Portable Patents (Class 361/625)
  • Patent number: 7022916
    Abstract: An electronic cabinet has an electronic cabinet frame, and a chassis which slidably mounts to the electronic cabinet frame. The chassis is configured to house electronic equipment. The electronic cabinet further has a cable guide which is configured to guide movement of a set of cables which connects to the electronic equipment. The cable guide includes an arm member that defines a set of support portions and a set of hinges. The set of support portions and the set of hinges are integrated together to form a contiguous, unitary body which is configured to support the set of cables. The cable guide further includes a first attachment subsystem to attach the arm member to the electronic cabinet frame, and a second attachment subsystem to attach the arm member to the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Barry Cavanaugh, Gary Goulet
  • Patent number: 6865073
    Abstract: A panelboard having an enclosure includes at least one busbar having a plurality of electrical distribution connection points, and a current transformer module having a current transformer integral with and in signal communication with each of the busbars. A signal path is associated with and in signal communication with each current transformer for communicating a signal therefrom. In application, a load current passing through each of the busbars within the panelboard results in a signal, representative of the associated load current, at the associated current transformer and signal path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. Werner, Robert J. Caggiano, Tamara Samuels, Michael R. Ronzello, Edward Barber, Gopa Kumar, Thomas Francis Vrnak, Michael B. Davenport
  • Patent number: 6837435
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an adapter unit for a personal digital assistant. More specifically, this invention relates to an adapter unit that has a handle grip. The adapter unit provides additional functionality, and improved ergonomics and increased ruggedness to the personal digital assistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Kehoe, Christopher N. Crawford, Robert K. Destefano, Robert J. Kowalski, Dominick Salvato, Michael Sasloff, Jorg Schlieffers, Gregory Jones
  • Patent number: 6801425
    Abstract: A control panel for a portable electric generator. The control panel includes three distinct zones having logically organized switches and outlets. The first zone includes those switches used most frequently. The second zone includes a plurality of 120VAC electrical outlets and at least one 120/240VAC outlet. The 120VAC outlets are separated from the 120/240VAC outlet by a horizontally arranged, rocker style voltage selector switch for selecting either 120/240 VAC or 120VAC operation. A third zone includes an auto throttle control for controlling an engine of the generator. The placement and organization of the switches and electrical outlets within clearly defined zones reduces the possibility of the operator unintentionally selecting the wrong outlet for use or unintentionally selecting the wrong switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Buck, Peter E. Morris
  • Patent number: 6731913
    Abstract: An enclosure for a portable electronic device such as a mobile telephone. The enclosure includes a cover made of an elastomer so that it can be stretched over the chassis containing the device's internal components. Raised keys formed on the elastomeric enclosure surface are marked according to their function. The marked key preferably forms a raised portion on the front of the device, that is, the front cover of the enclosure, and cause key pegs extending from the interior wall to close switches on the device's internal component assembly. Various structures formed in the elastomeric cover correspond with features of the chassis so as to tend to retain it in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Morris Humphreys, Peter Lopez
  • Patent number: 6633479
    Abstract: A portable, reusable apparatus for providing temporary electrical service is disclosed. The apparatus includes a support structure with at least one service line, a meter base, and a breaker box secured thereto. One or more electrical receptacles may also be secured to the support structure. The apparatus may be configured to alternately connect to overhead and underground power supplies. A remote power supply apparatus is also disclosed. The remote power supply apparatus includes an electrical cord that is connectable to temporary electrical service. Systems that include these apparatus and methods of using the apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Robert Karl Benson, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Karl Benson
  • Patent number: 6535376
    Abstract: An information device to be worn on the wrist of a user has a case, a circuit block disposed in the case, and a first electrode terminal disposed in the case and electrically connected to the circuit block. A band is pivotally connected to the case for undergoing pivotal movement within a range of angular positions relative to the case. A second electrode terminal is disposed in the band for contacting the first electrode terminal in accordance with a relative angular position between the band and the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Seiko Instruments Inc.
