Abstract: An apparatus for wireless communication in a millimeter wave (mmW) mesh network is described. The apparatus may include a processor, memory in electronic communication with the processor, a radio component including a plurality of mmW radios in electronic communication with the processor, each mmW radio configured to establish a mmW connection with a node in the mmW mesh network, and a pole mount component coupled with a first section of the radio component.

Abstract: Certain examples involve lighting systems controlled based on gas concentration data received by a controller. For instance, a lighting system includes a first light fixture to illuminate a first space. The lighting system also includes at least one gas concentration sensor associated with the first space, and a first controller that receives gas concentration data from the at least one gas concentration sensor. The first controller also overrides the illumination state of the first light fixture based on the gas concentration data received from the at least one gas concentration sensor by controlling the first light fixture in an alert state that is different from the illumination state.

Abstract: A safety device for securing an electrical socket against contact by a person's finger, comprising a housing having a front face, a rear face, a touch sensor adapted to detect a touch event corresponding to contact between the finger and the front face, and an electrical plug adapted to be inserted into the electrical socket while the housing prevents the person from accessing the electrical socket. The safety device further has a simulated electrical socket on the front face which is non-conductive and visually resembles the electrical socket, as well as a warning light, a sound emitter, and a vibration motor for warning the person upon detecting the touch event, so that the person associates the warning with the visual appearance of the electrical socket and is deterred from contact therewith. The safety device is further adapted to wirelessly transmit a touch alert warning to a remote user device.

Abstract: A wall plate including a body having a front surface opposite a rear surface and at least one opening extending through the front surface and the rear surface, at least two electrical contacts on the rear surface, at least one wire removably connected to each of the at least two electrical contacts to supply electrical current from an electrical device positioned behind the wall plate.

Abstract: A freely-assembled ELISA plate is provided, including a first ELISA plate frame, a second ELISA plate frame, and ELISA plate strips located between the first ELISA plate frame and the second ELISA plate frame, collectively forming a liquid flow groove. The first ELISA plate frame is connected to a first side of the ELISA plate strips. A second side of the ELISA strips is connected to the second ELISA plate frame. The number of the ELISA plate strips in the ELISA plate can be determined according to the sample size, so that the waste of well resources of the ELISA plate can be effectively reduced; and, a desired amount of samples, washing buffer or the like can be added into the liquid flow groove once for all, so that the sample loading amount can be reduced and the detection speed can be quickened.

Abstract: A base for an electrical outlet having a front surface and a back surface, at least one opening extending there through, the at least one opening having a size large enough to receive a socket face, at least one mounting screw aperture opening extending through the base, the mounting screw aperture having a first portion sized large enough to receive a mounting screw head, and at least a second portion extending into the first portion and through the base, the second portion sized large enough to allow a mounting screw shaft to extend through the base but small enough to disallow the mounting screw head from passing through the base, at least one keyhole cover removably secured within the first portion, and wherein the base is configured with the second portion of the mounting screw aperture accessible after the base is installed on the electrical outlet.

Abstract: An electrical cover plate assembly has a subplate, a cover plate, and a fastener. The subplate has a first locating feature and a tab, and is sized to be mounted to an electrical device via attachment points associated with the electrical device. The cover plate is sized to extend over the subplate, and forms a second locating feature positioned to cooperate with the first locating feature to locate the cover plate relative to the subplate. The cover plate defines a threaded aperture extending through a peripheral rim of the cover plate and positioned to be aligned with the tab. A threaded fastener cooperates with the threaded aperture and engages the cover plate and the tab of the subplate to fasten the cover plate to the subplate.

Abstract: A fuse unit includes a fuse element which includes a fusible portion, a housing which accommodates the fuse element in a state that the fusible portion is exposed to an outside thereof, and a cover which is attached to the housing so as to cover the fusible portion. The cover includes a pair of side wall portions which is disposed so as to face each other with the fusible portion interposed therebetween, and a connection portion which connects the pair of side wall portions. The housing includes a guide wall which is configured to guide the cover toward the fusible portion when the cover is attached to the housing. The guide wall is inclined to a direction intersecting a separation direction in which the cover is separated from the housing.

