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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8063647 | Testing apparatus for hard disk drive A testing apparatus includes a relay and a connector. The relay includes a coil, first and second single-pole double-throw (SPDT) switches. The first and the second SPDT switches include first and second contacts. The connector includes first and second hard disk dr... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7633298 | Electrical continuity tester A continuity tester for a lamp, coaxial, plug connector has a receptacle connector with first and second coaxial, annular receptacle contacts at a same axial spacing apart as power and ground contacts of the lamp connector for electrical engagement when plugged ther... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7432722 | Flexible continuity and circuit tester A flexible circuit and continuity testing device may include a flexible printed circuit substrate. A battery having a positive and negative terminal may be attached to the substrate. An illumination source, e.g., an LED, may be attached to the substrate. The testing... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7385519 | Apparatus and method for operability and live-dead-live testing An operability testing apparatus used in conjunction with an electrical testing apparatus to perform live-dead-live tests consists of: a power source; a voltage source coupled to the power source with the voltage source being configured to provide an AC voltage outp... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7355377 | Telescoping electrical tester A probe-type electrical tester having a lamp, a first pointed electrode connected to the lamp, and a second electrode comprising an alligator clip connected to the lamp. The pointed electrode occupies a sleeve which is telescopingly stored within the tester. ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7353407 | Methods and apparatus for provisioning phantom power to remote devices An apparatus provisions power from a power budget to remote devices configured to obtain phantom power. The apparatus includes, among other things, a controller which is configured to identify a power demand for a remote device (e.g., a power demand based on an actu... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7340365 | Method and apparatus for verifying the operation of a plurality of test system instruments In a method for verifying the operation of a plurality of test system instruments, a harness cable is electrically coupled to a plurality of test signal ports on the plurality of test system instruments. A first plurality of test measurements are then initiated via ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7312602 | Electrical meter with retractable leads An electrical meter 10 comprises a housing 12 with a spool 14 rotatably mounted therein. A first lead cable 16 and a second lead cable 18 are wound upon the spool 14. A wound spring 90 is connected to the spool and bi... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7302753 | Electrical gripping testing and installation device A method and apparatus for the safe and easy installation of wall-mounted electrical outlets and switches utilizing a multi-functional tool. Two different but similar tools are provided, each in the form of an insulated handle that may be detachably engaged with eit... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7302361 | Modular telecommunication test unit A test unit for data communication networks is formed by placing one or more application modules between a front module and a rear module. The modules are secured together with a latching system and a bus structure provides for control and performance information tr... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7295882 | Method and apparatus for audible error code detection and identification The invention describes a method and apparatus for audible error code detection and identification. The method and apparatus allow an operator, user, or customer to automatically identify an error condition within an electronic device, such as a workstation computer... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7282925 | Apparatus to facilitate functional shock and vibration testing of device connections and related method An apparatus and associated method are disclosed for facilitating the testing of device connections, including functional shock and vibration testing of peripheral card slots or any other desired connector interface. In part, a power supply located on the peripheral... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7276911 | Detection of malfunctioning bulbs in decorative light strings A system for locating a malfunctioning bulb in a decorative light string uses an antenna that produces an output signal corresponding to the strength of the electric field produced by a portion of the light string near the antenna. An amplifier is coupled to the ant... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7262974 | Techniques for alleviating the need for DC blocking capacitors in high-speed differential signal pairs A circuit board has a first component interface configured to connect to a first circuit board component, a second component interface configured to connect to a second circuit board component, a differential signal pair electrically connecting the first component i... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7251099 | Hard disk drive tray structure with flex circuit extending between exposed sides and connected to metal pad and indicator A HDD tray structure is disclosed. The HDD tray structure includes a tray housing, a flexible printed circuit board (FPC) installed on the tray housing, and at least one indicator, wherein one end of the FPC has a metal pad electrically connected to a connector of a... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7245974 | Defibrillation electrode pad assembly including CPR pad Electrode assemblies are provided, in which a pair of electrodes is joined by a central member. In some implementations, the electrode assemblies are foldable, and are configured to facilitate correct placement on a patient's chest. Some electrode assemblies include... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7242173 | Combined test instrument probe and voltage detector A voltage detector is combined with a test instrument probe to provide an indication of the presence of a.c. voltage when the test instrument probe approaches or comes in contact with a source of a.c. voltage. ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7233086 | Power line conditioner An electrical power conditioning apparatus in accordance with the present invention generally includes an electrical input for receiving power from the power source, a surge suppression circuit and a plurality of electrical outlets. A plurality of parallel channels ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7184899 | Energizable electrical test device for measuring current and resistance of an electrical circuit Provided is an electrical test device having multi-meter functionality and being adapted to provide current sourcing to an electrical system for selective measurement of a plurality of parameters. The electrical test device comprises a conductor probe element, a pow... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7173428 | Portable circuit interrupter shutoff testing device and method A portable circuit interrupter shutoff testing device and method, including a high current switch controlled by a timing circuit that allows current to flow through the switch and a small series resistance (in order to trip the instantaneous-trip function of the int... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7152133 | Expanded functionality protocol adapter for in-vehicle networks The invention is an improved protocol adapter for in-vehicle networks for diagnostics, analysis and monitoring. The invention has a pass through feature (voltage translator)/smart mode that allows the protocol adapter to emulate older boxes. Visual indicators (LEDs)... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7145343 | Repair device for decorative light shunt A repair device for fixing a malfunctioning shunt across a failed filament in a light bulb in a group of series-connected miniature decorative bulbs includes a high-voltage pulse generator producing one or more pulses of a magnitude greater than the standard AC powe... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7146091 | Method and system for automated simulation of cable failure in a network A method, system and device for simulating cable failures in a network are disclosed. In a first aspect, a plurality of optical cables which couple a plurality of devices within the network to each other are provided. The method and system includes providing at leas... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7096155 | Method, system and apparatus for providing real-time led status of embedded controllers to system management software Embedded controller(s) in an information handling system have real-time status and activities represented by indicators, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), associated with the embedded controller(s). These indicators may be monitored for example by operating (man... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7082676 | Electrostatic discharge (ESD) tool for electronic device under test (DUT) boards An anti-electrostatic discharge (ESD) tool for engaging electronic device under test (DUT) boards whereby ESD damage to the tested devices is prevented. The tool includes an aluminum support frame, guides on opposing edges of one side of the frame for slidably recei... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7082336 | Implantable intravascular device for defibrillation and/or pacing The present application describes an intravascular implantable pacing and/or defibrillation system. The described system includes a pulse generator that is implantable within a blood vessel and proportioned to blood flow through the blood vessel, and at least one le... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7064554 | Fluorescent light bulb test apparatus and method of use An apparatus for testing a fluorescent light bulb is disclosed. The apparatus includes a circular housing including a pair of contact receptacles operable to receive two conductive elements of a fluorescent light bulb. A lamp housing is coupled to a portion of an ou... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7057394 | Chassis electrical system tester A portable emulator of a bus body electrical system provides for chassis electrical testing. The portable emulator/tester provides indicator/load circuits and switches which operate as outputs from and inputs to the bus electrical system. The emulator may be connect... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7057396 | Disconnection detecting circuit for sensor apparatus In a disconnection detecting circuit comprising a control circuit and a sensor circuit, an energizing current is supplied from the control circuit side through an output terminal to the sensor circuit side by energizing a transistor in the sensor circuit side direct... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7058980 | Device and method for protecting memory data against illicit access An electronic device for storing protected data is disclosed. The electronic device includes memory protection logic operable to interface with memory, such as non-volatile ROM for storing protected data therein. The protected data in one embodiment is program code.... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7030624 | Electrical circuit tester An electrical circuit testing device is provided, comprising a case, a digital voltage level testing circuit with a display means, a switch to initiate measurement using the device, a non-shorting switching means for selecting pre-determined electrical wiring config... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7000147 | Rapid self-error-check circuit of a computer power supply A rapid self-error-check circuit of a computer power supply is disclosed, wherein a computer power supply is installed with a self-detecting device; an LED displaying light and detecting button are exposed on the casing of the power supply; thereby, the normality of... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6998819 | Current leakage detection in high voltage battery pack A method of detecting leakage currents in a high voltage battery pack system reduces detection error caused by fluctuations in battery pack voltage during the detection process. The voltages of the individual modules forming the battery pack are separately and simul... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6982558 | Electric circuit test device The present invention is directed to an electric circuit test device for testing an electric circuit. The test device is insertable into a receptacle. The receptacle includes electrical terminals coupled to the electrical circuit. The device includes a housing chara... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6979787 | Article for de-energizing a branch electrical circuit, and related processes A device for de-energizing an energized branch electrical circuit is described, as well as related processes. The device includes a circuit breaker, which itself includes a breaker switch, an input terminal for receiving current, and an output terminal for directing... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6975312 | Computer system having network connector and method of checking connection state of network cable therefor A computer system having a network connector to which a network cable is connected, including a displaying part displaying a connection state of the network cable; a signal processing part processing a signal inputted through the network connector; and a control par... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6967445 | Circuit continuity and function monitor A circuit to monitor electrical continuity through a light bulb when the light bulb is switched off, and to monitor proper functioning of the light bulb when the bulb is switched on. The circuit comprises a LED, a relay and a latching circuit portion, the latching c... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6958611 | Diagnostic remote control for electrical components on vehicle A method of actuating electrical components of a vehicle, such as a heavy duty truck, for performing diagnostic analysis on the electrical components on the truck without the assistance of a technician is disclosed. The method includes relaying a signal from a remot... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6941203 | Method and system for computer network implemented vehicle diagnostics A method of diagnosing a status of a vehicle. The vehicle has an on-board computer for generating a diagnostic trouble code signal related to a passed or problem status of the vehicle. A portable code reader is connected to the on-board computer. Diagnostic trouble ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6940416 | Low voltage testing and illuminating device This invention relates to a limited range low voltage testing, regulating, and indicating device comprising a detector and low voltage measurer of magnitude in a switch-regulated power supply circuit wherein indicator LEDs are operated directly from a power supply w... | 09/06/2005 |