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Fujita, Jun Hirotomi
  • Patent number: 6490149
    Abstract: A drawing apparatus constructed such that a screw rod 17 having an axis center along a drawing direction of an electrical machinery 1 is rotatably supported by a floor portion 11a of a drawing type electrical machinery accommodating portion 11 of a switch gear, a nut 19 engaged with a lower portion of the electrical machinery 1 is screwed with the screw rod 17, the nut 19 is moved by rotating the screw rod 17, and the electrical machinery 1 is driven in a direction of inserting or drawing out, whereby the drawing apparatus is commonly used for various drawing-type electrical machineries regardless of sizes of the electrical machineries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Coichi Shichida, Tomotaka Yano, Yuichi Yamaji, Takashi Sekiya
  • Publication number: 20020167787
    Abstract: A key button switch structure for use in a handheld mobile phone, comprises an input button 1 having a push-down pressure transmitting projection A1 and a button inclination preventing projection B 3 both projected from a bottom surface of the input button, integrally with the input button. Two electrodes A9 and B 10 are formed on a substrate 8 fixed to a body casing 6. A dome-like switch contact 7 is provided to be pushed down by the push-down pressure transmitting projection A1 of the input button when the input button is depressed, thereby to electrically contact both the two electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: NEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiromu Kitamura, Shuichi Saito
  • Patent number: 6466431
    Abstract: A modular electronic control unit mounting device, mounting system and vehicle consisting of three essential parts, excluding the electronic control units or modules themselves. These are a mounting rack, a carriage, and a set of rails. The first part is the mounting rack upon which all the electronic modules are mounted. The rack mates with the carriage through a set of slides. The carriage is additionally mated with a pair of rails that are installed on a horizontal surface of the vehicle. The electronic modules or control units are engaged to the rack separate from the vehicle. The rack is engaged by slideably mating with the carriage. The carriage may be moved along the rails to its permanent location that does not need to be relatively near an access point or hatch of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, L.L.C.
    Inventor: James A. Thomas
  • Patent number: 6456837
    Abstract: A tradesworker's radio has a weather and impact resistant features to enable a tradesworker to use the radio under adverse working conditions, such as construction or other work sites. Louvered grills covering moisture resistant loudspeakers are angled downward to protect the speakers from direct splash in case the radio is left outdoors in a heavy downpour. A layer of felt-like material is interspersed between the louvered grills and the loudspeaker cones to offer improved moisture resistance. A non-telescoping antenna of the rubber covered spring type material folds neatly into recess when not in use. The controls include waterproof pushbuttons for on/off, volume adjustment, a weather channel, AM/FM selection and tuning. Elastomeric blocks are bonded to the interior of the housing and the blocks have bonded threaded studs, which are used to shock mount the radio circuit board to the inside of the housing. This circuit board is treated with a conformal coating to improve its moisture resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventor: Joseph Domes
  • Patent number: 6452786
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a main unit which has operation switches, and an operation panel which has operation buttons that press the operation switches and which is rotatably mounted on the main unit. The operation panel can be freely attached to and detached from the main unit and can be replaced with another operation panel if needed. The ability to replace the operation panel makes it possible to have multiple types of operation panels available and to select operation panels whose operation buttons are different and mount them on the main unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
    Inventors: Hiroki Ogata, Kazusato Tagawa
  • Patent number: 6449141
    Abstract: A housing for receiving electric and/or electronic components, having a housing body, with a front that can be closed by a front door and an open back that can be closed with a rear covering, wherein the covering can be attached to the body in an exchangeable manner. To use such a housing selectively and in a simple manner as a housing standing on its own, or as a housing installed on a wall, with the rear covering removed, a suspension device is installed on the housing body, which has a wall that covers the open back of the housing. The suspension device has two or several fastening elements, which have fastening receivers accessible from the exterior of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Inventor: Marc Hartel
  • Patent number: 6404620
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a hand truck and a releasably attachable unit including an electric meter, a circuit breaker panel box and an electrical receptable which may be electrically coupled. The hand truck has a rectangular frame connected to a handle means for controlling its movement at the top end and at the other end a base plate that projects forwardly and a pair of braces that extend rearwardly from the frame. The pair of braces provide housing for a wheel assembly comprising heavy duty wheels on an axle. The braces and wheel assembly allow for facilitating movement over rough terrain and stairways. The apparatus includes a lockbar for security and to prevent movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: Charles S. Piccione
  • Patent number: 6400564
    Abstract: A switch guide located between a pair of switches on a computerized bicycle control panel is disclosed for guiding a bicycle rider's thumb to a proper switch on a bicycle handle bar. The switch guide is preferably a protrusion dimensioned to be detected by the bicycle rider's thumb. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the height of the switch guide is greater than the height of the switch. In an alternative embodiment, the height of the switch guide is greater than the height of the switch, when the switch is activated. The switch guide is located in sufficient proximity to the switches to allow the rider's thumb to access one of the switches by moving the thumb to one side of the switch guide and the other switch by moving the thumb to the other side of the switch guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Naohiro Nishimoto, Takuji Masui
  • Patent number: 6388869