Abstract: A display device is provided. The display device comprises: a flexible display panel; a shell capable of being folded, wherein the shell comprises a plate surface for carrying the flexible display panel, a clamping portion including a first slot, and a locking portion including a second slot; and a telescopic member retractable along a longitudinal direction of the telescopic member. In a first state of the display device, the telescopic member is stretched, a first end of the telescopic member is inserted into the first slot and a second end of the telescopic member is located outside the display device as a supporting point to support the display device. In a second state of the display device, the telescopic member is contracted, the first end of the telescopic member is inserted into the first slot, and the second end of the telescopic member is inserted into the second slot.

Abstract: A mounting frame may be configured as a self-adjusting mounting frame that biases itself against a surface of structure. The mounting frame may be a component, for example, of a remote control device or a faceplate assembly. The mounting frame may be configured to bias a rear surface of the mounting frame against the surface of a structure. The mounting frame may include biasing members. Each biasing member may include an attachment portion and a pair of resilient spring arms that suspend the attachment portion relative to a perimeter wall of the mounting frame such that the attachment portion is spaced further from the rear surface of the mounting frame than locations where the spring arms extend from the mounting frame. The rear surface of the mounting frame may be defined by the perimeter wall.

Abstract: A mud ring assembly for supporting an electrical device includes a base member and a movable member. The base member is configured to be coupled to a junction box and includes a planar portion defining an opening extending through the portion. The movable member includes a wall enclosing a space receiving the electrical device. The movable member includes a hinge feature selectively couplable with one of a plurality of hinge features of the base member to pivotably couple the movable member in different arrangements relative to the base member. Depending on a particular configuration, the movable member may be pivoted relative to the base member between a closed position and an open position about various axes and in various directions.

Abstract: A wall cover plate is provided for connecting directly to an electrical wiring device without the use of the base plate or adapter plate. The wall plate can have a connector such as a hook and/or prong that engages the housing for the mounting strap of the electrical wiring device. The electrical wiring device can include a removable connector attached to the mounting strap where the connector has at least one edge or coupling member for coupling with a faceplate. The faceplate can have an inner edge with a rib or series of teeth for connecting with the mounting strap or the removable connector by an interference fit.

Abstract: A variety of active cover plate configurations with prongs configured to contact side screw terminals of electrical receptacles are described.

Abstract: A variety of active cover plate configurations with prongs configured to contact side screw terminals of electrical receptacles are described.

Abstract: A variety of active cover plate configurations with prongs configured to contact side screw terminals of electrical receptacles or switches are described.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus main body (apparatus main body) and an automatic document feeder mounted on the apparatus main body are provided, and a cable-side connector provided at a front end of an electrical cable extending from the automatic document feeder is removably connected to a board-side connector provided on a circuit board of the apparatus main body. In this configuration, an opening portion is provided in a back face of a housing of the apparatus main body at a position opposing the board-side connector, a lid that covers this opening portion is attached to a front end portion of the electrical cable by an attachment member, and this lid is configured so as to be attachable to the opening portion by a hook and fixing by screwing by means of a screw insertion boss.

Abstract: The ability to wall mount switching and power outlets expeditiously and uniformly to walled surfaces may be professionally achieved through the use of wedged resilient spacing members positioned between the switching or outlet units and their mounts. The spacing members provide a perfected flush and even installation of the switching and power outlets to the abutting wall surface. The compressed resilient spacing members compensate for what normally would be flawed installations.

