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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8016601 | Cap and connector unit A cap which is made difficult to come off a connector by suppressing deformation of the cap. The cap includes an insertion portion that has a hollow cylindrical shape and is inserted in a shell body of a shell of a receptacle connector, and a cover portion which is ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7758360 | Electric connector assembly having a device for protection against pollution An electric connector assembly includes a plug having primary contacts and a base having secondary contacts capable of interacting with the primary contacts. The connector assembly also includes a closure flap fixed to the base and capable of pivoting between a clos... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7530824 | Locking seal for data ports and associated methods A jack port locking device includes a base having side longitudinal slots. A protrusion extends upwardly into the slot. The base's top is compressible between a released and a compressed position. A ramp slopes upward from the front end. A stop higher than the ramp ... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7484973 | Weather-resistant electrical outlet cover A weather-resistant cover for an electrical connection box is constructed of a resilient elastomeric material. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the elastomeric cover is immovably sandwiched between an outlet face plate and an electrical receptacle and the... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7409563 | Method and apparatus for preventing un-authorized attachment of computer peripherals A technique is disclosed for preventing un-authorized attachment of computer peripherals to a computer or computer network. Illustrative embodiments comprise two mating keyed-adapters between network/host computer ports and peripheral ports. One or both adapters can... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7387519 | Device for protecting electric component A device for protecting an electric component for a compressor is provided, where the device is equipped with a bracket formed with an insert portion and a locking part having a locking hole, facing each other; and a cover formed with a clamp for clamping the distal... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7371105 | Electrical plug lock A wall socket cover that is mounted on a wall socket unit by a threaded fastener coupled to the threaded opening of the wall socket unit. The cover has two arcuate portions that encase plugs associated with the wall socket and which include openings through which th... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7355117 | Tamper-resistant electrical wiring device system A tamper-resistant electrical receptacle disclosed herein includes a cover assembly having at least one pair of apertures, a cover, and at least one slider that rests in the cover behind one pair of the apertures. The slider is held in a first position where it cove... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7323637 | Electrical box roller to facilitate wire pulling A roller is provided in combination with an electrical junction box to facilitate pulling of wires through the box. The roller has a spring mounted plunger on one end adapted to be received within a pre-existing hole in a side wall of the box, and a press-fit stud o... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7284995 | Wall outlet cover The present invention is an improved cover for covering over an electric fixture on the wall. The cover includes a housing dimensioned to completely contain the electric fixture, the housing having a top portion, two parallel side portions and a flat back portion. T... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7227083 | Thermostat and panel cover A housing is provided for covering an object on a building wall. The housing includes sidewalls and a front cover supported relative to the sidewalls. The sidewalls and front cover function to form an interior space generally within the sidewalls and front cover to ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7178228 | Method for deterring snooping of data in digital data processing systems A physical latching mechanism prevents access to or tampering with an I/O port of a computer system. In the preferred embodiment, a display monitor cable of an unattended workstation being operated remotely is disconnected and latched to prevent re-connection and di... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7150637 | Battery chamber structure A battery chamber structure for an electronic apparatus includes a casing having an opening, through which a battery is inserted into the battery chamber, and a battery chamber lid detachably attached to the opening to close the battery chamber. The battery includes... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7144261 | Safe connection device and corresponding connection plug A connection device that is capable of receiving a corresponding connection plug comprises a housing, an electronic board connected to at least one cable of a communications network capable of conveying data as well as electrical energy. This device comprises a mova... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7128601 | Wire cover for connectors A wire cover for an electrical connector that defines the direction in which a plurality of wires is led out of the electrical connector comprises a main body having side walls. At least one of the side walls has an interference member receiving recess. An elastic e... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7122742 | Strain relieved wire connector A twist-on wire connector having a housing with a spiral tread for engaging and holding electrical wires in an electrical connection and a chamber for carrying a member having a wire passageway so that the electrical wires can be retained within the connector by a w... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7104830 | Electrical connections having pullout prevention feature An electrical connection that is equipped with a pullout prevention clip which can be advantageously used to prevent an electrical plug from being accidentally removed from the connection. The electrical connection includes a socket member formed recessed in an elec... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7097474 | Safety outlet cover A safety outlet cover, comprising a base plate placed adjacent to an outlet, a first shell in contact with the base plate, and including a first cord aperture, a second shell in contact with the base plate, and including a second cord aperture that coordinates with ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7070426 | Electric outlet child safety cap An electric outlet child safety cap is provided. Designs include one or more openings in the shield of the safety cap to allow air to pass there through to reduce or to substantially eliminate a choking hazard with the electric outlet safety caps. Safety caps having... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7056143 | Electronic device having removable processor assembly and method of operating same An electronic device having a processor assembly. The electronic device comprising a first device connectable to the processor assembly a socket assembly adapted to receive the processor assembly, the socket assembly comprising an actuator operable to secure the pro... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7056145 | Plug securing and outlet cover device A plug securing device that allows improved retention of an electrical cord in an electrical outlet. The plug securing device consists of a replacement electrical outlet cover, and a plug securing device. The plug from a power cord is placed through a slot in the pl... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7045817 | Structure of TFT electrode for preventing metal layer diffusion and manufacturing method therefor The invention provides a TFT electrode structure and its manufacturing method that can prevent metal diffusion occurring in the fabrication of a TFT, and thereby reduce the risk of contamination of the chemical vapor deposition process due to metallic ion diffusion.... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7033196 | Connector, electronic component fixing device, and tester A connector including a plug and a socket and a driving section for fitting the plug and the socket by moving the driving section in a first direction substantially perpendicular to the fitting direction of the socket and the plug. The driving section has a first gr... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7010858 | Method of fabricating a shielded zero insertion force socket A shielded socket includes a conducting plate including a plurality of apertures, and an insulating layer. The insulating layer surrounds the conducting plate and lines at least one aperture. In an implementation, the conducting plate includes at least one grounding... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6994572 | Apparatus, system, and method for component deactivated interlock The invention provides an apparatus, system, and method for enabling the installation of an installable device configured with a required component in a receiving device. A component deactivated interlock obstructs the installation of the installable device when not... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6966792 | Method and apparatus for retaining a detachable cord A method and apparatus for retaining a detachable cord is shown that includes two retainer halves of substantially identical proportion and construction. The retainer halves are compressed together around a detachable power cord, and are attached about the power out... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6964576 | Enabling components to be removed without hot swap circuitry A processor-based system may function without expensive hot swap circuitry by preventing component swapping with power applied to the system. The access to a swappable component may be arranged so that the component can not be removed with a power carrying cable plu... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6949708 | Frictionally mounted utility switch box masking cover A switch and switch box masking cover is adapted for frictional mounting to the switch box when pressed into switch box in one orientation, and for frictional mounting to a toggle type of switch that is already mounted in the switch box, when the cover is pressed on... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6927339 | Cover for electronic components and method of using same during component assembly A cover connectable to an electric component is provided for assisting a tool in assembling the electrical component to another structure. The cover includes a body section configured to form a vacuum seal with a tool and a component retention member connected to th... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6926544 | Flash memory apparatus having single body type rotary cover A flash memory apparatus having a single body type rotary cover, wherein a cover is not completely separated from a main body so that loss of the cover is prevented. The flash memory apparatus includes: a flash memory main body including a rectangular shaped case wi... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6891104 | Hinged weatherproof electrical box cover The present invention is directed to a weatherproof electrical outlet box assembly for shielding and protecting electrical components from moisture comprising a faceplate for attaching to an outlet box, the faceplate being substantially planar, and perimetrically bo... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6780031 | Child-proof electrical outlet plate A safety plate assembly that can be easily assembled to a conventional electric outlet using standard mounting methods. The safety plate assembly has openings for accommodating standard electric outlets. The assembly includes a cover plate with parallel guides. A sl... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6758688 | Connector securing device A connector securing device (10) includes a top wall (12), a bottom wall (14), a pair of side walls (16, 26), and an end wall (18) cooperatively defining a cavity (20) therebetween for receiving a connector (50) there... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6756543 | Electrical plug cord retainer unit A plug-cord retainer outlet for use with a conventional wall outlet including at least one plug socket and a faceplate has a container portion and a cover portion. The container portion has an interior cavity formed therein for storing excess extension cord from a p... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6637166 | Integrated communications and connection system for truck tractors To enable vehicles such as truck tractors, motor homes and recreational vehicles to receive electrical power and communications when parked, a power and communications assembly is provided. A base is mountable in an exterior surface of the vehicle opening... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6595792 | Tamper resistant plug for changing a function of an electronic device A plug includes a disabling mechanism that, upon activation, resists removal of the shaft when inserted into a socket. The plug can also include an indicator that provides an indication that the disabling mechanism has been activated. The plug, which once... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6583359 | Cover for electric meter A protective cover for an electric meter includes a base and a face plate. The face plate attaches to the base by hinges. The face plate defines a hole sized to pass a glass cylinder that houses the meter display. In a closed position, the glass cylinder ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6500014 | Connector structure incorporating a cable reel and combined switch systems A connector structure includes a connector shell, and incorporates a cable reel, an encoder, and a turn-indicator system and a lighting system. The connector shell has an axis, and is configured to be joined with a steering shaft having an axis. The conne... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6457843 | Outlet covering system An outlet covering system for restricting access to an outlet mounted on a wall surface. The outlet covering system includes an enclosure mountable to a wall surface for covering an outlet. The enclosure comprises a plate member that includes an opening f... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6456500 | Assembling structure for portable memory device Assembling structure for portable memory device, including a memory device main body composed of a bottom cover, an upper cover and a circuit board. Two corners of one end of the bottom cover is formed with recessed sections. The other end thereof is form... | 09/24/2002 |
