Abstract: A load control device is adapted to be installed in an electrical wallbox having a barrier. The load control device comprises a split enclosure having first and second enclosure portions spaced apart so as to define a gap, such that the gap is adapted to receive the barrier of the electrical wallbox when the load control device is installed in the wallbox. First and second connectors are provided in first and second openings of the first and second enclosure portions, respectively. The load control device is operable to receive a first control signal at the first connector and to generate a second control signal, which is provided at the second connector, in response to the first control signal.

Abstract: A universal power distribution system is provided for routing electrical circuits within a building structure to comprehensively provide electrical power to the building in ceiling configurations, wall-mounted configurations, raised floor configurations and in office furniture configurations. The system components for all of these configurations have common plug connectors that are engagable with each other so as to be readily usable in a wide variety of applications. The system is readily adaptable to form virtually any conventional circuit configuration found within conventional hard-wired systems yet is formed simply through the routing of the cables through the building cavities and interconnection is accomplished merely by plugging components together rather than through labor-intensive manual wiring.

Abstract: An electric power distribution panel includes a plurality of slots for supplying power to circuit breakers, a first input bus for coupling to a first power source, a second input bus for coupling to a second power source, and a plurality of circuit breaker carriers. Each carrier is positioned in one of the slots and selectably movable in its slot between a first position for coupling a circuit breaker to the first input bus, and a second position for coupling a circuit breaker to the second input bus.

Abstract: A cord management device (100) includes: a receptacle (110) defining an interior space (120) and including: (a) a stationary portion (111); and (c) a cord management feature (113) coupled to the stationary portion, the cord management feature includes: (1) a first finger (171); and (2) a second finger (172), the stationary portion and the cord management feature define a first space (173) there between; and (b) a cover (115) hingedly coupled to the stationary portion. The cover is configured to move between a first position, in which the cover substantially encloses the interior space, and a second position, in which the interior space is exposed. The first space between the first finger and the second finger allows a cord to enter the receptacle when the cover is in the first position.

Abstract: An exemplary device for providing electric service is disclosed. The exemplary device includes a housing, and a meter receptacle having a supply side an a load side. The meter receptacle can connect between a power source at the supply side and a facility at the load side, and can receive an electric load device. A switch connects to the meter receptacle and has a construction power position in which is disconnects the electrical connection between the facility and the power source, and a permanent power position in which it connects the facility and the power source. The device has one or more outlets that can connect to the power source at least when the switch is in the construction power position. The device also has a switch position indicator that can indicate whether the switch is in the construction power position or the permanent power position.

Abstract: A load control device is operable to receive a first control signal having a first magnitude and to generate a second control signal having a second magnitude. The load control device is adapted to be installed in an electrical wallbox having a barrier. The load control device comprises a split enclosure having first and second enclosure portions and a gap between the two portions. A first connector is provided in an opening of the first portion for receipt of the first control signal and a second connector is provided in an opening of the second portion for providing the second control signal. The gap of the split enclosure receives the barrier when the load control device is installed in the electrical wallbox, such that the first control signal is electrically isolated from the second control signal. Accordingly, the load control device meets the requirements of the National Electrical Code when installed in the electrical wallbox.

Abstract: A switching installation (5) having a circuit breaker (12), which is connected to a cable connection (33), and optionally a disconnector (14) for making or breaking a conductive connection between the cable connection (33) and a rail system (15), and an electrically insulating barrier (10). The electrically insulating barrier (10) surrounds at least the parts which are under electric voltage in operation from the circuit breaker (12) to the rail system (15), including a branch (18) leading to a rail (15) of the rail system, separately for each phase of the switching installation (5). Furthermore, inside the electrically insulating barrier (10) the switching installation may be provided with field-control means and/or voltage-sealing means (22, 25, 37).

