Abstract: A weatherproof cover for protecting electrical receptacles from the harsh elements of weather is disclosed herein. This novel weatherproof cover is operable while the electrical receptacle is in use and includes a weatherproof switch that controls power to the receptacle such that when the receptacle cover of the weatherproof cover is closed after the insertion of an electrical appliance plug, the weatherproof switch can be selected to the ON position to provide power to the receptacle. Power can be subsequently removed or disconnected from the receptacle by simply selecting the OFF position of the switch. Thus, the weatherproof cover protects the receptacle from damage “While-In-Use” and provides a disconnect switch to control power to the receptacle without having to open the receptacle cover.

Abstract: A spring plate may be provided between a bolster plate and a board in order to mount components on the opposite side of the board. In some embodiments, the spring plate may provide additional stack tolerance and forceful bias to hold the stack tightly together.

Abstract: An integrated bus bar structure plate in which a plurality of bus bars are arranged on substantially the one plain face to form an electric power circuit, wherein after the bus bar structure plate having a whole shape in which a plurality of types of electric power circuits are formed by selecting any of the connection parts of the bus bars is separated is adhered to the control circuit board whereby, for example, a desired electric power circuit is formed among the connection parts of bus bars.

Abstract: A single power distribution board having pin coded connectors may be used for both AC and DC power distribution to appropriate AC and/or DC power supplies in an information handling system. A common conductive layer may be used for either AC neutral or DC power supply return so as to eliminate one conductive layer in the power distribution board. Alternatively, total isolation of AC and DC power source inputs allow both AC and DC power supplies to operate together in a robust, redundant fashion. The DC power supplies in combination with a battery system may be used as an inexpensive uninterruptable power supply for the information handling system. Various DC and/or AC source voltages and frequencies may be coupled to appropriate power supplies through the pin coded connectors.

Abstract: Among the embodiments of the present invention are pest control devices (1010, 1110, 1210) each operable to detect the presence of pests. The pest control device (1010, 1110, 1210) has a bait (1032) that is consumed or displaced by one or more species of pest, a pest sensing circuit (1052, 1152, 1252), and a monitoring circuit (1069, 1169, 1269). The pest sensing circuit (1052, 1152, 1252) can be altered by pest activity. The monitoring circuit (1069, 1169, 1269) detects this alteration and reports it automatically or in response to an external stimulus or interrogation to indicate pest presence.

Abstract: A PC card can reduces possibility of the lid being detached from the extended portion even when twisting stress, bending stress, etc. is applied against the PC card, and simplifies the metal mold for resin molding. In the PC card, by placing a lid so as to face an extended portion in such a way that catches provided on the lid are evaded from the catches provided on the extended portion, and thereafter sliding the lid relatively against the extended portion in parallel with the insertion direction to the electronic apparatus, the catches on the lid and the catches on the extended portion become aligned in the height direction, and thereby the lid is fixed to the extended portion.

Abstract: An Electronic Control Unit which houses electronic circuit for controlling various devices of vehicles in a sealing case is characterized in that the case has a ventilation hole to communicate an interior and an exterior of the case, the ventilation hole comprises a filter for preventing from entering contaminants from the outside, and a sectional area of the ventilation hole is gradually enlarged toward the interior of the case.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide to provide a measuring and printing device by which an operation for replacing a label paper can be performed from the front face of the device and a desired size of the operation screen (display operation unit) can be employed independently of a size of a printer. The measuring and printing device comprises a measuring unit in which a measuring tray is disposed over load cells, and a printing unit for printing prescribed particulars such as the value measured by the measuring unit, wherein the printing unit is disposed substantially at the center of the device and a display operation unit is disposed at the front side of the device, and when the display operation unit has opened, the printing unit is exposed such that a paper can be replaced.

Abstract: A disk array apparatus of the invention improves the quality of Fiber Channel signals corresponding to mounting positions of disk drives.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the maximum stroke of a linear compressor is provided. The shorting of the normal supply voltage of a compressor to ground is used to detect overstroking. A plurality of transistors are electrically coupled to the control circuit that is electrically coupled to a linear compressor. When the compressor's stroke exceeds it maximum stroke marked by the refrigerant barrel of the compressor making physical contact with the armature, a signal is received by the control circuit. The control circuit processes this signal and sequences the transistors to return the extended stroke of the compressor to its maximum stroke.

