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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 27, 2003
Filed:
Jun. 05, 2000
Stanton W. Ross, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Terry Lee Erskine, Camarillo, CA (US);
Power-One, Inc., Camarillo, CA (US);
Abstract
A handle for electronic components is provided that retains the mechanical function of prior art handles and provides for integration of electronic features, such as indicator lights and associated labels, on a portion of the handle. The present handle is mechanically attached to its associated electronic package, and is also electrically connected to the electronics within the package to provide for operation of the handle's integrated electronic features. Electronic features, for example, status indicators and adjustment features, are positioned on the handle so that the features are available at the front of the component, without using space on the front panel of the electronic package. The handle is especially useful for compact, rack-mounted electronics units.