Abstract: An underground combination service entrance apparatus for temporary and permanent service comprising two enclosures. A utility enclosure contains a meter socket and the second enclosure contains a breaker panel. The breaker panel on the customer side and the meter on the utility side meet NEC requirements and the local utility company regulations. An optional section in the utility enclosure provides a raceway space for routing wiring. Knockout holes are provided on the utility enclosure for installation of a hub for running wires to and from the service apparatus. The enclosures can be semi-flushed mounted. The two enclosures are isolated from each other, fastened together, and mounted on a wall. A removable hood is provided to weatherproof the customer enclosure for temporary use.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reconfigurable power distribution panel, a power distribution system, a method for reconfiguring a power distribution panel, and a method for manufacturing a reconfigurable power distribution panel. The reconfigurable distribution panel, among other elements, may include a first bus bar having a first plurality of contact points thereon and a plurality of circuit protection locations associated therewith and a second bus bar located proximate the first bus bar and having a second plurality of contact points thereon, the second plurality of contact points having the same plurality of circuit protection locations associated therewith.

Abstract: A company switch-type of electrical switchgear is disclosed having improved safety characteristics and having a reduced profile. The electrical connections are typically all enclosed in one area facing one direction such that access to the connections can be controlled and interlocked with one or more main breakers. By enclosing the connections in one area and directing the leads out of the enclosure in one direction, the size of the enclosure can be reduced while the safety of its use is increased.

Abstract: An integrated battery fusing device for a battery system of the type used as a backup for powering telecommunications equipment. The fusing device includes a fusing assembly and a terminal plate arrangement that integrally mounts the fusing assembly to the battery system. The terminal plate arrangement includes a first connector for electrically coupling the fusing assembly to the battery system and a second connector for electrically coupling a battery cable to the fusing assembly.

Abstract: In a computerized device requiring a relatively large amount of power during operation (e.g., between approximately 10 kW to 15 kW) at a relatively large current (e.g., between approximately 200 and 300 amperes), an electrical conductor or power distribution assembly having a substantially flat, planar geometry electrically couples a power supply, via bus bars, to a midplane of the computerized device. The substantially flat planar geometry of the power distribution assembly minimizes conduction and radiation of electromagnetic interference (EMI) by the electrical conductor during operation of the computerized device.

Abstract: A company switch-type of electrical switchgear is disclosed having improved safety characteristics and having a reduced profile. The electrical connections are typically all enclosed in one area facing one direction such that access to the connections can be controlled and interlocked with one or more main breakers. By enclosing the connections in one area and directing the leads out of the enclosure in one direction, the size of the enclosure can be reduced while the safety of its use is increased.

Abstract: A finger guard for an electrical circuit breaker includes a rear plate with an opening, a guard portion extending from the plate adjacent the opening, and a removable portion, or knock-out, positioned within the opening. A further finger guard for an electrical circuit breaker includes a rear plate with an opening, a guard portion extending from the plate adjacent the opening, and opposing ramped finger grips on the outer walls of the guard portion. A further finger guard for an electrical circuit breaker includes a rear plate with an opening, and a guard portion extending from the plate adjacent the opening, the plate further including a designation holder. An electrical power distribution system with a chassis having an electrical circuit including a mount for an electrical circuit breaker and an opening providing access to the mount, includes a finger guard mounted across the opening.

Abstract: The electrical connector housing contains a power distributor panel including a printed circuit board, one face of which carries conductors and semiconductor switching elements and the other face of which is adhered with a busbar. The electrical connector housing further contains a laminated-busbar unit connected to a power source circuit. A first tab is formed from one end of the busbar fixed to the power distributor panel, or by welding with the conductors, and is protruded beyond a first sidewall of the power distributor panel, while a second tab is formed from a busbar extending from the laminated-busbar unit. These tabs are connected by a relay system. The electrical connector housing thus manufactured can be assembled efficiently, its maintenance is easy, and the semiconductor switching elements used therein can be replaced easily.

Abstract: An end plate includes a plate member having a main flange extended from a front edge thereof for biasing against a front side of a mounting surface and a guider slot provided on the plate member for communicating an interior of a switch box to outside, and a side cover, which is overlapped on the plate member, including a holding catch extended from an edge of the side cover to mount on the plate member. A side locker includes a side flange for facing towards the rear side of the mounting surface and a driving axle connected to the holding catch of the side cover to drive the side flange towards to the main flange for biasing against the rear side of the mounting surface. Therefore, the wall is sandwiched between the main flange and the side flange to rigidly support the switch box on the mounting surface.

