HUBBELL INCORPORATED Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160141774 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS HAVING FIELD MODIFIABLE LUGS - Electrical connectors having field modifiable lugs are provided. In some embodiments, the electrical connectors include a lug having at least two different modification guide features, which assist the user to modify lug from its blank or unmodified state shown in to a modified state while ensuring that the modified connector maintains the desired compliance to the various regulatory and overseeing bodies. | 05-19-2016 |
20160061354 | CABLE MANAGEMENT SPOOL MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A spool assembly and a cable management assembly are provided for supporting cables in a rack or housing. A mounting member is provided having a spool opening for receiving a spool. The spool opening has a longitudinal dimension and a transverse dimension where the longitudinal dimension is greater than the transverse dimension. A detent extends from a longitudinal side edge of the spool opening toward a second longitudinal side edge of the spool opening to define a first open portion and a second open portion. In one embodiment, the first open portion and second open portion can be substantially same size and have a substantially circular configuration. In another embodiment, the first open portion can have a dimension greater than a dimension of the second open portion. | 03-03-2016 |
20150304487 | Transmission Line Measuring Device And Method For Connectivity - Disclosed herein is a suspension clamp connecting assembly. The suspension clamp connecting assembly includes a clamping unit, a support member, and a corona ring. The clamping unit includes a base section, extending arms, and clamp contact portions. The extending arms are between the clamp contact portions and the base section. The clamping unit is configured to clamp on to a suspension clamp. The support member has a first end and a second end. The first end of the support member is connected to the base section. The support member is configured to support an electronics housing. The corona ring is connected to the second end of the support member. | 10-22-2015 |
20150267736 | BONDING WASHER - A bonding washer for making electrical connection between two metal pieces that are to be mechanically fastened together. The washer, to be interposed between the two metal pieces, may be constructed so as to fasten to one of the pieces before the two pieces are joined. Teeth on the washer, positioned at right angles to the plane of the washer, are forced into each of the two metal pieces when the fastener is tightened, making electrical connection between the two metal pieces. | 09-24-2015 |
20150263499 | MASONRY BOX POSITIONING SUPPORT - An electrical box support is provided for coupling to the side wall of an electrical box to support the electrical box in an opening formed in a hollow core building block. The support has a flange at the front edge and tab at a front edge that clips onto the side wall of the electrical box. A spring member extends from a rear side edge and curls toward the front edge. The spring member has an end that is directed toward the front edge and spaced from the flange a distance to contact the inner surface of the block while the flange contacts the outer surface of the block. The tab at the front edge of the support has a hook for engaging an inner edge of the electrical box to couple the support to the electrical box and to prevent sliding of the support on the electrical box. | 09-17-2015 |
20150263497 | MULTI-GANG ADJUSTABLE ELECTRICAL BOX - An electrical box assembly includes an electrical box having a removable partition plate that can be positioned between the ends of the electrical box or at the end of the electrical box when two or more of the electrical boxes are ganged together. The electrical box can include a mounting bracket having a body portion attached to a wall of the box for supporting the box during use. A support member is coupled to the mounting bracket and is extendable to a length to contact the opposing wall. The mounting and the support member are independently adjustable with respect to the box. | 09-17-2015 |
20150244131 | CABLE INSTALLATION AID FOR MULTI-STRAND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS - Provided is a method of preparing a connection for an electrical conductor. The insulation layer of an electrical conductor is cut and the insulation is separated into a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is moved away from the first portion to at least partially expose conductor strands of the electrical conductor. A strand retainer is placed around the exposed conductor strands. The insulation second portion is removed from the electrical conductor. The exposed conductor strands are inserted into an electrical connector. | 08-27-2015 |
20150236488 | FLOOR BOX COVER ASSEMBLY - A cover assembly for a floor box includes a base with a central opening and a cover pivotally connected to the base by a hinge member. The hinge member has a hinge body with a first end pivotally connected to the base for pivoting with respect to the base and second end pivotally connected to the cover for pivoting with respect to the cover. A tab extends from the second end of the hinge body to contact a bottom surface of the cover to limit pivoting movement of the cover with respect to the hinge body. A slide surface is provided on the base that contacts an end of the cover during pivoting movement of the cover to prevent wear on a gasket with the opening of the base. | 08-20-2015 |
20150236464 | SMART CONDUCTOR/CONNECTOR SELECTING DIE - A crimping die includes a tool engaging surface, a crimping area, and at least one selecting aperture to assist a user in selecting an appropriate connector or an appropriate conductor for use with the crimping die. The crimping die may include a first selecting aperture indicating an appropriately sized connector to be crimped with the die, a second selecting aperture indicating a minimum sized conductor to be crimped with the die, and a third selecting aperture indicating a maximum sized conductor to be crimped with the die. | 08-20-2015 |
20150229113 | HINGED CLAMP FOR SPACER-DAMPER - A clamp for a spacer-damper includes a first jaw and a second jaw connected to the first jaw. The first jaw has a first clamping surface and a first aperture. The first aperture retains the fastener in an initial position and in a second position spaced latterly from said initial position. The second jaw has a second clamping surface and an open-ended second aperture. The second aperture receives the fastener in the second position. The first jaw may also include a keeper surface for receiving the fastener in an initial position, a keeper pocket for receiving the fastener in a second position and a keeper protrusion is positioned between the keeper surface and the keeper pocket. | 08-13-2015 |
20150107875 | AUTOMATIC CABLE SPLICE - A cable splice includes a casing, a guide, and a pilot cup. The casing has a first opening and an interior cavity. The guide includes a receiving end and a shaft extending at least partially into the interior cavity. The pilot cup is integrally formed with the guide and frangibly connected to the shaft. The cable splice may also include a clamp positioned in the interior cavity and moveable between a loading position and a terminated position. A biasing member urges the clamp into the terminated position. During movement of the clamp from the loading position to the terminated position, the clamp contacts the guide causing at least a portion of the shaft to exit the interior cavity. The guide may also include a rib and a slot allowing the guide to fit in casings having different sized interior cavities. | 04-23-2015 |
20150074972 | RAISED FLOOR SYSTEM GROUNDING - A raised floor pedestal including a base configured to sit on a floor; and a post extending up from the base. The post includes a metal member having a general tube shape. A top of the post forms a support surface configured to support a portion of a raised floor system thereon. A side of the post includes an integrally formed ground conductor connector piece extending therefrom. The ground conductor connector piece is configured to have an electrical ground conductor connected directly thereto. | 03-19-2015 |
20140318853 | UNIVERSAL MOUNTING BRACKET FOR ELECTRICAL BOXES IN CONCRETE BLOCK WALLS - An electrical box support bracket is provided for coupling to the side wall of an electrical box to support the electrical box in an opening formed in a hollow core building block. The support bracket has a flange at the front edge and coupling tab at a front edge that clips onto the side wall of the electrical box. The coupling tab at the front edge of the support bracket has a hook for engaging an inner edge of the electrical box to couple the support bracket to the electrical box and to prevent sliding of the support bracket on the electrical box. A leg extends substantially perpendicular from one end of the body of the bracket to contact the top or bottom surface of the building block during construction of a wall. The flange forms a positioning tab that contacts the front face of the building block to prevent the electrical box from being pushed into the hollow core of the building block until the wall is completed. | 10-30-2014 |
20140318824 | BOX HANGER CLIP AND ELECTRICAL BOX ASSEMBLY - A box hanger clip is provided for coupling to an electrical box for supporting the electrical box during use. The box hanger clip has at least one and typically two L-shaped coupling tabs that are received in apertures in a wall of the electrical box and hook to the inner surface of the electrical box. The box hanger clip has a body extending substantially perpendicular from the coupling tabs away from the electrical box where the body is configured for coupling to a support such as a cable. At least one bendable stabilizing tab is provided on the body of the box hanger clip which can be bent out of the plane of the body. The stabilizing tab contacts the outer surface of the electrical box to maintain the box hanger clip in the upright position. | 10-30-2014 |
20140306549 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR SYNCHRONOUS CAPACITOR SWITCH - Systems and methods for connecting a power source to switched capacitors are provided. A method may be used in controlling the connection of a multiple phase power source to a plurality of capacitors. Each phase of the multiple phase power source is electrically connectable to at least one of the capacitors through a switching device. The method comprises, for each phase of the multiple phase power source, determining a first voltage of a power signal for the respective phase of the power source using a first voltage divider that is electrically connected to a first terminal of the switching device for the phase. The method further comprises determining a second voltage across a capacitor that is connected to a second terminal of the switching device for the phase. The second voltage is determined using a second voltage divider that is connected to the second terminal of the switching device. | 10-16-2014 |
20140293621 | CORDLESS SPIKE LIGHT AND LAMPHOLDER SOCKET - An outdoor light fixture includes a housing and a socket. The housing has a first opening, a second opening, and a shroud extending at least partially around the second opening. A locating ring is positioned between the first opening and the second opening. The socket is located in the housing and has an insulator and a skirt. The skirt positions the socket relative to the locating ring. | 10-02-2014 |
20140278158 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND IDENTIFYING ARCING - Systems and methods for detecting and identifying arcing are disclosed. A method of detecting arcing includes obtaining data indicative of voltage and data indicative of current, determining a waveform of a cycle of a primary load current according to the data indicative of current, determining at least one noise signal according to the determined waveform of a cycle of the primary load current and the data indicative of current, determining a probability density of the noise signal according to a time window, and comparing the probability density of the noise signal with at least one model probability density. | 09-18-2014 |
