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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7833027 | Electrical power distribution apparatus with switch In one embodiment, an electrical power distribution apparatus is disclosed which includes a track made up of a plurality of track sections connected together by/to joints and end sections. The track sections are each provided with a slot with which a power point con... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7775809 | Electrical power distribution apparatus with switch In one embodiment, an electrical power distribution apparatus is disclosed which includes a track made up of a plurality of track sections connected together by/to joints and end sections. The track sections are each provided with a slot with which a power point con... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7744386 | High amperage busway system An electrical busway system comprising a busway uniquely configured for cutting to length in the field. Special connector devices are also disclosed, with features for engaging and immobilizing busway insulators to assure accurate initial alignment of conductors and... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7722367 | Apparatus for distributing electrical power and/or communication signals In one embodiment, an electrical power distribution apparatus is disclosed which includes a track made up of a plurality of track sections connected together by/to joints and end sections. The track sections are each provided with a slot with which a power point con... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7481658 | Apparatus for distributing electrical power and/or communication signals In one embodiment, an electrical power distribution apparatus is disclosed which includes a track made up of a plurality of track sections connected together by/to joints and end sections. The track sections are each provided with a slot with which a power point con... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7419389 | Apparatus for distributing electrical power and/or communication signals In one embodiment, an electrical power distribution apparatus is disclosed which includes a track made up of a plurality of track sections connected together by/to joints and end sections. The track sections are each provided with a slot with which a power point con... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7351075 | Electrified ceiling framework connectors An electrical connector for use with an electrified ceiling framework having a conductive body with a first end and second end. The first end of the conductive body is arranged and disposed to provide selective electrical contact to a first conductive surface dispos... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7329131 | Electrical track and connector assembly An electrical track and connector assembly includes at least two electrical tracks each having two spaced-apart track wires, and an electrical connector having a housing, and first and second conductive wire units disposed in the housing. The housing has two connect... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7320610 | Power-rail adapter and power rail A power-rail adapter (39) for mechanical and electrical connection of a light fixture (10) and/or of an operating unit (15) of the light fixture with a power rail (28), comprising at least a switch shaft (41) that can be pivoted be... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7284988 | Mechanical and electrical coupling system A coupling system that allows maximum flexibility for vehicle users to relocate, remove or replace electrical and/or mechanical devices throughout the interior of a vehicle, with several slot openings formed in the vehicle structure and coupling components which pro... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7252524 | Power interconnect assemblies and methods for configuring the same Power interconnect assemblies include a longitudinally extending base member including a plurality of longitudinally extending bus bar receiving channels configured to receive longitudinally extending bus bars. An interconnect module is configured to be coupled to t... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7229195 | Lamp standard A lamp standard for mounting in an air handling system composed of a stand having a plurality of channels wherein the channels span along the longitudinal axis of the stand and a plurality of lamp modules positioned over the channels. The lamp modules include a hous... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7214079 | Low voltage electricity distribution circuit The low voltage electricity distribution circuit of the present invention is an electrical outlet that includes a receptacle mounted to a recess including either a plurality of wires or a bus bar system. The receptacle has at least one continuously live power socket... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7201589 | Apparatus for distributing electrical power and/or communication signals In one embodiment, an electrical power distribution apparatus is disclosed which includes a track made up of a plurality of track sections 100 connected together by/to joints and end sections. The track sections are each provided with a slot 110 with w... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7186118 | Electrification system for use in a vehicle An electrification system for use with an article slidably supported on a track within a vehicle is provided. The electrification system comprises a conductor assembly including a positive conductive interface supported parallel and adjacent to a negative conductive... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7140888 | Track lighting A track lighting includes a housing, a support member, a limit board, a connecting bar, a first contact, a second contact, a rail, two insulating jackets, two conductors, a seat, a contact lever, an upper cover, and a spring. The spring biased between the upper cove... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7122744 | Profiled rail and accessories used as a suspension device The profiled rail (1) is designed for a suspension device having carriers (6) which can be plugged into the profiled rail (1) and on which articles can be suspended or set down. The profiled rail (1) is fastened horizontally on a carrying... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7094077 | Electrical socket with slidable and removable receptacle An electrical socket includes a sliding rail unit and a receptacle unit disposed slidably on the sliding rail unit. The receptacle unit includes a base and a receptacle seat mounted rotatably on the base. The receptacle seat is rotatable on the base between a conduc... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7011534 | Track adapter and track light kit equipped with the same A track adapter and a track light kit equipped with the same are is described. The track adapter is used for a track assembly and has an insulation tube, a resilient member, a press-in member, a mounting member, a conductive tube having a secure structure, and a con... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6979103 | Ultraviolet lamp standards and methods of use thereof A lamp standard for mounting in an air handling system composed of a stand having a plurality of channels wherein the channels span along the longitudinal axis of the stand and a plurality of lamp modules positioned over the channels. The lamp modules include a hous... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6884095 | Adaptor box for mounting fixture to low voltage track An adaptor box for mounting a fixture to a low voltage track having a housing containing contacts with one of their ends formed with female contact portions which are arranged on above the other in the housing to provide a common mating axis in the housing connectio... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6827592 | Track-type electrical distribution system An electrical distribution system includes a track having a longitudinal extension and a facia. The facia has an elongate slot extending generally parallel with the longitudinal extension. The slot includes a plurality of elongate side channels extending transversel... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6325645 | Lighting rail for lighting objects to be exposed to view A lighting rail for at least one lighting device, the lighting device being provided with a contact part for electrical contact with a conducting strip of the lighting rail, and with clamping and tension means to press the contact part against the conduct... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6203339 | Adapter for dual circuit track lighting system A track adapter (10) is disclosed for electrically connecting a light fixture to either of two electrical circuits (42, 43) of a track (22). The track adapter (10) includes a housing (14) and a housing base (12) having a slot (72) formed therein. An elect... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6172880 | Faceplate for an electronic circuit card for reducing EMI emissions between circuit cards inserted in a circuit card housing A faceplate assembly, for use with an electronic circuit card, comprising a faceplate and a movable plate, each including conductive portions or being made of a conductive material, and in electrical contact with each other. The faceplate is adapted to mo... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6089884 | Track lighting system A track-lighting system of the present invention includes an electrically conductive track, a power supply being adapted to be mounted to the track at a desired position along the track to energize the track, and at least one lighting fixture adapted to b... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6048216 | Vacuum circuit breaker as well as vacuum valve and electric contact used in same According to the present invention there are provided a highly reliable electrode of high strength which undergoes little change even with the lapse of time, and a method for making the same, as well as a vacuum valve using such electrode and a vacuum cir... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6004005 | Track lighting fixture having one or more decorative lamp housings with common outer housing and interchangeable decorative inserts A track lighting fixture in which decorative lamp housings are adjustably positionable along a fixture track, and which provides for several angular adjustments of each decorative lamp housing. Each decorative lamp housing comprises a common outer housing... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5984699 | Method of fabricating a semiconductor device A lead frame is formed by subjecting a frame base to a forming process, a semiconductor chip is fixed on leads formed in the lead frame and wires are provided in the semiconductor chip, and then a package which accommodates the semiconductor chip is forme... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5759051 | Raceway with track mounted electrical receptacles randomly placed An extruded track or base has exposed conductor segments molded into the polymeric base. A socket defining adaptor is releasably secured to the base in any location there along by twisting it through only 45 degrees or less. The adaptor is assembled from ... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5702177 | Orbital lamp The object of the invention is to provide an improved orbital lamp with easy, inexpensive and safe installation comprising one top lid having one semi-circled opening on its back in corresponding to the opening on the lid top on the bottom lid. Said top l... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5618192 | Flexible conductive track The invention provides an electrical distribution system for skirting boards having an extruded housing which houses a conductor assembly so as to form a longitudinally extending access channel in which, at any location, a connector plug can be inserted. ... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5383090 | Electrical energy distribution system A modular electrical-energy distribution system has at least one conductor and a contacting device which makes it possible to establish, at essentially any point in the conductor system, a contact with the conductor. The tap or contacting devices essentia... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5334037 | Adapter box for low voltage fixture An adapter box for attaching a low voltage lighting fixture to a low voltage track. The track has an insulator track body with a pair of parallel conductive wires mounted in the body. The body has a longitudinal web with a flange formed integral with each... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5128847 | Detachable, low wattage track mounting lamp A detachable, low wattage track mounting lamp of the type comprising a track for mounting at least a project lamp via a transformer, wherein said transformer has two hooked conductors fastened in said track and electrically connected to a power supply, an... | 07/07/1992 |
| 5013251 | Adaptor and mechanism for grounding a track light system A connector apparatus or adaptor for use in a track-lighting system is provided which includes a grounding leaf to effect electrical contact between a grounded metallic track and a grounding conductor or grounding wire in the connector apparatus. The grou... | 05/07/1991 |
| 4949487 | Illuminated display A modular illuminated display has individual symbol elements each with small electric ampules spaced apart therein and selectively mounted on a U-section rail so that terminals of the symbol elements can mechanically support them on the rail and effect el... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4919625 | Track lighting apparatus Track lighting apparatus is disclosed which includes a track section, plug box and plug connector designed to incorporate two lighting circuits independently controllable within the same track section. The track section includes a neutral bus and a ground... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4217018 | Electrical supply track Improved channel shape electrical supply track for holding and supplying electric power to electric equipments such as spot light is provided with high mechanical strength and yet refined appearance. An elongated core case of steel plate bent into a chann... | 08/12/1980 |
| 4190309 | Track light A lighting fixture which is adjustably positioned along a track and which permits simplified adjustment along the track as well as facilitating installation and removal from the track. The track is an elongated housing with a T-shaped channel formed in th... | 02/26/1980 |
