Abstract: A battery-based wireless power device for clamping onto a furniture article is provided. The battery-based wireless power device includes an upper housing having an electrical connector, such as an AC outlet or USB plug, and a lower housing operatively connected to the upper housing. The upper housing and the lower housing are positioned substantially parallel to one another and define a mounting cavity therebetween configured for removable attachment to an edge of the furniture article. The battery-powered device provides power through the use of a self-contained electrical power source, such as a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery can be removed, replaced with a charged battery, and recharged for later use.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer for an electric powered toothbrush system having an electric powered toothbrush and a charging station, includes a housing. The housing includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion of the housing includes a recess configured to securely retain the charging station, a power cord chamber to secure a power cord of a charging station of an electric powered toothbrush, a recess passage connecting a volume of the recess with a volume of the power cord chamber, and a power cord chamber passage. The lower portion includes a power strip chamber for locating a power strip. The power cord chamber passage connects a volume of the power strip chamber with the volume of the power cord chamber.

Abstract: Systems disclosed herein are directed to a display stand unit for a retail environment. The display stand unit includes a base having an interior and a display stand. The display stand includes a stem that connects to and extends upwardly from the base and a receiving surface that is suspended above and spaced away from the base by the stem. The receiving surface is configured to releasably hold an electronic device above and spaced away from the base. The display stand unit further includes a security cable that extends out from the base. The security cable is configured to attach to the electronic device to movably secure the electronic device to the base. The display stand unit further includes a retractor disposed within the interior of the base and connected to the security cable. The retractor automatically retracts the security cable.

Abstract: A power adapter may include a base wall mounted power adapter configured to be plugged into a wall power outlet and at least one extension adapter unit electrically coupled to the base wall mounted power adapter and configured to be extended away from the wall power outlet. The at least one extension adapter unit may include an electrical conduit reel configured to unravel in response to the at least one extension adapter unit being extended.

Abstract: A retractable cable assembly in use with an electrical charger, power adapter, or other power supply. A cable wound on a spool disposed within a housing may be extracted by manually pulling on the cable or pressing of a release switch until the desired length of the cable is drawn. As the cable is drawn an engaged locking mechanism is used to keep the cable in place during and after extraction of the cable until which time retraction of the cable is desired. A retraction actuator disengages the locking mechanism, thereby freeing the cable and immediately retracting the cable within the housing.

Abstract: A wireless, patient-worn, physiological sensor configured to, among other things, help manage a patient that is at risk of forming one or more pressure ulcers is disclosed. According to an embodiment, the sensor includes a base having a top surface and a bottom surface. The sensor also includes a substrate layer including conductive tracks and connection pads, a top side, and a bottom side, where the bottom side of the substrate layer is disposed above the top side of the base. Mounted on the substrate layer are a processor, a data storage device, a wireless transceiver, an accelerometer, and a battery. In use, the sensor senses a patient's motion and wirelessly transmits information indicative of the sensed motion to, for example, a patient monitor. The patient monitor receives, stores, and processes the transmitted information.

Abstract: A wire management bracket for wireless charger is provided, including: a carrying seat, a wire management dial, and a ring seat; the carrying seat having an exposed accommodating groove located in central area, a groove wall of the accommodating groove having a notch; the wire management dial being disposed on the carrying seat and located at the other end surface where the accommodating groove located, the wire management dial being rotatable, having a neck on circumference, and a square groove at center; the ring seat being pivotally connected to the circumference of the carrying seat, and the angle between the ring seat and the carrying seat being adjustable, and when folded, the ring seat being tightly close to the carrying seat and allowing the wire management dial to be located in the central area of the ring seat.

Abstract: The wire harness protector includes: electrical wiring insertion parts in which electrical wirings constituting a wire harness are divided and housed, wherein electrical wiring insertion parts are arranged in parallel, at least one side of an arrangement direction of electrical wiring insertion parts is a branch direction of the electrical wirings, at least one branch electrical wiring window is provided in each of the electrical wiring insertion parts except for one of the electrical wiring insertion parts located farthest from the branch direction to extending in a longitudinal direction and be opened in both side surfaces, into which branch electrical wirings made up of a part of the electrical wirings can be inserted, and the branch electrical wiring insertion window is provided in at least a side surface on a side of the branch direction of one of the electrical wiring insertion parts located farthest from the branch direction.

