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20080280475 | MODULAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UTILIZING FOUR WIRE CIRCUITRY - A four wire system ( | 11-13-2008 |
20080305679 | USB CONNECTION ASSEMBLY - A USB adapter/connector assembly ( | 12-11-2008 |
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20090221169 | AC/DC RACEWAY ASSEMBLY - An AC/DC raceway assembly ( | 09-03-2009 |
20090239402 | MODULAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING BACK-TO-BACK RECEPTACLE CONFIGURATIONS AND CAPABLE OF PROVIDING FOUR WIRE CIRCUITRY - A modular electrical system ( | 09-24-2009 |
20090239403 | Modular electrical system utilizing four wire circuitry - A four wire system ( | 09-24-2009 |
20090301774 | ELECTRICAL FLOOR ACCESS MODULE SYSTEM - An electrical system ( | 12-10-2009 |
20100068908 | DC RECEPTACLE - A DC receptacle block ( | 03-18-2010 |
20100178797 | LATCHING POWER AND DATA CENTER - An expandable power and data center ( | 07-15-2010 |
20100184315 | AC/DC raceway assembly - An AC/DC raceway assembly ( | 07-22-2010 |
20100184316 | Center connect single-sided junction block - A junction block assembly ( | 07-22-2010 |
20100190369 | WIRE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR MODULAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - A modular electrical system ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100190427 | COIN COUNTER AND DISTRIBUTOR - A coin apparatus ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100195288 | EXPANDABLE POWER AND DATA CENTER WITH LATCHING MECHANISM - An expandable power and data center ( | 08-05-2010 |
20100210152 | TERMINAL - An electrical contact unit ( | 08-19-2010 |
20100227498 | POWER DATA SLIDE - A power data slide ( | 09-09-2010 |
20100317206 | WATERPROOF SIMPLEX RECEPTACLE WITH ADDITIONAL WATERSHEDDING - A waterproof simplex receptacle ( | 12-16-2010 |
20100317223 | POWER AND DATA ADAPTER ASSEMBLY - A power and data adapter assembly includes an electrical receptacle assembly ( | 12-16-2010 |
20110021050 | MODULAR POWER DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY WITH MULTIPLE CIRCUITS - A modular power distribution system ( | 01-27-2011 |
20110039458 | SOLID WIRE TERMINAL - A solid wire terminal ( | 02-17-2011 |
20110043984 | DOCKING STATION - A docking station ( | 02-24-2011 |
20110088942 | DC RECEPTACLE - A DC receptacle block ( | 04-21-2011 |
20110089768 | WORKSURFACE POWER TRANSFER - A power transfer system ( | 04-21-2011 |
20110095724 | DOCKING STATION FOR USE WITH POWER AND DATA CENTER - A docking station ( | 04-28-2011 |
20110104922 | MODULAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING BACK-TO-BACK RECEPTACLE CONFIGURATIONS AND CAPABLE OF PROVIDING FOUR WIRE CIRCUITRY - A modular electrical system ( | 05-05-2011 |
20110177714 | ONE TOUCH PIVOTING EXPANDABLE POWER AND DATA CENTER - An expandable power and data center ( | 07-21-2011 |
20110244700 | WATERPROOF 20 AMP SIMPLEX RECEPTACLE - A 20 amp simplex assembly ( | 10-06-2011 |
20120009820 | POWER DATA HOUSING - A power data housing ( | 01-12-2012 |
20120014097 | FLUSH MOUNT MIRROR LIGHT - A flush mount mirror assembly ( | 01-19-2012 |
20120031888 | GROMMET ASSEMBLY ASSOCIATED WITH WORK SURFACES FOR HEATING AND COOLING LIQUIDS - Grommet assemblies ( | 02-09-2012 |
20120064747 | Modular electrical system including back-to-back receptacle configurations and capable of providing four wire circuitry - A modular electrical system ( | 03-15-2012 |
20120083146 | Block mounted adjustable end - A block mounted adjustable end assembly ( | 04-05-2012 |
20120083171 | SOLID WIRE TERMINAL - A solid wire terminal ( | 04-05-2012 |
20120127637 | RECEPTACLE TIMER - A timer assembly is slidably received within a channel support ( | 05-24-2012 |
20120184148 | INTERNATIONAL OUTLET SYSTEM - A mechanical outlet system is connected to an incoming power source through power entry cables. The cables connect to cable connectors which, in turn, connect to junction blocks. The junction blocks receive outlet receptacle blocks. The receptacle blocks can be of varying types of sockets, without requiring electrical modifications to the junction blocks. | 07-19-2012 |
20120200989 | Retractable power tap with low voltage cordless capability - A retractable power tap apparatus ( | 08-09-2012 |
20120231645 | CONDUIT GROUNDING CLIP - A wireless raceway ( | 09-13-2012 |
20120231652 | WATERPROOF SIMPLEX RECEPTACLE WITH INSULATION DISPLACEMENT - A receptacle ( | 09-13-2012 |
20120231658 | POWER AND DATA ADAPTER ASSEMBLY - A power and data adapter assembly includes an electrical receptacle assembly having a receptacle housing, removable side tabs and a simplex receptacle. The assembly also includes a data port assembly having the receptacle housing, data port adapter and data port connector. The data port assembly and simplex receptacle assembly are receivable within a channel support through ends of the channel support and are positionable in desired positions along the length of the channel support. | 09-13-2012 |
