Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a limit switch, a wiring box, a base holder and a light source module. The wiring box is for disposing the limit switch and for receiving a power wire connected to an external power. The base holder having a terminal connector electrically connected to the wiring box. The base holder has an opening for inserting a lever of the limit switch. The light source module is installed into the base holder. The light source module triggers the lever of the limit switch to turn on power supply to the light source module via the power wire and the terminal connector.

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for notifying a surgeon of an occlusion in an ocular surgical apparatus are disclosed herein. Through operation of a handpiece of the surgical apparatus, the handpiece may become blocked or occluded. An occlusion detector is configured to sense the occlusion in the handpiece, and an occlusion signal is generated. A control module is provided to send an occlusion warning signal to a foot pedal of the surgical apparatus, where a tactile notification is provided to a user of the apparatus that an occlusion has occurred.

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for notifying a surgeon of an occlusion in an ocular surgical apparatus are disclosed herein. Through operation of a handpiece of the surgical apparatus, the handpiece may become blocked or occluded. An occlusion detector is configured to sense the occlusion in the handpiece, and an occlusion signal is generated. A control module is provided to send an occlusion warning signal to a foot pedal of the surgical apparatus, where a tactile notification is provided to a user of the apparatus that an occlusion has occurred.

Abstract: A frameless night light with interchangeable decorative front cover that solves prior inoperability of night lights that don't have easy access to the night light fixture and bulb and therefore become inoperable when the bulb and/or night light fixture ceases to work. This night light allows for easy replacement of front cover that is an improvement over many night lights wherein night light is inoperable if front cover is damaged. This night light allows for more emitted light than a traditional night light due to the light being able to shine through the front as well as all four sides (left, right, top, bottom). Night light omits the left, right, top and bottom sides that are included in many night lights, helping save on the material and manufacturing cost without loss of capability. The direct-print printing process allows the customer to choose various designs. The shape of night light is not limited to square.

Abstract: A first wireless control device may be associated with a second wireless control device in response to the movement of the first wireless control device in relation to the second wireless control device. The second control device may determine whether the signal strength of the wireless signals received from the first wireless control device has changed, and may associate the first wireless control device with the second wireless control device if the signal strength of the received wireless signals has changed. The second control device may be disassociated with the first control device by moving the first wireless control device in relation to the second wireless control device. The second control device may disassociate the first control device when the signal strength of subsequent wireless signals received from the first wireless control device has changed.

Abstract: A first wireless control device may be associated with a second wireless control device in response to the movement of the first wireless control device in relation to the second wireless control device. The second control device may determine whether the signal strength of the wireless signals received from the first wireless control device has changed, and may associate the first wireless control device with the second wireless control device if the signal strength of the received wireless signals has changed. The second control device may be disassociated with the first control device by moving the first wireless control device in relation to the second wireless control device. The second control device may disassociate the first control device when the signal strength of subsequent wireless signals received from the first wireless control device has changed.

Abstract: An autonomous system for managing power distribution to an electrically-powered device that includes a power controller module that includes power input and power output abilities and operably connected power switching abilities, wherein the power switching is configured for actuation by an integral power management module operably connected thereto, the integral power management module including integral actuation signal detection and actuation abilities configured for, in accordance with commands and operational parameters, upon detection of an actuation signal, actuation the integral power switching to alter power output through the power output from a first output level to a second output level.

Abstract: An autonomous system for managing power distribution to an electrically-powered device that includes a power controller module that includes power input and power output abilities and operably connected power switching abilities, wherein the power switching is configured for actuation by an integral power management module operably connected thereto, the integral power management module including integral actuation signal detection and actuation abilities configured for, in accordance with commands and operational parameters, upon detection of an actuation signal, actuation the integral power switching to alter power output through the power output from a first output level to a second output level.

Abstract: An electrical outlet system for includes a female electrical outlet that is electrically coupled to a power source. The female electrical outlet has a pair of contacts. An adapter is removably coupled to the female electrical outlet and the adapter is positioned in each of the contacts. A plug is provided that has a pair of terminals. Each of the terminals is inserted through the adapter such that each of the terminals is electrically coupled to an associated one of the contacts. The adapter inhibits the terminals from falling out of the contacts.