Abstract: A wireless, patient-worn, physiological sensor configured to, among other things, help manage a patient that is at risk of forming one or more pressure ulcers is disclosed. According to an embodiment, the sensor includes a base having a top surface and a bottom surface. The sensor also includes a substrate layer including conductive tracks and connection pads, a top side, and a bottom side, where the bottom side of the substrate layer is disposed above the top side of the base. Mounted on the substrate layer are a processor, a data storage device, a wireless transceiver, an accelerometer, and a battery. In use, the sensor senses a patient's motion and wirelessly transmits information indicative of the sensed motion to, for example, a patient monitor. The patient monitor receives, stores, and processes the transmitted information.

Abstract: A small-sized electric fan using a USB power source has such a structure that the small-sized electric fan is provided with: a body case 1; a blade part 2; a motor M that rotationally drives the blade part; a USB cable 3 provided with a connector 4 that is detachably connected to the USB power source; and a lid case 5 that is provided to the body case 1 so as to be openable/closable and turnable, in which the body case 1 is provided with a groove part 12 that can store therein the USB cable when the USB cable 3 is wound around the groove part 12, on a case side surface part 11 along a rotation direction of the blade part 2, a connector inserting part 14 to which the connector 4 of the USB cable 3 can be inserted is provided on the case side surface part 11 or a case back surface part 13 of the body case 1, and the USB cable 3 has a cable length that allows the connector 4 to be inserted to the connector inserting part 14, when the USB cable 3 is wound around the groove part 12 of the case side surface part 11

Abstract: Provided is a gathering mechanism for adapter, including a cylindrical body having a plurality of accommodating units indentedly and spacedly mounted on a surface of the cylindrical body in an axial direction thereof; a plurality of adapters, each of which is provided with a flexible latching member on one end thereof, and the other end of the flexible latching member is a free end provided with a bulged joggle unit for being received in a corresponding accommodating unit; and an outer sleeve sleeving the cylindrical body and having at least one cut groove mounted in an axial direction of the outer sleeve for allowing the flexible latching member to transversely enter and exit the therethrough, and wherein a width of the cut groove is smaller than a width of the bulged joggle unit, thereby forming a limiting engagement. Thus, multiple adapters can be tidily gathered and protected.

Abstract: A battery-based wireless power device for clamping onto a furniture article is provided. The battery-based wireless power device includes an upper housing having an electrical connector, such as an AC outlet or USB plug, and a lower housing operatively connected to the upper housing. The upper housing and the lower housing are positioned substantially parallel to one another and define a mounting cavity therebetween configured for removable attachment to an edge of the furniture article. The battery-powered device provides power through the use of a self-contained electrical power source, such as a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery can be removed, replaced with a charged battery, and recharged for later use.

Abstract: The invention is notably directed to a microfluidic device. The device comprises a substrate with a microchannel formed as a groove on a main surface of the substrate. The device further comprises one or more conduits extending parallel to the main surface of the substrate, and from a lateral surface of the substrate up to a lateral wall of the microchannel. The one or more conduits are configured so as to allow insertion of one or more electrodes therein, respectively, and such that an end of each of the one or more electrodes can reach into the microchannel. The invention is further directed to related sets of components, which include the above microfluidic device, as well as a housing, with electronics, and, possibly, a porous support (e.g., a membrane) and a cap. Biosensing applications are notably contemplated. The invention is further directed to methods of operating a microfluidic device.

Abstract: An electrical power supplying system including: a module docking station with a module docking receptacle and base station portion having integrated external power cord storage compartments; and a multi-function dockable module is docked in the module docking receptacle and can be manually removed and used locally as well as at remote locations.