20120231668 | FOUR-WAY RACEWAY CONNECTOR - A raceway connector ( | 09-13-2012 |
20120261988 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WITH CIRCUIT LIMITER - An electrical power distribution system automatically limits the number of substantially similar or identical power cable assemblies that are electrically energizable from a power source. A control unit is connected between the power source and the power cable assemblies, and limits the number of power cable assemblies that can be energized in the system by sensing the voltage in a sensing circuit. An applied voltage in the sensing circuit changes in a predictable manner corresponding to the number of power cable assemblies that are electrically connected in the circuit. Each power cable assembly includes an impedance element that is added to the sensing circuit when the corresponding power cable assembly is coupled to the system, and once the detected voltage is beyond a predetermined threshold value, the control unit will ensure that the power cable assemblies are not energized by the power source. | 10-18-2012 |
20120314418 | RETRACTABLE LIGHT ASSEMBLY - A retractable lamp assembly is provided for illuminating at least a portion of a work surface from a wide range of heights and angles by way of extendable shafts and pivot joints. The lamp may be stowed in a retracted or lowered configuration when not in use, in which a substantial portion of the extendable structure is stowed inside of a housing that is located substantially below the work surface, to provide a generally unobtrusive configuration. An upper cover serves as a light reflector when the lamp is in use, and may serve as a cover positioned at or near the work surface when the lamp is stowed. Optionally, the lamp assembly includes include power and data and wire management capabilities for use at the work surface. | 12-13-2012 |
20120315805 | TOGGLE LOCK PROCESS FOR PRODUCING TERMINALS - An electrical contact unit ( | 12-13-2012 |
20130037298 | POWER DATA HOUSING - A power data housing includes a channel which receives electrical receptacle housings. The housings have side latch tabs which releasably lock receptacles to the receptacle housings. The receptacle housings are received within a continuum of the channel. | 02-14-2013 |
20130095681 | MODULAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING BACK-TO-BACK RECEPTACLE CONFIGURATIONS AND CAPABLE OF PROVIDING FOUR WIRE CIRCUITRY - A modular electrical system ( | 04-18-2013 |
20130119772 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WITH CIRCUIT LIMITER - An electrical power distribution system automatically limits the number of substantially similar or identical power cable assemblies that are electrically energizable from a power source. A control unit is connected between the power source and the power cable assemblies, and limits the number of power cable assemblies that can be energized in the system by sensing the voltage in a sensing circuit. An applied voltage in the sensing circuit changes in a predictable manner corresponding to the number of power cable assemblies that are electrically connected in the circuit. Each power cable assembly includes an impedance element that is added to the sensing circuit when the corresponding power cable assembly is coupled to the system, and once the detected voltage is beyond a predetermined threshold value, the control unit will ensure that the power cable assemblies are not energized by the power source. | 05-16-2013 |
20130146324 | FLOOR RUNNER WITH ELECTRICAL OUTLETS - A floor runner with electrical and/or electronic or data outlets provides a low-profile, unobtrusive power and/or data source along a floor or other support surface. The electrical floor runner may be a one-piece unit of substantially any desired length, and typically includes a power cord with plug or connector at one end for coupling to a wall outlet or the like, and a power/data block at the other end for receiving power and/or data couplers for other devices, such as computers and electronics, lighting, etc. A middle portion is a strong, low-profile region that houses and protects electrical wiring held internally, and that is minimally intrusive for use in walking areas, Optionally, the floor runner may be modular so that its overall length or configuration (e.g., straight or angled) can be changed as desired. | 06-13-2013 |