Abstract: A case of an electronic device includes a chassis (10) and a top plate (30). The top plate has a lip (32) extending therefrom. The chassis includes a side plate (14). A cutout (142) is defined in the side plate. A securing portion (148) protrudes from the side plate to hold the lip in the cutout.

Abstract: Three specific problems or needs related to deployment of fiber optic repeater distributed antenna systems are addressed by providing a particularly configured enclosure or cabinet adapted to protect repeaters from vandalism, enclose power components directly below the repeaters, and provide uninhibited ventilation. The cabinet includes a first cabinet portion partially enclosing a first chamber in which the repeater is receivable, a second cabinet portion at least partially enclosing a second chamber in which the power source components are receivable, and a door mounted to the first cabinet portion so as to be movable between a closed position, in which access to the first chamber is prevented, and an open position, providing access to the first chamber. A locking mechanism by which the door can be securely retained in the closed position includes a handle which is redundantly securable in an inoperative position, thereby preventing locking mechanism operation and precluding access to the first chamber.

Abstract: A power supply assembly includes a housing having side walls, end walls, and a bottom wall defining a rectangular box with an interior space and an open top. A first dividing wall and a second dividing wall are positioned in the interior space of the housing which divides the interior space into first, second, and third compartments. A method of manufacturing a power supply with the above power supply assembly includes installing a printed circuit board in the second compartment and positioning the first wire set to terminate in the first compartment and the second wire set to terminate in the third compartment.

Abstract: Moisture-resistant electronic enclosures and methods of enclosing and isolating an electronic metering device are disclosed. The electronic enclosure can be adapted for metering devices, such as in automatic meter reading and other consumption measuring application, and includes a double-wall, isolated configuration. The apparatus and method of the invention thereby protect metering or other electronic components from moisture, dust, and other environmental debris.

Abstract: A modem including a removable DSL filter cartridge is disclosed. The modem includes a location adapted to receive a filter cartridge. The filter cartridge is designed to fit inside the location provided on the modem. The filter cartridge includes a first end that electrically connects the filter cartridge to the modem and a second end that faces outwards. The second end includes a telephone connector or port so that users can plug telephones directly into the port. The filter cartridge includes a DSL filter to help eliminate unwanted noise on the telephone line and the filter cartridge is designed to be easily removable.

Abstract: A non-metallic electrical wiring box having a fast set screw mounting socket for mounting electrical devices inside the box. The box includes a pair of side walls, a pair of end walls, a back wall, a front opening and one or more fast set screw mounting sockets in each end wall, or connected to each end wall, for receiving a mounting screw. Each socket includes: a socket wall, preferably a cylindrically-shaped wall, an interior wall surface, a first end, a second end and a mid-region. The first end corresponds to the front opening of the box and the mid-region is between the first and second ends of the fast set screw mounting socket. Each socket also has a center slot in the socket wall, which preferably bisects the socket wall and extends from about the mid-region to the second end of the socket and defines two or more flexible socket wall sections.

Abstract: A mobile communication device includes a display assembly that may be extended from the housing of the mobile communication device to provide a larger display surface for displaying information to a user of the mobile communication device. The display assembly is movable between a retracted position wherein the display assembly is retracted within a cavity formed in the housing and an extended position wherein the display assembly is extended from the housing. The display assembly includes a display for displaying information to a user of the mobile communication device. A window is provided in the housing for allowing the user to view at least part of the display when the display assembly is retracted within the cavity. Information displayed by the display is mapped to the display so that the information may be viewed through the window while the display assembly is retracted within the cavity.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for mounting an interposer in a chassis. An apparatus can include a spreader frame attached to an interposer, and supporting means attached to the spreader frame for supporting the spreader frame within a chassis. The supporting means can include a first extendable arm and a second extendable arm supported by the spreader frame and biased in opposing directions such that opposing ends engage surfaces of opposing sidewalls of the chassis when the adjustable support structure is installed in the chassis. A method for mounting an interposer within the chassis can include adjusting a distance between opposing ends of the first extendable arm and the second extendable arm to engage inner surfaces of the chassis and hold the interposer and support structure in a static position within the chassis.