20140278157 | GFCI Test Monitor Circuit - A circuit interrupting device having an auto-monitoring circuit for periodically testing various functions and structures of the device. The auto-monitoring circuit initiates an auto-monitoring routine which, among other things, generates a self-test fault condition and determines whether the detection mechanisms within the device properly detect the self-test fault. Processing an early detection signal determines whether the self-test fault was properly detected without interfering with the normal operation of the detection circuitry and without causing a false trip within the device. Additional functionality of the auto-monitoring circuit permits automatic verification that the device is properly wired, that is, not miswired, and determines whether the device has reached the end of its useful life. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273670 | STRANDED COMPOSITE CORE COMPRESSION CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A coupling member for receiving wire strands of a stranded composite core conductor includes a substantially cylindrical body having first and second ends. A first through hole extends from a first opening at the first end to a second opening at the second end of the body for receiving a wire strand of the stranded conductor. A first protrusion extends axially outwardly from the first end of the body. A first recess in the second end of the body is adapted to receive a protrusion of an adjacent coupling member. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273610 | Automatic Splice Having A Magnetic Indicator - A cable connector includes a body member having a first opening to receive a cable and a second opening. An indicator is received in the second opening and is movable between exposed and unexposed positions. A magnet is disposed in the body member and is aligned with the second opening. A support member is movable between first and second positions. When the support member is in the first position, the support member is disposed between the magnet and the indicator such that the indicator is in the exposed position. When the support member is in the second position the support member is withdrawn from between the magnet and the indicator such that the magnet moves the indicator to the unexposed position to indicate full insertion of the cable. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273609 | Automatic Splice Having An Arm Indicator - A cable connector includes a body member having a first opening to receive a cable and a second opening. An indicator is movable between first and second positions. A stop member substantially prevents unintended movement of the indicator from the first position to the second position. The indicator moves past the stop member and through the second opening in the body member when moving from the first position to the second position and is exposed externally of the body member to indicate full insertion of the cable. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273563 | ELECTRICAL CORD WITH TAMPER RESISTANT MECHANISM - A protective shutter assembly is disposed within the at least one socket, the shutter assembly including a first and second shutter members positioned proximate the cover assembly. Each shutter member is at least partially aligned with a separate cover opening in the cover assembly and is movable between a closed position and an open position in response to engaging at least one plug blade by an electric motor. | 09-18-2014 |
20140270755 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR IMPROVED ETHERNET PATH SELECTION USING OPTICAL LEVELS - Methods and apparatuses are provided to employ an enhanced Loss of Signal (ELOS) function in network equipment (NE) such as an Ethernet switch that is coupled to an optical path by a transceiver (e.g., an SFP). Diagnostics such as optical path receive (Rx) level from the transceiver are used by the ELOS function to regenerate LOS status from the transceiver when either LOS or designated low Rx level conditions exist. By generating an enhanced LOS (ELOS) on a designated low Rx level, the ELOS function ensures a failing data path is removed before an undesirable amount of errors occur to enhance Ethernet path selection and improve Carrier Ethernet quality of service. | 09-18-2014 |
20140270205 | APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING CORONA - Apparatuses, systems and methods for detecting corona using audio data are disclosed. A method of processing audio data to detect corona includes determining an indicator of energy at a substantially fundamental frequency in the audio data, determining an indicator of the energy at a plurality of harmonic frequencies in the audio data, determining an indicator of the noise energy in the audio data, determining a comparison indicator of the noise energy relative to the energy at the harmonic frequencies, determining a masking indicator having thresholds for each of the harmonics relative to the fundamental frequency, and determining a corona detection indicator. An apparatus for detecting corona includes a memory, an audio detector configured to obtain the audio data near an electrical conductor in an AC system, and a processor to process the audio data, fundamental and harmonic frequencies of the audio data and their corresponding thresholds to detect corona. | 09-18-2014 |
20140269420 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR AUTOMATED TDM-ETHERNET PROVISIONING - Apparatuses and methods are provided to assist telcos and other service providers with Ethernet virtual circuit set up. A service provider need only set up ends of a path with a pair of units with automated private addressing, and designate one unit as a remote terminal and the other unit as a central office to ensure different addresses. After a DS1 state is enabled, no other operator involvement is needed to set up a, for example, DS1 end to end connection with the other unit since the enable DS1 state triggers automated connection set up functions such as creating/saving Default Parameters based on CO versus RT selection, creating Emulated Circuits based on saved parameters, and enabling/disabling Emulated Circuits based on DS1 Service State. Automated provisioning operations for EVC set up can be configured for other types of TDM payloads such as other digital signaling levels, and other circuit channel types. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268763 | CLASS 1 COMPLIANT LENS ASSEMBLY - An optical assembly including a mounting board and an LED coupled to the mounting board. An optic component, for example a lens, is coupled to the mounting board and encloses the LED. A shield member including 5 VA rated material is positioned to have a first surface in contact with the mounting board and a second surface in contact with the optic component. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268597 | Metro Cell Aggregator Enclosure - A telecommunications aggregator enclosure includes a housing and a cover movably connected thereto. The cover is movable between open and closed positions. A printed circuit board is disposed in the housing. At least one first optical termination is connected to the printed circuit board to receive cables from a base station router. At least one second optical termination is connected to the printed circuit board to receive cables from at least one metro cell. A power supply module is connected to the printed circuit board to supply power thereto. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266233 | DC HIGH POTENTIAL INSULATION BREAKDOWN TEST SYSTEM AND METHOD - Test system and method comprise a controller, which can be microprocessor derived and include operating system for programmability, to control low voltage signals and feedback for managing the test system. High potential test system can include an amplifier comprising solid-state and/or passive components amplifying lower voltage signal to produce higher voltage output signal based on signal monitoring and control provided by controller. Controlled higher voltage output signal can be injected into high voltage multiplier circuit resulting in high DC voltage output voltage up to 50 kV or higher range. The monitoring can include feedback indicative of higher voltage signal output of amplifier and/or high DC voltage output voltage of high voltage multiplier circuit. System feedback and control can be fully automated, or selectively user-controlled via a user interface providing continuous and/or selective monitoring and display of system parameters and measured signal inputs and/or outputs. | 09-18-2014 |
20140265883 | WALL SWITCH WITH NIGHTLIGHT - An electrical device such as a switch includes a light source and light sensor to detect ambient light and actuate the light source when the ambient light is below a predetermined level. The light switch has a pivotally mounted rocker actuator with a first outer face on one side of the pivot axis at a first end of the housing and a second outer face on a second side of the pivot axis at a second end of the housing. The light source is positioned in the housing to illuminate a light transmitting area of the first outer face of the actuator. The light sensor and a light sensor lens for directing ambient light to the light sensor are positioned at or near the second outer face at the second end of the housing. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262418 | WHILE IN USE WEATHERPROOF COVER FOR AN ELECTRICAL BOX - A weatherproof cover assembly for an electrical device such as an electrical outlet has a base and hinged cover that encloses the base when a cord or plug is connected to the electrical outlet. The base has a cord access opening to allow the cord to pass between the base and the cover when the cover is closed. An outer guard partially encloses the access opening in the base to inhibit water, dirt and insects from entering the internal cavity of the base. The outer guard has an open portion with a center axis that is misaligned with the axis of the access opening to form a diverging path through the open portion of the guard and the access opening in the base. The open portion in the guard has a closure member that can move between a closed position when not in use and an open position to allow a cord to pass through the guard to the access opening in the base. | 09-18-2014 |
20140260598 | Apparatuses, Systems and Methods for Determining Effective Wind Speed - Systems and methods for determining an effective wind speed are disclosed. A system includes a first detector, a second detector and a processing unit. The first detector includes a heated temperature-sensing element having a heater and a first temperature sensor, and a first housing at least partially housing the heated temperature-sensing element. The second detector includes a non-heated temperature-sensing element having a second temperature sensor, a second housing at least partially housing the non-heated temperature-sensing element. The processing unit can be adapted to determine the effective wind speed according to a temperature at the heated temperature-sensing element, a temperature at the non-heated temperature-sensing element, and/or a difference between these temperatures and in accordance with an algorithm or table of values. The heated and non-heated temperature-sensing elements and their respective first housing and second housing are collinear, proximal and parallel to the conductor, and protected from precipitation by a shield. | 09-18-2014 |
20140242853 | Single Fastener Electrical Connector - A one-piece metallic connector is configured to receive a fastener and has features that grip and electrically bond two conductors as they are clamped together when the fastener is tightened. The connector's generally U-shaped body has first and second legs, a bight portion joining the legs and an opening in each leg through which a single mounting fastener can extend. When installed with the outside of one leg abutting one conductor, another conductor is clamped between the legs. At least one outer projection (tooth) on the outer face of one leg engages the conductor to which the connector is mounted. At least one inner projection (tooth) on the same leg engages the conductor clamped between the legs. A recess on the inner face of the distal portion of the other leg is configured to cradle the clamped conductor. | 08-28-2014 |
20140240066 | DUAL STROKE MECHANICALLY LATCHED MECHANISM - A switch for an electrical circuit includes a base, a rotatable cam having a first profile and a second profile, a solenoid, a link, and a member comprising a cam follower configured to follow the second profile. A first cycle of the solenoid includes a first energized state and a first de-energized state and the second cycle of the solenoid includes a second energized state and a second de-energized state. A first portion of the link couples to the solenoid, and a second portion of the link movably couples to the first profile of the cam. When the solenoid is in a first cycle, the member moves from a retracted position to an extended position, and when the solenoid is in a second cycle, the member moves from the extended position to the retracted position. | 08-28-2014 |
20140238738 | ELECTRICAL BOX EXTENSION ASSEMBLY - An electrical box extension includes a base, a movable ring and an extension ring. The base has an inwardly extending flange for coupling the base to the open end of an electrical box. The movable ring slides within the base and is captured by a screw that draws the movable ring into the base. The extension ring optionally can be coupled to the top end of the movable ring. A movable support flange can be coupled to the top end of either the movable ring or the extension ring for contacting the outer surface of the wall when the movable ring is drawn into the base. | 08-28-2014 |