20130295787 | WATERPROOF SIMPLEX RECEPTACLE WITH ADDITIONAL WATERSHEDDING - A waterproof simplex receptacle includes a main body and a front portion. The front portion includes a front surface and rear surface. Terminals are recessed rearwardly from openings formed in the front surface, and are connected to wires extending rearwardly from the main body. The front surface includes a first surface portion, in the vicinity of the openings, which is positioned forwardly from a second surface portion that is located generally outboard of the first surface portion. Optionally, the first surface portion may be in the form of outwardly-extending ridges around the terminal openings, a convex surface, or a sloped or slanted surface, for example, and configured to direct water or other liquids away from the terminal openings associated with the terminals. | 11-07-2013 |
20140057484 | VERTICAL T-JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY - A vertical junction block assembly ( | 02-27-2014 |
20140065882 | HORIZONTAL T-JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY - A horizontal junction block assembly ( | 03-06-2014 |
20140099830 | ONE IN FOUR OUT CONNECTOR - A one in four out connector assembly is disclosed having an internal wiring assembly with a series of wires. Connected to one end of each of the wires is an H-type wire. Connected to the opposing end of each of the wires is a single blade male terminal. The single blade male terminals form a power terminal group connectable to terminals of a junction block. The terminals of the H-type connectors form connector cable terminals which are connectable to at least four connector cable assemblies. | 04-10-2014 |
20140106610 | TABLE COUPLING SYSTEM WITH POWER AND DATA - A work surface coupling system has power and data capability with an elongate housing defining an internal passageway and having first and second coupling regions for coupling to one or more work surface. The housing may be a one-piece unit or multi-piece assembly, and can support at least one power or data outlet positioned therealong. The internal passageway unobtrusively supports a plurality of electrical conductors associated with power or data outlets. Optional features include one or more removable side panels, laterally-extending support pads, an accessory mounting surface, and various work surface accessories such as shelving, privacy panels, and lighting. | 04-17-2014 |
20140113510 | SOLID WIRE TERMINAL - A wire terminal is provided for conductively engaging a conductive wire having a generally round cross section. The wire terminal includes an electrical receptacle portion with first and second forwardly-projecting portions that conductively contact opposite sides of the conductive wire. The forwardly-projecting portions each include a respective wire-engaging contact portion, each of which is configured to contact the conductive wire at a respective elongated contact location along opposite sides of the conductive wire. | 04-24-2014 |
20140179132 | MODULAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING BACK-TO-BACK RECEPTACLE CONFIGURATIONS AND CAPABLE OF PROVIDING FOUR WIRE CIRCUITRY - A modular electrical system ( | 06-26-2014 |
20140295691 | MOUNTED ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE - An electrical receptacle assembly is reconfigurable to provide any number of different styles or configurations of high or low voltage electrical receptacles and/or data outlets. The receptacle assembly includes a main body with an outlet receptacle portion, a flange portion extending outwardly from the main body, an upper frame member positioned generally above the flange portion, and a lower frame member positioned generally below the flange portion. A plurality of electrical contacts are positioned in the main body, and are configured to make electrical contact when the outlet receptacle portion receives an electrical or data plug associated with an electrical device. The upper and lower frame members are configured to interchangeably receive different main bodies with different outlet portions, and enable the different outlet portions to be mounted at a power center along a work surface or the like. | 10-02-2014 |
20140315424 | WATERPROOF SIMPLEX RECEPTACLE WITH ADDITIONAL WATERSHEDDING - A liquid spill resistant electrical receptacle includes a main body and a front portion. The front portion includes a front surface and rear surface. Terminals are recessed rearwardly from openings formed in the front surface, and are connected to wires extending rearwardly from the main body. The front surface includes a first surface portion, in the vicinity of the openings, which is positioned forwardly from a second surface portion that is located generally outboard of the first surface portion. Optionally, the first surface portion may be in the form of outwardly-extending ridges around the terminal openings, and configured to direct water or other liquids away from the terminal openings associated with the terminals. | 10-23-2014 |
