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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8125345 | Method and apparatus for loose wiring monitor A system is provided in which the voltage phases, neutral, and ground are monitored and an alarm is generated if specific trigger conditions are met. These conditions are indicative of a possible loose neutral, loose wiring, or general over/under voltage condition. ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 7924166 | Nuclear leakage detection system using wire or optical fiber A system for detecting and containing a breach in a container. The container wall includes containment layers and a sensor layer sandwiched between the containment layers. The sensor layer contains a signal path that can be carried by a signal cable such as fiber op... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7880631 | Coordinate-based system, method and computer program product for disabling a device A coordinate-based system, method, and computer program product are provided for disabling a device. In use, a power down state of a device is detected. In response to the power down state, a first set of coordinates of the device is stored. Additionally, a power up... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7847701 | Predicting cable failure through remote failure detection of error signatures Computer systems and techniques for predicting a cable failure in a network system begin by receiving a remote alarm indicator followed by a remote alarm indicator clear as a transmission alarm indicator of an intermittent short duration failure on the transmission ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7812734 | Alarm system employing existing conductive aspect of copper lines as well as optional pressure switch sensor for triggering a copper theft event A theft preventative system, such as which is specifically associated with high resale value metals employed in heating, cooling and ventilation (HVAC) assemblies. A first embodiment utilizes a transformer and relay arrangement creating a closed circuit through the ... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7705741 | Detection of a broken wire between power sourcing equipment and a powered device A system and method for detecting a broken wire in a communication cable coupling a powered device to power sourcing equipment. Powered Devices (PDs) may be powered by power sourcing equipment via communication cables as in power over Ethernet systems. A current sha... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7683796 | Open wire detection system and method An open-wire detection system and method includes a current transmitter that can be connected to one or more wires, wherein the current transmitter provides a minimum current and/or a current that is greater than the minimum current. An anti-aliasing filter is conne... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7683797 | Damage detection/locating system providing thermal protection A damage locating system also provides thermal protection. An array of sensors substantially tiles an area of interest. Each sensor is a reflective-surface conductor having operatively coupled inductance and capacitance. A magnetic field response recorder is provide... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7538683 | Containment mechanism manipulation responsive electrical circuit power usage apparatus and method An object (201) (such as a containment mechanism) supports both a functional electrical circuit (203) and an electrical circuit (202) to which the functional electrical circuit is responsive. In a preferred approach the functional electrical cir... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7535373 | Security techniques for electronic devices Systems and methods for protecting electronic and other sensitive devices in the event of security breaches such as physical intrusion or access, tampering, and attempts at reverse engineering. One aspect of the present invention provides security systems and method... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7436313 | Penetration screen A penetration screen is disclosed which comprises a substantially planar substrate with, at least, one electrical circuit disposed thereon. The electrical circuit is configured such that, at least, one section of the circuit is electrically isolatable from the remai... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7432812 | Passive radio frequency device for monitoring wear in components A device for monitoring wear in a component, including a radio frequency identification chip adapted to be attached with the component and a sensor configured to monitor wear of the component, the sensor being in communication with the radio frequency identification... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7429915 | System and method for detecting unauthorized access to electronic equipment or components An improved system and method for protecting sensitive electronic equipment or components against unauthorized access, by detecting and also reacting to unauthorized intrusions into the enclosures for the sensitive electronic equipment or components is disclosed. Fo... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7417554 | Wireless system for one or more electrical switching apparatus A system displays information from and controls electrical switching apparatus, such as circuit breakers. The system includes a plurality of circuit breakers having separable contacts and a plurality of conditions, such as bus temperature and contact wear. A plurali... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7405671 | Power failure alarm A power failure alarm for use in sounding a warning in the occasion of a power failure, with built in electrical connectors, and a temporary source of light. The device is housed in a molded plastic enclosure in a rectangular shape and includes an emergency light, n... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7403129 | Electrical switching apparatus and method employing acoustic and current signals to distinguish between parallel and series arc faults A circuit breaker includes a first lug and second and third acoustic lugs electrically connected to a power circuit. Separable contacts are electrically connected in series between the first lug and the second acoustic lug. An operating mechanism opens and closes th... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7397385 | Predicting cable failure through remote failure detection of error signatures Computer systems and techniques for predicting a cable failure in a network system begin by receiving a remote alarm indicator followed by a remote alarm indicator clear as a transmission alarm indicator of an intermittent short duration failure on the transmission ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7372369 | Monitoring of alarm system wiring A supervisory method and apparatus provide for detection of “partial fault” conditions such as a relatively high series impedance in the wiring, or a relatively low parallel impedance across the wiring. A non-linear element, such as a semiconductor diode, can be... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7368935 | Tamper response system for integrated circuits A tamper response system to protect intellectual property is provided. In one embodiment, the tamper response system includes at least one sensor adapted to sense tamper activity and a tamper circuit. The tamper circuit is coupled to receive tamper signals from the ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7337081 | Metering device with control functionality and method thereof A metering device of a power substation and method are provided for operating on a secondary analog waveform output by a transformer assembly receiving a primary waveform. The method includes stepping down the secondary waveform and generating a corresponding output... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7336188 | System and method for ensuring location of an individual within a designated area A system and method for ensuring that a monitored individual is located within a designated area is provided. The system contains a monitoring band having a transmitter capable of transmitting a signal. A transceiver interface unit is also located within the system,... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7333000 | Tracking system and method for electrically powered equipment A novel system and method for simplifying the management of electronic equipment such as computers, networks, and equipment and communications systems. The system tracks equipment that has been registered in an inventory database without any user involvement. Once r... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7317401 | Method and mechanical tamper-evident case fastener A method and apparatus are provided for identifying product tampering. A mechanical fastening screw, a sleeve and a movable follower disk are arranged to show evidence of tampering. The movable follower disk is received within a cavity defined by the sleeve. The sle... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7312715 | Management of large scale cabling systems Method and system for managing cabling rooms that include a plurality of communication panels, which are arranged closely to one another. Each cabling room has a plurality of patch panels, structurally connected to form vertical structures. An operator is automatica... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7301468 | Method and apparatus for real time monitoring of an electric furnace heating coil Heating coils used in an electric furnace used to process semiconductor wafers are monitored on a real time basis by sensing the AC current in a power line delivering electrical power to the furnace. The AC current is sensed by a coil positioned around and magnetica... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7291998 | Electrical control safety system comprising photocells or equivalent sensors An electrical control safety system is provided comprising two photocells or equivalent sensors applied on a sliding gate, the two photocell systems being composed respectively of at least two transmitters and two receivers, and the control safety system being cycli... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7277822 | Embedded system for diagnostics and prognostics of conduits An apparatus providing a means for assessment of the integrity of insulated conduits, harnesses, cables, pipelines and other interconnection systems constructed with integral sensitized media, discrete sensors, and electronics providing a means for transforming sens... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7271714 | Push button control device This invention relates to a two stage push button control device, in which the push button (9) has at least one of its inputs (A, C) connected to the output of a processing organ (15) and its two outputs (B, D) connected to two inputs (E1, E2... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7262706 | Detection of connection and disconnection of computer peripheral In some embodiments a connector is to couple a peripheral, and a detector coupled to the connector is to detect if the peripheral is disconnected from the connector in response to a first reserved pin and a second reserved pin. ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7262702 | Pest control devices, systems, and methods Among the embodiments of the present invention is a pest control device that includes a bait operable to be consumed by one or more species of pest, a pest sensing circuit, and a communication circuit coupled to the pest sensing circuit. The communication circuit in... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7259679 | Electronic unit having identification information thereof The electronic unit having identification information thereon includes a casing, an electronic circuit contained in the casing, a connector fitted to the casing, the connector including signal terminals connected to the electronic circuit, and an RFID tag having an ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7259686 | Two wire temperature transmitter A thermoelectric connector module (C) is disclosed which comprises input (2) and output (1E) connectors and contains signal conditioning circuitry (1C). The input connectors (2) are interfaced with a hand-held detector (7), and the... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7253740 | Method and apparatus for monitoring for failure temperatures of a structure An apparatus for monitoring a temperature of a structure, comprising: one or more electrically conductive loops adapted to be affixed to the structure, each including first and second elongate connection strips each made of a first metal composition having a first m... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7246980 | Fixing member comprising an integrity control system The invention concerns a fastening member comprising a threaded part (150) and a head (100) with which the threaded part can be turned in order to tighten the fastening member in a corresponding element. The head (100) is formed of a plate (1... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7239247 | Access annunciator An electronic device is provided that functions as an area-intrusion informing embodiment for announcing the unauthorized entry into an enclosure or area which has at least one access opening and closing means. The invention is not intended to replace conventional a... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7224287 | Method for determining the switching state of a contact and evaluation circuit corresponding thereto An input voltage contacted at the input of a contact can be through-connected to an output of the contact or switched off via a movable contactor. In order to determine the switching state of the contact, any drop in the contact voltage between the input and the out... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7221283 | Circuit interrupter locator device A system for identifying a selected electrical circuit of interest from a number of electrical circuits, by locating a circuit interrupter connected to interrupt the flow of electrical power from an electrical power supply to the selected circuit of interest. The sy... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7212112 | Detection and control of pests Among the embodiments of the present invention are pest control devices (1010, 1110, 1210) each operable to detect the presence of pests. The pest control device (1010, 1110, 1210) has a bait (1032) that is consumed or displaced by one or more s... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7212129 | Devices, systems, and method to control pests Among the embodiments of the present invention is a system including a pest control device and a magnetic field source external to the pest control device. The pest control device has a bait operable to be consumed or displaced by one or more species of pest, a pest... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7209048 | Device for monitoring and alerting of a power disruption to electrical equipment or an appliance The present invention is a simple, inexpensive and reliable device for monitoring and alerting of a power disruption to an appliance or a piece of equipment. An audible and/or visual alarm may be generated in the event that a specific or a piece of electrical equipm... | 04/24/2007 |