Abstract: A self-contained electrical charging station includes a housing configured for coupling to a furniture article. The charging station includes an electrical output connector that is accessible from outside the housing, an electrical input connector supported at the housing and also accessible from outside the housing, and a self-contained electrical power source such as a rechargeable battery. The self-contained electrical power source is configured to be simultaneously electrically engaged with the electrical input connector and mechanically supported by at least one of the electrical input connector, the housing, or associated structure.

Abstract: An AC adapter having electronics for converting AC electricity to DC voltage is presented herein. The adapter includes an adapter housing, a plug and a built-in extension cord contained within a storage cavity defined by the adapter housing. The extension cord extends from the electronics to the plug. In a first engagement state the plug is mechanically engaged to the adapter housing such that the plug body completely covers the opening into the storage cavity, and the adapter housing and plug are a single structure that may be plugged directly into a wall outlet. In a second engagement state the plug is removed from the mechanical engagement with the adapter housing, and may be plugged into an outlet some distance from the adapter housing as limited by the length of the extension cord, which maintains electrical connection between the plug and the electronics within the adapter housing.

Abstract: The wiring harness production mounting, includes: at least one screen for displaying data aiding in the production of wiring harnesses, and at least one attachment surface associated with the at least one display screen, the at least one attachment surface being configured to receive at least one cable-routing element.

Abstract: An assembly for supporting and retracting machine cables, thereby protecting operational components attached to machine cables. A cable organization system includes at least one modular cable management module fixed to a mounting plate that allows mounting of the cable organization system to a machine or other surface. The system has clamps which secure machine cables. The clamps are supported on top of pivoting guide tubes. The cable management modules contain retraction systems which retract the machine cable clamps from an extended position. By utilizing retracting cable clamps on pivoting guide tubes, the system allows the use of operational components attached to secured machine cables, and organizes the machine cables, so that the machine cables do not extend out into the floor around the machine. The system redirects pulling force on the machine cables, so that operational components do not get pulled onto the floor if a passerby catches on a machine cable.

Abstract: A portable retractable oxygen tubing reel providing improved portability and mechanical reeling functionality. The portable retractable oxygen tubing reel includes tubing wrapped around an inner circular component stored within an outer storage compartment whereby a handle attached to the inner circular component may be rotated to wind or unwind tubing from the portable retractable oxygen tubing reel. Tubing may then be connected to a medical oxygen storage device at one end and a nasal oxygen cannula positioned near in proximity to a patient's nose for breathing oxygen at the other end.

Abstract: Systems and methods for remote control of an electronic device using a power cord are disclosed. A power cord that provides electric power to the device includes a module configured to receive wireless control signals originating from and/or transmit wireless signals to a remote device. The power cord includes one or more control wires for communicating signals between the module and the device. The module may be configured to translate information or signals received from the communications protocol of the remote device to the communications protocol of the device, and vice versa. The control wire(s) may extend along or within the power cord. Methods for wirelessly controlling a device comprise transmitting a command from a remote device to a module connected to the device's power cord, the module wirelessly receiving the command and transmitting the command to the appliance via control wires extending from the module to the device.

Abstract: A wireless electrical connection box has a plurality of electrical receptacles secured within a translucent or transparent lock box. The lock box may by opened by use of a key or other securing means. The plurality of electrical receptacles may be actuated or deactivated wirelessly by means of a proprietary application associated with a portable electronic device.

Abstract: Electrical devices must often be used at distances from wall outlets longer than their respective power cords. Extension cords frequently become entangled and take up floor space, creating tripping hazards. The extendable and retractable sockets disclosed are retrofit kits that can be inserted into commonly used electrical outlet gang boxes. To install, a user simply removes a wall outlet cover, removes the prior existing two socket outlet, and installs one of the retrofit kits. Once installed, the electrical sockets may be extended and retracted to the desired length for connecting electrical devices.