Abstract: An electrical outlet cover assembly includes a face plate and a cover plate having an electrical outlet opening sized to receive an outlet face therethrough. The face plate includes a base and at least one outlet face cavity. The cavity may extend forward of the base and include a continuous sidewall surrounding the cavity between the base and at least one face cover enclosing a front end of the cavity, and may be sized to receive the outlet face therein. A plurality of plug apertures may extend through the face cover and be positioned to align with corresponding plug apertures in the outlet face. The base may include a ridge extending outward from the sidewall behind the cover plate and in front of a yoke of the electrical outlet at an angle substantially perpendicular to the sidewall, the ridge comprising a ridge width larger than its thickness.

Abstract: An active cover plate includes a face plate, a load and an electrically insulated power extractor extending rearward from the face plate to interface with an electrical receptacle, wherein the power extractor extracts electrical power from the electrical receptacle to energize the load. A method for installing an active cover plate on an electrical receptacle is also provided.

Abstract: A faceplate assembly may include a faceplate having an opening configured to receive an electrical device insert, and an adapter that is disposed between the faceplate and a structure. The adapter may abut a surface of the structure. The faceplate assembly may include one or more biasing members that may be configured to bias the faceplate outward relative to the structure. A first biasing member may include one or more resilient fingers. The fingers may be configured to abut a yoke that is installed in the structure (e.g., attached within an opening of the structure). A second biasing member may include a resilient spacer that is configured to be disposed between the faceplate and the adapter. The one or more biasing members may apply forces against the faceplate that may cause the faceplate to be biased outward relative to the surface of the structure.

Abstract: A fastener assembly is provided having a cylindrical shank with a plurality of annular grooves formed along a length of the shank. A plurality of elongated ribs extends perpendicular to the grooves along the length. A fastener disc is provided with a central opening with a diameter less than a cylindrical shank diameter wherein an inner edge of the central opening includes a contact surface. The fastener disc is retained on the fastener portion in a locked position when the contact surface engages one of the plurality of grooves with a friction fit. The fastener disc is rotated to a release position so that the elongated rib contacts the inner edge thereby releasing the contact surface from the grooves.

Abstract: Mounting systems can couple an electronic device to a wall. Mounting systems can include a first cavity configured to hold a power adapter of the electronic device. Mounting systems can include a channel that wraps around the first cavity. The channel can be configured to store a cable that is coupled to the power adapter and wound around the channel. A sleeve can cover the cable stored in the cable storage area of the mounting system.

Abstract: An in-use outlet cover includes a base configured to be positioned over an electrical receptacle. The base having a recessed portion at least partially defining a chamber configured to receive a plug to connect a load to the outlet. A cover assembly is pivotally connected to the base. An expandable member can positioned in a central opening of the base and moveable between a first position where the expandable member has a first volume and a second position where the expandable member has a second volume greater than the first volume, and wherein movement of the expandable member varies the size of the chamber. The cover assembly can additionally or alternatively include a lower cover pivotally connected to the base and an upper cover pivotally connected to the lower cover.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a device, configurable with various indicia of connectivity, and to be received by a data communication station is disclosed. The data communication station may include a frame having an aperture formed therein and a blank insert configured to be in registered alignment with the aperture. The blank insert may include a front facing surface configured to receive indicia thereon. The blank insert may include a retention feature configured to engage with an identification icon. In another embodiment, the data communication station may include a frame, a connector housing insert, and an identification icon configured to receive connectivity indicia thereon, wherein the connector housing insert may include a retention feature to engage with a corresponding retention feature on the identification icon. In another embodiment, a data communication station is configured to directly receive and retain an identification icon configured to receive connectivity indicia thereon.

Abstract: A remote control device may be configured to be mounted over the toggle actuator of a light switch and to control a load control device via wireless communication. The remote control device may include a base portion and a rotating portion supported by the base portion so as to be rotatable about the base portion. The remote control device may include a control circuit and a wireless communication circuit. The control circuit may be operably coupled to the rotating portion and to the wireless communication circuit. The control circuit may be configured to translate a force applied to the rotating portion of the remote control device into a control signal and to cause the communication circuit to transmit the control signal to the load control device.