Abstract: A remote control unit of wireless operation and/or control of electrical and electronic microdevices, such as communication transceivers and hearing aids. The remote control is contained in a clip-on, slip-on, and/or attachable housing or enclosure. The housing or enclosure is designed to be mounted on an object worn or carried by a person using, for instance, a communication device or hearing aid.

Abstract: A miniaturized electronic device including a battery storing container having an opening for placing a battery in and out, a recording medium storing part for storing a recording medium detachably, and a plurality of circuit boards constituting predetermined circuits, wherein the recording medium storing part and the plurality of circuit boards are placed so as to surround the outside of the battery storing container except at its opening.

Abstract: The invention provides for context detecting apparatus which includes a housing shaped to allow the apparatus to be positioned in a plurality of orientations each corresponding to at least one particular context, means adapted to detect the orientation and communications means for communicating the orientation that thus context to a device. The housing may a cube, triangular pyramid or a regular or irregular solid and the detection means correspond to one or more sensors adapted to sense the orientation of the apparatus. The apparatus may be used to sense and communicate the context of a users activity and/or environment to a recipient computer in order to change the operating state of the computer. Changes in operating state may include causing the computer to go to standby, filtering email/messages and similar functional characteristics.

Abstract: In an electric connection box, first connectors of wire harnesses and second connectors of wire harnesses are received within a case body, and the first connectors are coupled respectively with the second connectors, and the pairs of coupled connectors are fixed to the case body. Slide rail portions are formed on an inner surface of a wall of the case body, and a connector holding plate is slidably mounted on the slide rail portions, and has a plurality of connector fixing portions spaced from each other in a direction of sliding of the connector holding plate. The plurality of pairs of coupled connectors are fixed to the plurality of connector fixing portions, respectively, and the connector holding plate is slid along the slide rail portions, and is inserted into the case body, thereby fixing the plurality of pairs of coupled connectors to the case body.

Abstract: An electrical component support structure which supports both standard-conforming and non-standard-conforming electrical components has fixed support structure which supports movable intermediate support structure to which electronic components conforming to a predefined width standards are mounted. The intermediate support structure can be located at a number of locations within the fixed support structure to provide for various arrangements of conforming electronic components and can be configured to support components conforming to more than one predefined standard Electronic components not conforming to a predefined standard are supported on shelves mounted to the fixed support structure, which shelves can be mounted in a number of positions. The conforming telecommunication component includes a mounting panel having first and second vertical edges and panel mounting holes located adjacent each of the first and second vertical side edges.

Abstract: To maintain an interior environment in an environment in which negative ions are abundant, and to stably maintain the environment at a higher level with maintaining an efficacy of the charcoal included in a paint containing a charcoal powder applied to a wall face in a room, a floor face in the room is formed by an insulator and the wall face is made to have a grounding electric potential by connecting it to a grounding electrode buried in a ground according to a method of the invention. The grounding electrode device includes a main body formed in a bottomed tubular body by a metal, and a charcoal and a catalyst are accommodated in the main body.

Abstract: A dimming control system includes dimmer modules that receive dimming level information from one of at least two control modules. Each dimmer module includes a microprocessor that provides internal intelligence for controlling power to a load in response to dimming level information. Control modules receive industry standard protocol dimming information from various sources, convert it to dimming level information, and serially communicate the dimming level information to the dimmer modules. Dimmer modules and control modules are mounted in a rack which includes a backplane having a nonvolatile memory device that retains configuration data even if control modules are removed from the rack. An inactive control module can assume control of the rack when an active control module fails.