Abstract: An assembly, method, apparatus, and system for supplying power to security, life safety, information technology, and/or automation system components is disclosed. Some embodiments may include a power supply with a projecting terminal and a cable having a first end with an electrical contact surface for contacting a power transmitting surface of the projecting terminal to establish an electrical connection, so that a first end housing portion surrounds the electrical contact surface and at least partially covers the projecting terminal. The electrical contact surface may be adjustable using a spring, which may also assist in maintaining contact with the power transmitting surface located at the projecting terminal distal end. A cable second end may connect with an electronic device, and may be customizable according to the electronic device. Embodiments may also include keying features for ensuring connection with appropriate power supplies.

Abstract: A housing assembly includes a frame body, an adhesive, a cover plate, and a decorative ring. A bearing surface and a limiting surface are disposed on an inner side of the frame body. The cover plate includes a top surface and a bottom surface that are oppositely disposed and a side surface surroundingly connected between the top surface and the bottom surface, and the side surface includes a first side surface connected to the top surface and a second side surface connected to the bottom surface. The cover plate is installed to the inner side of the frame body. The adhesive is disposed between the bottom surface and the bearing surface and between the second side surface and the limiting surface. Accommodating space is provided between the first side surface and the limiting surface. The decorative ring is disposed in the accommodating space and covers the bearing surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electrical test fixture, comprising a base provided with an accommodating slot for accommodating therein a circuit board to be detected, and a printed circuit board for providing an electrical test signal, the accommodating slot being provided therein with a connector electrically connected to the printed circuit board; and an upper cover movably connected to the base in a first state in which the upper cover is opened in such a manner that the circuit board to be detected is capable of being placed in the accommodating slot and in a second state in which the upper cover is engaged with the base and is capable of abutting against the circuit board to be detected in the accommodating slot in such a manner that the circuit board to be detected comes into contact and is connected with the connector.

Abstract: A power unit is disclosed that includes a first surface with one or more power outlets, and a second surface angularly disposed with respect to the first surface. The second surface has one or more universal serial bus (USB) ports, and a power switch disposed thereon. The angled nature of the second surface provides ease of access to the USB port(s) and power switch.

Abstract: Systems and methods for remote control of an electronic device using a power cord are disclosed. A power cord that provides electric power to the device includes a module configured to receive wireless control signals originating from and/or transmit wireless signals to a remote device. The power cord includes one or more control wires for communicating signals between the module and the device. The module may be configured to translate information or signals received from the communications protocol of the remote device to the communications protocol of the device, and vice versa. The control wire(s) may extend along or within the power cord. Methods for wirelessly controlling a device comprise transmitting a command from a remote device to a module connected to the device's power cord, the module wirelessly receiving the command and transmitting the command to the appliance via control wires extending from the module to the device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to security systems for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal. For example, the security system may include a sensor configured to be coupled to the item of merchandise and a base configured to removably support the sensor and the item of merchandise thereon. The base includes a charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise. The security system also includes a controller operably coupled to the base and a key configured to wirelessly communicate with the base and/or controller. The sensor is configured to wirelessly communicate with the base.

Abstract: A retractable holder for a smartphone is formed with a housing, a connection mechanism for connecting and disconnecting the smartphone to the housing, a first lanyard loop comprising lanyard cords that are reeled onto or deployed from cord storage spools located inside the housing, a second lanyard loop comprising lanyard cords that are reeled onto or deployed from cord storage spools located inside the housing and a lanyard control mechanism. The lanyard control mechanism applies a retracting force to each of the cord storage spools, the retracting force operational to reel the lanyard cord extending from the housing in a deployed state to the cord's respective cord storage spool and to enable a user draw out and deploy a fixed length of the lanyard cord from the cord's respective cord storage spool.

Abstract: In a stack or matrix of lockers, typically in two, three or more tiers or rows and in multiple columns, charge power strips are secured at the back sides of the lockers and exposed through openings in the back walls of the lockers so as to provide line power and also low-voltage DC charging power for smartphones and other portable devices, with a plurality of different charge port fittings provided. The power strips are of a length to extend to two or more lockers and preferably are installed vertically, but could be installed horizontally. The lockers have a protected channel at rear, within which the power strip is installed.

