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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7125268 | Power source device In a power source device including a battery pack, a safety switch is provided between a given pair of battery modules connected to each other. The safety switch connects and disconnects those battery modules by insertion and removal of a safety plug to/form a switc... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7077675 | ZIF connector in which a position of a contact is automatically adjusted during a connecting operation In a ZIF connector having first and second connectors, the first connector includes an operating member rotatably held by a first insulator portion holding first contacts arranged adjacent to one another in a predetermined direction. The second connector includes a ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6933452 | Terminal connection device for speaker A terminal connection device is adapted for connecting two voice coils in a speaker between a series connection and a parallel connection wherein the terminal connection device includes a jumper housing and a terminal switch detachably mount thereto. The jumper hous... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6924241 | Method of making a silicon nitride film that is transmissive to ultraviolet light A method for producing an ultraviolet light (UV) transmissive silicon nitride layer in a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) reactor is presented. The UV transmissive film is produced by reducing, in comparison to a standard silicon nitride process, a ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6780064 | Modular analytical system having at least two modules connected by a connecting plug The invention concerns an analytical system in which at least two modules are in contact with one another by a connecting plug, and a connecting plug which is suitable for connecting modules. When two modules are connected by the connecting plug a part of the plug e... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6746275 | Electric connection box having a protecting function An electric connection box 111 comprises a stationary unit 11 and a movable member 12. The stationary unit 11 is formed integrally with a box body 113. The movable member 12 is removably attached to the stationary unit 11... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6186831 | Link bar for capacitors of audio system The present invention relates to a link bar for capacitors of an audio system, comprising a conducting portion and a connecting portion for connecting electrical poles of the capacitors together. The connecting portion stretches between the conducting por... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6056592 | Connector device equipped with switch A switch-equipped connector device, comprises: a case having an opening; a cover to be removably mounted on the case so as to cover the opening; a first connection terminal on the side of load and a second connection terminal on the side of a power supply... | 05/02/2000 |
| 5906514 | Removable automotive fuse block A removable automotive fuse block assembly for mounting to an automobile and disabling vital automotive electrical systems, comprising a fixed fuse block casement which is mounted to the automobile in a permanent fashion. A removable fuse block segment en... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5831344 | Vehicle anti-theft system A new vehicle anti-theft system for preventing theft of motor vehicles. The inventive device includes a module which is mounted within the vehicle's dashboard and which is connected to the vehicle's electrical power system and the vehicle's ignition syste... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5547392 | Structure of lamp socket A lamp socket in which the socket body is formed of two symmetrical halves, having opposite inside flanges transversely disposed at the top, which hold two opposite ends of the positive contact metal plate, and an inside receptacle, which holds the bottom... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5478256 | Fire detector having bayonet coupling and locking mechanism for base and detector unit A fire detector includes both a detector unit and a detector base including a base block to which the detector unit is mounted. The detector unit has an outermost peripheral wall, an engaging portion located inwardly of the outermost peripheral wall, and ... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5319962 | Device for the identification of vehicle and equipment features A device for the identification of vehicle features essentially comprises an electronic memory circuit which is arranged fixed to the vehicle and which can be read by an external apparatus which is to be connected to the vehicle. The memory is integrated ... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5301494 | Recharging system for a battery operated tool having an on-board transformer A recharging system for a battery operated tool such as a lawn mower. A slidable cover is used which is movable between an open position and a closed position. The slidable cover alternately exposes a receptacle adapted to receive a removable fuse key and... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5240428 | Working machine safety device A receiving part is provided externally of the body of a power tool, having an internal combustion engine provided with an ignition system. A plug is insertable in the receiving and has a portion of the ignition system incorporated in it. The receiving so... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5212729 | Computer data security device and method An apparatus and method for protecting data stored on a disk of a computer. The invention provides data access protection using a security software program, a hardware key, and a user password to permit access to the hard or floppy disk used in the comput... | 05/18/1993 |
| 4945872 | Theft prevention apparatus A disabling device for electronic circuits includes a female connector with an easily accessible front surface and an inaccessible rear surface. A large array of contact pairs are found in the female connector. A predetermined number of input/output wires... | 08/07/1990 |
| 4861684 | Electrical safety system for batteries In this invention for totally eliminating the fire and/or electrical hazards associated with maintaining batteries for both automobiles and aircraft use, a weighted disconnect link is connected to an internal battery cell jumper. This link is arranged to ... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4637668 | Locomotive safety device The invention environment is a conventional electrically powered railroad locomotive wherein a main generator powers the underlying traction wheels and wherein an auxiliary generator powers low-voltage locomotive components (such as alarms, wheels directi... | 01/20/1987 |
| 4420794 | Integrated circuit switch A key device carries an integrated circuit chip or dual in-line package (DIP) and permits connecting the chip into a circuit board such as a logic circuit board of a computer terminal, from an exterior opening of the housing or cabinet carrying such circu... | 12/13/1983 |
| 4195897 | Collision activated, automatic electricity disconnector for vehicles An accessory mounted in a vehicle and through which a negative side of the circuit from the battery flows; the accessory including an electricity conductor integral with a weight which in case of a sudden stop, such as during a collision due to momentum f... | 04/01/1980 |
| 4059320 | Safety plug unit A male safety plug unit which fits a female unit to form a connection between contacts of the female unit. The male unit includes a body having sockets in end portions. A U-shaped connector member has arms which extend through bores which connect the sock... | 11/22/1977 |
| 4003048 | Remote alarm system for detection of fire extinguisher removal A detection and alarm system for detecting and removal of a fire extinguisher from its usual location including an electrically conductive breakaway lanyard positioned around the neck of the fire extinguisher, its ends connected to two male prongs plugged... | 01/11/1977 |