Abstract: A universal seismic data acquisition module includes independent environmental isolation chambers for essential signal processing circuitry and for cable connection unions. Cable connection unions are rapidly replaced without opening the main protective chamber. Different connector types required for the many data transmission cable designs needed to service a wide range of survey conditions are more easily accommodated than in conventional single chamber designs. The module is rugged and suitable for operating in a wide range of physical environments including lake or sea immersion to substantial water depths, desert, arctic and others. Need for investment in multiple module types for varying survey conditions is thereby reduced without compromising capacity.

Abstract: Transmission of electrical signals can be conducted over a rail. The rail, which may be an at least partially open rail structure, may be disposed within an enclosure, and can be used to transmit data and power signals to an assembly of electrical components. A connector assembly may also be provided to facilitate the transmission of data and power signals between the components and the rail.

Abstract: A metal casting fabrication method is provided. In accordance with the method, first a metal plate is disposed in the cavity of molding dies. This metal plate includes a first surface formed with a heat insulating layer, and a second surface opposite to the first surface. With the metal plate placed in the cavity, the heat insulating layer is held in contact with the dies, while the opposite or second surface is partially exposed to the cavity. The injected molten metal properly fills the cavity from end to end since its heat is not conducted unduly to the dies via the metal plate.

Abstract: Structure and method for forming a switchable shunt for a suspension assembly having conductive, insulating and metal base layers. The shunt includes a bridge in the conductive layer with either a continuous connection or small gap between ends of the bridge. The continuous connection of the bridge is severed either by temporarily moving the lands out of their original plane by stretching and rupturing the bridge or by shearing the continuous connection of the bridge. For the sheared or gapped bridge, at least one end of the bridge is moved out of plane, compressed and elongated. When released, the separated ends of the bridge overlap and contact each other to form a normally-closed switch. To subsequently open the switchable shunt, at least one of the lands is moved out of plane to physically and electrically open the connection between the separated and overlapped ends of the bridge.

Abstract: A printing and display device comprising: a data connection for receiving print data from a computer; a flat panel display for displaying images received from a computer; a printer, the printer including a printhead for printing onto paper on the basis of the print data; and a data connection hub configured to allow connection of at least one data-receiving device to the printing and display device, enabling the data-receiving device to receive data from the computer.

Abstract: Storage containers and storage container kits for storing electronic devices and cables/wires are disclosed. The storage container comprises a first rigid divider that is attached to said storage container and is substantially parallel to two sides of said substantially rectangular storage container, a compartment having a plurality of ventilation holes, wherein said first rigid divider forms one side of said compartment, and a plurality of electrical outlets associated with said first rigid divider. A kit is disclosed for converting a storage container into a cable and electronics storage device, comprising (a) a first rigid divider that is attachable to said storage container, (b) a plurality of electrical outlets attached or attachable to the top edge of said first rigid divider, and (c) instructions for perforating said storage container with a plurality of ventilation holes.

Abstract: A bus-line partition plate mounted in a case of a computer and defining with one side panel of the case a bus-line receiving space for receiving bus-lines, for example, bus-lines of computer apparatus and/or power cords in good order without the use of binding wires or adhesive tapes, preventing interference of bus-lines with other internal apparatus of the computer or damage of bus-lines by other internal apparatus of the computer.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus has a main unit, a display unit rotatably attached to the main unit, an input device detachably connected to the main unit and a retaining mechanism retaining the input device between the display unit and the main unit.

Abstract: The present invention is a polymeric composite comprising a polyimide component and a fluoropolymer component derived from a micro powder. The fluoropolymer micro powder has a melt point between 250 and 375° C. The fluoropolymer micro powder has an average particle size between 20 and 5000 nanometers (5.0 microns). The polyimide component and the fluoropolymer component are inter-mixed at a high dispersion level where the fluoropolymer component is present in a weight ratio from 10 to 60 percent. The polymeric composite of these two components is particularly useful in the form of a thin film used in high-speed digital circuitry or high signal integrity for low loss of a digital signal. The film can also be used as a wire wrap, or as a coverlay or base film substrate for flexible circuitry laminates.

