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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8092251 | Active electronic media device packaging Active packaging for supplying power, data, or both power and data to an electronic media device while the device is housed within the active packaging is provided. The active packaging may include one or more electrical traces in-molded or printed onto the packagin... | 01/10/2012 |
| 7762838 | Safety module electrical distribution system A wiring module that can be installed in an electrical junction box and can receive a removable electrical outlet module, a removable electrical switch module, or other types of electrical functional modules. The wiring module and the removable electrical outlet and... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7722390 | Methods and systems for positioning connectors to minimize alien crosstalk The present invention relates to methods and systems for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors. Specifically, the methods and systems relate to isolation and compensation techniques for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors for use with high-speed da... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7651369 | Telecommunications connectors and apparatus for mounting the same A telecommunications assembly including: a connector housing; a bezel mounted on the connector housing, the bezel have a front face having an opening for receiving a plug, the opening having a recess for receiving a plug latch; a faceplate having a faceplate opening... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7637772 | Wall plate assembly A wall plate assembly includes a wall plate with an insertion slot for the installation of a HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector of a HDMI cable and a power plug hole for the insertion of a power plug, a signal amplifier connected to the back side ... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7559795 | USB connection assembly A USB adapter/connector assembly (200) is adapted for use within an adapter kit (100) to accommodate couplers and jacks of various sizes. The adapter/connector assemblies which may be accommodated include not only the USB assembly (200), but oth... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7540768 | Rotatable wall panel assembly for media signal wire A rotatable wall panel assembly for media signal wire has a cover panel, a seat rotationally mounted on cover panel and an A/V connector. The A/V connector is fixed inside the casing, so the A/V connector is rotated relative to the cover panel. Therefore, the instal... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7494371 | Pronged, screwless face plate A connection box system comprising an anchor configured to be removably secured to a fixture for delivery of a signal to a consuming device. The anchor may have a first engagement mechanism. A connection box may be configured to house lines proceeding from a signal ... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7443067 | Pump-motor assembly lead protector and assembly method A pump-motor assembly includes a housing and a lead protector sleeve to protect leads disposed along an exterior surface of the housing. The housing and the lead protector sleeve include first and second cooperating snap-fit connection elements, respectively, to sec... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7407392 | Power and data station A power and data station rotatably mounted in an opening in a work surface comprising, a base having sloped power and data receptacle panels, a pair of torus hinges rotatably attached to said base, a lock bolt having a lock tooth fixedly attached to said base, a loc... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7407410 | Electrical wiring system The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring system. The system includes a plug connector device that is configured to terminate a plurality of wires. A portion of the plurality of wires are configured to transmit electrical power provided by an electri... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7404738 | RF signal splitter with integrated connectors The RF signal splitter of the present invention comprises a splitter housing and associated components for forming an integrated F-Type connector. The splitter housing has at least one input port, at least one output port, a post cartridge, an elastomer clamping ele... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7374454 | Wall plate assembly A wall plate assembly includes a wall plate with an insertion slot for the installation of a HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector of a HDMI cable, a signal amplifier connected to the back side of the wall plate for receiving the installed HDMI conne... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7371130 | Coaxial cable covering A coaxial cable covering apparatus includes a plate that has a first side, a second side and a peripheral edge. The plate has at least one mounting opening extending therethrough. A flange is attached to and is coextensive with the peripheral edge. The flange is ang... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7361841 | Terminal cover with hinge A bussed electrical center (BEC) has a lateral appendage for a positive battery terminal to be used for jump starting purposes. A cover for the terminal is hingedly attached to the lateral appendage of the BEC by way of a relatively rotatable axle and bearing combin... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357652 | Modular wiring system with locking elements A modular wiring system comprising a functional unit and a wiring unit. There is also a system for coupling the functional unit to the wiring unit in a rotational manner. This system can be formed from at least one locking prong comprised of electrically conductive ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7347724 | Electrical multiple receptacle outlet An electrical outlet for mounting in an electrical box has a plurality of receptacles in a housing for receiving a plurality of electrical plugs, wherein each receptacle includes two electrical line openings and a ground opening, wherein the plurality of receptacles... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7347728 | Integrated connector with CATV tap assembly The CATV tap assembly of the present invention comprises a tap faceplate and associated components for forming an integrated F-Type connector. The tap assembly includes a tap faceplate, having at least one port. In addition to the aforementioned tap faceplate, the i... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7343078 | Patch panels with communications connectors that are rotatable about a vertical axis A patch panel configured for mounting to a network rack, includes: a frame including mounting features at opposite lateral ends for mounting the patch panel to the network rack; a bezel mounted to the patch panel, the bezel including a plurality of outlet apertures,... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7318732 | Wide safety strap for electrical fixtures An electrical fixture having a front side and a back side and defining longitudinal, lateral, and transverse directions substantially orthogonal to one another. The electrical fixture may include a body, a flange, and at least one anchor. The body may have at least ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7285009 | Electrical wiring system The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring system. The system includes a plug connector device that is configured to terminate a plurality of wires. A portion of the plurality of wires are configured to transmit electrical power provided by an electri... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7284996 | Wide safety strap for electrical fixtures An electrical fixture having a front side and a back side and defining longitudinal, lateral, and transverse directions substantially orthogonal to one another. The electrical fixture may include a body, a flange, and at least one anchor. The body may have at least ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7271339 | Wall plate assembly A wall plate assembly includes a front faceplate having two lateral openings. A rear faceplate is connected to the front faceplate such that the rear faceplate is recessed from the front faceplate and access to the rear faceplate is provided through one of the later... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7265291 | Electrical distribution wiring module A wiring module is installed within an electrical box, wherein the wiring module is configured to connect to a power cable routed to the electrical box. The wiring module distributes electrical power according to a functional module that is pluggable into the wiring... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7247793 | Wall plate adapter for coupling home network control signals to AC power wiring A wall plate adapter for coupling home network control signals to AC power wiring, where the wall plate adapter includes built-in signaling circuitry. The wall plate adapter includes a plate with a receptacle face with slots that are aligned with slots of an underly... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7241170 | Permanent terminations of network cables An improved bracket is utilized in a mounting system for a modular system connector used in connecting devices to cables such as network cable, coaxial cable, or fiber optic cable. The bracket has a pair of mounting portions for securing to an outlet box and a modul... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7234954 | International electrical receptacle An electrical receptacle is disclosed, which is configured to fit and mount into an outlet box and has a front panel configured to receive different internationally standardized plug pin arrangements. ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232337 | Connector receptacle assembly A connector receptacle assembly for facilitating electrical connections is provided. The receptacle assembly includes a housing having a mating end for receiving a plug assembly; and at least one flexible latch member disposed on and projecting from an outer surface... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7232336 | Multipurpose connection box for electrical modules A multipurpose connection box for connecting an electrical energy source to at least two different function modules having different electrical functions. Each function module has a different arrangement of male prongs and the connection box has corresponding termin... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7230182 | Wall plate for a locking receptacle The present invention is directed to a wall plate for covering a locking receptacle. The locking receptacle includes a base member. The base member includes a raised portion having a user-accessible receptacle and at least one locking tab disposed in a side portion ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7220143 | Overlay to permit delivery of telephony and mission-critical data services to hospital-wide points of care An overlay for a wall jack adapted to receive a telephony plug of a specific type. The overlay comprises a housing, as well as a telephony plug and a telephony socket on opposite faces of the housing. The telephony socket is adapted to receive a telephony plug of th... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7211727 | Modular strap assembly for mounting wiring modules The present invention overcomes the deficiencies with respect to the prior art devices by providing a plurality of straps joined together with frangible members which can be separated to form a gang of one or more straps which are coupled together for mounting wirin... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7204714 | Modular in-wall medical services outlet system A modular in-wall medical services outlet system comprising separate standardized vertical units that can be shipped separately and assembled on site to form a consolidated horizontal system. The system includes a self-aligning feature that allows the units to be le... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7195517 | Compact electrical wiring system The present invention is directed to a electrical wiring system that includes a plug connector having a plurality of plug contacts configured to terminate a plurality of wires. The system also includes an electrical wiring device having a cover member, a body member... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192289 | Module with interconnected male power input receptacle, female power output receptable and female load receptable A module system for power distribution includes sealed modules for providing control or access to the power, wherein the module system allows interconnection to a modular circuit breaker panel for monitoring power consumption and optimizing use for a given circuit. | 03/20/2007 |
| 7189110 | Compact electrical wiring system The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring system that includes a plug connector including a plurality of plug contacts. The plug connector is configured to terminate a plurality of wires. An electrical wiring device includes a cover member, a body me... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182633 | Voice/data adapter kit An adapter kit (100) includes adapters (102) formed in adapter pairs to accommodate couplers and jacks of various sizes. The adapters (102) are secured to a spline (114) in a releasable manner. The spline (114) includes a central p... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7179110 | Stably fastened safety plug A safety plug includes a pair of prongs each prong having a hook portion formed on an end portion of the prong to be locked or engaged with a fastening loop portion formed in a receptacle when plugged in the receptacle to prevent from unexpected withdrawal of the sa... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7178623 | Operator control assembly An operator control assembly for a work machine has an armrest, an operator interface, and a base common to the armrest and operator interface. The operator interface has at least one control device. An electronic control module is in communication with the operator... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7163418 | Wall plate comprising signal splitting device In one embodiment of the present invention, a wall plate formed to cover a wall box is described. The wall plate comprises a back side which has a signal splitting device with a first coupling member formed and exposed for connectability with an antenna or cable wir... | 01/16/2007 |
