecommunication switching systems has multiple interworking terminal I/O ports, tracking terminal I/O ports, and system terminal I/O ports, and an indicator lamp are mounted on the external panels of a mounting frame. Multiple ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6903272 | Gangable electrical box An electrical box is provided that is easily adaptable for ganging to an adjacent electrical box. The electrical box includes a body member having a pair of opposed side walls, a rear wall contiguously formed between the pair of opposed side walls, a pair of opposed... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6828502 | Fluid release system for secondary conduits extending between a transformer housing and a meter box and method of use A fluid release system for removing water within secondary conduits which contain electrical cables extending between a transformer and an electrical meter. The system includes a release valve having a side opening for release of water collected therein. The system ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6825414 | Exterior mounting block for electrical fixtures An exterior mounting block for electrical fixtures includes a plastic block having a nailing flange and screw holes adapted to support either a duplex outlet or a light fixture. The holes are spaced either along the central axis of the block for a duplex, or spaced ... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6818825 | Regulator connector assembly for small engine An electrical power supply assembly for an internal combustion engine. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a dual circuit alternator that provides dual unregulated voltage signals to a supply connector. The supply connector is electrically connected to an input... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6803522 | Paint shield for cover plates for electrical outlets and switches Each of the embodiments of the invention has a rim, a deck and a raised portion on the deck to accommodate switch levers and television cable connectors. The rim fits closely around the perimeter of a cover plate and switch or outlet being shielded. The deck is gene... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6740810 | Dual-sided electrical outlet A container is provided, including a housing having a plurality of walls that define an inside and an outside of the housing; and at least one dual-sided outlet arranged on at least one of the walls, the dual sided outlet having a first electrical supply point arran... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6723921 | Exterior mounting block for electrical fixtures A multi-piece structure for mounting an electrical fixture to the side of a building. The structure includes an electrical box having four side walls and locating supports extending radially from said side wall. This fits within the inside of a mounting block with a... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6720496 | Electrical box for supporting various types of fixtures Mounting assembly includes a junction box having a top wall and a downwardly extending side wall defining a cavity therein. A fixture support is provided on the junction box that has a first use position and a second use position, and the fixture support is movable ... | 04/13/2004 |