Abstract: Provided is an electro-optical device encased in a mounting case including an electro-optical device having a substrate in which projection light from a light source is incident on an image display region, and a mounting case including a plate disposed to face one surface of the electro-optical device and a cover to cover the electro-optical device, a portion of the cover abutting against the plate, and the mounting case accommodating the electro-optical device by holding at least a portion of the peripheral region positioned at the periphery of the image display region of the electro-optical device with at least one of the plate and the cover. Also, the plate has a coefficient of linear expansion within a predetermined range on the basis of the coefficient of linear expansion of the substrate.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cable suspension arrangement for hanging luminaries including a holder for a cable which is vertical in the position of installation for suspending a luminaire at a cable holder point and a fixing region for fixing the luminaire to the suspension arrangement, wherein the fixing region has a center, wherein there is provided a mechanism for displacement of the cable holder point laterally with respect to the longitudinal direction in which the cable extends, relative to the center of the fixing region for the luminaire, or for displacement of the center of gravity of the luminaire, laterally with respect to the longitudinal extent of an associated luminaire, relative to the cable holder point of the luminaire housing.

Abstract: A spring plate may be provided between a bolster plate and a board in order to mount components on the opposite side of the board. In some embodiments, the spring plate may provide additional stack tolerance and forceful bias to hold the stack tightly together.

Abstract: There is provided an electronic apparatus that is free of the problems with the prior art and is capable of achieving higher efficiency of cooling the interior of the casing without sacrificing cost reduction and designing compact in size. A casing houses a plurality of circuit boards having electronic parts mounted thereon and at least one high load part that generates heat. The casing has exhaust ports formed therein for heat radiation and exhaust ports for heat radiation. The plurality of circuit boards are comprised of a first circuit board and a second circuit board. The first circuit board is disposed to extend substantially horizontally, and the second circuit board is disposed to extend substantially vertically with a horizontal gap provided between the first circuit board and the second circuit board. The at least one high load part is arranged below the horizontal gap, and the exhaust ports are arranged above the horizontal gap.

Abstract: A case for an electronic device, which includes a first protective material that maintains the electronic device within the case, and at least one controlling interface that is in electrical communication with said electronic device, and disposed on the first protective material. Through the controlling interface, the user can operate an electronic feature of the electronic device. Electrical communication between the controlling interface and the electronic device can be carried out, at least in part using wireless communication means. Further, a connection port can included for transferring electrical signals between the electronic device and the controlling interface. The connection port can be attached to the first protective material to avoid separation of the port from the case.

Abstract: Disclosed is a private branch exchange (PBX) that offers high efficiency in wiring cables, at the same time, protects cables in highly safety manner. The PBX includes a PBX section and a casing that covers and holds the PBX section. The casing contains an inner-bottom plate, a support column, and a pedestal. Cables for connections with external circuitry can be connected to the PBX section on the front side of the interior of the casing. The inner-bottom plate holds the bottom of the portion of the casing on which the PBX section is accommodated. The support column is disposed on the lower surface of the inner-bottom plate. Disposed beneath the support column, the pedestal holds the entire of the casing. The support column has a curved surface on the front side, protecting cables wired between the inner-bottom plate and the pedestal.

Abstract: Systems and method for installing computer equipment and power distribution equipment in facilities is provided. In one aspect, the present invention provides a power distribution rack, and uninterruptible power supply rack and a plurality of equipment racks. A plurality of power cables are run from the power distribution rack to each of the plurality of equipment racks using power cable tracks located on the roofs of the equipment racks.

Abstract: A molding having an ink layer, wherein the molding is formed from an alicyclic structure-containing polymer, the ink layer is provided after a pattern on the surface of the molding, and the retention of the ink layer when a 1-cm2 portion arbitrarily selected from the surface of the molding containing the patterned ink layer is subjected to a tape peeling adhesion test is at least 80%. A molding having an ink layer, wherein the molding is formed from an alicyclic structure-containing polymer, and the ink layer is provided after a pattern on the surface of the molding and has an index of wetting of at most 42 dyn/cm.