20140322981 | LOW VOLTAGE POWER RECEPTACLE FOR MODULAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - A low voltage power receptacle assembly is provided for use in a modular electrical system. The receptacle assembly includes a housing that defines an internal cavity for receiving and protecting various high and low voltage electrical components, and for providing convenient access to low voltage power outlets associated therewith. The receptacle assembly houses at least two electrical bus bars that are spaced apart and that conduct line voltage received from a relatively high voltage power input. A low voltage transformer has at least two electrical contacts for engaging the electrical bus bars, and is operable to convert the line voltage to a lower output voltage at the power outlets. An isolator body has a non-conductive wall positioned between the electrical bus bars to maintain electrical isolation thereof. | 10-30-2014 |
20140326497 | INTERCHANGEABLE BASE SYSTEM - An interchangeable base system is provided for use with an electrical power and/or data unit in a work area or the like. The base system includes a bottom housing portion associated with the electrical unit, with the bottom housing portion having a mechanical receptacle portion. The base system further includes at least two different mounts, each having an engaging portion configured to mate with the receptacle portion, and each having a different distal mounting portion. The different distal mounting portions are configured for mounting to different types of surfaces, so that the electrical unit may be configured for installation in different locations or in different ways. | 11-06-2014 |
20140326726 | INTERCHANGEABLE COVER SYSTEM - An interchangeable cover system is provided for use with an electrical power or data unit, such as at or near a work surface. The cover system includes an aesthetic cover and a clip member. The aesthetic cover has an aesthetic surface and an attachment surface, which is opposite the aesthetic surface. The clip member is positioned at the attachment surface of the aesthetic cover, and is used to releasably secure the aesthetic cover to a housing of the electrical power unit. In one embodiment, the clip member includes a pair of resilient projections with hook-like portions for releasably engaging an opening formed in the housing of the power unit. | 11-06-2014 |
20140355231 | LOW VOLTAGE POWER RECEPTACLE - A low voltage power receptacle assembly is adapted for providing access to low voltage power in compact spaces. The low voltage power receptacle assembly includes a circuit subassembly that is operable to transform a line voltage input, such as about 110V to 220V AC, to a lower voltage output, such as about 2V to 12V DC. Electrical input conductors receive and convey the line voltage from a power source to the circuit subassembly, while electrical output conductors convey the lower voltage output from the circuit subassembly to a low voltage power receptacle that may be spaced some distance from the circuit subassembly. The low voltage power receptacle is mountable in different housings, faceplates, and the like, to accommodate different mounting styles and locations. | 12-04-2014 |
20140357125 | LOW VOLTAGE POWER RECEPTACLE FOR MODULAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - A low voltage power receptacle assembly is provided for use in a modular electrical system. The receptacle assembly includes a housing that defines an internal cavity for receiving a circuit board assembly that transforms a line voltage input to a lower voltage output. The housing may define a plurality of contact-receiving portions in spaced arrangement, and has at least two electrical contacts disposed in respective contact-receiving portions. A low voltage power receptacle is in communication with the circuit assembly and provides user-access to the low voltage output. Optionally, the size of the housing may be varied to suit a particular application, and a spacer may be used inside the cavity to ensure proper positioning of the low voltage power receptacle. | 12-04-2014 |
20150037989 | ACCESS-RESTRICTED ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE - An access-restricted electrical receptacle is configured to permit proper access to energized electrical contacts within the receptacle by a corresponding and properly-aligned plug, and to substantially limit or prevent improper access by foreign objects. The receptacle includes a receptacle body that defines a shutter cavity and a ramped slide surface, a face portion coupled to the receptacle body and defining a plurality of outlet openings to the shutter cavity, and a shutter that is movable in the shutter cavity between an unblocking position and at least one blocking position. The face portion defines a ramped return surface spaced from the ramped slide surface, and the shutter includes contact surfaces that engage the slide surface and the return surface during operation. Optionally, the ramped surfaces may be formed in either or both of a side wall or a base wall of the receptacle body and the face portion. | 02-05-2015 |