20140238717 | MOUNTING BRACE ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTING AN ELECTRICAL BOX - A brace assembly is provided having a brace for mounting to a support and a hanger member. The hanger member is coupled to the brace by a bar positioned in a longitudinal slot in the bottom side of the brace. The bar enables the hanger member to slide along the length of the brace. The hanger member has a bottom wall and side walls with a top end for coupling to a support. A mounting bracket is removably coupled to the hanger member for supporting the brace. | 08-28-2014 |
20140197165 | ELECTRICAL BOX HAVING SIGHT WINDOW AND MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - An electrical box and support assembly includes an electrical box and a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket has a support arm for coupling with the bottom side of the electrical box. The support arm has printed or embossed indicia identifying the load rating of the mounting bracket. The electrical box has a bottom wall with a sight window with a dimension to enable visual inspection of the indicia on the mounting bracket after installation of the electrical box to the mounting bracket. | 07-17-2014 |
20140196926 | METALLIC FLOOR BOX WITH NON -METALLIC RISER WITH FLANGE - An in-floor electrical floor-box assembly includes a rectangular metallic housing and a non-metallic riser with integral flange assembly having a rectangular flange that mates with the rectangular housing and an integral cylindrical riser for providing access to the electrical components through a round cover and finish flange. A low-voltage divider assembly separates cables carrying different voltages within the riser to reduce interference between the cables and any one of a variety of sub-plates having different configurations for accommodating a variety of multi-service or single service electrical functionality can be incorporated with the box. | 07-17-2014 |
20140179171 | UNIVERSAL MOUNT CONTACT BLOCK WITH REVERSIBLE PROTECTED WIRING TERMINALS - A reconfigurable contact block usable for at least DIN rail and panel mount applications. The contact block's wiring compartments have reversible wiring terminals and reversible, interchangeable protective covers. Lateral wiring ports in each cover guide inserted wires to the covered terminal, and an axially facing cover opening provides tool access to the terminal. | 06-26-2014 |
20140169909 | BONDING WASHER - A bonding washer for making electrical connection between two metal pieces that are to be mechanically fastened together. The washer, to be interposed between the two metal pieces, may be constructed so as to fasten to one of the pieces before the two pieces are joined. Teeth on the washer, positioned at right angles to the plane of the washer, are forced into each of the two metal pieces when the fastener is tightened, making electrical connection between the two metal pieces. | 06-19-2014 |
20140162479 | ELECTRICAL CORD WITH TAMPER RESISTANT MECHANISM - An electrical cord including a plug on a first end and at least one socket on a second end opposite the first end, a protective shutter assembly disposed within the at least one socket, the shutter assembly including a first and second shutter members positioned proximate the cover assembly and each of the first and second shutter members is at least partially aligned with separate cover openings in the cover assembly and being configured to move from a closed position to an open position in response to engaging at least one plug blade, a third shutter member positioned behind the first shutter member, a fourth shutter member positioned behind the second shutter member, and wherein the first and second shutter members pivot from the closed position to the open position and the third and fourth shutter members slide from the closed position to the open position. | 06-12-2014 |
20140146542 | LIGHT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY WITH PIVOTING REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY AND LENS ASSEMBLY - A light fixture assembly includes a housing having an interior surface, a ballast mounted on the interior surface of the housing, a first reflector releasably coupled to the interior surface of the housing, the ballast being substantially enclosed between the housing and the first reflector when the first reflector is in a first, closed position and being exposed when the first reflector is in a second, open position spaced from at least a portion of the interior surface, a lens releasably coupled to the housing, the first reflector being substantially enclosed between the lens and the housing when the lens is in a first, closed position and substantially exposed when the lens is in a second, open position. This construction provides relatively easy and quick access to the ballast for replacement and from below the fixture if it is mounted in or on the ceiling. | 05-29-2014 |
20140144667 | Cover Assembly for an Electrical Box - A cover assembly for an electrical box, such as a fire-rated poke through, includes a frame defining an opening, the frame including a first frame location and a second frame location, the first frame location being substantially opposite the second frame location, a cover movable between a closed position over the opening and an open position away from the opening, the cover having a perimeter including a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being substantially opposite the distal end, and a hinge attaching the cover to the rear frame portion, the hinge having two substantially parallel pivot axes, at least one of which is movable towards and away from the other, one pivot axis located at the first frame location and the other pivot axis located at the proximal end of the cover. This construction provides a cover assembly for an electrical box that allows ready access to utility interfaces within the box, while preventing unwanted fluid and debris from damaging the junction box or utility interfaces below the cover assembly. | 05-29-2014 |
20140133124 | Security Mechanism For Electrical Components - A telecommunication distribution box includes a housing and an electrical component mounted in the housing. A cover plate is movably connected to the housing and is movable between open and closed positions. A lip extends outwardly from the cover plate. The lip covers the electrical component when the cover plate is in the closed position to prevent accessing and removing the electrical component. | 05-15-2014 |
20140127926 | Internally switched female receptacle or connector with plug-latching safety interlock - An internally switched female receptacle or connector for use with IEC 60309-2 configuration plugs and the like. Various plug-latching and plug-actuated safety interlock arrangements coordinate strictly axial plug movement relative to the receptacle with the closing and opening of sleeve contacts and terminal pressure contacts. A continuous ground feature ensures grounding of the primary electrical circuit throughout plug insertion and withdrawal. An optional low-current lighting control circuit powers an LED status indicator. A modular clocking design enables variable angular positioning of the terminals during manufacture. | 05-08-2014 |
20140110144 | COLLAPSIBLE IN-USE COVER - An electrical device cover assembly configured for mounting over an electrical device is described. The electrical device cover assembly comprises a base comprising an opening large enough to receive an electrical device. A lid comprising a lid face, a lid ring, and an expansion section between the lid face and the lid ring, the lid coupled to the base and comprising an inside surface and an expansion section, the expansion section expandable from a first depth to a second depth at least twice as deep as the first depth is provided. An expansion arm moveable between a first collapsed position when the expansion section is at its first depth and an second expanded position when the expansion section is at its second depth, wherein in the second position the expansion arm is in contact with and supports the lid at its second depth is also provided. | 04-24-2014 |
20140090863 | MULTI-GANG ADJUSTABLE ELECTRICAL BOX - An electrical box assembly includes an electrical box having a removable partition plate that can be positioned between the ends of the electrical box or at the end of the electrical box when two or more of the electrical boxes are ganged together. The electrical box can include a mounting bracket having a body portion attached to a wall of the box for supporting the box during use. A support member is coupled to the mounting bracket and is extendable to a length to contact the opposing wall. The mounting and the support member are independently adjustable with respect to the box. | 04-03-2014 |
20140087598 | Split Bolt Electrical Connector Assembly - An electrical connector includes a split bolt having a base and first and second outwardly extending legs. A conductor receiving channel is formed between the legs. A nut threadably engages the legs and has upper and lower surfaces and an opening through it. A pressure bar member is movably received in the conductor receiving channel. A head of the pressure bar member contacts the lower surface of the nut and a body of the pressure bar member extends through the opening in the nut. A spacer is disposed in the conductor receiving channel between the base and the head of the pressure bar member. | 03-27-2014 |
20140085764 | Series R-C Graded Gap Assembly For MOV Arrester - A gap assembly for a arrester includes a spark gap assembly and an MOV block disposed electrically in series with the spark gap assembly. The spark gap assembly includes a resistor, a capacitor disposed electrically in series with the resistor and a spark gap disposed electrically parallel to the resistor and to the capacitor. | 03-27-2014 |
20140051271 | Ground Strap Shield Connector - A ground strap shield connector assembly includes first and second ground strap shield connectors connected to ends of first and second cables. The first and second ground strap shield connectors include first and second substantially cylindrical support sleeves disposed between an inner insulation layer and a ground shield of the first and second cables, respectively. First and second connecting members are disposed on a portion of the ground shields of the first and second cables such that the first and second connecting members surround the first and second support sleeves, respectively. A ground strap has a first end connected to the first connecting member secured to the first cable and a second end connected to the second connecting member secured to the second cable. | 02-20-2014 |
20140049167 | INTEGRATED LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - System and method include luminaires, control switches, occupancy detectors, and photocells connected to central control module for setting up, testing, commissioning and maintaining the system. Memory card interface and associated memory card provided for loading, saving and/or transferring configuration, update firmware, and log system operation data, which can be automatically recognized to perform appropriate actions. System and method provide switching between different mutually exclusive lighting modes where lighting of each mode is sequenced such that second lighting mode is initiated before first mode is terminated, resulting in continuity of lighting in controlled area. Other features include daylight harvesting control with multiple zone dimming and switching, programmable attack and decay dimming rates, ability to return system to previous dimming level after lights have been turned off, and ability to start controlled lights at full light level then dim down to previous level to ensure lighting ballasts have sufficient start up voltage. | 02-20-2014 |
20140030898 | ELECTRICAL CORD WITH TAMPER RESISTANT MECHANISM - An electrical cord including a plug on a first end and at least one socket on a second end opposite the first end, a protective shutter assembly disposed within the at least one socket, the shutter assembly including a first and second shutter members positioned proximate the cover assembly and each of the first and second shutter members is at least partially aligned with separate cover openings in the cover assembly and being configured to move from a closed position to an open position in response to engaging at least one plug blade, a third shutter member positioned behind the first shutter member, a fourth shutter member positioned behind the second shutter member, and wherein the first and second shutter members pivot from the closed position to the open position and the third and fourth shutter members slide from the closed position to the open position. | 01-30-2014 |