    Abstract: The power generator unit includes a container having a peripheral wall enclosing a power generating motor assembly. A breaker box is provided in an opening in the peripheral wall of the container, so as to have power outlet socket connectors accessible from outside of the container. An external electric circuit to be fed with electricity can be operatively connected to the power outlet socket connectors. Power inlet socket connectors are also provided in the breaker box, accessible from inside the container, to which the power generating motor assembly can be operatively and releasably connected. A breaker links the power inlet socket connectors to the power outlet socket connectors, to open the breaker box circuit should any excessive power demand occur. The breaker box is releasably bolted to the peripheral wall of the container, about the opening in which it is inserted. A pair of spaced-apart pockets are provided on the breaker box casing, being outwardly opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Solutions Jupiter Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Fauteux, Pierre Bernard
  • Publication number: 20020030963
    Abstract: A portable, reusable apparatus for providing temporary electrical service. The apparatus includes a support structure with at least one service line, a meter base, and a breaker box secured thereto. One or more electrical receptacles may also be secured to the support structure. The apparatus may be configured to alternately connect to overhead and underground power supplies. A remote power supply apparatus is also disclosed. The remote power supply apparatus includes an electrical cord that is connectable to temporary electrical service. Systems that include these apparatus and methods of using the apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventor: Robert Karl Benson
  • Patent number: 6333847
    Abstract: To prevent an operator from being hurt by a hot outside panel of an electronic device when he touches the outside panel with his hand or a portion of his body, the outside panel is improved and an electronic device safe for the operator is provided. There are provided spaces for heat insulation in an outside panel and, by the action of the spaces, the apparent temperature of the outside panel is decreased. Also, ducts are provided in the outside panel, and the temperature of the outside panel itself is decreased by the action of the ducts. Further, a large number of protrusions are provided on the surface of the outside panel, and a heat insulating section is formed at the forward end of each protrusion, so that the apparent temperature is decreased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventors: Tadashi Katsui, Haruhiko Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 6304434
    Abstract: A method for improving spatial impression in a four-speaker system using dynamic and piezo transducers. The use of a piezo transducer eliminates the need for a low-pass filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventor: Mitchell A. Markow
  • Patent number: 6304430
    Abstract: A mobile device (20) in which, in order to make the device thinner, at least one of the walls belonging to its structure (23, 26) has for a part of its area been made of thin plastic foil in order to reduce the thickness of the device. The same plastic foil also facilitates the printing of the product markings on it, e.g. by using laser-marking, prior to fixing the plastic foil in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones
    Inventors: Merja Laine, Anne Tamminen
  • Patent number: 6301098
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a book-shaped information terminal, and an object of the present invention is to help users to conveniently carry and use a portable computer like a book, as it constitutes an information terminal as a portable computer in such a shape as a book. The present invention comprises an armoring cover which can be opened and closed, a thin film display unit attached and fixed on one side and a main body attached and fixed to another side, opposite to the thin film display unit when the information terminal is folded like a book.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: SamSung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jung-Hoon Kim
  • Patent number: 6252764
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing temporary electrical service. The apparatus includes a support structure having at least one service line, a meter base, and a breaker box secured thereto. One or more electrical receptacles can also be secured to the support structure. The support structure can be a trailer so as to facilitate the ready transport of the apparatus. The apparatus can also include a temporary service pole securable to the support structure, with a first service line for connecting to an overhead power supply extending through the service pole to a transfer switch. A second service line that can be connected to an underground power supply also connects to the transfer switch. The transfer switch can be positioned to permit electricity to flow from one of the service lines into the meter base, then into the breaker box. From the breaker box, electricity can flow into the electrical receptacles to facilitate the use of electrical equipment. Methods of using the apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Inventor: Robert Karl Benson
  • Patent number: 6243257
    Abstract: A ironing board electrical outlet attachment for a more convenient and easier way to plug in an iron. The ironing board electrical outlet attachment includes an electrical outlet member having a box-like structure, two electrical outlets securely mounted to a wall of the box-like structure, a retractable power cord, an on/off switch mounted to the wall of the box-like structure and connected to the power cord and the electrical outlets, a light-emitting member connected to the switch and disposed about the switch, a circuit breaker interconnecting the power cord with the electrical outlets, and conductive rings interconnecting the power cord to the switch, and further includes two clamping members each having a bracket member and a threaded member for securing the bracket to the ironing board and for mounting the electrical outlet member under the ironing board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Inventor: Vivian L. Ester
  • Patent number: 6178625
    Abstract: A longitudinal warewasher section, of a warewasher assembly having a plurality of warewasher sections mounted end-to-end, includes a frame and a control box pivotally mounted thereto, where the control box is pivotable from a compact, shipping orientation to an installation or operating orientation. The control box preferably includes electrical controls that have been pre-wired to the electrical and/or mechanical components of the warewasher section. When in the shipping position, the rear face of the control box lies substantially flush against a lateral end of the frame and the side face of the control box is substantially flush with the longitudinal front wall of the frame such that the control box faces outwardly from the lateral end of the frame. In this orientation, the control box does not add to the total lateral width of the warewasher section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Premark FEG L.L.C.
