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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8011270 | Integrated pedal assembly having a hysteresis mechanism A pedal assembly including a pedal support and a pedal member rotatably coupled to the pedal support to allow pivotal movement of the pedal member about a pivot axis. The pedal assembly further includes a friction member having a bearing surface, and a clamp member ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7503236 | Pedal assembly having a hysteresis mechanism A pedal assembly for use in association with a vehicle includes a pedal support adapted for mounting to the vehicle. The pedal support includes a pivot shaft extending along a pivot axis and having an outer bearing surface. A pedal arm is rotatably engaged to the pi... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7268538 | Magnetic rotational position sensor A magnetic rotational position sensor including first and second magnets spaced apart to define an air gap and cooperating with one another to generate a magnetic field within the air gap extending along an axis of rotation. At least one magnetic flux sensor is posi... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7009388 | Magnetic position sensor having dual electronic outputs A position sensor including a magnetic circuit comprising a magnet having opposite first and second magnetic poles, a first pole piece having a proximal portion positioned adjacent the first magnetic pole and a distal portion positioned adjacent the second magnetic ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6956368 | Magnetic rotational position sensor A magnetic rotational position sensor comprising a magnetic circuit including a loop pole piece and a magnet, and a magnetic flux sensor adapted to sense varying magnitudes of magnetic flux density associated with the magnetic circuit. The loop pole piece has a peri... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6798195 | Magnetic position sensor having shaped pole pieces at least partially formed of a non-magnetic material for producing a magnetic field having varying magnetic flux density along an axis A magnetic position sensor including a pair of magnets of opposite polarity which are spaced apart to define an air gap extending along an axis, and a pair of shaped pole pieces at least partially disposed within the air gap and positioned adjacent respective ones o... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6731109 | Magnetic position sensor having a stepped magnet interface A non-contacting magnetic position sensor that produces a magnetic field having improved linear characteristics over an extended sensing range. The magnetic position sensor includes a pair of magnets, a pair of pole pieces extending between the magnets and spaced ap... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6717399 | Magnetic sensing device with offset compensation A magnetic incremental motion detection system (110) for outputting a plurality of voltage and/or current signals in digital form wherein the voltage and/or current signals are a collective representation of any incremental rotational, linear, or pivotal move... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6653830 | Magnetic position sensor having shaped pole pieces to provide a magnetic field having a varying magnetic flux density field strength A magnetic sensor is provided which includes a pair of magnets and a pair of shaped pole pieces positioned adjacent respective ones of the magnets and spaced apart to define an air gap therebetween. The magnets and the shaped pole pieces cooperate to prov... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6586929 | Magnetic position sensor having shaped pole pieces for improved output linearity A magnetic position sensor including a pair of magnets of opposite polarity which are spaced apart to define an air gap extending along an axis, and a pair of shaped pole pieces at least partially disposed within the air gap and positioned adjacent respec... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6538426 | Combined hub temperature and wheel speed sensor system A combined hub temperature and wheel speed sensor system comprises a sensor assembly coupled to an axle and a wheel assembly fixedly coupled to the wheel, which in turn is free to rotate with respect to the axle. The wheel assembly includes a ring magnet.... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6509734 | Magnetic rotational position sensor A magnetic rotational position sensor senses each rotational position of a control shaft about a first rotational axis over a definable range of rotation of the control shaft. The magnetic rotational position sensor includes a magnetic circuit, a magnetic... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6498480 | Magnetic non-contacting rotary transducer A magnetic rotary transducer for providing a signal indicative of a rotational position of a control shaft about a rotational axis over a defined range of rotation is disclosed. The magnetic rotary transducer comprises a pair of magnets and a rotor includ... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6472865 | Magnetic rotational position sensor having dual magnetic flux sensor capabilities A magnetic rotational position sensor for sensing each rotational position of a control shaft about a first axis over a definable range of rotation. The position sensor generally includes a magnetic circuit and a pair of magnetic flux sensors. The magneti... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6459261 | Magnetic incremental motion detection system and method A magnetic incremental motion detection system for outputting a plurality of voltage and/or current signals in digital form wherein the voltage and/or current signals are a collective representation of any incremental rotational, linear, or pivotal moveme... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6417664 | Magnetic rotational position sensor having a peripherally interrupted outer pole piece A magnetic rotational position sensor for sensing the rotational position of a control shaft about a first axis over a definable range of rotation is disclosed. The magnetic rotational position sensor includes a magnetic circuit formed by a peripherally i... | 07/09/2002 |