20140027142 | NON-METALLIC ELECTRICAL BOX AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION - A one piece integrally formed non-metallic electrical box assembly is produced by molding an electrical box onto a metallic ground strap so that the ground strap is fixed to the electrical box. The electrical box is molded with retaining members surrounding selected portions of the metallic ground strap so that the electrical box can be molded onto the metallic ground strap without buckling or deforming the electrical box and the ground strap during the molding process by compensating for the differences in expansion between the non-metallic electrical box and the metallic ground strap. | 01-30-2014 |
20140021316 | Arrester Bracket Assembly - A bracket assembly for mounting an electrical device to a support includes a bracket and a back plate. The bracket has first and second fastener openings. The second fastener opening is elongated. The back plate has third and fourth fastener openings. The third fastener opening is closed. The fourth fastener opening is elongated and open. A slot in the back plate provides access to the fourth fastener opening. A first fastener is received in the first and third fastener openings. A second fastener is received in the second and fourth fastener openings. | 01-23-2014 |
20140020528 | Cutting Tool With Actuated Blade Guide - A cutting tool with first and second pivoted shearing blades has a guide member mounted to the first blade for transverse movement relative to the first blade and toward and away from the second blade. The guide member has at least one transverse restraining surface that confronts a transverse guided surface of at least one of the distal blade portions during cutting to resist axial separation of the cutting edges away from the cutting plane. In some embodiments, the guide member is actuated by placing the workpiece between the blades. Alternatively, the guide member is actuated by relative pivotal movement of the blades. | 01-23-2014 |
20140003039 | SMALL APERTURE RECESSED WALL WASH DOWNLIGHT | 01-02-2014 |
20140000956 | RAISED ACCESS FLOOR BOX WITH PARTITIONS | 01-02-2014 |
20140000925 | ELECTRICAL BOX EXTENDER ASSEMBLY | 01-02-2014 |
20130340223 | BUCKET TRUCK INTENSIFIER - A high pressure tool assembly includes a hand control valve mechanically connectable to a tool. An intensifier is fluidly connected to the hand control valve and to the tool. The intensifier increases pressure of an operating fluid to be supplied to the tool. A first fluid circuit conveying the first operating fluid is formed between the intensifier and the tool. A second fluid circuit conveying a second operating fluid is formed between the hand control valve and the intensifier. The first fluid circuit operates at a first pressure. The second fluid circuit operates at a second pressure. The first pressure is higher than the second pressure. The first fluid circuit is isolated from the second fluid circuit. | 12-26-2013 |
20130327191 | Handle Assembly For Hand-Operated Tool - A handle assembly for a hand-operated tool includes first and second front vertical members pivotally connected to the tool and first and second rear vertical members pivotally connected to the tool. A first connecting link connects the first front and rear vertical members. A second connecting link connects the second front and rear vertical members. A first handle extends between the first and second front vertical members. A second handle extends between the first and second rear vertical members. | 12-12-2013 |
20130319715 | ELECTRICAL BOX WITH MULTI-DIRECTIONAL PARTITION PLATE - An electrical box assembly includes an electrical box, a movable partition plate, and a cover having an opening for receiving and supporting an electrical wiring device such as a switch or duplex receptacle. The electrical box has a rear wall with a centrally located emboss having a plurality of screw holes for receiving a ground screw and ground wire. The partition plate has a recess for mating with the emboss and a top end for coupling with the cover member. The partition plate and cover member are adapted for coupling to the electrical box in different orientations so that the partition plate divides the electrical box into substantially equal size compartments for receiving high voltage and low voltage requirements. | 12-05-2013 |
20130271011 | OCCUPANCY SENSOR AND OVERRIDE UNIT FOR PHOTOSENSOR-BASED CONTROL OF LOAD - An occupancy sensor with a separable override unit can selectively override the operation of the occupancy sensor at designated times and for selected time intervals. The occupancy sensor includes a light sensor to actuate the occupancy sensor and a light assembly when the ambient light is below a predetermined level and to deactivate the occupancy sensor when the ambient light is above a threshold level. The override unit is provided with a light source, such as an LED, to emit light to actuate the light sensor of the occupancy sensor, thereby controlling the occupancy sensor, such as by preventing the occupancy sensor from being actuated. The occupancy sensor includes a cavity for receiving the override unit with the LED aligned with the light sensor: A control unit is operatively connected to one or more override units for selectively controlling the normal operation of the occupancy sensor. | 10-17-2013 |
20130240685 | Side-Loading Quadrant Deadend Clamp Assembly - A clamp assembly includes a body member and a keeper. A cable groove is formed in the body member to receive a cable. The keeper has a lower surface to engage the cable received in the cable groove. A threaded fastener connects the keeper to the body member. A recess is formed in the body member to receive a washer on the fastener. The recess is defined by first and second walls in which the first wall has a larger height than the second wall. A biasing member is disposed on the threaded fastener between the keeper and the body member. | 09-19-2013 |
20130240228 | Crimp Tool Force Monitoring Device - A crimp tool includes a frame, a lead screw and a nut assembly connected to the lead screw. A spring member is connected to the frame and movable with rotation of the lead screw. A first transducer is connected to the nut assembly to measure a first force applied on the nut assembly. A second transducer is connected to the spring member to measure a second force applied thereon by the spring member. | 09-19-2013 |
20130227843 | Movable Blade Release Mechanism For A Cutting Tool - A cutting tool includes a fixed blade having a cutting surface and a movable blade having a cutting surface. The movable blade is rotatable between a receiving position in which the cutting surfaces are spaced and a cutting position in which an object disposed between the fixed and movable blades is cut by the cutting surfaces. A return spring member is connected to the movable blade. The spring member stores energy when the movable blade is rotated from the receiving position to the cutting position. The spring member returns the movable blade to the receiving position when the stored energy is released. | 09-05-2013 |
20130227823 | SIDE-LOADING STRAIGHT-LINE DEADEND CLAMP ASSEMBLY - A clamp assembly includes a body member having a first and second ends. A cable groove is formed in the body member between the first and second ends thereof to receive a conductor. A keeper is connected to the body member and has a lower surface to engage the conductor received in the cable groove. A threaded fastener connects the keeper to the body member. A biasing member is disposed between the keeper and the body member on the threaded fastener to bias the keeper in a direction away from the body member. | 09-05-2013 |
20130208471 | PRISMATIC LED MODULE FOR LUMINAIRE - An LED module for a luminaire has a downwardly directed heat sink comprising cooling fins that extend rearward from the module's front end and downward from its top wall, which has a top face that abuts the underside of a luminaire carrier plate. A circuit board carrying at least one LED is mounted on the front face, and a prism is mounted to the heat sink over the LED(s). The front (light-emitting) face of the catadioptric prism has several prominent side-by-side sections which emit beam patterns that diverge laterally and overlap in a central region. A prominent full-width upper section on the front face emits a primarily downwardly directed beam pattern to help fill in dark spots. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206455 | Elastomeric Gripping Member For Spacer Assembly - A spacer assembly includes a first clamping body having first and second ends and first and second protrusions extending from the first and second ends, respectively. A second clamping body has third and fourth ends and third and fourth protrusions extending from the third and fourth ends, respectively. A first gripping member disposed between the first and third ends has first and second openings for receiving the first and third protrusions, respectively, such that the first and third protrusions pass completely through the first and second openings to contact a first conductor received by the first gripping member. A second gripping member disposed between the second and fourth ends has third and fourth openings for receiving the second and fourth protrusions, respectively, such that the second and fourth protrusions pass completely through the third and fourth openings to contact a second conductor received by the second gripping member. | 08-15-2013 |
20130188353 | CIRCULAR LED OPTIC AND HEAT SINK MODULE - An LED module includes a circular body member for mounting in a lighting assembly or luminaire that can be oriented in an opening in the luminaire by rotating the module about a center axis to a predetermined position to direct the light in a selected pattern. A mounting assembly captures the LED modules between top and bottom mounting members. The LED modules include a heat conducting body coupled to the mounting assembly to conduct heat away from the LED and PCB. A top side of the LED body cooperates with the mounting assembly. A bottom side of the LED body has a cavity supporting a PCB with a plurality of LEDs. A lens body is coupled to the bottom side of the body of the LED module to direct the light to the target area. | 07-25-2013 |
20130170083 | POWER-ON RESET GFCI - A circuit interrupting device, such as a GFCI receptacle device, is provided that automatically resets itself when power is initially applied to the device, for example, when the device is first installed or when power is reapplied after a power outage occurs. When power is applied correctly to the line side of the device, as opposed to the load side, a voltage is generated that turns on a switching device. Turning on the switching device allows a low level of electric current to flow which, in turn, allows a higher level electric current to flow which closes the latching mechanism of the device and places the device in the reset condition. | 07-04-2013 |
20130160380 | HELICAL POLE SUPPORT BRACKET AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING A POLE - A method of installing a support structure is provided for use in soft or unstable soil. The method forms a hole in the earth to a depth sufficient to support the structure, such as a utility pole or post. A pole support is placed in the hole and driven downward into the earth to form a supporting base at the bottom of the hole. The pole support in one embodiment has a helical screw at a bottom end and a flat supporting plate at the top end. The pole support is rotated by a drive member into the earth to position the support plate at the bottom of the hole. The support plate can have a hole in the top face to receive the drive member for rotating the support member to drive the screw into the earth. The drive member is then separated and lifted from the hole. The pole or post is positioned on the support plate and the hole is back-filled. | 06-27-2013 |
20130128558 | SURFACE MOUNT LUMINAIRE - A lighting fixture includes a housing formed from walls that are connected by corner posts that are inserted into the ends of the walls eliminate light leaks and external fasteners. The corner posts include barbs or screw holes for receiving screws from the inside of the walls. The housing can be used as a retrofit for a recessed lighting fixture where the housing can surround the lighting fixture and attach thereto. The assembly can then be mounted by a suitable support. | 05-23-2013 |
20130109205 | BUS BAR ARRANGEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE OUTLET ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLES | 05-02-2013 |
20130105474 | MOUNTING CLIP FOR ELECTRICAL DEVICE | 05-02-2013 |
20130105216 | MOUNTING MEMBER FOR AN ELECTRICAL BOX ASSEMBLY | 05-02-2013 |
20130101360 | HELICAL SCREW PILE - A helical screw pile includes a longitudinal shaft having a top end and a bottom end with a plurality of helical plates arranged on the shaft in increasing diameter from the top to the bottom. The first helical plate is located toward the bottom of the shaft and has the largest diameter. The second helical plate is located above the first helical plate and has a diameter smaller than that of the first plate. The third helical plate is located above the second helical plate and has a diameter smaller than that of the second plate. The helical plate with the smallest diameter is located toward the top of the shaft. The distance between the first helical plate and the second helical plate is larger than the distance between the second helical plate and the third helical plate. | 04-25-2013 |