Abstract: The invention concerns an electrical module suitable for operating while optionally being connected to at least one other electrical module of the same type, the electrical module comprising a housing on which are arranged first connection means suitable for connecting the electrical module to an external power source and second connection means allowing the electrical module to exchange first data with the outside, the electrical module further comprising linking means suitable for connecting the electrical module to another electrical module of the same type in order to transmit linking data and/or a linking power supply thereto.

Abstract: A retractable holder for a smartphone is formed with a housing, a connection mechanism for connecting and disconnecting the smartphone to the housing, a first lanyard loop comprising lanyard cords that are reeled onto or deployed from cord storage spools located inside the housing, a second lanyard loop comprising lanyard cords that are reeled onto or deployed from cord storage spools located inside the housing and a lanyard control mechanism. The lanyard control mechanism applies a retracting force to each of the cord storage spools, the retracting force operational to reel the lanyard cord extending from the housing in a deployed state to the cord's respective cord storage spool and to enable a user draw out and deploy a fixed length of the lanyard cord from the cord's respective cord storage spool.

Abstract: A mobile docking station that includes: a casing; a plurality of openings in the casing; a cord extending through each opening; a plug at a distal end of each cord; and a power cord extending from the casing, where the power cord supplies power to the cords. Preferably each cord is retractable back into each respective opening. In one particular embodiment, the casing preferably accommodates a tissue box and includes an opening to allow dispensing tissues from the tissue box.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to security systems and methods for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal. For example, the security system may include a sensor configured to be coupled to the item of merchandise and a charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise. The security system may also include a cable connected to the sensor and at least one optical transceiver for defining a sense loop between the cable and the sensor.

Abstract: A handheld tool storage device, particularly to a handheld tool carrying case, having at least one base body unit which includes at least one movably supported base body element, and having at least one electric functional unit, and having at least one operating unit at least for operating the electric functional unit. The operating unit has at least one operating element that is at a minimum distance from an axis of motion of the base body element, which is less than 50% of a main extension of the base body element.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to security systems for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal. For example, the security system may include a sensor configured to be coupled to the item of merchandise and a base configured to removably support the sensor and the item of merchandise thereon. The base includes a charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise. The security system also includes a controller operably coupled to the base and a key configured to wirelessly communicate with the base and/or controller. The sensor is configured to wirelessly communicate with the base.

Abstract: A transmission cable for an electrical device includes a first case, a second case, a line, a first connector and a second connector. The second case is detachably connected to the first case, and a space is formed between the first case and the second case when the first case is connected to the second case. The line having opposite ends connected to the first case and the second case respectively, and the first connector is connected to the end of the line connected to the first case while the second connector is connected to the end of the line connected to the second case. Both the first connector and the second connector are received in the space between the first case and the second case when the first case is connected to the second case for storage.

Abstract: A consumer electronic system for holding and providing power to any number of consumer electronic devices includes any number of cradles in a staggered configuration, such that, displays of consumer electronic devices in each of the cradles are each visible without being substantially blocked by other consumer electronic devices. In one embodiment, the consumer electronic system for holding and providing power comprises multiple sub-systems, each having one or more cradles, such that, the sub-systems are joined to produce a consumer electronic system for holding and providing power to the desired number of possible consumer electronic devices at one time.

Abstract: A consumer electronic system for holding and providing power to any number of consumer electronic devices has cradles and each of the cradles has a pair of folding support walls. The pair of folding support walls are separated by a gap, allowing for a device cable to be routed between the two sections so that, when a consumer electronic device is within the cradle and connected to a power port for charging or use (by the cable) the consumer electronic device sits properly. Since the device cable, passes through this gap, the device cable doesn't perturb the consumer electronic device (e.g., allowing for a stable containment of the consumer electronic device at a proper viewing angle).

Abstract: A security case (20) for a portable electronic device such as a mobile phone (22) to prevent theft and loss. The security case has a case body comprising a panel (24) and side walls (26) configured to hold the phone. An extendible and retractable cord (42) in a spool assembly (36) attached to the case body is lockable against retraction in its extended position. The cord is attachable to an object such as a user's belt loop (66) or to a desk or chair, etc., to tether the case and phone. The phone can be easily and conveniently used while keeping it securely tethered since the cord does not retract until the user presses a rewind button (50).

