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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8178806 | Device for mounting an accessory device to a circuit breaker A coupling between a motor operator and a circuit breaker includes a base plate of the motor operator having a top side and a bottom side, the base plate comprising an aperture, and a pin having a first end, the pin being captured within the aperture such that the f... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8153918 | Automatic light switch with manual override An automatic switch control includes a wheel member having a cam member with a ramp surface. A first plunger mechanism has a first spring member that is operable to urge a first cam follower into sliding engagement with the ramp surface. A second plunger mechanism h... | 04/10/2012 |
| 7915555 | Rotary drive for an electrical switch with toggle-lever actuation A rotary drive for a switch actuated by a toggle lever includes an operative connection which swivels, a first catch element on the operative connection, coupled to the toggle lever, and a second catch element on the operative connection. A mounting plate parallel t... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7820928 | Remote switch actuator A remote switch actuator assembly includes a handle bar, a first actuator lever mounted to the handle bar, a mounting bracket configured to secure a drill to the handle bar such that a chuck end of the drill faces the handle bar, a second actuator lever secured to t... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7763817 | Button assembly A button assembly for pressing a switch in a computer bezel includes a button connected to an arm. A cutout is defined in the computer bezel. The button is inserted in the cutout, and the arm is pivotably mounted on the computer bezel. A pressing portion extends out... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7728241 | Electronic apparatus An electronic apparatus, an imaging apparatus, and a printer are provided. The electronic apparatus includes a main body case; a cover that is provided on the main body case so as to be openable and closable; a button, which is provided on the cover, for making a pr... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7692112 | Control module A control module for selectively switching electrical power from a circuit breaker with the circuit breaker including a load lug coupled to a load wire and mounted in a panelboard. The control module includes a housing in-line with and directly attached to the circu... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7608793 | Remote controlled wall switch actuator A device to actuate a switch. The switch has a switch toggle movable between a first position and a second position. The device includes a switch yoke movable between the first position and the second position adapted to engage the switch toggle and move therewith. ... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7579566 | Wallbox dimmer having a sliding cover plate A faceplate structure for a load control device comprises a bezel, an operating knob extending through an elongated rectangular opening of the bezel, and a sliding cover plate disposed behind the bezel. The bezel defines side walls and is adapted to be fixed to the ... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7566841 | Tie bar for two pole switching device A multipole switching device for selectively switching electrical power from an electrical power source to a load circuit comprises a first control device comprising a housing, an electromechanical actuator in the housing including a movable plunger, and an electric... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7560654 | Extended drive plate rotary handle The present invention relates generally to a rotary handle. More particularly, the invention encompasses an improved support bracket for a deliberate action rotary handle. The invention further includes an improved support bracket to support an extended drive-plate ... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7557319 | Actuator assembly The present invention can include a mechanical actuator having an interface region and an actuation region that is thicker than the interface region. The interface region can provide an interface for a user to move the actuator. The actuation region can incorporate ... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7525058 | Light switch with automatic turn off A “light switch” that is the most common and easiest to operate. The toggle switch, rocker switch or paddle switch, is used for turning on and off 110 volt ac lights. The switch can be preset, before installation, to a time duration keeping lights on from five m... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7498535 | Circuit breaker operator Apparatus for providing an accelerated linear motion to a circuit breaker operating handle during ON or OFF operation of the circuit breaker. The accelerated linear motion being applied to the operating handle at a particular point during its movement such that the ... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7488912 | Sensing mechanism and electronic apparatus having the same An electronic apparatus has a sensing mechanism and is disposed to a circuit board having a sensing switch, including a receptacle housing having an opening disposed at one side thereof, the opening having a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion having a... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7479611 | Turn signal button extender A generally rectangular extender is designed to be secured to the upper face of a turn signal button using a foamed two-sided adhesive to enable, particularly, riders with smaller hands to be able to more safely utilize the turn signal buttons of, for example, model... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7449650 | Multi-directional activation button Disclosed is a multi-directional activation button disposed on a protective case for activating a multi-directional control device on an electronic device. The multi-directional activation button has a flexible membrane with a top side divided into directional surfa... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7372355 | Remote controlled wall switch actuator A device to actuate a switch. The switch has a switch toggle movable between a first position and a second position. The device includes a switch yoke movable between the first position and the second position adapted to engage the switch toggle and move therewith. ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7368675 | External operation handle device for a circuit breaker An external operation handle device is used for a circuit breaker for switching a locker handle to ON and OFF positions. The handle device includes a main body casing for the circuit breaker, a mount base held on the main body casing, a rotary handle grip mounted on... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7365282 | Pull out air gap switch for wallbox-mounted dimmer A push/pull switch control is incorporated into the surface pattern of a wall box dimmer having a planar face surface. The switch control is finger nail operated and contains a finger nail groove which is accessible on the bottom end surface of the operator so it ca... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7361857 | External operating handle mechanism for mold cased circuit breaker An external operating handle mechanism for a mold cased circuit breaker comprising: an external operating handle; a pinion gear coupled to the external operating handle to be rotatable in response to a rotation of the external operating handle; a movable member prov... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7355133 | System, device, and method for securing a circuit breaker actuator Certain exemplary embodiments provide a securement adapted to interface with a circuit breaker. A circuit breaker can comprise an actuator operable within an actuator operation zone defined by movement of the actuator between a first pole and a second pole. The secu... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7345251 | Actuator for use with electrical switches A device includes an actuator and a connecting member. The actuator is structured to physically contact a switch, the switch is structured to open and close an electrically conductive path when an external force is applied to the actuator, and the electrically condu... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7335840 | Safety apparatus in connection with work loading device to safe guard machine tools operation This invention is an installation of a safety apparatus to prevent safety problems of machine tools caused in work-loading process. The safety apparatus comprises an actuator, used for connecting circuits of the machine tool to control its power on-off status, and a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7332686 | Remote control electrical switch A remote control electrical switch with omnidirectional access provides remote control of electrically connected devices. The remote control electrical switch allows electrical devices to be controlled with minimal physical dexterity, easing the physical efforts req... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7323646 | Hand and foot switch A hand operable switch includes an operating knob that is movable longitudinally or rotationally about a longitudinal axis of the hand operable switch. The operating knob is accessible from any circumferential location of the hand operable switch. A housing includes... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7315006 | Fuse block with improved unidirectional operator A ball ratchet mechanism suitable for use with an electrical disconnect employs a track and drive surface that engage the ball so as to capture it without significant shear force being applied to ridges of the track. In this way, the shape of the track can be optimi... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7309841 | Manual reset switch cover assembly The present invention is concerned with cover assemblies for manually resetting pressure switches used on oil and gas pipelines. The cover assembly encloses a volume of space on the pressure switch that houses a reset switch which is activated by depressing a button... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7279651 | Automatic shut-off switch for main power source An automatic turn-off switch responsive to displacement of a movable element placed on a seat which resides on the top of a chute located with an opening at the bottom immediately adjacent to a pivotal lever. A spring-loaded latch is normally biased in a contracted ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7273989 | Actuator safety attachment device Safety attachment device for an actuator (1) attached at its ends respectively to a first and a second part (2, 3) which are connected to one another also by means of a reaction bar (4) which is located on the top of the actuator (1), sai... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7265305 | Multiple switch device and electronic device employing the same A multiple switch device for controlling and linking a plurality of switches (600) disposed on a circuit board (500) comprises an operation button (110), a shaft (120), and at least one fixing base (130). The operation button compr... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7256363 | Intermediate switch actuator array A switch actuator assembly is provided comprising a circuit board housing including an upper housing and a lower housing forming a board compartment. A circuit board assembly, mounted within the board compartment, includes a switch element. A button assembly, positi... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7247806 | Computing device bezel and facia button therefor Disclosed are a computing device bezel and a facia button that is used with the bezel. In one embodiment, the facia button includes a base member, a finger interface that is supported by and that extends from the base member, an axis about which the facia button can... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7247807 | Button having stiffer vertical motion and reduced lateral motion One embodiment of the invention is a button for engaging an electrical switch comprising: a button post that transmits a vertical motion of the button to the electrical switch, an alignment post that registers against the electrical switch and reduces lateral motion... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7244900 | Control device for wall-mounted rocker switch A control device that can be mounted against the face plate of a rocker switch automatically operates the rocker switch in accordance with at least one predetermined program. The device also allows the predetermined program to be overridden to manipulate the switch ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7238903 | Electrical switching apparatus operating mechanism with operating member therefor, and enclosure assembly employing the same An operating mechanism is for a circuit breaker housed by an enclosure assembly including a panel movable between a closed position and an open position. The operating mechanism includes a linkage and an operating member. The operating mechanism is coupled to the ha... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7235753 | Extend a switch A light switch and wall plate combination for use within a building or residence. The light switch is a standard light switch, but is connected to a slide bar that is placed in between a wall surface and an extended wall plate. The wall plate has two holes, one of w... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7227092 | Device for actuating an electric switching device with locking device An actuation device of an electric switching device includes a body onto which is mounted a rotary control handle and a device for locking the rotation of the control handle making it possible to lock the control handle when the latter is in the “Off” position. ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7223929 | Front or side controlled electrical shutoff apparatus The present invention concerns a shutoff apparatus that can be controlled In either front or side mode, consisting of a minimum number of parts and resulting in a simple, economical, mechanically dependable, and compact unit. The shutoff apparatus (1) include... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7214895 | Illuminated disconnecting handle for use with CDM An apparatus for use with a control assembly including a power source and a circuit disconnector located on a first side of a planar member forming an opening, the disconnector including a first mechanical linkage having open and closed positions, the apparatus for ... | 05/08/2007 |