20130100629 | ACCESS PLATE ADAPTER FOR ELECTRICAL FIXTURE - An electrical assembly, such as a lighting assembly, includes a housing adapted for mounting to a wall or ceiling. The housing has an outer wall for attaching to the wall or ceiling and an opening for wire connections between the housing and the power source. An access plate adapter is removably coupled to the opening in the housing to define a channel between the housing and the wall or ceiling. The adapter has a bottom wall and a side wall forming a well and an outwardly extending top wall at a top end of the side wall. The bottom wall has as plurality of tabs forming hooks for coupling with the opening in the housing wall. The top wall of the adapter has a dimension to contact the surface of the wall or ceiling and form a seal to define a closed channel between the housing and the wall or ceiling. | 04-25-2013 |
20130078053 | BONDING WASHER - A bonding washer for making electrical connection between two metal pieces that are to be mechanically fastened together. The washer, to be interposed between the two metal pieces, may be constructed so as to fasten to one of the pieces before the two pieces are joined. Teeth on the washer, positioned at right angles to the plane of the washer, are forced into each of the two metal pieces when the fastener is tightened, making electrical connection between the two metal pieces. | 03-28-2013 |
20130077927 | Cable Enclosure and Radius-Limiting Cable Guide with Integral Magnetic Door Catch - A door catch arrangement for cable enclosures incorporates magnetic catch components on the door and on an adjacent open-ended, flared, radius-limiting cable guide installed in at least one open-ended cable port of the enclosure. The cable guide itself covers the rim of the cable port and has two spaced legs, each leg having an end face disposed at the open end of the cable port. A recess in one of the end faces holds a magnet. In its closed position, the door blocks the end of the cable port and a ferromagnetic catch portion on the door opposes the magnet, which keeps the door closed. The positions of the magnet and the ferromagnetic catch portion can be reversed. | 03-28-2013 |
20130072046 | DUAL LATCH ELECTRICAL PLUG CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE - An electrical plug connector includes a housing and first and second latching arms pivotally connected to the housing. First and second barriers are connected to the housing to protect the first latching arm. Third and fourth barriers are connected to the housing to protect the second latching arm. The barriers protect the first and second latching arms from being accidentally disengaged from an electrical wiring device by wires or other objects. | 03-21-2013 |
20130068716 | Storage Container for Electrical Components - A storage container includes a jar and a cap removably connected to the jar. The jar has a cavity defined by a first base and a first wall extending upwardly from the first base. A first alignment indicator is disposed on an outer surface of the first wall. A cap is removably connectable to the jar. The cap has an upper portion connected to a lower portion by a connecting member. The lower portion has a second base and a second wall extending downwardly therefrom. A second alignment indicator is disposed on an outer surface of the second wall of the lower portion. The first and second alignment indicators are aligned to substantially prevent misalignment of the cap with respect to the jar when connecting the cap to the jar. | 03-21-2013 |
20130068501 | Wave Gripping Core Sleeve - A wave gripping core sleeve for containing compression or crimping energy in bare conductor transmission power lines in full tension joints or dead end joints. The wave gripping core sleeve includes a plurality of interlocking members having a first end and a second end with a groove adjacent at least one of the ends. The first side of each interlocking member is engaged with the second side of an adjacent interlocking member. At least one resilient member wraps around the circumference of the interlocking members and is received in a channel formed by the aligned grooves. The interlocking members include a first set of ribs to engage the conductor in a first direction and a second set of ribs to engage the conductor in a second direction, opposite from the first direction. | 03-21-2013 |
20130067744 | SPACER ASSEMBLY FOR CONDUCTOR BUNDLE - A spacer assembly includes first and second clamping bodies. The first clamping body has a first slot therein and the second clamping body has an opening. A fastener is received by the first clamping body slot and the second clamping body opening to secure the first clamping body to the second clamping body such that rotation of the fastener moves the fastener in the first clamping body slot to move the first clamping body relative to the second clamping body. | 03-21-2013 |
20130061471 | Limit Indicator For Ram of Wedge Connector - A wedge connector assembly including an installation tool having a tool body and a frame connected to the tool body. A sleeve is received by the frame and a wedge is received by the sleeve. A firing mechanism is movably connected to the tool body. A movable ram extends from the tool body into the frame such that movement of the ram drives the wedge into the sleeve when the installation tool is fired. A piston is movably disposed in the tool body between the ram and the firing mechanism. The piston is moved when the firing mechanism is activated, thereby driving the wedge into the sleeve. An indicator disposed on the ram indicates when the installation tool is in a proper firing position to substantially prevent over-torquing the installation tool. | 03-14-2013 |
20130057171 | LOW CURRENT SOLUTION FOR ILLUMINATED SWITCHES USING DC OPERATED LEDS - A switch circuit utilizes an LED for illumination. A diode is connected in parallel with the LED but in opposite orientation, with the LED anode connected to the diode cathode, and the LED cathode connected to the diode anode, to permit discharging of a power supply capacitor of a ballast of a lamp such as a compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb. Undesirable flickering of the CFL are then avoided. | 03-07-2013 |
20130050996 | Emergency lighting assembly having heat conducting member - An emergency lighting assembly is provided having a housing with one or more adjustable lamp assemblies for aiming the light at selected areas. The lamp assembly is mounted in the housing by a ball and socket arrangement. The lamp assembly has a substantially spherical shape with a front section made of a heat conducting material and a rear section made of a plastic material. The front section has an opening on a front side having a lens and a base spaced from the front side supporting the light source. The light source in one embodiment is an LED which is coupled to the front section to conduct heat from the LED away from the LED and the housing. The rear section has an opening in the rear side that receives a fixed stop member to limit pivoting movement of the lamp assembly with respect to the housing. The rear section also includes a projection oriented to contact the stop member to limit rotation of the lamp assembly with respect to the housing. | 02-28-2013 |
20130045645 | Electrical Connector Adapted To Receive Various Diameter Cable - An electrical connector includes a body having a crimpable tubular portion. A bore is formed in the tubular portion. A plurality of partially cylindrical jaw segments are disposable in the bore. The plurality of jaw segments form an opening for receiving a cable. A nose guide is disposable in the bore to facilitate retaining the plurality of jaw segments in the body. | 02-21-2013 |
20130039689 | GUY ADAPTER HAVING NON-INTEGRAL PULLING EYE - A guy adapter includes a main body having first and second ends. A socket member is connected to the first end. An eye member is connected to the second end. A non-integral pulling eye is slidably mounted on the main body. The socket member is forged to the first end of the main body. A pulling eye is slidably disposed on the main body. The eye member is forged to the second end of the main body. Accordingly, the guy adapter is formed having a non-integral pulling eye slidably mounted thereon. | 02-14-2013 |
20130028666 | HELICAL PILE ADAPTER - An adapter for connecting a helical pile to a drive assembly includes a pin block connectable to the helical pile. A tool body has a first protrusion to receive the pin block to facilitate aligning the helical pile with the tool body. A locking member is movably connected to the tool body. The locking member is movable between an insertion position to allow insertion of the pin block and a locking position to lock the pin block in the tool body. | 01-31-2013 |
20130014986 | Spark-Over Prevention Device For High-Voltage BushingAANM Ko; ChungduckAACI MendonAAST NYAACO USAAGP Ko; Chungduck Mendon NY USAANM Zhang; ShibaoAACI RochesterAAST NYAACO USAAGP Zhang; Shibao Rochester NY USAANM Weatherbee; Eric R.AACI AtticaAAST NYAACO USAAGP Weatherbee; Eric R. Attica NY USAANM McNulty; Andrew V.AACI BataviaAAST NYAACO USAAGP McNulty; Andrew V. Batavia NY USAANM Cirkovic; KataAACI West HenriettaAAST NYAACO USAAGP Cirkovic; Kata West Henrietta NY US - A high-voltage bushing includes a housing and a tube disposed within the housing. A conductor is disposed within the tube. An electrically conductive contact member is connected to the tube and has a first opening to receive and contact the conductor. Accordingly, spark-over between the inner surface of the tube and the outer surface of the draw-lead cable caused by a high-frequency transient is substantially prevented. | 01-17-2013 |
20130009029 | MULTI-POSITION BASE ASSEMBLY FOR TOOL - A base assembly removably and adjustably receives a tool and includes a base and a wall extending outwardly from the base. First and second openings are disposed in the wall. First and second cutouts are disposed in the wall to receive the tool. A pivot pin is removably received by the first and second openings. The tool is removably disposed on the pivot pin. A locking ring is disposed on the pivot pin. The locking ring is in a locked position to prevent movement of the pivot pin and in an unlocked position to allow movement of the pivot pin, thereby allowing the tool to be easily moved between positions and securely locked in a desired position. | 01-10-2013 |
20130008011 | MULTI-POSITION BASE ASSEMBLY FOR TOOL - A base assembly removably and adjustably receives a tool and includes a base and a wall extending outwardly from the base. First and second openings are disposed in the wall. First and second cutouts are disposed in the wall to receive the tool. A pivot pin is removably received by the first and second openings. The tool is removably disposed on the pivot pin. A locking ring is disposed on the pivot pin. The locking ring is in a locked position to prevent movement of the pivot pin and in an unlocked position to allow movement of the pivot pin, thereby allowing the tool to be easily moved between positions and securely locked in a desired position. | 01-10-2013 |
20120328374 | Seismic Restraint Helical Pile Systems and Method and Apparatus for Forming Same - A reinforced helical pile system suitable for use in seismically active areas incorporates steel fibers in the grout and a fiber reinforced polymer sleeve (casing). A low-friction driving assembly and low-friction sleeve couplings enable the sleeve to be drawn into the soil substantially without rotation, reducing power consumption and preserving the integrity of the casing. | 12-27-2012 |
20120312577 | COVER AND HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRICAL DEVICE - A cover assembly includes a base, a cover and a hinge coupling the cover to the hinge. The hinge includes a body coupled to a rear face of the base and extends outwardly from a side edge of the base. The hinge has a leg oriented to contact an edge of the cover when the cover is pivoted to the open position. The edge frictionally engages the leg of the hinge to hold the cover in an open position and limit rotation of the cover. | 12-13-2012 |
20120305307 | Gangable electrical box and leveling assembly - A gangable electrical box includes an adjustment assembly for adjusting the position and angle of an electrical device mounted in the box. The adjustment assembly includes independently adjustable leveling members coupled to opposite end walls of the box. A side member is slidably coupled to a side wall and extends between the end walls. The side wall engages the leveling members and is adjustable with the adjustment of the leveling members. | 12-06-2012 |
