Andrew Corporation

Fellowes Manufacturing Company

Christopher R Jones

James T Weisburn

James F Caruso

Howard L Danzyger

Francisco X Gomez

James W Beile

Karenann Brow

Alvaro Mejia

Kevin Campbell

John Claypoole

Eugene D Maher

A power strip is described which includes a first unit containing a connecting member and an electrical outlet, wherein the first unit is electrically connected to a plug; and (b) a second unit electrically connected to the first unit, the second unit containing an electrical outlet and a complementary connecting member that is complementary to the connecting member of the first unit, wherein the second unit is removably attached to the first unit by cooperation of the connecting member of the first unit and the connecting member of the second unit.

Modular power strip

A modular power strip having two or more modules with each having at least one electrical outlet. The modules are removably connected to each other to provide one or more remote electrical connections. Each module is electrically connected. An electrical cord connecting the modules can be stored when the modules are connected.

A method of forming a continuous band of resilient material with a preselected design on an exterior surface thereof, which has a seamless appearance is disclosed. The method includes inserting a molding insert core having a textured outer surface within a molding cavity. A continuous band of resilient material is formed about the core. The band bears the reverse image of the textured pattern on its interior surface. Like other molding processes, the band bears flash or parting lines formed on its exterior surface. The band is inverted by turning it inside out so that the flash or parting lines are positioned on its interior surface and the reverse of the textured pattern is positioned on its exterior surface. As such, an aesthetically pleasing band having a seamless exterior surface is produced.

Method of making a resilient outer covering

An improved cigarette lighter adapter for an electronic device has an exterior flexible covering that provides a textured surface for gripping by the user to facilitate the insertion and removal of the adapter from a cigarette lighter socket. The adapted also includes a pair of ground contacts in the form of spring members that abut ground contact pads on an internal circuit board. The ground contacts are biased in place within the adapter against the circuit board contact pads in a solderless manner. The ground contacts are positioned in alignment with each other on opposite sides of the circuit board so that contact forces they exert on the circuit board balance so as not to apply any detrimental stress to the circuit board.

Easily gripped cigarette lighter adapter with balanced, solderless

Housing for a cigarette lighter adapter

Cigarette lighter adapter

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Oak Lawn, IL, United States of America

Christopher R Jones