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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7348504 | Mountable lockout device A lockout device is provided for an operable instrument mounted to a structure with a first set of fasteners. The lockout device includes a base member having first and second side walls, an opening disposed between the side walls, a lock tab, and at least one mount... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7284995 | Wall outlet cover The present invention is an improved cover for covering over an electric fixture on the wall. The cover includes a housing dimensioned to completely contain the electric fixture, the housing having a top portion, two parallel side portions and a flat back portion. T... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7273383 | RJ45 debris cover A cover for an RJ45 port. The cover would substantially seal the port against contamination but, through the use of a pre-formed tab, would allow insertion of a plug so the port could be used for its intended purpose. ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7232968 | Illuminated in-line controller This portable device relates to an in-line illuminated switch. The switch has a soft glowing light which is visible in a darkened room. Elderly people remove their eyeglasses when resting, and the soft glowing light locates the switch when light is required at bedsi... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7182055 | Remote car starter shielding apparatus An improved remote car starter shielding apparatus consisting of a hard, durable, quadrangular convexly shaped shielding component with a plurality of holes in it near the top edge thereof through which a key-ring component, also affixable to a remote car starter un... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7156674 | Physical security system for wireless access points with cable security bracket and locking bracket A physical security system for an access point that enables an installer to route a cable for the access point through a cable security bracket. The access point is installed onto a mounting bracket. A locking bracket is installed that engages the access point and t... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7154380 | Power distribution and timing device A power distribution and timing device (PDTD) for controlling power supply to controlled device(s). This invention includes: an outlet; an alarm clock; a backup battery; a keyboard; a tamper switch; a display for showing day, time, modes of operation, programming st... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7101215 | Cable plug retention clip A cable plug retention clip having a clip body adapted to secure a cable plug to a power distribution unit. The clip body has a first retention mechanism adapted to secure the clip body to the power distribution unit, and a second retention mechanism adapted to secu... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7084361 | High voltage interlock switch A switch device for assembly with a fastener securing an access cover to a high voltage storage device includes a switch connector device connectable to a shroud. The switch connector includes a flange with a bolt hole through which a fastener passes and a first con... | 08/01/2006 |
| 6963037 | Lockout box for a pendant An enclosure restricts access to control buttons of an overhead crane pendant. The enclosure has sidewalls, a top piece, a back piece and a bottom piece. A hinged portion of the enclosure carries a door with an aperture. An appropriate blocking plate is slid into po... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6940028 | Switch deactivation device A switch deactivation device includes a coil portion having a number of coils. The coils are configured to couple to a portion of a vehicle door switch, such as a plunger shaft or a mounting flange. The coils may be coupled to the portion of the switch by adjusting ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6930262 | Safety switch box for saw machine A saw switch box includes a supporting base resting on a switch platform, a switch shelter pivotally connected to the supporting base to define a sheltering cavity between the switch shelter and the supporting base for receiving a switch member, and a locking device... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6914205 | Operating switch for a motor vehicle with a movable protective device An operating switch for a motor vehicle with a housing having an operating opening for accessing an operating element, and a protective device movable relative to the operating opening for temporarily covering the operating element on the operating side. The protect... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6881910 | Security device for electrical cords A security device for electrical cords is disclosed, including a housing having a base and a plurality of side members, an electrical output operatively engaged to a support, the support integrally connected to the housing, an electrical input operatively engaged to... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6680445 | Limited space circuit breaker mechanical interlock apparatus A circuit breaker mechanical interlock apparatus is provided for preventing an electrical system from being energized by more than one of a plurality of power sources at any given time. The apparatus includes a housing that defines a receptacle for receiv... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6534735 | Cover assembly for a transfer switch A power transfer arrangement is provided for supplying power from a generator the electrical system of a building. The power transfer arrangement includes a power transfer switching mechanism adapted for interconnection with the building electrical system... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6239966 | Two-part lockable housing A housing, in particular for electric switchgear and control gear, includes a first housing part and a second housing part to be detachably attached to the former. The housing also includes a lock whose at least one blocking element is movable in a displa... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6111486 | Trip unit settings lock out assembly A circuit breaker having a trip unit includes a lock out assembly positioned adjacent the trip unit for controlling access thereto. The lock out assembly includes a base member, a cover member and a slide member received therebetween. The slide member is ... | 08/29/2000 |
