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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8040663 | Sequenced separately-derived transfer switch capable of switching a load between a pair of power supplies without introducing open neutral switching transients An interlock arrangement includes a pair of slidable lockouts operatively associated with utility and generator side switches of an electrical panel. Together with either an interlinked member or a rocker lockout, the interlock arrangement sequences manual switching... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7400239 | Universal control apparatus and methods Apparatus and methods for control of one or more functions within a premises. In one embodiment, the control apparatus comprises a “universal” electronic switch which can be configured according to any number of different desired functional and/or aesthetic sche... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7355300 | Solid state turbine engine ignition exciter having elevated temperature operational capability A turbine engine ignition exciter circuit applies energy stored in the exciter tank capacitor to the load (igniter plug) through a thyristor type semiconductor switching device that minimizes leakage current at elevated operating temperatures. The semiconductor swit... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7310221 | Switching installation provided with an electrically insulating barrier A switching installation (5) having a circuit breaker (12), which is connected to a cable connection (33), and optionally a disconnector (14) for making or breaking a conductive connection between the cable connection (33) and a ra... | 12/18/2007 |
| 6744628 | Multi-positionable power distribution unit A multi-directional power distribution unit (PDU) provides flexibility in the configuration of a computer system, disk drive array or other enclosure. The power distribution unit may be installed in one orientation for a power feed having a first configuration (e.g.... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6707478 | OSD controller assembly and assembling process in a displaying apparatus A displaying apparatus includes a front cover, a rear cover coupled to the first cover, and an LCD panel disposed between the front cover and the rear cover. The displaying apparatus includes a slot formed on the front cover, at least one press knob disposed within ... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6686672 | Modular emergency stop relay system A modular emergency stop device including a switch unit and a control unit. The switch unit includes a switch which converts from a normal state to an emergency state when an emergency stop is necessary and a housing for the switch. The control unit inclu... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6535377 | Power distribution unit for electrical devices A power distribution unit (PDU) for supplying power to at least one electrical device (APP1-APP12), comprises at least one distribution point (P) for the power supply, and at least one female outlet (J1-J12) on its accessible side. The outlet is adapted t... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6414245 | Printed circuit board with bullet connector sockets A printed circuit board having bushings attached thereto, the bushings having sockets for receiving bullet connectors on a circuit breaker.... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6388881 | Vehicle center cluster assembling structure with electrical connection In an assembling structure of a vehicle center cluster, plural electrical devices are detachably assembled to a holding member to be removed from an inside of a passenger compartment while the holding member is fixed to a dashboard. Therefore, for example... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6111745 | Switchgear conductors and mounting arrangements therefor The interface conductors, stabs and runbacks, which are engaged at first ends by quick disconnects on electrical apparatus in a switchgear assembly, are fabricated from a stacked pair of elongated, flat conductors secured together at the first ends by elo... | 08/29/2000 |
| 5870277 | Assembly of electrical equipment, notably a motor starter assembly An assembly of electrical equipment having devices, such as circuit breakers and contactors grouped in pairs, included on a supporting baseplate. Each pair of devices includes a circuit breaker 40 and a contactor 60 and a baseplate 20 having power pins an... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5870278 | Assembly of electrical equipment, notably a motor starter assembly A motor starter assembly made up of sub-assemblies each formed from a circuit breaker 40 and a contactor 60 and positioned on a baseplate 20 with which a set of power bars 23 is associated. The baseplate includes a support area 21 for the sub-assemblies a... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5757602 | Overcurrent protective switch, specifically a motor protective switch The overcurrent protective switch contains a switch lock 8, which, in the switched on position, holds the movable contact pieces 3 in engagement with the fixed contact pieces 2 against the force exerted by at least one switch-off spring. The switch lock 8... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5515235 | Electrical equipment enclosure including transfer switch and load circuit breaker assembly Proposed is an integral transfer switch and load circuit breaker assembly for use in electrical equipment enclosures. The switch and load circuit breakers are mounted to one wall of the enclosure so that the transfer switch handle is located outside the e... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5247422 | Switch actuating assembly in a circuit breaker panelboard A circuit breaker panelboard has a rear housing that mounts a plurality of circuit breaker modules arranged in a pair of spaced columns. Each module has an actuator associated with it and the plurality of actuators are also arranged in a pair of spaced co... | 09/21/1993 |
| 4717987 | Compact non-metallic load center enclosure A molded plastic load center enclosure permits the circuit breakers contained therein to be compactly aligned on one side of the enclosure. The insulative properties of the plastic allows the circuit breaker branch straps to be mounted on the bottom and s... | 01/05/1988 |
| 4459441 | Simplified limit switch construction Multiple limit switch comprising telescope plungers (16), each of which has a U-shaped anti-rotation element (62) engaging over the inner end of the plunger, this anti-rotation element comprising a hole (68) for the inner portion (44) of the plunger to pa... | 07/10/1984 |
| 4174508 | Relay latching apparatus A latching arrangement for a plug-in type of electromagnetic relay employing an insulative mounting sub-base for receiving an insulative relay base. An elongated leaf spring carried by the insulative mounting sub-base and having its ends protruding beyond... | 11/13/1979 |
| 4117427 | Standardized component for cross-point matrices Methods and apparatus for manufacturing and assembling standardized components for cross-point switching matrices on a printed circuit board assembly are provided by an insulated strip containing appendages for winding the coils and inserts for housing th... | 09/26/1978 |
