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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7848085 | Portable power distribution panel A power distribution system is provided that includes an upper panel, a lower panel, a plurality of side panels, and a plurality of guide rails each having at least two insert slots formed therein that extend along a longitudinal axis of the guide rail. Each of the ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7817405 | Portable electrical distribution enclosure The portable electrical distribution enclosure is a chassis made of anodized aluminum. The chassis has a bottom panel and two side panels. The two side panels extend parallel to each other and at right angles from the bottom panel, making the chassis rectangular. Th... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7787238 | Power supply adapter A power supply adapter includes a casing defining at least one inserting groove therein, at least one resilient piece disposed in the casing and having a locating portion and a resisting portion extended gradually upward from the locating portion, and a plug module ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7773375 | Ruggedized computer and aspects thereof A computer assembly having a processor integrated circuit, a hard disk drive electrically connected to the processor units and a power supply assembly, powering the processor integrated circuit and hard disk drive. These components are sealed in an liquid-tight case... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7672115 | Inverter The subject matter of the invention is an inverter including a casing (1), said casing (1) including at least two casing chambers (2, 3) that are each closable through a separate cover (2a, 3a). ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7499261 | Load control device having a split enclosure A load control device is adapted to be installed in an electrical wallbox having a barrier. The load control device comprises a split enclosure having first and second enclosure portions spaced apart so as to define a gap, such that the gap is adapted to receive the... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7370446 | Adapter for attachment to an ironing board An adapter for attachment to an ironing board includes a housing that can be affixed to a rest plate for an iron. A means is provided on the housing for affixing a socket for the electrical plug of an iron. ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7359203 | Combination of inverter casing and heat sink member The present invention provides an inverter assembly which comprises a casing with a top part, a base and two sidewalls, and the top part. The base and the two sidewalls are integrally manufactured as a one-piece. A printed circuit board with a plurality of electroni... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7324332 | Electrical enclosure An electrical enclosure is disclosed. The enclosure increases the number of electrical outlets available to a user. ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7304852 | Inverter apparatus An inverter assembly including a storage compartment for multiple cables adapted to be releasably connected to the inverter. A body of the inverter assembly includes interior and exterior fins for the dissipation of heat energy. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7278644 | Portable workspace for laptop computers A portable workspace for laptop computers that includes a main compartment configured to store computer peripherals and work materials in one or more storage spaces therein and a work surface area configured to securely store a laptop computer between a lid pivotall... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7271506 | Rack mountable power distribution apparatus Power distribution apparatus include a rack mountable housing, an electrical power input assembly and an electrical power output assembly including a plurality of external circuits adapted for hardwired to remote equipment and a plurality of internal circuits each a... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7230820 | Distributor means for connecting electrical apparatus with a plurality of voltage sources A distributor is provided for selectively connecting with a plurality of voltage sources a plurality of electrical load devices, such as the sensors or actuators of an electrical and mechanical installation. A pair of voltage supply connectors mounted on a housing i... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7224578 | Ergonomic control panel for a portable electric generator A control panel for a portable electric generator. The control panel includes three distinct zones having logically organized switches and outlets. The first zone includes those switches used most frequently. The second zone includes a plurality of 120 VAC electrica... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7218507 | Distributor means for connecting electrical apparatus with a lighting device A distributor is provided for selectively connecting with a voltage source a plurality of electrical load devices, such as the sensors or actuators of an electrical and mechanical installation, characterized by the provision of an illuminating field that illuminates... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7180729 | Arrangement for controlling and monitoring a switchgear assembly The invention is to create a n arrangement for controlling and monitoring a switching installation which can be produced in a relatively cost-effective manner. To this end, the arrangement comprises a station control computer system into which the functions of at le... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7175339 | Electronic object of small dimensions capable of being worn on the wrist The present invention concerns a portable object such as a timepiece (18) capable of being worn on a user's wrist by means of a wristband, this portable object being supplied with electric power by at least one rechargeable accumulator able to be recharged by... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7170468 | Collaborative tablet computer A section of a housing on a portable computing device is removed or folded away, thereby exposing a free edge of an LCD screen as well as electrical (data and power) connectors and structural connectors. Connectors are placed symmetrically across the exposed edge wh... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7136277 | Basepan assembly There is provided a method and a basepan assembly for a panel board. The basepan assembly comprises a basepan having a bottom portion and at least one sidewall. A first bus bar is mounted in the bottom portion of the basepan. A second bus bar is mounted to its side ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7124215 | Internal USB circuit connection The invention describes a USB expansion device which comprises a circuit adapted to provide a USB header output and at least one USB output and a connector adapted to connect the device to a USB header located on a motherboard. The device may be modified to include ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7113400 | Housing structure of electronic control unit and mounting structure of the same A housing for enclosing an electronic control unit is constructed of a resinous cover and a metallic case having heat conductivity higher than that of the resinous cover. An air intake module is mounted on an engine inside an engine compartment. The air intake modul... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7083421 | Electrical connectivity system capable of being mounted to an object, and method of manufacturing same An electrical connectivity system capable of being mounted to an object includes a housing (110), a mounting mechanism (120) integrated with the housing, and a power cord (130). The housing includes an electrical connection port (111) and... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7052799 | Wearable terminal with a battery latch mechanism A wearable, mobile and/or portable terminal for use in an inventory management system. The terminal includes a terminal housing, a battery pack removably receivable within an external battery-receiving cavity of the terminal housing, and a battery latching mechanism... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7043267 | Communication device disconnecting a communication line by detecting an abnormal state of computer equipment A communication device is constructed to include a detecting section for detecting a signal peculiar to a universal serial bus (USB) obtained via the USB, and a disconnecting section for disconnecting a line which is being used for a communication when the signal pe... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7034414 | Mobile AC-to-DC power conversion system A mobile AC-to-DC power conversion system that can convert AC power into DC power for use by facilities that require it, such as telecommunications switching offices, thereby enabling telecommunications services supplied by the facility's equipment to be quickly and... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7022916 | Techniques for controlling movement of a set of cables An electronic cabinet has an electronic cabinet frame, and a chassis which slidably mounts to the electronic cabinet frame. The chassis is configured to house electronic equipment. The electronic cabinet further has a cable guide which is configured to guide movemen... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6999305 | Modular electrical distribution system A modular electrical distribution system includes a number of linked segments. A first electrical component is mounted in one of the segments and a second electrical component is mounted in another one of the segments. The first and second electrical components are ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6971911 | Adaptable electrical workstation module A workstation assembly including a worksurface having opposite sides and an electrical workstation module. The electrical workstation module includes a housing with a mounting surface adjacent one side of the worksurface, at least one modular electrical component ca... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6956733 | Device and method for providing electric service An exemplary device and method for providing electric service are disclosed. The exemplary device may provide construction power during the construction of a facility and permanent power at the facility thereafter. The electric service device, when energized at a co... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6865073 | Panelboard metering arrangement and method of assembly thereof A panelboard having an enclosure includes at least one busbar having a plurality of electrical distribution connection points, and a current transformer module having a current transformer integral with and in signal communication with each of the busbars. A signal ... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6837435 | Adapter unit having a handle grip for a personal digital assistant The present invention relates generally to an adapter unit for a personal digital assistant. More specifically, this invention relates to an adapter unit that has a handle grip. The adapter unit provides additional functionality, and improved ergonomics and increase... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6801425 | Ergonomic control panel for a portable electric generator A control panel for a portable electric generator. The control panel includes three distinct zones having logically organized switches and outlets. The first zone includes those switches used most frequently. The second zone includes a plurality of 120VAC electrical... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6731913 | Elastomeric enclosure An enclosure for a portable electronic device such as a mobile telephone. The enclosure includes a cover made of an elastomer so that it can be stretched over the chassis containing the device's internal components. Raised keys formed on the elastomeric enclosure su... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6633479 | Portable, temporary power hookup for use at construction sites, systems including the same, and methods A portable, reusable apparatus for providing temporary electrical service is disclosed. The apparatus includes a support structure with at least one service line, a meter base, and a breaker box secured thereto. One or more electrical receptacles may also... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6535376 | Wrist-carried information device An information device to be worn on the wrist of a user has a case, a circuit block disposed in the case, and a first electrode terminal disposed in the case and electrically connected to the circuit block. A band is pivotally connected to the case for un... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6490149 | Drawing apparatus for a drawer type electrical machinery A drawing apparatus constructed such that a screw rod 17 having an axis center along a drawing direction of an electrical machinery 1 is rotatably supported by a floor portion 11a of a drawing type electrical machinery accommodating portion 11 of a switch... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6466431 | Modular electronic control unit mounting device for a mobile vehicle A modular electronic control unit mounting device, mounting system and vehicle consisting of three essential parts, excluding the electronic control units or modules themselves. These are a mounting rack, a carriage, and a set of rails. The first part is ... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6456837 | Ruggedized tradesworkers radio A tradesworker's radio has a weather and impact resistant features to enable a tradesworker to use the radio under adverse working conditions, such as construction or other work sites. Louvered grills covering moisture resistant loudspeakers are angled do... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6452786 | Portable electronic device, an operation panel thereof, and operation method of the portable electronic device A portable electronic device includes a main unit which has operation switches, and an operation panel which has operation buttons that press the operation switches and which is rotatably mounted on the main unit. The operation panel can be freely attache... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6449141 | Kit for a housing A housing for receiving electric and/or electronic components, having a housing body, with a front that can be closed by a front door and an open back that can be closed with a rear covering, wherein the covering can be attached to the body in an exchange... | 09/10/2002 |