Abstract: A finger guard for an electrical circuit breaker includes a rear plate with an opening, a guard portion extending from the plate adjacent the opening, and a removable portion, or knock-out, positioned within the opening. A further finger guard for an electrical circuit breaker includes a rear plate with an opening, a guard portion extending from the plate adjacent the opening, and opposing ramped finger grips on the outer walls of the guard portion. A further finger guard for an electrical circuit breaker includes a rear plate with an opening, and a guard portion extending from the plate adjacent the opening, the plate further including a designation holder. An electrical power distribution system with a chassis having an electrical circuit including a mount for an electrical circuit breaker and an opening providing access to the mount, includes a finger guard mounted across the opening.

Abstract: An end plate includes a plate member having a main flange extended from a front edge thereof for biasing against a front side of a mounting surface and a guider slot provided on the plate member for communicating an interior of a switch box to outside, and a side cover, which is overlapped on the plate member, including a holding catch extended from an edge of the side cover to mount on the plate member. A side locker includes a side flange for facing towards the rear side of the mounting surface and a driving axle connected to the holding catch of the side cover to drive the side flange towards to the main flange for biasing against the rear side of the mounting surface. Therefore, the wall is sandwiched between the main flange and the side flange to rigidly support the switch box on the mounting surface.

Abstract: A power supply casing includes a top casing having a recessed area defined in a mediate portion of the top casing and multiple cutouts defined in a slanted front portion of the top casing. A bottom casing has multiple sets of conducting plates formed on a rear portion of the bottom casing to correspond to multiple sockets in the top casing. Switches are electrically connected to the multiple sets of conducting plates and buttons are respectively arranged in the cutouts of the top casing. Each button corresponds to one of the switches such that each button is able to control initiation of one switch, which activates power supply from one specific socket to a specific computer peripheral device and a total space occupied by the power supply casing is small.

Abstract: One and common relay unit (27, 34) for an electric power source is constituted by a fuse (26, 33) common between vehicles or grades of cars and one or plural relays (26, 33) relative with said fuse. The relay unit (22, 23) is detachably attached to a covering member (24) having one or plural kinds of relay units. The relay (27, 34) and the fuse (26, 33) are thereby made a unit of one body, and since this unit may be composed to detachably attach the covering member (24), the electrical joint unit (21) has general-purpose property, thereby enabling to cost down.

Abstract: A retaining device (20) for mounting a switch (10) to a computer enclosure (30) includes a main wall (22) and left and right side walls (24) cooperatively defining a space therebetween for accommodating the switch therein. A pair of pins (28) is stamped perpendicularly from the main wall. An extension tab (23) extends from the left side wall and defines a through aperture (25) therein. A bent tab (27) extends from the right side wall. In assembly, the switch is received in the retaining device with the pins being received in through holes of the switch. The combined retaining device and switch is then attached to a panel (32) of the enclosure (30). The bent tab is engagingly received in a locking aperture of the panel. A screw (40) is extended through the through aperture (25) to engage with the panel in a screw aperture (38) thereof.

Abstract: In the power distributor using a semiconductor switching element, input terminals 10I and 10L, output terminals 12A-12J, connected to the element, and more preferably, the board terminals 30 and 32, are structured by a metallic plate, and arranged on the same plane perpendicular to the plate thickness. The metallic plate can be integrated by the resin mold, thereby the structure can be greatly simplified. The metallic plate can be produced by a greatly simple method by which, after the punching out of the metallic plate and the molding of the resin mold, a predetermined portion of the metallic plate is cut and the semiconductor switching element is mounted, and it can contribute to also the reduction of the cost.