Abstract: A frame joining structure for electrical and electronic equipment housing cabinets, in which ends of frames are simplified in shape to dispense with complex cutting and which possesses excellent strength and waterproof property. Ends of outer side surfaces (4) of three mutually orthogonal frames (1a, 1b, 1c), which constitute a framework of a cabinet, are cut at two planes of ±45° relative to a plane defined by other two frames to be point-shaped. These ends are joined together directly or through a corner member (20) having the same configuration as that of the ends to constitute a firm corner portion.

Abstract: A power apparatus having a built-in powerline networking adapter is revealed. This invented power adapter includes one electrical plug and one body. The electrical plug is purposed to connect a called powerline networking, for instance, the home powerline. The body includes at least one electrical outlet and one networking adapter. The at least electrical outlet is purposed to connect this electrical plug for power supply. This networking adapter connects this electrical plug to transport the signal and data packets along the powerline. The above power apparatus having a built-in powerline networking adapter is capable of utilizing one cable to connect the electrical plug and the body in order to undergo electrical conductivity and possess the function of power line lengthening and networking physical extension.

Abstract: An interworking interface module for telecommunication switching systems has multiple interworking terminal I/O ports, tracking terminal I/O ports, and system terminal I/O ports, and an indicator lamp are mounted on the external panels of a mounting frame. Multiple connection modules are attached onto the inner surface of a mounting frame used for setting up interconnection between the above terminal I/O ports. Each connection module comprises a switching means, such that a terminal separated from the system connection is automatically switched to connect to a terminal resistor to damp any line oscillation due to open connection. Using the connection modules to interconnect the above terminals of the invention, the present invention is able to reduce the necessary interconnecting components and simplify the procedures for assembling a transit exchange platform, while the original service quality with respect to a line connection is maintained.

Abstract: An electronic control module provides dual insulation layers between an internal line voltage and a separate tool housing that serves as a heat sink, thereby allowing versatility in mounting the electronic control module within the tool housing interior, and thereby also eliminating the risk of electrical shock to a user making contact with an exterior tool housing surface. The control module includes a power device, connected to a line voltage, and a thermal pad. The power device provides a first layer of electrical insulation between the line voltage and an external tab of the power device while the thermal pad provides a second layer of electrical insulation. The combined first and second layers provide a minimum amount of electrical insulation between the line voltage and the tool housing thereby preventing electrical shock. Alternatively, the thermal pad is provided between the control module and the tool housing.

Abstract: A switch cupboard or a switch cupboard arrangement having at least one monitoring device for switch cupboard functions including temperature regulation arranged therein. The invention is constructed in a simple manner and provided with multiple monitoring possibilities, whereby the monitoring device is connected to another server-switching device, which is arranged in the switch cupboard or the switch cupboard arrangement in a data transmission link. The monitoring device is configured in such a way that it can detect operational data from the server-switching device and/or provide display information on a display control device associated with the server-switching device, and/or record configuration data inputted via the display control device.

Abstract: An electrical component has a housing received in a receiving groove, which is confined by opposite lateral walls connected to a groove bottom, formed in a support. A retaining device includes a base extending from one end of the housing and disposed on the groove bottom of the receiving groove, an engaging block confined non-rotatably in the receiving groove and disposed between the base and opposite stop protrusions that are formed respectively on the lateral walls and that cooperate to form a restricted access into the receiving groove, and a fastener extending rotatably through a through hole in the engaging block and coupled rotatably to the base. Operation of the fastener can drive the engaging block to move to an engaging position, where the engaging block abuts against the stop protrusions and where the fastener urges the base toward the groove bottom.

Abstract: A housing for receiving a flat panel display. The housing for receiving a flat panel display includes a front frame having a central opening, side frames that surround at least part of the edges of the flat panel display, a bottom frame to combine with the front frame, the side frames to form a space to locate said flat panel display, and optionally at least one stopping frame to prevent the flat panel display from being released.

Abstract: A housing for a telecommunications system is described. The housing contains a housing base for accommodating modules and module frames, and a covering shroud connected releasably to the housing base and, with the housing base, encloses the modules and the module frames. The covering shroud has a casing plate forming at least part of the covering shroud, and plastic moldings connected, in part, to the casing plate and/or the housing base. Some of the plastic moldings can be lined up in a row one beside another to form a wall surface of the covering shroud.