| 5949039 | Service door interlock An interlock switch access control apparatus controls access to an interlock switch (12) positioned in a cavity (14) in a housing (16). The interlock switch access control apparatus includes a plate (32) for sliding above the cavity (14) in a slot (30) in... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5936214 | Apparatus for restricting operation of push buttons on electric switching apparatus Access is restricted to the push buttons on electrical switching apparatus by a device which includes panel members hingedly mounted in a frame secured to the switch over the push buttons. The panels can be locked in the closed position over the respectiv... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5889855 | Telephone line access box enclosure The device provides a protective enclosure OR barrier by inserting an internal housing frame into the already existing housing box provided for telephone line access. This frame accommodates a removable coverplate with custom cut holes designed for both l... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5868242 | Toggle switch lockout device A lockout device has a baseplate which mounts to a control panel containing a toggle switch. The baseplate provides a hinged attachment for a cover that is swung down to a locked position in which the operation of the toggle switch is inhibited. In one em... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5775481 | Lockoff device and method for positively indicating the state of a distribution device A guard for preventing movement of a handle by an operator from a locked position to a second position. The handle is coupled to an operating mechanism which controls a distribution device. The handle extends outwardly from the surface of the distribution... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5775456 | Emergency driver system Disclosed is an emergency driver system for a motor vehicle. The emergency driver system allows a passenger in the motor vehicle to safely maneuver the motor vehicle should the driver become incapacitated by exposing a brake actuator and an accelerator ac... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5772007 | Electric circuit lock-out safety device A lock-out device for electrical circuits which includes an elongated, open sided C-shaped housing having parallel side walls each joined at an edge to a back panel. Each side wall defines a plurality of spaced, open slots. The slots in the side walls are... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5731763 | Video/TV access controller An access controller for a television, computer or display device includes a wireless transmitter and a receiving unit. The receiving unit has a tamper-proof housing that covers the device power line and protects receiving and switching circuitry. The rec... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5723833 | On-off switch within a lockable housing An ON-OFF switch assembly which is lockable for preventing unauthorized use is disclosed. The ON-OFF switch assembly includes an ON-OFF electrical switch mounted within a housing. The ON-OFF electrical switch has an actuator which is shiftable between an ... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5669484 | Protective cover for the mini-slide knob of dimmers with mini-slide knobs A protective cover for the mini-slide knob of dimmers with a mini-slide knob which will allow the user to select a permanent setpoint by preventing people from accessing and changing the setting of the mini-slide knob.... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5558209 | Lockout for conventional wall-type toggle or rocker electrical switch assemblies A switch lockout for preventing movement of a switch arm which projects through an opening in a switch face plate and pivots about a transverse ON-OFF axis, of either a conventional wall-type electrical rocker or a conventional wall-type toggle switch, co... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5555752 | Lock protection system A key actuated lock is mounted within a protective enclosure which has a double hinged panel cover that projects into a slot between the bottom panel of the protective enclosure and the bottom of the lock mounted within the protective enclosure when the d... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5500495 | Circuit breaker lockout device for attachment to solid switch stem A device particularly suited for blocking access and locking out a circuit breaker or other switch of the type having a solid stem without holes, which includes a base having an opening for positioning on the switch base and receiving the switch stem, a c... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5488208 | Multiple electrical outlet box with locking cover and power interrupt switch A multiple electrical outlet box which prevents unauthorized use of connected electrical devices. The multiple electrical outlet box includes a cover which is used to enclose electrical plugs which are connected to multiple outlets, thereby preventing the... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5486664 | Seal for cord passageway of power pod A power pod enclosure having an electrical cord exit passage communicating with an open side of the enclosure has a brush seal attached to the enclosure whereby bristles project to a cover closing the open side, the bristles filling the passage to impede ... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5473129 | Environmental electric switch enclosure with viewing window An electric disconnect switch enclosure for outdoor applications includes a viewing window to visually ascertain the ON-OFF conditions of the switch contacts without having to motivate the switch handle or open the enclosure door. The viewing window can b... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5468925 | Enclosure for an electrical switch An actuator switch enclosure utilizing a plate capable of being positioned against the cover of the electrical switch actuator. A holder is also included in the present invention for maintaining the position of the plate against the associated cover utili... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5434378 | Multi-position switch with switch actuator movement inhibitor assembly A switch inhibitor assembly provided with a multi-position switch is operable for inhibiting movement of an actuator of the switch to a predetermined one of the multiple positions, such as an ON position of a succession of OFF, AUTO and ON positions, of t... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5434368 | Apparatus for controlling use of electrically powered equipment An apparatus for controlling use of electrically powered equipment includes an enclosure in which there is mounted an electrical connector receptacle which may be connected to a source of electrical power via its own power cable or plug blades. The enclos... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5337215 | Pivoting battery compartment and door A battery compartment for a device having a housing is provided. The battery compartment pivots around an axis that is generally parallel with a wall of housing. The battery compartment is generally an elongated wedge or sector shape with an elongated piv... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5270503 | Electric circuit lock-out safety device A lock-out device for electrical circuits which includes an elongated, open sided C-shaped housing having parallel side walls each joined at an edge to a back panel. Each side wall defines a plurality of spaced, open slots. The slots in the side walls are... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5260528 | Lock out for wall switching means A single, one-piece molded plastic article that includes a base and cover on opposite sides of hinge means, for a wall switch, and for a wall socket, both of the kind having a cover plate held on by a screw. The base is secured to the cover plate of the s... | 11/09/1993 |
