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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7855872 | Toolless mounting system and method for an adjustable scalable rack power system Systems and method for installing computer equipment and power distribution equipment in facilities is provided. In one aspect, the present invention provides a power distribution rack, and uninterruptible power supply rack and a plurality of equipment racks. A plur... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7675740 | Adjustable scalable rack power system and method Systems and method for installing computer equipment and power distribution equipment in facilities is provided. In one aspect, the present invention provides a power distribution rack, and uninterruptible power supply rack and a plurality of equipment racks. A plur... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7511945 | Electrical distribution system An electrical distribution system includes a distribution board having input connectors for live and neutral lines from an electricity supply and an earth line; and a plurality of circuit breakers connected to the live line, characterized in that the distribution bo... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7471505 | Do-it-yourself system for portable generator A power interface operable to direct power from one of a first source and a second source to a load. The power interface includes a support plate, and a switch extending through the support plate. The switch is electrically connected to the first source and to the l... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7440262 | Modular power distribution system and methods A modular power distribution system comprises a chassis and a backplane including a power input, and a plurality of module connection locations. A plurality of modules are mounted in the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations. Each mo... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7423555 | Human-machine interface apparatus with expanded function A human machine interface with expanded function includes a panel and a printed circuit board. A first key apparatus electrically coupled to the printed circuit board is mounted on the panel. The printed circuit board provides an expansion interface for optionally c... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7414828 | Modular current distributor for high currents A current distributor includes a common, uninterrupted first main busbar as a main current supply and a number of current distributor modules which are each associated with a respective circuit breaker and can be disposed in a row along the main busbar. The current ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7405923 | Circuit breaker panel The invention provides a circuit breaker panel with several safety features. The main breaker is separated from the circuit breakers by a non-conducting shield. The main breaker is also covered by a transparent, non-conducting shield. A further transparent non-condu... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7375981 | Electric power distribution and control apparatus An electric power distribution and control apparatus has a stack of conductive plates each having a plurality of spaced contact pads and conductive traces connecting the contact pads to others of the pads. At least one of the plates has contact terminals for connect... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7372692 | Electrical enclosure and interior assembly therefor An interior assembly for a load center includes a base member disposed at or about a panel member of the load center housing, a first bus bar assembly disposed on the base member, and a first insulating member overlaying the first bus bar assembly and being coupled ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7359182 | Plug-in unit assembly comprising instrument transformers The invention relates to a plug-in unit assembly comprising instrument transformers, a case assembly (1) comprising a connector assembly (10), and a plug-in unit (2) comprising at least one instrument transformer (3, 4) and configured to ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7318749 | Power connector with improved contacts A power connector (1) is connectable with a cable having a number of conductors and matable with a complementary connector for power transmission. The power connector includes an insulative housing (2) defining a receiving cavity (210), at least... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7312964 | Ground-fault monitor for multiple circuits A ground fault monitor for an electrical system having a plurality of branch circuits each having a respective ground conductor extending to a service panel that includes a ground connection to which the ground conductors are electrically connected. The ground fault... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7304834 | Power distribution panel with modular elements A power distribution panel having circuit elements such as KTK and GMT fuses removably mounted to a unit housing by means of module members, thereby allowing for ease of customization of the circuit elements of the power distribution panel. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7294026 | RS-485 connector plug and housing A building automation system is provided in which a controller is connected to remote modules through a zone enclosure using RS-485 cables. Branches of modules extending from the zone enclosure are connected together by removable jumpers at the zone enclosure. Sets ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7292433 | Adjustment assembly for back-to-back enclosures, and back-to-back enclosure assembly employing the same An adjustment assembly adjustably couples enclosures, such as a meter breaker panelboard and a load distribution panelboard, in a back-to-back configuration within a structure, such as a wall. The adjustment assembly includes a first end member at or about the top e... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7276670 | Image forming apparatus An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit that forms an image on a sheet, a sheet output part that outputs the sheet having the image formed thereon by the image forming unit, and an operation panel for controlling the image forming unit disposed in ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7269979 | Set of washing machine and dryer and rear cover assembly thereof A washing system may include a washing machine and dryer set that, for example, include top covers provided at upper sides of the washing machine and dryer; rear covers interchangeably provided at rear sides of the top covers, wherein the rear covers can maintain a ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7265998 | Wiring structure using wiring harness for automobile A structure for wiring a wiring harness for an automobile between an electronic control unit and devices (22-24) is disclosed. The wiring structure is provided with a housing member (13) including a first portion (19) having a first conne... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7253358 | Earth device, plug-in breaker and distribution board A grounding apparatus for a distribution device having a functional element and a grounding contact point includes a grounding rail having opposed end sections provided with a holding part for fitting the grounding rail to the functional element. An electrically con... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7245480 | Electrical component side action fasteners for a load center basepan An apparatus and method for a load center comprising a basepan with a plurality of fastener devices for securing bus bars, neutral bars, and a variety of other electrical components to the basepan. Each fastener device comprises a self aligning support post and an a... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7210829 | Vehicle interior illumination structure Disclosed is a vehicle interior illumination structure comprising, in combination, an instrument panel 10 installed in a front interior area of a vehicle, and a light-guiding illumination member 2 disposed in the instrument panel. The instrument panel ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7207834 | Electrical mounting structure An electrical mounting structure includes a first electronic device having a first connector; a second electronic device having a rear plate, the rear plate having at least one via hole and a second connector for being connected to the first connector of the first e... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7187177 | Method of monitoring a power distribution unit A method of monitoring a power distribution unit (306) may include providing a power distribution unit frame (310), where the power distribution unit frame has a 2U form factor (312), and where the power distribution unit frame is coupled to mou... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7159916 | Vehicle instrument panel assembly A vehicle instrument panel assembly includes a console provided in a center stacking area receiving one or more vehicle components including a media player. A trim bezel configured for use with the one or more vehicle components is secured to the console. An alignme... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7149099 | Modeler's power panel and field charging apparatus, and method for powering a modeler's field accessories and model control devices An apparatus (10) includes a portable electric power storage arrangement (14) and a power panel (18) all mounted in or on a common housing (11) that includes a carrying feature or handle (12) by which the housing may be easily carr... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7142412 | Bypass connector for a socket assembly A socket assembly for mounting an electric meter comprising a plurality of power line connector subassemblies for connecting electric power lines to the socket assembly. Each subassembly comprises a generally U-shaped lug of electrically conductive material defining... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7136278 | Enclosed electrical switchgear and method of manufacture A company switch-type of electrical switchgear is disclosed having improved safety characteristics and having a reduced profile. The electrical connections are typically all enclosed in one area facing one direction such that access to the connections can be control... | 11/14/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7121882 | Electrical connecting device for connecting to a mating device An electrical connecting device is described adapted to be connected to a mating housing element that supports mating terminals of at least four poles that are arranged in a parallel manner in rectilinear form. The device includes connection terminals of at least fo... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7075780 | Support structure of control board A support structure of a control board has a control board including a plurality of attaching holes disposed at respective corners of an imaginary polygon; a support member for supporting the control board; and a plurality of support bosses disposed on the support m... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7043543 | Vertical-mount electrical power distribution plugstrip A vertical-mount electrical power distribution plugstrip comprises a long, thin plugstrip body with several power outlet plugs distributed along the length of one face. A power input cord is provided at one end, and this supplies operating power to each of the power... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7030322 | Cover device for lines in vehicles A covering device for the interior of a motor vehicle protects an occupant from coming in contact with the supply lines installed in the vehicle, electric lines being situated as film conductors between two layers of the covering device. This permits simple assembly... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7012800 | Switchgear unit for a consumer, especially a motor starter The Switchgear unit, especially a motor starter, has a contactor and a power switch for short-circuit protection. The additional function of overload protection envisaged for the switchgear unit is integrated in an overload relay that is configured separately from t... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7009126 | Load terminal cover A terminal cover for use on molded case circuit breakers. The terminal cover limits access to circuit breaker electrical terminals and uninsulated portions of electrical conductors entering the terminals. The terminal cover also provides selective access to the term... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7005590 | Electric panel with circuit breaker control gate and circuit breaker control method The main power service panel is provided with a special sliding gate on the face plate which can be selectively positioned to control the manual throw of adjacent circuit breaker handles for main and auxiliary power inputs fed thereto. The control is such that only ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6987664 | Finger guard for power distribution panel A finger guard for an electrical circuit breaker includes a rear plate with an opening, a guard portion extending from the plate adjacent the opening, and a removable portion, or knock-out, positioned within the opening. A further finger guard for an electrical circ... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6987665 | Cable management system and protective cover for a remote power supply The invention provides a power supply for a plurality of signaling devices on an emergency vehicle. The power supply includes a plurality of outlets distributed along a housing. A cable raceway extends through the housing past the plurality of outlets and defines a ... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6975505 | Electrical service entrance with neutral A service entrance includes a post section, a service section, and a neutral bus disposed therebetween. The post section includes a first opening and a second opening, and is adapted to receive an electrical supply wire having a supply power wire and a supply neutra... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6967299 | Membrane switch with rigid fascia A membrane switch provides a substantially rigid front fascia without the need for flexure limiting standoffs or the like. The membrane switch may use thin, printed insulating dots whose pattern controls the force required to actuate the switch elements as a functio... | 11/22/2005 |