Abstract: A light switch cover includes a base portion defining a central opening and including a first base engagement member and a second base engagement member, a cover pivotally coupled to the base portion, a first cover engagement member positioned on the cover, where the first cover engagement member has a complementary shape to the first base engagement member, and where the first cover engagement member is selectively engaged with the first base engagement member when the cover is in the closed position, and a second cover engagement member positioned on the cover, where the second cover engagement member has a complementary shape to the second base engagement member, and where the second cover engagement member is selectively engaged with the second base engagement member when the cover is in the closed position.

Abstract: An cable duct is presented herein. The cable duct includes a cover plate having a double sided hinge allowing the cover to be opened from one of two sides. The cover has a pair of saddle features longitudinally extending along distal edges of the cover plate, a base plate arranged opposite the cover plate, and a sidewalls extending from the base plate to the cover plate. Each sidewall defines a lobe mechanism on a sidewall end opposite the base plate that is configured to engage the corresponding saddle feature releasably secure the cover plate to the sidewall. Each saddle feature is configured to pivot about the lobe mechanism. Each lobe mechanism includes a rounded outer lobe portion having a first radius and a rounded inner lobe portion having a second radius. The first radius is greater than the second radius.

Abstract: An electric connection box includes a rib that partitions an internal space portion of a casing into a first housing region and a second housing region, a water collection section, and a water passage section. The water passage section is formed by a rib main body portion and water passage walls, an upward side end portion communicates with the water collection section, and a downward side end portion communicates with the outside of the casing. The water passage walls are connected to the guide walls of the water collection section, respectively, and have inclination downward toward a connection location. The guide walls overlap an upward side end portion boundary Ru as viewed in the vertical direction and are disposed on the upward side of the first housing region and the second housing region.

Abstract: A fixture for securing a sonography transducer in place against a test surface of a phantom has a cap having a cap surface, wherein the cap is formed to seat against an edge of the phantom and to maintain spacing between the cap surface and the test surface. One or more cutouts in the cap surface are dimensioned to accept the sonography transducer. One or more flexible supports within or adjacent the one or more cutouts are configured to stabilize at least one side of the transducer within the cutout.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus main body (apparatus main body) and an automatic document feeder mounted on the apparatus main body are provided, and a cable-side connector provided at a front end of an electrical cable extending from the automatic document feeder is removably connected to a board-side connector provided on a circuit board of the apparatus main body. In this configuration, an opening portion is provided in a back face of a housing of the apparatus main body at a position opposing the board-side connector, a lid that covers this opening portion is attached to a front end portion of the electrical cable by an attachment member, and this lid is configured so as to be attachable to the opening portion by a hook and fixing by screwing by means of a screw insertion boss.

Abstract: An electrical switch responds to acoustic inputs. A microphone integrated into the electrical switch generates electrical signals in response to the acoustic inputs. A network interface integrated into the electrical switch provides addressable communication with controllers, computers, and other networked devices. The electrical switch may thus be installed or retrofitted into the electrical wiring of all homes and businesses. Users may thus speak voice commands, which are received by the electrical switch and sent for voice control of appliances and other automation tasks.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tube lamp, comprising a mounting box and a lamp body matched with the mounting box, the mounting box comprising a top plate and side wall boards around the top plate; the tube lamp also comprises a fixed board; the fixed board comprises a fixed board body; at least two sets of fasteners are disposed at the two ends of the fixed board body; the fasteners are interspaced; the fixed board is detachably connected to the mounting box through the fasteners; and the lamp body is connected to the mounting box through the fixed board. At least two sets of fasteners are disposed at the two ends of the fixed board body; the fasteners are used for connection with the mounting box; the two sets of fasteners are interspaced, capable of being applied to many mounting boxes of different sizes, so the tube lamp has higher compatibility.

Abstract: Power receptacles with cover with an electrical outlet and a base attached to the cover. The base includes a plurality of spaced apart electrical contacts under the electrical outlet. At least one of the cover or the base includes at least one internal attachment member that cooperates with a receiving channel in the other of the cover or the base to frictionally attach the cover and base together. The at least one attachment member can be a plurality of such members and one or more can include ribs, optionally crush ribs.

