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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7361055 | Modular filter connector A modular filter connector (10) includes an outer housing (12) having a cavity. A plurality of inner housing modules (16) are positionable in the cavity in a side-by-side array. At least one terminal (28) is mounted in each housing module... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7254850 | Radial arm system for patient care equipment A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7065811 | Radial arm system for patient care equipment A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6523654 | Reducing inrush current when transformer in electric vehicle is connected to power A method of controlling connection of a transformer of an electric vehicle, such as a train locomotive, to an alternating voltage supply carried by a trolley wire, the object being to reduce the transformer inrush current on connection of the transformer ... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6250442 | Ground power supply for electric vehicle with earth connection The invention relates to a ground power supply device for electric vehicles (5), the device including power supply segments (52) insulated from each other and each having a length less than half the length of the footprint of the vehicle (5), and being ad... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6119836 | Duct an energy-feed chain The invention relates to a guide channel with long, parallel side elements, between which an energy transmission chain can be laid in the longitudinal direction, where the guide channel is composed of several side elements arranged with their face ends ne... | 09/19/2000 |
| 5788033 | Arrangement for supplying power to an electric locomotive An arrangement for supplying power to an electric locomotive (1) while the locomotive is passing through a section which is not spanned by a contact wire, for example, while passing through a transshipment facility. To supply power to the locomotive (1) w... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5559420 | Electricity supply unit trailer for electric vehicles A power pack of batteries are enclosed in an encasement for protection and air-cooling. The encased batteries ride on wheels, and keep supplying power to an electric vehicle while attached to it. The unit can even generate additional electricity extending... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5330305 | Driven mechanism for a three dimensional vehicle parking system A three dimensional parking system (1) includes a plurality of housing stations (X1, Y1, etc.) which are arranged in a vertical direction for accommodating vehicles. A lift compartment (31) is provided adjacent to the housing stations (X1, Y1, etc.). Lift... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5097103 | Lock for trolley connector A locking apparatus for electrically isolating a trolley-type electrical connector on the end of a conduit on an electrical mining machine or the like, to prevent an electrical connection from being made with the connector. The locking apparatus comprises... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5079543 | Monitoring device for at least one current pickup of a conveyor truck in a conveyor system running on tracks A monitoring device is provided for at least one current pickup of a conveyor truck in a conveyor system running on tracks, whereby when viewed in a direction of travel the current pickup has a profile configuration which changes through wear as the picku... | 01/07/1992 |
| 4535861 | Power source from generating caused by braking electric powered vehicles This power source is created by the motors of an electric vehicle, such as a subway train, because when being braked, its motors become generators, and the current created may be used to heat and pump hot and cold water into tall building structures. Prim... | 08/20/1985 |
| 4286911 | Semi-automated warehousing system A semi-automated warehousing system for unitized loads, such as load carrying pallets, which are retained in storage racks arranged in a multiple lane, multiple tier array, is disclosed. The system employs a man operated stacker crane that travels upon a ... | 09/01/1981 |
| 4155435 | Current collecting assembly A device for receiving power from a rigid conductor extending in the direction of advance to an electrically driven, rail vehicle, which comprises current collecting members independently supported on a base through elastic members having a low spring con... | 05/22/1979 |
| 4139071 | Electrically operated vehicle and electrified roadway therefor A roadway having a smooth road surface for automotive vehicles includes means for transmitting electric current through the road surface to electrically-operated vehicles travelling thereon. Each electrified traffic lane is provided with at least two spac... | 02/13/1979 |
| 4031990 | Set of current collecting elements used for a current collecting roller There is disclosed a set of current collecting elements used for a current collecting roller which feeds current to a transportation apparatus. The set of current collecting elements comprises a plurality of electroconductive elements arranged in juxtapos... | 06/28/1977 |
| 3962991 | Developing device for serial electrostatic printing In a serial electrostatic printer, the developing device has a magnetic brush feeding toner to the record carrier, divided into a large number of magnetic regions. The magnetic region trailing the printing location is activated after printing.... | 06/15/1976 |
| 3932714 | Remote electrical transmission system This device for the remote transmission of a plurality of orders through a single control line or channel is intended more particularly for controlling the firing rates and volley-firing limitation of rockets or miscellaneous cartridges notably on aircraf... | 01/13/1976 |