Abstract: An anti-flicker and anti-glow switchable load apparatus to be installed in the light socket of a commonly powered electronic switching device, such as a motion activated light switch. An energy efficient light bulb or lamp, such as a cathode fluorescent lamp or light emitting diode is then screwed into the apparatus. A first embodiment of the present invention includes a switchable light source, a switchable load, a controller, and a voltage sensor. When the present invention in the first embodiment detects a higher voltage, thus indicating the lamp has been switched from the “off” state to the on state, the switchable load is disconnected, and the current is re-routed to pass through the energy efficient lamp.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bus system comprising a bus line, a plurality of consumers of electric power which are connected to one another via the bus line, having a plurality of separate electric current supply units which each make available an electric voltage for the current supply with at least one consumer. The bus system is divided into segments each having one or more consumers respectively associated with a current supply unit and which each have a first current supply line and a second current supply line. The first current supply line and the second current supply line are respectively not directly electrically conductively connected to the first current supply line and to the second current supply line of a different segment and are preferably separated from the first current supply line and the second current supply line of the other segment in a galvanic manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus that has the specific features of attaching to a light bulb base and creating a light bulb with the additional feature of being able to be dimmed and flexed for directional lighting at the socket of the light bulb itself. An additional feature of this attachment is to allow for the light bulb to be turned off or on at the point of where the light bulb is attached to its socket from which electricity is drawn. A third feature of said device is to have the addition of a USB port also on the socket dimming device as a way to draw energy from the light bulb socket for the additional feature of using a USB port with some type of electronic device that can be charged at the base of the light socket itself.

Abstract: An anti-electric shock power socket comprising a main housing body; a negative electrode holder, installed in the main housing body and connected to a negative electrode of a power supply for holding a negative prong of an inserted plug; a positive electrode holder, installed in the main housing body for holding a positive prong of an inserted plug, wherein the positive electrode holder is provided with an overlapping spring plate which can be pushed outward by the inserted positive prong; a positive conducting plate installed in the main housing body and connected to the positive electrode of the power supply. Only when the plug is correctly inserted, the overlapping spring in the positive electrode holder is driven so it overlaps with the positive conducting plate to be closed-circuited with the positive electrode so as to supply power to an electric appliance.

Abstract: A portable load-breaking and pickup apparatus for handling a load associated with a power distribution system is disclosed. The apparatus includes first and second spaced-apart connectors electrically connected by a load break assembly. The load break assembly includes first and second outer contacts configured for mating engagement and configured to provide a low-resistance path between the first and second connectors, and first and second inner contacts configured for mating engagement and configured to provide a high-resistance path between the first and second connectors. The load break assembly transitions from an open position to a closed position in two stages. The two stages include closing the high-resistance path prior to closing the low-resistance path, and closing the low-resistance path after the high-resistance path has been closed.

Abstract: A plug apparatus has a first holding portion holding a stack connecting conductive wire, a second holding portion separated from the first holding portion and holding a stack connecting conductive wire, and a fixing portion to which the first and second holding portions and are removably fixed, wherein the first and second holding portions and are fixed to the fixing portion and the stack connecting conductive wires and are electrically connected to each other in a first state in which a plug grip is mounted, and the first and second holding portions and are allowed to separate from the fixing portion and the electrical connection between the stack connecting conductive wires and is broken in a second state in which the plug grip is dismounted.

Abstract: An approach is provided where a smart socket receives a request over a power line and generates a request based on the received request. The second request is transmitted over a power cord connecting the smart power socket to a device. A response is received from the device and a power setting is identified therefrom. The smart socket regulates electrical current flowing from the smart power socket to the device using the identified setting. In a related approach, the device receives a power down request over a power cord from a smart power socket. The device determines whether power is still needed at the device in order to perform one or more device operations. The device then returns a response to the smart power socket, with the response indicating whether power is still needed at the device.