Abstract: A receptacle cover plate assembly for an all-in-one receptacle with one or more electrical outlets and USB ports. A flange plate has rearward angular flanges which project back toward the wall of a structure. The flange plate conceals cord wrapped around a spool plate. The spool plate is provided as part of a combined receptacle, receptacle cover plate and spool plate where a spool cover is offset from a receptacle cover plate face.

Abstract: A decorative and functional electrical wall box plate cover assembly consisting of a back plate, center plate and front plate held together with a connecting and aligning mechanism. The center and front plate can be configured with decorative designs. The electrical plate cover assembly is designed to interconnect with auxiliary plate system to form a predetermined configuration on a wall surrounding the electrical box on the wall. The electrical wall box plate cover assembly can be used with electrical switch boxes, electrical outlet boxes or a combination of both.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a wall-plate system are disclosed. For example, wall-plate system may extend in longitudinal, lateral, and transverse directions that are orthogonal to one another. The wall-plate system may include any or all of the following: (1) a face plate; (2) a back plate; (3) electronic circuitry; (4) at least one spring clip comprising at least one first portion of conductive material and resiliently deflecting between a neutral position and a deflected position located outboard of the neutral position in the lateral direction; (6) at least one insulator positioned outboard of the at least one first portion of conductive material in the lateral direction; (7) the at least one insulator tracking the at least one spring clip as the at least one spring clip deflects between the neutral position and the deflected position.

Abstract: A base for an electrical outlet having a front surface and a back surface, at least one opening extending there through, the at least one opening having a size large enough to receive a socket face, at least one mounting screw aperture opening extending through the base, the mounting screw aperture having a first portion sized large enough to receive a mounting screw head, and at least a second portion extending into the first portion and through the base, the second portion sized large enough to allow a mounting screw shaft to extend through the base but small enough to disallow the mounting screw head from passing through the base, at least one keyhole cover removably secured within the first portion, and wherein the base is configured with the second portion of the mounting screw aperture accessible after the base is installed on the electrical outlet.

Abstract: An active cover plate is disclosed. The active cover plate may include a face plate, a back plate; an electrical load, at least one clip may extend rearward from the face plate and a wall may extend rearward from the back plate, where the wall may cover at least a part of a rear of the clip, and an electrical connection may connect the electrical load to the clip.

Abstract: A wall-plate system is disclosed. The wall-plate system may include a face plate, a back plate, electronic circuitry comprising an electrical port, a clip, and a conductor. The face plate may have a front, a back, and at least one outlet aperture. The back plate may abut the back of the face plate and have a wall extending rearward away from the face plate. The clip may connect to the face plate and extend rearward away from the back of the face plate. The clip may be positioned laterally inboard of the wall and resiliently deflect from a neutral position spaced from the wall to a deflected position in contact with the wall. The conductor may be sandwiched between the face plate and the back plate and extend to electrically connect the clip to the electronic circuitry.

Abstract: Various embodiments of active cover plates are disclosed. Active cover plates may include a face plate, an electrical load, at least one clip extending rearward from the faceplate. The clip may include a contact, a resilient strip supporting the contact, wherein the contact is joined to the resilient strip and passes through the resilient strip, and a rear insulator covering a rear side of the contact. An electrical connection may be formed between the clip and the electrical load.

Abstract: An electrical pop out device has a shroud and an outlet housing. The outlet housing is sized to be placed inside the shroud. A guidance mechanism connects the outlet housing with the shroud. The guidance mechanism includes multiple rack gears and multiple pinion gears. The outlet housing is moveable with respect to the shroud along a direction defined by the rack gear. A spring connector electrically couples the shroud to the outlet housing.