20120305290 | Geared Spacer Assembly for Conductor Bundle - A spacer assembly includes first and second clamping bodies. The first clamping body has a first slot. The first slot has a first set of teeth. The second clamping body has a second slot. The fastener connects the first clamping body to the second clamping body. The fastener has a second set of teeth to engage the first set of teeth such that rotation of the fastener moves the first clamping body relative to the second clamping body. | 12-06-2012 |
20120298671 | Storage Container for Electrical Components - A storage container includes a jar and a cap removably connected to the jar. The jar has a cavity defined by a first base and a first wall extending upwardly from the base. The cap has an upper portion connected to a lower portion by a connecting member. The upper portion has a second base and a second wall extending upwardly from the second base to define a receiving area that receives an item stored in the cavity of the jar. The connecting member has an opening therethrough to connect the storage container to a support. | 11-29-2012 |
20120287616 | Recessed Lighting Fixture and Flexibly Attached Compact Junction Box - A recessed lighting fixture includes a lamp housing and a separate compact junction box, which contains a power supply that drives the lamp and serves in part to divide the interior cavity of the junction box into two separate wiring compartments. The junction box has two end walls spaced along an axis and a releasably secured, sleeve-like cover (side wall) surrounding and closing the cavity. The cover can be moved axially in either direction relative to the end walls to open the wiring compartments. The junction box and the lamp housing are mechanically connected only by a flexible conduit and a flexible tether, which prevents undue strain on the electrical connections between the joined components. The lighting fixture is particularly suitable for retrofit installations, especially where small-aperture downlights are desired. | 11-15-2012 |
20120230004 | Foundation member with cable theft deterrent device - A foundation base member is provided for supporting an above ground electrical device such as a light pole and for supplying electrical wiring to the electrical device. The foundation base includes a body for inserting into the ground and has an axial passage for carrying the underground electrical wires to the electrical device. A base member is coupled to the top end of the foundation body and has a passageway aligned with the axial passage of the foundation body for receiving the electrical wires. The base member is adapted for coupling to and supporting the electrical device. A clamping device is received within a recess of the base member for fixing the position of the clamping device with respect to the foundation base. In one embodiment, the clamping device is captured between the foundation base and the electrical device. The wires are clamped in position by the clamping device to prevent unauthorized removal of the wiring. | 09-13-2012 |
20120214355 | Adjustable Clamping Device - An adjustable clamping device includes a wedge pad and a conductor pad. The wedge pad has a first fastener hole and a wedge receiving surface. The conductor pad has a second fastener hole and a conductor receiving surface. The conductor receiving surface faces the wedge receiving surface to receive a wedge and a conductor therebetween. A fastener is received by the first and second fastener holes to adjustably connect the wedge pad to the conductor pad. A spring member is disposed on the fastener, abuts the wedge pad and biases the wedge pad toward the conductor pad to facilitate retaining the wedge and conductor between the wedge receiving surface and the conductor receiving surface. The spring member allows spacing between the wedge pad and conductor pad to be adjusted to accommodate various sized wedges and conductors while maintaining pressure on the received wedge and conductor. | 08-23-2012 |
20120210544 | Wedge Dead End Clamp Assembly - A clamp assembly includes a body having a base and first and second jaw guides extending outwardly from the base. A trough has first and second ends formed between the first and second jaw guides. First and second jaws are movably received in the trough for receiving a cable therebetween. The first jaw engages the first jaw guide. The second jaw engages the second jaw guide. The first jaw engages the second jaw such that the first and second jaws move together. A pin is disposed in the body proximal the first end of the trough. A spring has a first end connected to the pin and a second end connected to the second jaw to bias the first and second jaws toward the first end of the trough. | 08-23-2012 |
20120188667 | Low Profile Electrical Device Assembly - An electrical device assembly includes an electrical device and a plug connector adapted to be received thereby. The electrical device includes a housing having a rear surface and an aperture in the rear surface. A ground strap is connected to the housing and is adapted to secure the electrical device to an electrical box. A plurality of contact blades are disposed in the electrical device and are accessible through the aperture. One of the contact blades is a ground contact blade. A conductive member extends between the ground contact blade and the ground strap. The plug connector includes a plurality of contact members adapted to engage the plurality of contact blades in the electrical device. A plurality of wires extend outwardly from the plurality of contact members such that the plurality of wires are substantially parallel to the rear surface of the electrical device when the plug connector is connected to the electrical device, thereby providing an electrical device assembly having a low profile. | 07-26-2012 |
20120186956 | Rocker Contact Switch For Electrical Device - A rocker contact switch for a GFCI device includes a base and first and second legs extending from the base. When the base is moved, the second leg rotates to contact a conductive member to put the GFCI device in an end of life condition. The first leg is substantially prevented from moving in response to movement of the base. A test button of the GFCI device is pushed a first distance to complete a first circuit that trips the GFCI device. The test button is pushed a second distance, which moves the base of the rocker contact switch, to complete a second circuit that puts the GFCI device in an end of life condition by moving the rocker switch base. | 07-26-2012 |
20120175494 | OCCUPANCY SENSOR AND CONTROLLABLE PHOTOSENSOR - An occupancy sensor is provided with a separable override unit to selectively override the operation of the occupancy sensor at designated times and for selected time intervals. The occupancy sensor includes a light sensor for actuating the occupancy sensor and a light assembly when the ambient light is below a predetermined level and to deactivate the occupancy sensor when the ambient light is above a threshold level. The override unit having a light source is removably attached to the occupancy sensor. The override unit is coupled to the occupancy sensor to emit light to actuate the light sensor of the occupancy sensor, thereby preventing the occupancy sensor from being actuated regardless of the light level in the surrounding areas. A control unit is operatively connected to one or more override units for selectively controlling the normal operation of the occupancy sensor. | 07-12-2012 |
20120155984 | BONDING WASHER - A bonding washer for making electrical connection between two metal pieces that are to be mechanically fastened together. The washer, to be interposed between the two metal pieces, is constructed so as to fasten to one of the pieces before the two pieces are joined. Teeth on the washer, positioned at right angles to the plane of the washer, are forced into each of the two metal pieces when the fastener is tightened, making electrical connection between the two metal pieces. | 06-21-2012 |
20120114425 | TRANSITION COUPLING BETWEEN CYLINDRICAL DRIVE SHAFT AND HELICAL PILE SHAFT - An improved transition coupling for a helical soil pile assembly transfers a compression load between two coupled shaft segments with little or no compression loading on the bolts that fasten the parts together. The coupling body has a shaft-receiving socket that extends axially into the body from one end to a socket bottom that axially abuts the end of one of the shafts. The body also has at least one shoulder between its ends that extends laterally outward and faces toward the end remote from the socket. A cylindrical portion of the body, which fits closely within the hollow end of the other shaft, extends axially toward the socket end up to the shoulder, which is adapted to abut the end of that shaft. At least one pair of aligned transverse holes in the body is adapted to receive a fastener. | 05-10-2012 |
20120111597 | Weatherproof cover having bidirectional hinge - A weatherproof cover assembly includes a base and a cover where the cover is coupled to the base by a bidirectional hinge to allow the cover to pivot in two directions. The cover assembly can be mounted in a horizontal or vertical orientation where the bidirectional hinge allows the cover to close downwardly when the assembly is mounted in either orientation. The bidirectional hinge has a first leg pivotally connected to the cover and second leg pivotally connected to the base where the first and second legs are perpendicular to each other. | 05-10-2012 |
20120111596 | Inlet cover and adapter assembly for electrical components - An electrical assembly includes a cover assembly, an electrical component such as a circuit breaker and an adapter for mounting the electrical component to the cover assembly. The cover assembly is adapted for mounting directly to a support surface such as a marine hull where the support surface has an opening to receive the electrical component. The electrical component and adapter are received in an opening in the support surface by the cover assembly. The adapter is constructed for coupling to an electrical component and one or more different cover assemblies having different screw hole patterns where the electrical component cannot be coupled directly to the cover assembly. | 05-10-2012 |
20120087118 | LED LUMINAIRE HAVING LATERAL COOLING FINS AND ADAPTIVE LED ASSEMBLY - A luminaire including a housing made of thermally conductive material having a top, a bottom and two opposite sides connecting the top to the bottom, each side having plurality of external, vertically spaced, substantially parallel cooling fins that extend longitudinally and project laterally outwardly of the housing, preferably at a shallow downward and outward angle. The housing configuration provides a large surface area per unit of housing length to optimize heat dissipation. A configurable, cartridge-like LED bezel assembly—readily replaceable in the field—is supported on the bottom of the housing. A driver for the LED assembly—also readily replaceable in the field—is located within the housing. | 04-12-2012 |
20120044704 | Electrical box and ballast mounting assembly for retrofitting recessed lighting fixtures - A retrofit luminaire assembly is provided for retrofitting a mounting frame such as a plaster frame or other recessed lighting assembly without the need to remove the existing plaster frame. The retrofit assembly includes a mounting ring that can support a replacement electrical junction box and the replacement luminaire. The electrical junction box is attached to an adjustable assembly so that the electrical box can be positioned in a number of locations on the mounting ring. The assembly allows adjustment of the electrical box in a vertical direction, horizontal direction and in a rotational direction with respect to the plane of the plaster frame. The mounting ring is inserted through the opening in the plaster frame and secured to the plaster frame by an attachment member that engages the top face of the plaster frame. The attachment member can include a plate coupled to the mounting ring to form two outwardly extending arms. The plate is axially adjustable with respect to the mounting ring to clamp the plaster frame between the plate and the bottom flange of the mounting ring. In another embodiment, the attachment member has a hook-like end that engages a bottom surface of the mounting frame. | 02-23-2012 |
20120044703 | Retrofit mounting assembly for recessed lighting fixtures - A retrofit luminaire assembly is provided for retrofitting a mounting frame such as a plaster frame or other recessed lighting assembly without the need to remove the existing plaster frame. The retrofit assembly includes a mounting ring that can support a replacement electrical junction box and the replacement luminaire. The mounting ring is inserted through the opening in the plaster frame and secured to the plaster frame by an attachment member that engages the top face of the plaster frame. The attachment member can include a plate coupled to the mounting ring to form two outwardly extending arms. The plate is axially adjustable with respect to the mounting ring to clamp the plaster frame between the plate and the bottom flange of the mounting ring. In another embodiment, the attachment member has a hook-like end that engages a bottom surface of the mounting frame. | 02-23-2012 |