Abstract: An approach is provided where a smart socket receives a request over a power line and generates a request based on the received request. The second request is transmitted over a power cord connecting the smart power socket to a device. A response is received from the device and a power setting is identified therefrom. The smart socket regulates electrical current flowing from the smart power socket to the device using the identified setting. In a related approach, the device receives a power down request over a power cord from a smart power socket. The device determines whether power is still needed at the device in order to perform one or more device operations. The device then returns a response to the smart power socket, with the response indicating whether power is still needed at the device.

Abstract: A system for remote control of lights and small appliances utilizing miniature remote control units, and a method for easily and simply setting which remote controls control which item(s). Unlike conventional remote controls which are moved from place to place, these miniature remote controls are so small they may be removably mounted at each location needed, unobtrusively or even hidden. Receivers for the remote signal are described manufactured within a lamp socket assembly, a very short light bulb socket adapter, the light bulb itself, a wallswitch dimmer and an outlet adapter. One remote control can control multiple receivers, or vice versa, or any other combination, without conflict and with the combination set up or changed more intuitively than in completing systems. Appliances may be turned on or off and lights may be dimmed precisely or set flashing in unison to summon help.

Abstract: A cable assembly (100) comprises a cover (2) having a plurality of retaining slots (216, 226) arranged in a row along a transversal direction; a number of connectors (12, 13, 14, 15) mounted to the retaining slots, respectively; and a switch device (4) mounted to the cover, the switch including a base portion (41), a pushing portion (42) and an operating portion (43) assembled together in serial manner.

Abstract: A group protection module for a switchgear arrangement is provided in order to protect a group of load feeders, each having a contactor for connecting or disconnecting a respective load. The group protection module has a circuit breaker for providing short-circuit protection, said circuit breaker being connected to a supply-side input and to a load-side output of the group protection module for connection to a power supply system and for connecting the group of load feeders. The group protection module has a safety evaluation unit via which the circuit breaker can be tripped if a status signal detectable by the respective load feeders indicates that one of the contactors of the load feeders can no longer be de-energized. The group protection module is implemented as a constructional unit.

Abstract: A power adapter (100) in accordance with the present invention comprises a first connector (1) comprising a negative contact (130), a ground contact (131) and a positive contact (132), a second connector (2) comprises a ground terminal (242), a negative terminal (241) and a positive terminal (243), a switch (3) disposed between the first connector (1) and the second connector (2), cables (4) connecting with the first connector (1) and the second connector (2), the number of the cable (4) is five and the cables (4) comprise a first negative wire (40), a first fire wire (42), ground wire (41), a second negative wire (43) and a second fire wire (44), the first fire wire (42) connecting with the positive contact (132) and the switch (3), the ground wire (41) connecting with the ground contact (131) and the ground terminal (242), the second negative wire (43) connecting with the negative terminal (241) and the switch (3), the second fire wire (44) connecting with the positive terminal (243) and the switch (3), a h

Abstract: An electrical safety receptacle with a cross-connection circuit, comprising: a line, a neutral and a ground wire input from an electrical power source, a line, a neutral and a ground wire output receptacles, four sets of fixed connection points, four sets of movable connection points, a first and a second cross-connection metal connectors, receptacle housing, a top cover, and a plurality of installation screws, when a line prong and a neutral prong of a power plug are not inserted into the line and neutral wire output receptacles, the line and neutral wire output receptacles are not electrically connected to the line wire and neutral wire of the electrical power source, and when the line prong and the neutral prong of the power plug are inserted into the line and neutral wire output receptacles, the line and neutral wire output receptacles are electrically connected to the line wire and neutral wire of the electrical power source.

