Abstract: An alternating current power strip 1 with network repeating and management 23 functionality is hereby disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for protecting projection lamps 3 in computer monitors, projection television receivers, video projectors 15, game displays and the like which incorporates a sensor 2 connected to a receiver 6 in an uninterruptible power supply 1. Sensor 2 detects when the power has been interrupted to lamp 3 and initiates a supply of power to a cooler 8 in projector 15 to the device containing the lamp 3 and begins a normal shut down protocol. The shut down protocol maintains cooling to lamp 3 allowing lamp 3 to cool to a temperature where power may safely be discontinued.

Abstract: A novel computer based audio/visual home entertainment center based on improved computer 101 and enhanced audio/video receiver 201 is disclosed herein.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transmitting an HDMI signal to a remote location. The method splits the signal into a multitude of signals that are transmitted down cables. The split signals are collected into a single signal at the receiving end at the remote location. An apparatus for splitting the signals and collecting the split signals is illustrated.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transmitting a DVI signal (1) to a remote location (7). The method splits (3) the signal into a multitude of signals that are transmitted down cables (4). The split signals are collected (5) into a single signal at the receiving end at the remote location (7). An apparatus for splitting (3) the signals and collecting (5) the split signals is illustrated.

Abstract: A system and a method for mounting a speaker unit (12). The system contains a surface mounting bracket (14) including at least one male attachment mount (20) and a speaker unit (12). The speaker unit 12 has at least one audio speaker and a semi-circular shaped surface which has angularly spaced apart female attachment grooves (44). The invention further includes a lightpipe (65). The angularly spaced apart female attachment grooves (44) are adapted for removably engaging the male attachment mount (20). In another embodiment, the speaker mounting system (10) contains a rotating base stand (80) having angular markings (92) for alignment of a shaft speaker unit (88).

Abstract: A surround sound system and method involving a surround sound tower (10) having planar speakers (11b); a base plate (20); and a structure for positioning (30) the surround sound tower on the base plate (20), the surround sound tower (10) being mounted on, and normal to, the positioning structure (30) for customizing sound direction and constructive interference patterns by interactively positioning the sound tower (10) and by modular usage of both sub-woofers (12a) and tweeters (13a), economizing floor space, especially in a home theater environment, the positioning structure (30) having a structure for indicating an angular rotation (40) of the surround sound tower (10) relative to the base plate (20) and a structure for facilitating rotation (50) of the angular rotation indicating structure (40).

Abstract: An audio power display provides a signal and an update rate. An audio power monitoring system comprises a digital display unit including at least one light-emitting display element and a rapid update rate. The digital display unit displays signal levels at the rapid update rate to emphasize the dynamic nature of music. In one embodiment, the display update rate is varied to increase proportionally to increases in signal level, and decrease proportionally to decreases in signal level to further represent the dynamic nature of music.

Abstract: An analog or digital circuit that senses both low and high input voltage and operates to disconnect both line and neutral electrical power connections to a protected device when abnormally low or high voltages are received from a single- or multi-phase power source, and reconnects the protected device when input power has stabilized. The sensing circuit and power supply is functional with voltages up to at least 240 Vac. The nominal 120 Vac circuit is designed to withstand a 6 kilovolt surge without damage. The apparatus does not disconnect the ground line during an out-of-tolerance voltage condition.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for preventing the overheating and destruction of MOVs in an over-voltage protection circuit by providing an efficient circuit configuration, using a minimal number of components mounted in an efficient manner, to assure a rapid disconnect of the electrical power when designated MOVs begin to overheat. MOVs are incorporated in a way that provides capacity for dissipating very large transient over-voltage surges without increasing the number of thermal fuses needed for protection from overheating of the MOVs. A minimal number of thermal fuses are incorporated in such a way that a disconnection from the electrical supply is assured where necessary while the risk of acrid smoke and fire from overheated components is minimized. Thermal fuses having a relatively low opening temperature are installed using a method that avoids placing thermal stress on the fuses.

Abstract: A solid brass battery connector block assembly for providing power distribution from a power source, such as a vehicle battery, to attached wire conductors. The assembly includes a conductive base unit 100 which connects to a battery via a battery clamp portion 400. The battery clamp portion 402 is mounted in an opening 112 in the base unit 100 that extends from the top surface to the bottom surface thereof. The base unit 100 is essentially fan shaped and is molded with extended portions emanating from the vertex of the fan shape. At the ends of the extended portions are molded or machined holes 106, 108, 110 extending into the body of the base unit 100. Master rings 202, 204, 206 and collet assemblies 208, 220, 230, or 240 are screw mounted in the holes 106, 108, 110 in the extended portions, the collets 208, 220, 230, or 240 having varying central bore holes to accommodate various gauge size wire conductors.

Abstract: Insulated wire or cable, the configuration of which is particularly well suited to the orderly coiling of the cable. The cable's insulation is formed in such a manner as to provide interlocking mating surfaces, which surfaces tend to hold the cable in its coiled configuration once so formed. According to one embodiment, the cable is splittable into its component insulated wires for mechanical or electrical connection thereto. This splitting may be by a slit or notch partially transecting a cross section of the insulated cable. Pulling the plurality of insulated wires in opposite directions tends to separate the cable into its component insulated wire portions. The stackable cable may be implemented utilizing cables; coaxial cables; solid wires; multiple strand wires, whether straight or twisted; and non-metallic electrical conductors.