    Inventors: Michael T. Watson, Flavil M. Pollock
  • Patent number: 6115883
    Abstract: A multifunctional handle for portable computers that can also serve as a rear port cover, a tilting device, and a lid-locking device. This handle allows for easier transportation of the portable computer over short distances and increased security while eliminating the need for a separate tilting device or port-covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: SamSung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kun-Ho Um
  • Patent number: 6061230
    Abstract: A panelboard/switchboard assembly for accommodating bolt-on modules, plug-in modules and lugs. The panelboard/switchboard includes vertical, edge forward bus bars having a plurality of openings formed therein. The edge forward alignment allows plug-in modules to be mounted to the bus bars. The openings in the bus bars receive bolts for mounting straps to the bus bars and for mounting lugs to the bus bars. The openings have a shape having at least one linear element and receive a bolt having an anti-rotation portion with a similar shape. The interference between the opening and the anti-rotation portion of the bolt prevents the straps, and the modules connected to the straps, from rotating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Kevin D. Mazzella, Kevin F. Nolan, Rick A. Vonrotz, Thomas F. Vrnak, Melanie A. Lewis, Grady W. Broadnax, Jr., Robert R. Leclair, Robert B. Wallace, Jeremy Palmer, Hamon L. Craft
  • Patent number: 5905630
    Abstract: An electric distribution panel having a substantially compact and lightweight housing to which a plurality of input receptacles are coupled. A first one of the input receptacles is structured to receive a ground cable coupled thereto, a second one of the input receptacles is structured to receive a neutral cable coupled thereto, and a third, fourth and fifth of the input receptacles are structured to receive a phased current cables in different phases from one another coupled thereto. Further disposed in the housing and removably coupled thereto is a load center having a ground bar coupled with the first input receptacle, a neutral bar coupled with the second input receptacle, and a plurality of circuit breakers through which the phased current from the third, fourth, and fifth input receptacles, which are coupled in conductive communication with the load center, passes to a plurality of output receptacles that are also disposed in conductive communication with the load center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Inventor: James E. Wetterling
  • Patent number: 5870277
    Abstract: An assembly of electrical equipment having devices, such as circuit breakers and contactors grouped in pairs, included on a supporting baseplate. Each pair of devices includes a circuit breaker 40 and a contactor 60 and a baseplate 20 having power pins and control pins that cooperate with respective power and control terminals of the devices. Auxiliary units 50,70 are fixed to one of the devices 40,60 while being connected to control terminals 45,65,66 of the one device. The units 50,70 are connected to a linkage with a bus or a control and command system by plugging units 50,70 into control pins 81,82 of the baseplate 20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Schneider Electric SA
    Inventors: Michel Girard, Philippe Rix
  • Patent number: 5870278
    Abstract: A motor starter assembly made up of sub-assemblies each formed from a circuit breaker 40 and a contactor 60 and positioned on a baseplate 20 with which a set of power bars 23 is associated. The baseplate includes a support area 21 for the sub-assemblies and a connection are preferably a bracket 22 that is overhanging in relation to the support area. The baseplate further includes power connection elements and or control connection elements provided on the bracket and the connection area to permit plugging in of the sub-assemblies on the baseplate along an engagement direction Z approximately parallel with the support area and perpendicular to a direction X of a set of bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Schneider Electric SA
    Inventors: Michel Girard, Emmanuel Latour, Didier Sibille
  • Patent number: 5810168
    Abstract: A tool box with integrated electrical outlets and AM/FM radio. A radio is mounted on the interior of a tool box with the speakers mounted flush on the front face of the exterior. Additionally, a plurality of power outlets are located on the exterior. The radio and the power outlets are electrically coupled to an input socket for supplying power thereto. The radio and the speakers are adapted for use in harsh working conditions such as dust and rain. To that cause, the speakers should be made of a water or moisture resistant material, and a gasket may be disposed underneath the control knobs of the radio. A grill may also be mounted over the speakers to provide additional protection. The electrical system is protected by a GFI circuit breaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Inventor: Steven A. Eggering
  • Patent number: 5793123
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns an electronic device, for example a radio-alarm clock, that can be powered from the mains power supply or from batteries and can operate without interruption when changing from one of these power supplies to the other. It comprises a support connected to the mains and a mobile part that can be placed in electrical contact with said support and that includes at least one electronic circuit requiring power. This electronic circuit is powered from the mains via a first diode when said mobile part is placed in electrical contact with said support, and is powered by at least one battery via a second diode when said mobile part is removed from said support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Thomson Multimedia S.A.