Abstract: A cover assembly for a floor box includes a base and a cover. The base defines a central opening for accessing the floor box. The cover is moveable with respect to the base and is sized to close the central opening. A hinge body is connected to the cover and pivotally connected to the base. A hinge pin is connected to the hinge body through an interference fit and connected to the base. A cord access opening is provided in the cover. An access door is connected to the cover and moveable between an open position and a closed position. A biasing member applies a force against the access door to retain the access door in a desired position.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to switch device that includes a switch actuator having a user-accessible surface, the user accessible surface including an indicator element and an interior channel optically coupled to the indicator element. The switch actuator is configured to actuate a mechanical linkage by moving between a first actuator position and a second actuator position in response to a user-stimulus, the mechanical linkage actuation driving the set of electrical contacts between a first contact state and a second contact state. A light emitting portion is disposed within the interior channel and optically coupled to the indicator element so that the interior channel moves relative to the light emitting portion when the switch actuator moves between the first actuator position and the second actuator position. The light emitting portion is optically coupled to the indicator element when the interior channel moves relative to the lighting portion.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus main body (apparatus main body) and an automatic document feeder mounted on the apparatus main body are provided, and a cable-side connector provided at a front end of an electrical cable extending from the automatic document feeder is removably connected to a board-side connector provided on a circuit board of the apparatus main body. In this configuration, an opening portion is provided in a back face of a housing of the apparatus main body at a position opposing the board-side connector, a lid that covers this opening portion is attached to a front end portion of the electrical cable by an attachment member, and this lid is configured so as to be attachable to the opening portion by a hook and fixing by screwing by means of a screw insertion boss.

Abstract: A wall plate including a plate having a front surface and a rear surface, a rear perimeter wall extending away from the rear surface, a gasket having a rear surface positioned adjacent the rear perimeter wall, and wherein the gasket rear surface is flexible and folds upon contact with a mounting surface.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed to an integrated electrical assembly that may include an enclosure having a frame, a mounting flange extending around a periphery of the frame, a swing door coupled to the frame by a hinge, a first gasket coupled to the frame that engages a perimeter of the swing door when the swing door is in a closed position, a second gasket coupled to a perimeter of the mounting flange, and a master tub within the enclosure. The master tub may include a plurality of coupled enclosures that may be configured to receive at least one electrical component.

Abstract: In one example, an electrical circuit includes a first functional block with an electrical load to produce an external result, a second functional block with a voltage isolator; a third functional block with a current controller. The first, second, and third functional blocks are connected such that the external result of the electrical load is determined by the current controller acting through the voltage isolator. The voltage isolator may be configured to limit a maximum voltage across the current controller.

Abstract: A wall plate and system for covering an electrical component in an electrical box. The wall plate includes a base plate having a central aperture, and two trim pieces that join at the sides of the base plate to complete the wall plate. The base plate may include two side edges and wing portions extending from the side edges, and the trim pieces slide onto the respective side wing portions. The trim pieces may have features to engage a mounting plate attached to the electrical box or the electrical component, to capture the wall plate over the electrical box. A locking mechanism may be provided to lock the trim pieces in their inward positions against the base plate. The wall plate may be attachable without the use of tools or fasteners.

Abstract: A receptacle assembly for attachment to a mounting surface is provided and includes a receptacle mount having a flange attachable to the mounting surface. A deck of the receptacle mount extends from the flange opposite the mounting surface and a hood extends from the deck opposite the mounting surface. An electrical box is attachable to the rearward side of the receptacle mount and is disposed entirely between a forward edge of the hood and a back of the flange of the receptacle mount, such that none of the electrical box is recessed into the mounting surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an electrical receptacle and face plate outlet covering as an energy saving device by blocking any and all air infiltration from the receptacle area. The cover is made from recyclable plastic and is rectangular in shape, with insulating foam around the edges of the cover. There are sets of three cut-outs or Rule Steel Die Cut slits in the cover, which are matched and accommodated with a normal electrical plug or a plug lock to be plugged into the receptacle outlet.