Abstract: A power inlet box adapted to connect an auxiliary power generator to an electrical system of a building includes a housing adapted for mounting to the building and having a base member defining an internal cavity, and a cover member removably interconnected with the base member for enclosing the internal cavity. A power inlet is mounted to the housing within the internal cavity, and a switching mechanism is supported in the housing within the internal cavity and is adapted to be electrically connected to the power inlet. A mounting assembly is secured to the housing within the internal cavity for supporting the switching mechanism in a fastener free arrangement such that, upon removal of the cover member from the base member, the switching mechanism is quickly installed by manually engaging the switching mechanism with the mounting assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for adjusting a height of control boxes, which enables a driver to drive with an optimal posture according to his body condition by adjusting a height of the control boxes having operation levers.

Abstract: A chassis (11) for mounting component units (17, 19) of an electric switch cabinet for elevators and escalators, comprising at least one shaped part (15) serving as main supporting member, said shaped part being composed with a plastics material of lasting resetting force with respect to compression and being provided with at least one receiving recess (29, 31) for receiving a component unit (17) of a first type in substantially form-locking manner, and comprising at least one mounting rail (21) serving as auxiliary supporting member and anchored in the shaped part (15), said mounting rail (21), at least over a predetermined partial length thereof, being accessible in a free space (42) of the shaped part (15) for mounting at least one component unit (19) of a second type to said mounting rail (21), with said free space (42) being designed to selectively receive component units of the second type in different numbers, shapes and sizes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fused switch housing (1) suited to accommodate at least one fuse adapter (2) having a first and a second contact surface (10). The fused switch housing (1) comprises a first and a second set of terminals (15) for respectively connecting the fused switch to a first and a second external circuit, stationary contacts (12, 15, 16), and at least one moving contact (13). The fused switch housing also includes switching means cooperating with each of said moving contacts (13) for making an electrical connection between each of said first terminals (15) respectively with each of said first contact surfaces (10) as well as for making an electrical connection between each of said second terminals (15) respectively with each of said second contact surfaces (10) so that at least one of said connections with said contact surfaces is openable by moving said at lest one moving contact (13) with the help of said switching means.

Abstract: When an electrical connection box body is installed on a vehicle body, for a temporary pivotable mounting of the box body on the vehicle body, one of the box body and the vehicle body has a shaft and the other has a bracket to receive the shaft at a predetermined location, so as to allow pivoting of the box body about the shaft axis. Locating guide surfaces position the box body relative to the vehicle body during mounting, prior to receipt of the shaft at said predetermined location on the bracket. This makes the operation of installing the box easier and more precise and avoids looseness of the box body during assembly operations carried out on the box.

Abstract: In an assembling structure of a vehicle center cluster, plural electrical devices are detachably assembled to a holding member to be removed from an inside of a passenger compartment while the holding member is fixed to a dashboard. Therefore, for example, when a CD deck is removed from the center cluster into the passenger compartment among the electrical devices, only the CD deck can be removed from the holding member into the passenger compartment without removing the other electrical devices, in a fixed state of the holding member to the dashboard. Accordingly, removing operation of the electrical devices can be made simple.

Abstract: A socket stand for outdoor use includes a plurality of individual sockets provided with shielding covers and a conical sustainer for permitting the stand to be removably mounted on the ground. The stand also includes a pull lever and photo emission equipment for night work. Electric hazard is prevented by a water tight construction and isolation of the user from direct contact with the live electrical parts.

Abstract: A modular electrical fitting suitable for the instrument panel of a motor boat, has a plastic housing 8, 9, 10, having a rectangular foot print, with each side having a shaped upper edge, and a connection cavity 11 positioned in the uppermost portion of each side edge, so that the modular unit 8, 9, 10 can be connected together by means of a resilient joining device 13, which can be pushed in place to physically connect two of the modular units together as shown between units 8 and 9. This enables the modular units to be held together from above, whilst the underside of the units can be connected together by brass bus bars or the like to provide a secure electrical connection between adjacent units, so that the modular units can be connected together box physically and electrically. Each of these modular units 8, 9, 10, etc can be provided with a switch, fuse, or other electrical component, so that the modular units can be connected together to form an entire switchboard or instrument panel.