    Inventors: Wai Keung Ho, Michel Grossier, Jacques Mingot
  • Patent number: 5784249
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Gary J. Pouliot
  • Patent number: 5703751
    Abstract: An electrical apparatus with a detachable power supply base, including a power supply base which holds a rechargeable battery and a control circuit on the inside and has two coupling channel bars at the top, and an electrical apparatus having a base and two outward coupling flanges raised from two opposite sides of the base and adapted for detachably coupling to the coupling channel bars of the power supply base to become electrically connected to the battery of the power supply base. The control circuit detects the power level of the battery and shows it through a display for example an indicator light on the outside of the power supply base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Inventor: Ming-Chou Huang
  • Patent number: 5613164
    Abstract: All power supplies and LAN adapters required for multiple computer terminals in a networked environment packaged within one portable enclosure that functions as a shipping case. The enclosure is used as an overhead projector table and a printer stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael F. DiAngelo, Gerald F. O'Neil
  • Patent number: 5574622
    Abstract: The invention involves a portable and mobile power distribution device which can provide 12,000 watts of power and needs only a 220 volt source. The invention specifically involves a two wheel support stand comprising a 12,000 watt distribution panel situated atop an outlet box containing 110 volt AC 3-prong grounded duplex outlets, with a male turnlok connector socket for a 220 volt, 100 amp power cable with a female plug mounted in the center of the distribution panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Inventor: Julius Brown
  • Patent number: 5544003
    Abstract: A portable power distribution panel for disposition in a sealed, isolated space to receive primary power input from an external source and to distribute reduced or secondary voltage operating power to each of a plurality of output power receptacles while including a circuit breaker with ground fault indicator in each respective power output circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Inventor: Joe L. Vaughan
  • Patent number: 5528453
    Abstract: A recording equipment travel cart for easily transporting video recording equipment used in video depositions, wherein the cart generally comprises three compartments, wherein one compartment is detachable from the main compartment, while another compartment is hingedly attached to the main compartment, and casters are provided for easily rolling and transporting the cart. In addition, the recording equipment travel cart includes foam cushion lining on the interior section to protect the equipment and cabling to make the required connections with the equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Assignee: Video Express Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica R. Berman, Steve M. Kirkland
  • Patent number: 5513066
    Abstract: A recording equipment travel cart for easily transporting video recording equipment used in video depositions, wherein the cart comprises at least two compartments, wherein one compartment is detachable from the main compartment, and casters are provided for easily rolling and transporting the cart. In addition, the recording equipment travel cart includes foam cushion on the interior section to protect the equipment and cabling to make the required connections with the equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Assignee: Video Express System, Inc.
    Inventor: Jessica R. Berman
  • Patent number: 5396398
    Abstract: An audio mixer console and a power amplifier are mounted in a self contained carrying case that provides both protection for the console and amplifier during transportation and storage and a support during use. A power amplifier is fixedly connected between lower portions of first and second spaced sides at the upper end of which is pivoted a front section of the mixer console. In stored position the mixer console extends downwardly between the sides to a position adjacent the amplifier, and a detachable cover is secured to the sides to extend over both the mixer console and amplifier. Parts of the mixer console and amplifier form at least portions of a forward cover of the completed carrying case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Assignee: Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
    Inventor: Randolph C. Gill
  • Patent number: 5315475
    Abstract: A power cord for use by electricians to supply power to the construction area while normal electrical power has been disconnected. The present invention allows the electrician to draw power from severed power lines without the necessity of removing the insulation from the severed power lines. The power cord provides un-metered power to ground fault current interrupter and circuit breaker protected outlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1994
    Inventors: Allen T. Scheidel, Glenn C. Fuller