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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8085555 | Circuit board module and connection port thereof A connection port and a circuit board module employing such a connection port are provided. The circuit board module includes a circuit board, a plurality of electronic components, a switch, a control unit connected to the switch, and a connection port. The electron... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7391625 | Cable management rack for telecommunication cross-connect systems The present disclosure relates to a rack for telecommunications equipment. The rack includes a frame defining a bay opening sized and shaped for receiving a plurality of jack modules. The rack also includes a first set of cable management brackets that define a firs... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7304865 | Bridged parallel distributing frame A distributing frame (for example, FIG. 11) comprising a first distribution portion having a first series of verticals, and a first series of horizontal shelves; a second distribution portion having a second series of verticals, and a second series of horizon... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7016202 | Power actuation structure A power actuation structure for turning electric power ON and OFF of a computer host through an extension mechanism without wiring includes a switch located on a circuit board of the computer host. The computer host has partitions to define installation areas for ho... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6898088 | Tool-less coupling system for electronic modules A technique is provided for coupling and uncoupling device boards for a computer system during any operational state of the computer system. A tool-free latch assembly is provided for coupling a device switchboard and the device boards to a mounting structure of the... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6765159 | Switch to be mounted on a design element in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle A switch to be mounted on a design element in the passenger room of a motor vehicle includes a haptic element that functions as a mechanical operater and a visual element. Electrical and/or electronic switch elements are mounted on a flexible conductor element and o... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6643143 | Circuit board with low profile switch assembly A circuit board assembly that includes a circuit board and a bracket. The bracket has a first flange, a second flange, and a third flange. The first flange and the second flange are coupled to the circuit board. The circuit board assembly also includes a ... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6618265 | Wiring arrangement ensuring all-or-none operation of a series of modular load elements All-or-none operation of a series of modular load elements is ensured by routing high and low voltage lines from a power source through opposite nodes positioned at either end of the series of load elements. This arrangement prevents activation of only a ... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6538904 | Expandable cable distribution apparatus including interchangeable and removable cable distribution modules A method and apparatus for mounting an electronic component within a housing is provided comprising a modular equipment rack bracket for electronic equipment including a first and second mounting bracket arm for mounting to a housing rack assembly and a f... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6535602 | Telecommunications wiring device The present invention relates to relates to electrical connectors, and in particular to a connector that replaces industry standard "punch down block" wiring devices to eliminate the need for rewiring when changing or re-routing multiple phone lines at a ... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6510058 | Printed circuit board configuration having reduced EMC/EMI interference in electromechanical relay circuits Isolated planar conductive structures on separated layers of a PCB provide the normally-open, common, and normally-closed components of an electromechanical relay circuit to minimize inductive area. The isolated planar configuration reduces coupling of re... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6457165 | Wiring harness arrangement designing apparatus and method therefor A route information inputting section inputs route information including route drawing information on routes of a plurality of wiring harnesses to be arranged within a vehicle and route length information of each wiring harness. A wiring information memor... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6355997 | Switch for a variable-speed induction motor A switch includes a casing having a pair of first conductive connecting pieces, a rotary member having a plurality of second conductive connecting pieces, and a switching electrical circuit having a plurality of conductive traces. The second conductive co... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6262880 | Circuit breaker mounting assembly with moveable remote terminal block A circuit breaker mounting assembly comprises an enclosure for holding at least one circuit breaker, with the circuit breaker being mounted within said enclosure; a terminal block mounted within the enclosure at a location remote from the circuit breaker,... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6215654 | Switchgear assembly with integral control wiring wireway A switchgear assembly in which a number of cells housing electrical switching apparatus such as circuit breakers are vertically stacked in a forward compartment has combined arc shield/wire trays between cells for terminating secondary wiring for easy acc... | 04/10/2001 |
| 5932846 | Wire harness assembly This assembly is for attaching a wire harness to a panel. Preferably, the panel is a motor vehicle interior trim panel and the harness is a flat wire harness. Typically, the panel then attaches to an outside door frame. The assembly includes a motor vehic... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5832073 | Configurable I/O panel or telephony systems A configurable I/O panel assembly includes an upper and a lower I/O panel (connector plate), and a cover plate. A plurality of upper I/O panels is provided, from which the upper I/O panel is selected. Similarly, a plurality of lower I/O panels is provided... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5760551 | Automatic re-arrangement and distribution device for telecommunication and data lines An automatic rearrangement and distribution device for telecommunication and data lines with connection terminals for exchange office and subscriber lines and a remote controllable connection device having a gripping element. To automate a re-arrangement ... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5596479 | Power surge protector A power director enables a user to apply power through one or more power outlets via one or more switches to a cluster of electrical devices, for example, the components of a desk top computer system. A typical computer system may have a CPU chassis, moni... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5576603 | Automatic distribution device for telecommunication and data lines An automatic distribution device for telecommunication and datalines, comprising connection terminals for exchange and subscriber cables and comprising a remotely controllable connection device with a grip element. In order to automate a distribution devi... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5568365 | High output, compact power supply A compact power supply features a package with an included volume of less than about 250 cubic centimeters, a switching power supply contained in the package, the power supply capable of providing more than about 10 watts of power, and connections from in... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5508891 | Drawout terminal block tray and control station for switchgear An enclosure for drawout circuit interrupters having instrumentation and control wiring includes a housing having circuit interrupter recesses; wiring tray recesses; wiring trays each of which hold the wiring for one of the circuit interrupters; drawout m... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5457600 | Power surge protector A power director enables a user to apply power through one or more power outlets via one or more switches to a cluster of electrical devices, for example, the components of a desk top computer system. A typical computer system may have a CPU chassis, moni... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5424586 | Multiplex communication control unit A multiplex communication control unit includes a multiplex communication control circuit and an electric circuit formed in the proximity of the multiplex communication control circuit. Both the multiplex communication control circuit and the electric cir... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5403974 | Interlocking wireway assembly for electrical distribution devices The present invention provides a wireway assembly for mounting to the housing wall of an electrical distribution device to enclose and protect electrical wiring therein. Generally rectangular, u-shaped channels have at least one aperture positioned in the... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5255155 | Structure of electric circuit panel for instrument panel of automobile and method for forming the same A flexible flat conductor wiring board (5) having required electric circuits is affixedly disposed on an instrument cluster (2) of an instrument panel portion of an automobile so as to be connected to switches and instruments (3A to 3E) that are provided ... | 10/19/1993 |
| 5170327 | Distal distribution frame module A modular jack assembly includes Bantam Jack-type spring assemblies carried in a housing. Coax cables connect the spring assemblies to coax connectors carried on the module.... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5072334 | Package for electrical components A package for electrical components provides for environmentally sealed, internal connection to the component. The package is operative to lock the electrical terminals of the component to terminals associated with external leads. The package further incl... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5070429 | Portable power distribution cabinet and power distribution network with removable intermediate electrical connector A modular, light-weight, portable electric power distribution cabinet having high structural integrity and being readily adaptable for cost effective use in a wide variety of applications. The cabinet can be arranged to be a main power feed, trunk or bran... | 12/03/1991 |
| 4998343 | Electrical wiring method and apparatus An apparatus for aiding the routing of conductors into an electrical panel distribution box and connecting the conductors to corresponding circuit breaker terminals of an electrical distribution panel therein. The apparatus includes a terminal jig having ... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4977484 | Dimmer rack A dimmer rack for mounting a plurality of modular units called dimmer modules is disclosed. Each of the modules is used to provide dimming control for each lighting circuit in a lighting system. The rack is a vertical enclosure and utilizes a plurality of... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4962288 | Timer with improved electrical bussing An electromechanical timer includes a motor-driven cam and electrical switches responsive to the cam supported in a housing. An array of rows and columns of electrical terminals are connected to the switches and extend from one end of the housing. First e... | 10/09/1990 |
| 4959512 | Appliance timer with improved terminal assembly An appliance timer includes a motor-driven cam, a plurality of electrical switches responsive to the cam, and a plurality of electrical terminals electrically connected to the switches, all of which are supported in a housing. The terminals are arranged o... | 09/25/1990 |
| 4758924 | Electronic equipment housing An electronic equipment housing provides easy access to electronic equipment via a hinged top panel and a clear plastic safety panel below it. Inside the housing are cable raceways located at the top front and top rear which are in line with raceways in a... | 07/19/1988 |
| 4689722 | Switch cabinet with mounting board A switch cabinet with a mounting board wherein two guide rails extend parallel to the lower side members of the switch cabinet and the mounting board has guide blocks fitted to its lower edge mating with the guide rails. The mounting blocks have a recess ... | 08/25/1987 |
| 4603377 | Main distributing frame board for an electronic switching system A main distribution board is designed to be mounted on a main distribution frame ("MDF") of a switching office for interconnecting inside and outside cables. A plug-in type connector is connected to the end of the inside cable. A first terminal block has ... | 07/29/1986 |
| 4583215 | Telephone line access system for main distribution frame A system for accessing telephone lines at a main distribution frame includes an access block positioned between a vertical input terminal block and protector modules of the distribution frame. The access block has a set of terminals which make direct conn... | 04/15/1986 |
| 4504885 | Switch board A switch board with a casing thereof supported on right and left vertical supports includes a conduction chamber and an upper and lower electricity chambers with a partition wall therebetween. A drawer-type electric device is adapted to operate into and o... | 03/12/1985 |
| 4280062 | Auxiliary light wiring harness An auxiliary light wiring harness for use with a vehicle headlight system including an existing vehicle plug connected to a vehicle headlight power source. The harness includes a three prong plug adapted for connection to the existing vehicle plug, a pair... | 07/21/1981 |
| 4206335 | Low voltage circuit breaker having a two part insulating housing A low voltage circuit breaker having a housing of insulating material separated into an upper part and a lower part. A slot is provided one side wall of the lower part beginning at the parting line and extending to the lower edge of the lower part in whic... | 06/03/1980 |