Abstract: A power transfer device adapted for interconnection with the electrical system of a building includes a cabinet, a set of switches mounted to the cabinet, and a first set of wires for connecting the switches to an electrical distribution panel associated with the building electrical system. The power transfer device includes a terminal compartment associated with the cabinet, a set of power input terminals located within the terminal compartment, and a cover removably connected to the cabinet for alternatively preventing and permitting access to the terminal compartment. The cover is provided with an optional power input and meter arrangement adapted to be interconnected with the power input terminals for selectively supplying and measuring levels of power provided from a source of auxiliary power connected to the power input terminals.

Abstract: A disconnect having a switch mounted within an enclosure is presented. The enclosure comprises a base including a rear wall, and first and second sidewalls extending generally perpendicular from opposing side boundaries of the rear wall. The rear wall and first and second sidewalls define an interior compartment of the base for mounting the switch therein. The enclosure further comprises a cover sized to enclose the interior compartment. At least one pair of opposing protrusions extend inwardly from each of the first and second sidewalls. The pair of protrusions abut against opposing ends of the switch to restrain movement of the switch in a generally perpendicular direction and a laterally upward direction to the rear wall of the enclosure, when the disconnect switch is mounted in the disconnect enclosure. A retaining device, e.g., a ground terminal, abuts against the switch and is secured to the rear wall of the enclosure to restrain movement of the switch in a laterally downward direction.

Abstract: For use within an equipment cabinet having a rear wall, a pair of opposing side walls projecting forwardly from the rear wall to define a cavity within the cabinet and first and second central bus bars routed within the cavity, an equipment module and methods of manufacturing the equipment module and equipment cabinet employing the module. In one embodiment, the module includes: (1) a bracket having a forward-projecting portion with a rear mount and a front face portion with a side mount, the bracket installable within the cabinet to define first and second segregated pathways within the cavity by coupling the rear mount to the rear wall and the side mount to one of the pair of side walls and (2) an electrical element, mechanically coupled to the bracket and electrically couplable to the central bus bar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement for connecting one or more circuit breakers (7) directly to a distribution unit (10) for supplying power to radio base stations and for charging the batteries of such stations. As a result of mutually separating bottom circuit breaker connectors (8) and upper circuit breaker connectors in a power bar (9) constructed in accordance with the invention, the circuit breakers can be connected directly without requiring the presence of a circuit breaker holder to this end, therewith reducing the amount of space required for establishing such connections with respect to earlier known techniques.

Abstract: A support and electrical power supply device comprises a mounting plate supporting an electrical switchgear apparatus and housing branch conductors extending perpendicularly to a busbar. The branch conductors present identical lengths. The connection strips are arranged close to the opposite terminal parts of the branch conductors and comprise orifices arranged symmetrically with respect to the horizontal midplane of the mounting plate to enable fitting of the connection parts with the lineside terminals or the loadside terminals of the switchgear apparatus. Two connection possibilities of the switchgear apparatus are possible at the time of installation to achieve a lineside or a loadside power supply. The same mounting plate can also be used for supply of a single switchgear apparatus or of two switchgear apparatuses with opposite feeders.

Abstract: An attachment for attaching a main circuit breaker in an electrical panel has a uniquely constructed hold-down for the circuit breaker and a headed screw for fastening the hold-down in the panel. The hold-down is a non-electrically conductive part, such as a plastic. A circuit-breaker-engaging projection for engaging a circuit breaker projects from a first side of the hold-down body and a gripping tab projects from a second side of the body opposite the first side. A shank of the headed screw passes through a through-hole in the hold-down body to thread into a hole in a base pan. The screw is tightened against the hold-down body to hold it, and in turn the main circuit breaker, in place. In such an installed condition, the main circuit breaker cannot be removed easily from the panel unless the screw is intentionally unscrewed by a tool sufficiently to allow movement of the hold-down to a position that enables the main circuit breaker to be removed.