Abstract: Provided is a multi-outlet capable of conveniently organizing cables connected to electric appliances.

Abstract: A patch panel arrangement is disclosed having a two part cable terminating device into which a cable can enter. One part, for example, a main body has forward facing wiring contacts. The cable can pass through from the rear but has its wires terminated on the wiring contacts from the front. A front cover detachable from the main body via the front of the patch panel, exposes the front facing wiring contacts to permit wiring changes to be effected from the uncluttered front of the patch panel (rather than the crowded rear of conventional patch panels).

Abstract: A combination storage receptacle and power strip/surge protector holder includes an enclosure perimeter defining an aperture for receiving objects, and a power strip mounted to the enclosure perimeter for reducing the clutter of wiring of power strips.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) dimming module includes an energy storage circuit, a load interface circuit, and a switch circuit. The energy storage circuit provides a substantially continuous current in response to a converter current. The load interface circuit provides a modulated load current in response to the continuous current. The switch circuit, which is operatively coupled to the load interface circuit, switches in accordance with a duty cycle. The modulated load current is based on the duty cycle.

Abstract: The Electronic Module has a body case 2, including a plurality of case members 3, 4 and that has an internal space (S) where a first opening P1 is formed on one side surface of the internal space and a second opening P2 that opens in a direction different from that of the first opening P1 is in an exposed state when a plurality of the case members are separated each other, a substrate 5 on which a sensor IC 51 is mounted and that is housed in the internal space of the body case, and a resin body 6 that covers the substrate 5 by being filled in the internal space of the body case and solidified or hardened, and is characterized by that a plurality of the case members and the substrate 5 are integrated by the use of the resin body 6 as an accouplement.

Abstract: A rolled terminal (50) for an electrical connector has a first portion (58) formed of a rolled sheet defining a bore for receiving an electrical wire, and a first aperture (62) in the wall of the first portion (58) for receiving a screw for clamping the wire between the screw and the wall of the first portion. Also included is a plug attached by cable to a towed vehicle, the plug associated with a magnet to enable it to be secured to the towed vehicle when the plug is not in use.

Abstract: A refrigerant distribution unit for an air conditioner, includes: a pipe unit which distributes a refrigerant from a refrigerant pipe on an outdoor unit side to multiple branch refrigerant pipes, which includes an electromagnetic valve and a temperature sensor, on an indoor unit side; a main unit which stores the pipe unit covered by an insulator case, upper and lower cases; and an electric component box which controls the electromagnetic valves and the temperature sensors by connecting the valves with the sensors by cables. A cable draw-out recessed portion is formed in one of side faces of the insulator case where the connecting slots for the pipes are formed, and a bottom face recessed portion for storing the cables is formed in a bottom face of the insulator case. The upper case includes a cable draw-out slot for guiding the cables to a cable guide hole formed in the electric component box.

Abstract: One exemplary aspect comprises an apparatus comprising: (a) a first housing comprising an electrical plug; (b) a second housing comprising an electrical receptacle; and (c) a first electrical cord connecting the first housing to the second housing; wherein the second housing is configured to accept the electrical cord being wound around the second housing. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus further comprises a third housing comprising an electrical receptacle; and a second electrical cord connecting the second housing to the third housing; wherein the third housing is configured to accept the second electrical cord being wound around the second housing.

Abstract: A cable holding structure includes a plate-shaped member having an opening, and a conductive wire holding portion holding a plurality of wires inserted therethrough, the wire holding portion being disposed in the opening and electrically connected to a braided shield that collectively covers the plurality of wires. The wire holding portion protrudes from the opening of the plate-shaped member and includes a plurality of through-holes extending in a direction orthogonal to the plate-shaped member. The plurality of wires are each enclosed in the through-holes. The braided shield is electrically connected to an outer surface of the wire holding portion protruding from the opening.

Abstract: Provided is a multi-outlet capable of conveniently organizing cables connected to electric appliances.