20120031640 | Universal cover plate assembly - A cover plate assembly and an electrical box are provided for mounting one or more electrical wiring devices. The cover plate assembly can be modified to provide a single gang, double gang or triple gang assembly for mounting the wiring devices. The cover plate assembly includes a collar forming a mud ring having at least one removable portion which can be removed to form an open side of the collar. An adapter is attached to the cover plate assembly at the open side of the collar to enlarge the dimensions of the collar to receiving a plurality of electrical wiring devices. | 02-09-2012 |
20120026714 | Electrical assembly and adapter for wiring device - A recessed box is adapted for mounting one or more electrical devices having an adapter. To accommodate electrical devices of different sizes, the adapter is provided that is coupled to the opening in the recessed box. The adapter has a frame with a central opening to receive the selected electrical device. The frame has one or more removable tabs to enlarge the dimension of the central opening to accommodate larger electrical devices. An electrical device, such as a low voltage wiring device, is coupled to the removable tabs. The tabs are removed to receive a larger electrical device, such as an electrical junction box, that is coupled to the frame. | 02-02-2012 |
20110318957 | SNAP-ON SWITCH MODULE ASSEMBLY - A snap-on switch module assembly includes a plug connector adapted to be received by an electrical device. A second housing is connected to a first housing. A switch device is disposed between the first and second housings. At least one first opening is formed in the second housing. A plurality of wires pass through the at least one first opening and are connected to the switch device. Accordingly, the switch device protects and controls electrical apparatus connected to the electrical device. | 12-29-2011 |
20110272265 | Anti-Buckling Housing For Switch Assembly - A switch assembly includes a cover connected to a base to form a switch housing and a toggle switch movably connected to the housing. The toggle switch has a lower portion disposed within the housing and a handle disposed externally of the housing such that movement of the handle moves the toggle switch between off and on positions. A spring is disposed within the housing. A first end of the spring is connected to the base and a second end of the spring is connected to the lower portion of the toggle switch. A spring housing is disposed over at least a portion of the spring to prevent buckling of the spring when the spring moves with the toggle switch. By substantially preventing spring buckling, the switch assembly is safer and has a longer life. | 11-10-2011 |
20110253870 | MULTI-POSITION BASE ASSEMBLY FOR TOOL - A base assembly removably and adjustably receives a tool and includes a base and a wall extending outwardly from the base. First and second openings are disposed in the wall. First and second cutouts are disposed in the wall to receive the tool. A pivot pin is removably received by the first and second openings. The tool is removably disposed on the pivot pin. A locking ring is disposed on the pivot pin. The locking ring is in a locked position to prevent movement of the pivot pin and in an unlocked position to allow movement of the pivot pin, thereby allowing the tool to be easily moved between positions and securely locked in a desired position. | 10-20-2011 |
20110247205 | SURGE SNAP-ON MODULE ASSEMBLY - A surge snap-on module assembly includes a plug connector adapted to be received by an electrical device. A second housing is connected to a first housing. A surge protection device is disposed between the first and second housings. At least one first opening is formed in the second housing. A plurality of wires pass through the at least one first opening and are connected to the surge protection device. Accordingly, the surge protection device protects electrical apparatus connected to the electrical device from electrical surges. | 10-13-2011 |
20110223803 | SURGE SNAP-ON MODULE ASSEMBLY - A surge snap-on module assembly includes a plug connector adapted to be received by an electrical device. A second housing is connected to a first housing. A surge protection device is disposed between the first and second housings. At least one first opening is formed in the second housing. A plurality of wires pass through the at least one first opening and are connected to the surge protection device. Accordingly, the surge protection device protects electrical apparatus connected to the electrical device from electrical surges. | 09-15-2011 |
20110214970 | Resistance Device For High Voltage Switch Assembly - A resistance device for an electrical switch assembly includes a housing having a base and first and second support brackets extending outwardly therefrom. The base receives first and second conductive blades of the electrical switch assembly. A cam member is movably connected to the first and second supporting brackets. First and second spring members are connected between the base and the cam member and bias the cam member away from the base. The amount of force required to open and close the switch assembly is increased by having to overcome the resistance force imparted by the first and second spring members on the cam member during rotation of the conductive blades. | 09-08-2011 |
20110209912 | Gangable nail plate - A nail plate is attached to the outer surface of a wall stud to protect a utility from penetration by nails or other fasteners driven through a wall surface. The nail plate has a substantially rectangular shape with a width corresponding to the width of the stud. The nail plate has a first and second longitudinal ends with nail tabs for attaching the nail plate to the stud. The ends of the nail plate have at least one recess and at least one protruding portion where the protruding portion can mate with a recess of an adjacent nail plate is ganged together. The nail plates can have coupling members to couple a plurality of nail plates in series in an end to end fashion. The longitudinal ends of the nail plate enable the ends to abut each other with no open portions that can allow a fastener to pass though. In one embodiment the nail tabs extend in a longitudinal direction with respect to a longitudinal dimension of the nail plate. In another embodiment the nail tabs extend in a transverse direction with respect to the longitudinal dimension of the nail plate. | 09-01-2011 |
20110115465 | High Voltage Test Terminal Having a Shock-Absorbing Insulator - A high voltage test terminal for an electrical power distribution/transmission system includes a shock-absorbing insulator disposed between first and second conductors. A blade is movably connected to the second conductor. The blade is electrically and mechanically connected to the first conductor in a first position and electrically isolated and mechanically disconnected from the first conductor in a second position. The blade is in the first position for normal operation of the electrical apparatus. The blade of the test terminal is moved to the second open position to conduct both electrical and mechanical tests of the electrical apparatus. | 05-19-2011 |
20110096525 | Remote ballast assembly - A low profile lighting assembly includes a lighting fixture and a remote ballast housing mounted on a ceiling grid. The ballast housing encloses emergency ballast provides emergency power to the lighting fixture in the event of a power outage. The ballast housing can enclose a fluorescent ballast connected to one or more fluorescent lamps of the lighting fixture. The emergency ballast is recessed with respect to the top end of the ceiling grid to provide a low profile structure. Inclined side walls of the emergency ballast provide easy connection of the wiring harness and power cable to the emergency ballast while maintaining the low profile structure. | 04-28-2011 |
20110048759 | Mounting assembly for electrical fixture - A mounting assembly and method are provided for mounting an electrical fixture to a ceiling structure. The mounting assembly includes a mounting plate and a cover plate overlying the mounting plate. The mounting plate includes a plurality of strengthening ribs and a plurality of fastener holes for receiving fasteners to mount the mounting plate directly to the ceiling support structure. The mounting plate has a dimension to overlie the support structure and a portion of an electrical box mounted adjacent the support structure to define an open area of the electrical box. Mounting bolts extend downwardly from the mounting plate for attaching to a bracket which supports an electrical fixture such as a ceiling fan. The mounting bolts and the bracket supporting the electrical fixture are cantilevered with respect to the ceiling support. The mounting assembly can be used as a retrofit and mounted over an existing ceiling substrate with screws that can pass through the ceiling substrate into the ceiling support. The cover plate has a dimension to cover the mounting plate and the open area of the electrical box. | 03-03-2011 |
20110034051 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH ARC SHIELD, PISTON-CONTACT POSITIONER AND ELECTRIC STRESS GRADED INTERFACE - A high-voltage electrical connector includes a strategically placed barrier that acts as an arc shield to reduce the ionization of materials during load break switching, reducing or preventing flashover. An electric stress graded interface design also reduces switching flashover and reduces the fault close energy. Mating features on the piston-contact element and inside the surrounding container accurately guide the piston-contact element as it travels along the container. | 02-10-2011 |
20100265725 | Trim retention spring and method for recessed lighting fixtures - A lighting fixture is provided that includes a ceiling pan having an opening with a trim received therein. The trim includes a ring with a spring clip attached thereto. The spring clip includes first and second legs having a first end joined at an apex and second free end opposite the first end. The second free ends are fixed to the trim to bias the spring clip in a downward direction to engage a top surface of the ceiling pan and bias the trim in an upward direction toward the ceiling pan. In one embodiment, the ends of the spring clip are fixed to the trim by a screw. In another embodiment, the spring clip is a torsion spring engaging the trim and includes first and second legs with a portion extending therefrom and received in an aperture in the trim. The ends are oriented at an inclined angle with respect to the legs such that when the legs are attached to the trim, the legs are biased in a downward direction with respect to the ceiling pan. The torsion spring clip can be retrofit to the trim ring. | 10-21-2010 |
20100252298 | Raceway bridge assembly - A raceway bridge assembly is provided for carrying wires or cables over an intersecting raceway or other object without interfering with the intersecting raceway. The raceway bridge assembly includes a pair of opposing bridge fittings and a connecting raceway section extending between the raceway fittings. The bridge fittings have a first open end lying in a first plane and a second open end lying in a second plane spaced above said first open end. The bridge fittings have side walls that are coupled to a cover of a raceway section. A top wall is removably coupled to an upper edge of the sidewalls of the bridge fitting and is coupled to the connecting raceway section. | 10-07-2010 |
20100165646 | Lighting assembly and lamp aiming device - A luminaire and lighting assembly is provided having a ceiling pan and a light assembly supported on the ceiling pan. The light assembly is rotatable and movable in a lateral direction on the ceiling pan to provide adjustment of the light assembly with respect to the ceiling pan. The light assembly includes an aiming device which allows the lamp to be adjusted about a vertical axis and about a horizontal axis for adjustment of the lamp. The aiming assembly includes a locking assembly which fixes the position of the aiming assembly to simultaneously prevent rotation about the vertical axis and about the horizontal axis. | 07-01-2010 |
20100165643 | Lamp alignment assembly and lighting device - A lighting assembly includes a lamp alignment assembly for positioning the lamps after the lighting assembly is installed. The lighting assembly includes a ceiling pan for mounting to the ceiling support and a lamp assembly attached to the ceiling pan. The lamp assembly is adjustable in a transverse and rotational direction with respect to the ceiling pan. A stop member on the ceiling pan is received in an aperture in the lamp assembly to limit movement of the lamp assembly on the base. The lamp assembly is provided with alignment springs to align the lamp assembly at predetermined settings. A sight window is formed in the ceiling to visually set the lamp assembly in a selected position. A locking member on the lamp assembly locks the lamp assembly in a fixed position on the ceiling pan. | 07-01-2010 |