Abstract: An enclosure for an external terminal of a circuit breaker on an electrical panelboard, which includes a body and a cover. The body defines an aperture for inserting an electrical load conductor and is securable adjacent a circuit breaker. The cover is mounted to the body for movement between a first position and a second position. In the first position the terminal is exposed. In the second position the body, the circuit breaker and the cover jointly enclose the terminal.

Abstract: An organizer device for hair care appliances including a housing and a plurality of receptacles therein which are adapted to receive hair dryers, hair curlers, and other hair care appliances. The receptacles are exposed from one or more surfaces of the housing and they are formed of an insulative material which allows them to decrease the initial heat-up time for curling irons by minimizing the effects of convection and conduction. The housing is provided with a number of electrical outlets and a main power switch, all of which are disposed on the front of the housing in an accessible position. A main electrical cord connects the electrical receptacles on the housing to a wall socket. Accordingly, it is a principal object of the invention to provide a appliance organizer that combines a plurality of terminal receptacles with a main power switch, a plurality of cylindrical tubes adapted for receiving a hair dryer and a plurality of curling irons, and a main power cord.

Abstract: A circuit breaker panelboard enclosure is adapted to receive circuit breaker covers that are attached to the interior or circuit breaker module without requiring attachment screws and the like. The circuit breaker modules within the enclosure are equipped with electrically-insulative extension clips that are received and retained within apertures formed in the circuit breaker covers in press-fit relation. The circuit breaker covers are removed by grasping the ends of the circuit breaker covers and pulling the circuit breaker covers away from the enclosure.

Abstract: A multi-tap distribution box is disclosed in which the positions of the input terminal and the output terminal are selectable. A housing (1) has in the center portion thereof an attachment portion (5) on which main line terminals (5a, 5b, and 5c) are provided. Two terminals are located above, and on both sides of the center of, the housing (1) while the other terminal is located directly under one of the two terminals. A mother board (6) with transmission terminals (7) is mounted on the attachment portion (5) so that the transmission terminals (7) are connected to a select pair of the main line terminals. A branch unit (15) which includes a branch terminal (17) is detachably mounted on the mother board (6) on which a main body (21) with a tap board (20) is in turn mounted. When the main body (21) is mounted, an input terminal (23) provided on the tap board (20) is connected to the branch terminal (17) of the branch unit (15).

Abstract: An electrical interface is comprised of permanent electrical facilities and a temporary electrical facility. The permanent electrical facilities provide electrical power to a residential neighborhood. The temporary electrical facility electrically is connected to the permanent electrical facilities and provides electrical utilities to construction sites. The temporary electrical facility is comprised of a first housing, at least one electrical breaker, and at least one electrical plug. The electrical breaker and the electrical plug are positioned in and enclosed within the first housing is such a manner that the at least one electrical breaker and the at least one electrical plug can be accessed from a position exterior to the first housing. The at least one electrical breaker electrically is coupled to the permanent electrical facilities and to the at least one electrical plug in such a manner as to selectively switch power to and from the at least one electrical plug.

Abstract: A breaker box front panel with window assembly including a breaker box and a plurality of switches situated within an interior space of the breaker box. The switches are connected between ends of a pair of associated wires which are situated adjacent the corresponding switch. The wires include a first wire connected to a power source and a second wire connected to an appliance. The switches have a first orientation for allowing transmission of power from the power source to the appliance and a second orientation for precluding transmission of power from the power source to the appliance. Further provided is a front panel secured about a front opening of the breaker box. The front panel is adapted to allow the manipulation of the switches and have at least one cut out vertically formed therein. As such, the wires associated with each switch can be seen through the cut out.

Abstract: Plug-in connectors primarily intended for connecting lighting fixtures into system circuitry, the connectors include selector mechanisms which allow selection of a hot conductor or conductors necessary for energization of the fixtures. The connectors of the invention allow selection of a specific circuit at the job site rather than pre-wiring of a fixture to a specific circuit during factory assembly, a given fixture then being rapidly installed by plugging of the connector into a tapping port in electrical cable extending between fixtures in an installation. The selection mechanism of the invention acts primarily to change the wiring configuration of the associated fixture with the hot leg or legs of the fixture being movable to adapt to a desired specific circuit. The invention further encompasses use of the apparatus of the invention in a method for rapidly wiring fixtures into system circuitry, thereby resulting in labor and job cost savings.