Abstract: A cable assembly (100) comprises a cover (2) having a plurality of retaining slots (216, 226) arranged in a row along a transversal direction; a number of connectors (12, 13, 14, 15) mounted to the retaining slots, respectively; and a switch device (4) mounted to the cover, the switch including a base portion (41), a pushing portion (42) and an operating portion (43) assembled together in serial manner.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method are disclosed for eliminating the power consumption of external electrical power adapters plugged into sources of power but detached from electrical devices they are intended to serve. The apparatus comprises a power-accessing plug, a power supply circuit, a first connector, and a second connector. The power-accessing plug is electrically connected to an external source of electrical power. The power supply circuit comprises circuitry to convert the external electrical source power into an electrical form useful for consumption by an electrical device. The first connector comprises a switch and is electrically connected to the plug and the power supply circuit. The switch (1) has an open position when the apparatus is not electrically and physically attached to an electrically powered device and (2) has a closed position when the apparatus is electrically and physically attached to the electrical device whereby current is able to flow through the apparatus.

Abstract: In various exemplary embodiments, the technology described herein provides for switchable electrical power at an electrical receptacle connected to a commercial power supply in order to eliminate idle power drain. A switchable electrical power outlet adapter is provided. A switchable electrical power outlet is provided. Each includes a receptacle socket configured for receipt of a plug of an electric appliance; a control circuit disposed within the housing, the control circuit configured to selectively terminate electrical connectivity between the electrical receptacle and the electrical appliance; and a switch disposed upon the housing and electrically connected to the control circuit, the switch having an ON state and an OFF state. The OFF state of the switch is visually represented on the housing of the switchable electrical power outlet adapter as GREEN to encourage greater use of the switchable electrical power outlet adapter and greater energy efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention includes an electrical adapter switch assembly for bypassing the door light circuit on a Jeep TJ® when the driver and/or passenger door is removed. The defeat switch is a plug in electrical adapter designed to bypass the door light circuit on a Jeep TJ® when either or both front vehicle doors are removed. In use, the adapter is inserted in place of the existing door fuse. A slider switch mounted on the cover of the adapter is placed in an On/Normal position where the door light circuits function in the normal manner. Conversely, when placed in an Off/Remote position, the fuse is effectively removed from the circuit and the door lights will not operate even if the vehicle doors are removed. A remote plug allows for a remote mounted switch, perhaps located on the dashboard to be wired in to control the door light circuits.

Abstract: An improved foot controller of a microsurgical system, and a method of operating the foot controller, are disclosed. The method involves using a computer to modulate a detent of the foot controller from the beginning of the detent to the end of the detent.

Abstract: A receptacle will contact points for a switch includes a single-molded base to receive a receptacle with a few conducting metal plates therein. Each conducting metal plate has a portion extending outwardly as a connecting point with a ping, and a contact point that forms part of a control circuit of the switch.

Abstract: A common two-prong and three-prong socket AC power receptacle has several sockets that are provided on a top and one side surface on a casing. One end of the casing has a switch. The sockets on the top surface of the casing are three-prong ones and those on the side surface are two-prong. Some sockets are directly connected to a power cord. The others are connected in series to a switch, where the switch can control whether they are on or off. This design can provide users more socket space to use and better controls.

Abstract: An integral multi-switch comprises a switch box, conducting plates and switches. The switch box comprises at least two troughs to receive the conducting plates and switches therein. A first conducting plate is an one piece plate which inputs electric power, a second conducting plate outputs the power, and is connected to the first conducting plate by the switch. A third conducting plate is a ground connection. Each conducting plate has a conduct point in each trough which constitutes the multi-switch device, the switch box has a pushing plate which slides vertically to active the switches. The second and third conducting plates extend various clips which provide multi-contact for conduction.

Abstract: A foot control assembly for a microsurgical system for controlling a plurality of ophthalmic microsurgical instruments connected thereto. The microsurgical instruments are for use by a user such as a surgeon in performing ophthalmic surgical procedures. The system includes a data communications bus and a user interface connected to the data communications bus. The user interface provides information to the user and receives information from the user which is representative of operating parameters of the microsurgical instruments. The system also includes surgical modules connected to and controlling the microsurgical instruments as a function of at least one of the operating parameters. The surgical modules are also connected to the data communications bus. The data communications bus provides communication of data representative of the operating parameters between the user interface and the surgical modules.