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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8107226 | Transfer switch with easily removable weatherproof door and hood Disclosed herein is a transfer switch having an easily removable weatherproof door and hood, allowing a user to optionally mount the switch on the interior or exterior of a structure. The weatherproof door and hood work together to protect the transfer switch from e... | 01/31/2012 |
| 7995329 | 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 m... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7957121 | Circuit breakers and circuit breaker box A circuit breaker box comprising a main circuit breaker for operatively connecting to hot service wires; first and second hot bus bars configured to receive power from the main circuit breaker; a plurality of receiver terminals configured to transfer power from a ci... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7907389 | Sealed circuit breaker A sealed electrical enclosure used in hazardous locations for enclosing circuit breakers having a bottom housing and a top housing with a labyrinth seal or joint formed therebetween, the bottom housing adapted to receive one or more circuit breakers, a first metal b... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7872859 | Sealed circuit breaker A sealed electrical enclosure used in hazardous locations for enclosing circuit breakers having a bottom housing and a top housing with a labyrinth seal or joint formed therebetween, the bottom housing adapted to receive one or more circuit breakers, a first metal b... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7729105 | Power distribution apparatus and method Aspects of the inventive technology may relate to a physical enclosure designed to house electrical componentry inside. More specifically, the inventive technology may relate to a physical enclosure that is designed to allow for the enclosure, perhaps within the sam... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7697268 | Modular electrical distribution system for a building A universal power distribution system is provided for routing electrical circuits within a building structure to comprehensively provide electrical power to the building in ceiling configurations, wall-mounted configurations, raised floor configurations and in offic... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7643271 | Electrical junction box for tractor trailer An electrical junction box is configured to be attached to a vehicle. The box includes a container that has a front opening and a cavity located behind the front opening. A cover is movably attached to the container, so it can be moved into a closed position coverin... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7554796 | 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 m... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7435901 | Cord management device A cord management device (100) includes: a receptacle (110) defining an interior space (120) and including: (a) a stationary portion (111); and (c) a cord management feature (113) coupled to the stationary portion, the cord managem... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7397652 | Device and method for providing electric service An exemplary device for providing electric service is disclosed. The exemplary device includes a housing, and a meter receptacle having a supply side an a load side. The meter receptacle can connect between a power source at the supply side and a facility at the loa... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7375951 | Load control device having a split enclosure A load control device is operable to receive a first control signal having a first magnitude and to generate a second control signal having a second magnitude. The load control device is adapted to be installed in an electrical wallbox having a barrier. The load con... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7367830 | Busway fitting with switch mounted perpendicular to primary axis A busway fitting wherein the switch and/or fuse are disposed in a horizontal orientation. As the switch assembly and/or fuse are disposed in a horizontal orientation, the buses coupled to the switch assembly and/or fuse also extend horizontally. As such, the buses c... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7355503 | Fuse switch Fuse switch having a housing for receiving contacts and a fuse holder, which has a receptacle for a fuse element, and which is mounted in the housing such that it can pivot between at least one first and one second operating position, in which the housing receives a... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7324332 | Electrical enclosure An electrical enclosure is disclosed. The enclosure increases the number of electrical outlets available to a user. ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318750 | Apparatus for managing multiple computers with a cartridge connector A computer management apparatus is provided for interconnecting a user console including peripheral devices such as a keyboard, a video display unit, a mouse, and speakers for connecting to a plurality of host computers, selectively accessed via the user console (â€... | 01/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7310234 | Remote enclosure systems and methods of production thereof Remote enclosure systems have now been designed that meet the following goals: a) consolidate electrical terminations in one system; b) pre-terminate AC and DC equipment loads before site installation; c) provide multiple access points for facilitating equipment rep... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7292145 | Tamper switch arrangement A tamper switch arrangement detects tampering with a device, and includes a tamper switch assembly having a tamper switch with a first part and a second part. The first and second parts are movable relative to each other between an open switch position and a closed ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7286339 | Combination service entrance apparatus for temporary and permanent use An underground combination service entrance apparatus for temporary and permanent service comprising two enclosures. A utility enclosure contains a meter socket and the second enclosure contains a breaker panel. The breaker panel on the customer side and the meter o... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7268308 | Isolation switch for power transfer A power system including a power transfer device that prevents a common load from at once being powered by a main and auxiliary power source, and eliminates any possibility of back feeding the main power source from the auxiliary power source. First and second circu... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7256984 | Reconfigurable power distribution panel The present invention provides a reconfigurable power distribution panel, a power distribution system, a method for reconfiguring a power distribution panel, and a method for manufacturing a reconfigurable power distribution panel. The reconfigurable distribution pa... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7254009 | 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... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7247791 | Security barrier for electronic circuitry An enclosure for protecting at least a portion of a printed circuit board that includes a top and bottom cover each having an insulating layer between an outer conductive layer and an inner conductive layer. Each outer conductive layer and each inner conductive laye... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7232968 | Illuminated in-line controller This portable device relates to an in-line illuminated switch. The switch has a soft glowing light which is visible in a darkened room. Elderly people remove their eyeglasses when resting, and the soft glowing light locates the switch when light is required at bedsi... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7224577 | Mounting plate system A method and a mounting plate system for electrical equipment in a switchgear cabinet having spaced apart frame members. The mounting plate system comprises a first mounting plate having a plurality of orifices located proximate an outer edge of the first mounting p... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7198511 | Electric workstation with power reel cords An electric workstation in the shape of a hollow cabinet allows bringing electrical power connections to a site remote from a municipal electrical power supply. The cabinet is provided with one or more electrical sockets for connecting of electrically-powered tools ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7158370 | Integrated battery fusing device An integrated battery fusing device for a battery system of the type used as a backup for powering telecommunications equipment. The fusing device includes a fusing assembly and a terminal plate arrangement that integrally mounts the fusing assembly to the battery s... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153163 | Modular jack for ethernet applications A magnetically coupled RJ-45 modular jack assembly for Ethernet applications including a coil pack comprised of a plurality of magnetic circuits. Various numbers of the magnetic circuits may be coupled together in series by way of a variety of wires which may then b... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7145089 | Self retaining sliding bar interlock for circuit breaker An interlock mechanism for preventing a first circuit breaker having a first actuating mechanism and a second circuit breaker having a second actuating mechanism from simultaneously being in a closed condition. The interlock mechanism includes a frame, a sliding bar... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7142411 | Methods and apparatus for distributing power in a computerized device In a computerized device requiring a relatively large amount of power during operation (e.g., between approximately 10 kW to 15 kW) at a relatively large current (e.g., between approximately 200 and 300 amperes), an electrical conductor or power distribution assembl... | 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 |
| 7126803 | 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. ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7102079 | Electrical wire and cable protection and retrieval system An assembly is disclosed for finding and withdrawing wire and cable ends from locations inside a wall which is being constructed where they have been temporarily brought. The assembly includes a plaster ring fastened to a wall stud. A plaster ring cover plate is tem... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7086078 | CATV directional component with signal reversing capability and method The present invention describes a directional CATV component, preferably a signal tap, having a housing frame where coaxial signal cable connections are made allowing for tap circuitry to be placed on either side of the housing frame. The invention allows for the ra... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7068481 | Protection device with lockout test The present invention is directed to a protective device that includes a plurality of line terminals configured to be connected to an electrical distribution system, and a plurality of load terminals configured to be connected to at least one load. The device includ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7025627 | Apparatus for connecting and organizing cords and cables There is disclosed an apparatus for concealing, connecting and organizing power cords and signal cables from multiple devices in an equipment installation comprising a compact enclosure for use on a desktop that has first and second interior side panels facing each ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6979775 | Security apparatus and method A security apparatus for enclosing the branch connections of a cable-TV aerial tap unit to prevent unauthorized used thereof including a box like structure mounted on the bottom of the tap unit to enclose the cables and connections thereof and providing a keyed hing... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6939180 | Receptacle for extension cord A receptacle for extension cord includes a housing having multiple slot pairs and an opening; multiple metal conducting strips seated in the housing to connect to core wires of a power cord in front of the housing; and a control unit including a key pivotally mounte... | 09/06/2005 |