Abstract: A slide selector switch and inlet, outlet device which can reduce cost and storage space through the integration of multiple power input and output devices is disclosed. It can be manufactured easily with less cost and can be installed quickly and conveniently by eliminating the use of screws. The structure of the device includes a slide switch having two sides provided with parallel inner walls. Each inner wall has two sides provided with parallel outer walls. An insulative plate is provided on the top of switching terminals mounted on the slide switch. A power output device is coupled to one side of the slide switch. The power output device is separated by the insulative walls which divide the device into a plurality of insertion holes. Each insertion hole is provided with an electrical contact connected to power output terminals penetrating out of the insulative wall.

Abstract: A wire protection device especially for telephone lines mounted on an outside building wall including a pair of channel-shaped members adapted to entrap and protectively enclosure at least the lower wire portion of the line which is normally accessible to being cut.

Abstract: A power transfer device for electrically isolating two alternate power sources to a power distribution device so that only one power source is electrically connected to the power distribution device at one time. The power transfer device includes a first switch, connected to the first power source, having a actuator for operating the switch between an "on" position in which the first power source is electrically connected to the distribution pedestal, and an "off" position in which the first power source is electrically disconnected from the distribution pedestal, and a second switch, connected to the second power source, having a actuator for operating the switch between an "on" position in which the second power source is electrically connected to the distribution pedestal, and an "off" position in which the second power source is electrically disconnected from the distribution pedestal. A bar is slidably mounted adjacent the actuators on the first and second switchers.

Abstract: An electrical distribution panel with quick change electrical outlets includes an elongated housing frame having multiple sides, a plurality of divider panels secured at different spaced levels in said elongated housing frame to form separated volumetric spaces therein. A plurality of openings are formed in said frame member at each of the volumetric spaces on at least two sides thereof. Main breaker means is provided at one of said different spaced levels, and a main distribution BUS means extends through divider panels and has means for connecting wires thereto through said openings which is accessible through the openings by an external bladed tool from said at lest two sides. A plurality of interchangeable receptacle mounting modules, each mounting module being adapted to be mounted within one of the openings, respectively, and connected by wires to the main BUS means by said bladed tool externally of said housing. Plates for covering the remaining of said openings.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hermetically sealed housing assembly for protecting electrical equipment. The housing assembly includes a hermetically sealed housing member having an exterior wall and an interior region for containing the electrical equipment. A flex tape electrical signal conductor extends through an opening in the exterior wall, and transmits electrical signals between the electrical equipment in the interior region and electrical components in a region exterior to the housing member. The flex tape signal conductor is hermetically sealed to the exterior wall of the housing member at the opening to maintain the integrity of the hermetic seal of the housing member even after temperature-cycling for a period of time.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for providing an interface between a customer and a combined telecommunications and cable TV network. The device includes a bottom portion including cable TV interdiction equipment which is connected through the top portion by a coaxial jumper cable. The top and bottom portions are mounted so as to prevent access to the interdiction equipment by the customer.

Abstract: A docking adapter includes a male HDI 30 type connector (for connecting to a "POWERBOOK" portable computer) and a female DB 25 type connector (for connecting via a SCSI bus cable to either a "MACINTOSH" personal computer or a SCSI external hard drive). The pins of the HDI type connector are electrically connected to the corresponding pins of the DB type connector. The adapter includes a switch having an actuated position for grounding pin 1 of the HDI type connector to "dock" the portable computer in a disk operating mode facilitating data transfer with the "MACINTOSH" over the SCSI bus. When not in the actuated position, the portable computer may be connected to and access the external hard drive over the SCSI bus. The adapter also includes a light emitting diode (LED) connected between the termination power pins of the DB and HDI connectors and ground to monitor for the presence of termination power on the SCSI bus.