20100165607 | Lighting assembly with aperture alignment assembly - A lighting assembly includes a lamp alignment assembly for positioning the lamps after the lighting assembly is installed. The lighting assembly includes a ceiling pan for mounting to the ceiling support and a lamp assembly attached to the ceiling pan. The lamp assembly is adjustable in a transverse and rotational direction with respect to the ceiling pan. The lamp assembly is provided with alignment springs to align the lamp assembly at predetermined settings. A sight window is formed in the ceiling to visually set the lamp assembly in a selected position. A locking member on the lamp assembly locks the lamp assembly in a fixed position on the ceiling pan. | 07-01-2010 |
20100155099 | Snap-on wall plate assembly - The wall cover plate assembly includes a base and a cover for connecting to an electrical box and an electrical wiring device. The base is connected to the electrical box and/or the electrical wiring device by suitable fasteners. The base includes a first coupling member positioned along opposite side edges and second coupling members positioned at each corner of the base plate. A cover includes a first coupling member for engaging the first coupling member on the base plate and connectors for engaging the second coupling members on the base plate. The connectors of the cover are angled with respect to a plane of the cover to engage a connecting member of the second coupling members. The connectors provide a biasing force to engage the second coupling members of the base which increase when the cover plate is pulled outwardly from the base. | 06-24-2010 |
20100151710 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONNECTOR PANEL WITH INTERPORT CROSSTALK ISOLATION - A multi-port telecommunications connector panel has an electrically conductive housing that defines a plurality of ports, each with a plug receiving cavity aligned with a respective set of jack contacts. The housing surrounds the sets of jack contacts individually and collectively to separate and isolate adjacent ports. Electrically conductive isolation barriers, which are electrically connected to and may be integral with the housing, separate adjacent sets of insulation displacement contacts, which are arranged in an offset pattern. | 06-17-2010 |
20100135029 | Lighting assembly having end wall with retaining member - A lighting assembly includes a housing enclosing a lamp for illuminating a target area. The housing has an open end and an end wall removably coupled to the open end of the housing. A retaining member such as a spring clip extends between the end wall and the internal portion of the housing for retaining the end wall to the housing. The spring clip has one end coupled to the end wall and a hook-like portion received in an aperture in the housing for applying a biasing tension on the end wall. | 06-03-2010 |
20100108374 | Weatherproof cover assembly for an electrical box having a water intrusion barrier - A cover assembly for attaching to an electrical box includes housing and a cover hinged to the housing. The assembly is mounted to the electrical box to protect an electrical device from moisture while allowing access to the electrical device. The housing has an inner chamber, an outer chamber and an access opening into the outer chamber for the electrical cord that can be connected to the electrical device. The cover assembly is provided with a water barrier member between the inner chamber and the outer chamber to inhibit water and debris from entering the housing of the cover assembly through the access opening. | 05-06-2010 |
20100108347 | Mounting bracket with far side support - A mounting bracket is provided for supporting an electrical box to a support structure. The mounting bracket includes a mounting base for coupling to the electrical box, and a body member extending perpendicular to the mounting base and extending against the back wall of the electrical box. The body member includes a support member and extension member that can be folded outwardly from the back wall of the electrical box to contact an opposing wall and support the electrical box. In another embodiment, the mounting bracket includes a front plate with a central opening for receiving an electrical box and a pair of extension members that extend in a rearward direction with respect to the electrical box. The support members can include an extension member that can be folded outwardly to contact an opposing wall surface to support the electrical box. | 05-06-2010 |
20100103686 | Lighting assembly having pivoting lens retaining member - A lighting assembly is provided having a main housing and retaining member such as a door hinged to the main housing. The housing has an open end with a channel for receiving and supporting a lens, diffuser and/or grate which slides into the housing to close the bottom side of the housing and enclose the lamps and electrical components. The retaining member is hinged to close the open end of the housing and prevent removal of the lens, diffuser and grate. The retaining member is coupled to the housing by pivot pins that are received in elongated slots in the side of the housing. The retaining member is pulled away from the housing where the pivot pins slide to an outward end of the slot. The retaining member can then pivot in an upward or downward direction without interfering with the housing to allow removal of the lens, diffuser and grate so the lamps can be replaced and the electrical components can be serviced. | 04-29-2010 |
20100053947 | Lighting device and lens assembly - A lighting assembly is provided having a main housing and a lens assembly hinged to the main housing. The lens assembly has a body with end walls with a recess in an upper end of the end walls. The recess in each end wall has a dimension to receive and support a lens for directing light to the target area. The lens has a length greater than the length of the cover so that the ends of the lens extend beyond the outer edge of the end walls of the cover. Stop members are provided on the end walls to limit longitudinal movements of the lens with respect to the body of the lens assembly. A reflector extends from a bottom edge of the cover to an upper edge overlying a portion of the lens. A spring clip is provided to couple the lens to the reflector. | 03-04-2010 |
20100044065 | Adjustable mounting bracket - A mounting bracket for supporting an electrical box or other electrical device to a wall stud is adapted to contact an opposing wall to resist movement of the bracket. The bracket includes a front plate and a support plate extending perpendicular to the front plate and having a length to engage the opposing wall. The extension plate is integrally formed with the support plate and can be folded to an outward extended position to increase the effective length of the stabilizing plate to accommodate wall cavities of different depths. The extension plate includes fold lines so that an end portion can be bent to shorten the effective length of the extension plate. | 02-25-2010 |
20100032180 | Add-a-depth ring and cover plate assembly - An adjustable depth cover plate assembly includes a top plate and an adjustable sleeve to compensate for different spacing between the outer surface of a wall and the front side of an electrical box. The adjustable cover plate is positioned on the electrical box with the end of the sleeve abutting the electrical box. Mounting screws of an electrical wiring device pass through an opening in the top plate of the cover plate into the electrical box whereby the cover plate is captured between the wiring device and the electrical box. The length of the sleeve of the cover plate is adjustable by providing frangible score lines or telescoping members. | 02-11-2010 |
20100026426 | Impact Solenoid Assembly For An Electrical Receptacle - An impact solenoid assembly for an electrical receptacle includes an armature having first and second ends. A resilient member is disposed between a latch and the second end of the armature. The resilient member spaces the armature from the latch. A plunger abuts the second end of the armature. When the solenoid is activated, the solenoid drives the armature toward the plunger, thereby creating momentum in the armature prior to striking the plunger. This increases the force with which the armature and plunger strike the latch. | 02-04-2010 |
20100002432 | INDIRECT LUMINAIRE UTILIZING LED LIGHT SOURCES - A luminare uses an indirect reflector system to harness the concentrated light from an array of LED luminaires and direct the lumens where needed. The luminare allows for optical control and little to no glare by re-focusing the concentrated light emitted from each LED luminaire on the reflector at desired angles required for the selected lighting. A satin finish on the reflector diffuses the LED lamp image brightness and increases uniformity of illumination on the ground. | 01-07-2010 |
20100002426 | Multi-directional lighting fixture - The multi-directional lighting fixture includes a lighting fixture having a substantially elongated opaque housing with first and second ends with an open top for emitting light in an upward direction and a longitudinal slot along the bottom surface of the housing extending between the first and second ends. The longitudinal slot includes a shielding material, such as a louver or cover, with a predetermined degree of light translucence. The housing has a substantially elliptical cross section tapering towards one end of the housing. The ends of the housing have elliptical translucent members that can transmit lighting horizontally and radially outward from the interior of the housing. Two or more housings can be coupled together in series. | 01-07-2010 |
20090258522 | Weather resistant electrical connector - An electrical connector is provided including a housing supporting an electrical device and for receiving an electrical cord or cable. A cap having internal threads and an axial passage for receiving the electrical cord and clamping the electrical cord to the housing to form a waterproof connection. The cap includes a conical shaped seal member for forming a waterproof seal with the outer surface of the electrical cord. A conical shaped bushing is received in a frustoconical shaped bore of the housing and is axially and radially compressed by the threaded cap onto the housing. The bushing has an axial bore for receiving the electrical cable and an outer surface with at least one annular recess to facilitate the axial and radial compression of the bushing. The bottom end of the cap has a chamfered edge which mates with a frustoconical shaped outer surface of the housing to form a waterproof seal. | 10-15-2009 |
20090255703 | Lift cover and gasket assembly - An electrical box assembly includes a cover assembly, a gasket and an electrical box coupled together by mounting screws. The cover includes a base with a plurality of screw holes for receiving the mounting screws. A support member having an axial passage extends from the bottom face of the cover around each of the screw holes. The gasket includes a cylindrical shaped sleeve that passes through the support member and has an axial length to extend from the screw hole in the cover. The mounting screws are inserted through the axial passage of the sleeve and the screw holes in the cover to axially compress the sleeve to form a watertight seal between the screw shaft and the support member. | 10-15-2009 |
20090205865 | ELECTRICAL CABLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND RETAINING SPRING - A conduit connector assembly which receives an end of a conduit carrying electrical wires includes a sleeve, a spring clip and a retaining spring. The retaining spring and the spring clip are each coupled to the sleeve. The spring clip is disposed within an interior passage of the sleeve and has a resiliently flexible body and a leg having a gripping end portion. The gripping end has a configuration for gripping and fitting partially about the conduit so as to center the grip end of the spring clip body on the conduit. The retaining spring includes a leg extending into the sleeve and a body contacting the outer surface of the spring clip to hold the spring clip in position and apply a biasing tension of the gripping end of the leg against the conduit. | 08-20-2009 |
20080223601 | Weatherproof cover and hinge assembly - A cover assembly for attaching to an electrical box includes a base plate, a body and a cover hinged to the body. The assembly is mounted to the electrical box to protect an electrical device from moisture while allowing access to the electrical device. Hinge members are provided that are inserted into a slot on a selected side of the cover and base to enable the cover assembly to be oriented in a horizontal or vertical direction with the cover being pivotally mounted along a horizontal axis. | 09-18-2008 |