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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4866219 | Modular encoder and switch assembly A modular encoder and switch assembly includes a first module containing the rotor and contact elements of an electrical encoder, and a second module that contains a switch. The two modules are axially aligned and joined together in tandem. The encoder an... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4824694 | Cermet resistive element for variable resistor An improved resistive element comprises a film-type resistive layer applied to an insulative substrate and then fired. An array of discrete, spaced apart islands of predominantly conductive material is then applied to the resistive layer in a repetitive p... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4810994 | Spiral wire contact assembly for variable resistor A contact for a rotary action variable resistor is formed of a length of wire coiled into a flattened, substantially annular spiral, with a wiper element provided by a radial protuberance on the spiral. A first embodiment has a protuberance along each of ... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4808958 | Linear variable differential transformer with improved secondary windings A linear variable differential transformer (LVDT), includes a hollow bobbin with first and second ends, a ferromagnetic core adapted for linear movement within the bobbin, a primary coil wound around the exterior of the bobbin, and first and second second... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4771958 | Apparatus and method for simultaneously winding two strands of wire on a bobbin An apparatus for winding two coils simultaneously on a bobbin, such as winding the two secondary coils of a linear variable differential transformer (LVDT), has a chuck or the like holding a bobbin. The chuck is rotated by a first motor. First and second ... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4765188 | Pressure transducer with integral digital temperature compensation A pressure transducer of the type employing a pressure-responsive diaphragm (11) with silicon piezoresistive strain gauges epitaxially deposited thereon is provided with integral digital thermal compensation of span shift and zero shift. The strain gauges... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4732802 | Cermet resistive element for variable resistor An improved resistive element comprises a film-type resistive layer applied to an insulative substrate and then fired. An array of discrete, spaced apart islands of predominantly conductive material is then applied to the resistive layer in a repetitive p... | 03/22/1988 |
| 4679886 | Multi-wire contact assembly A contact assembly has a contact comprising two wire loops in an overlapping relationship, with a leg of each loop being interposed between the legs of the other loop. The prong forms the shank of a terminal pin, joined at an angle to a segment of the met... | 07/14/1987 |
| 4647898 | Electronic device with improved element retention A retention mechanism for retaining an electrical element securely within a housing is specifically adapted for use with a loop-shaped (e.g., substantially annular) electrical element, having two ends separated by a small gap. The mechanism comprises a ga... | 03/03/1987 |
| 4631824 | Method of manufacturing a multi-wire contact assembly A method for manufacturing a contact assembly for an electronic component commences with providing (1) a length of wire formed into a continuous series of loops each having a pair of legs joined at a closed end, the series of loops comprising first and se... | 12/30/1986 |
| 4626823 | Miniature electronic device with improved housing attachment In an electronic device, of the type having an electronic component carried on a substrate, a housing to enclose the component, and terminal leads attached to the substrate, the housing is attached to the substrate by means of crimped tabs formed on exten... | 12/02/1986 |
| 4600912 | Diaphragm pressure sensor with improved tensile loading characteristics A diaphragm-type pressure sensor employs a monocrystalline wafer as a pressure-responsive diaphragm. The wafer has a central active area surrounded by a first bonding area on one side and a second bonding area on the other side. The first bonding area is ... | 07/15/1986 |
| 4586109 | Batch-process silicon capacitive pressure sensor Silicon capacitive pressure sensors are produced by a batch-process method, comprising the steps of: (1) providing first and second wafers of conductive silicon; (2) oxidizing a surface of each wafer with a layer of silicon dioxide; (3) removing a predefi... | 04/29/1986 |
| 4583806 | Low insertion-force socket for IC device A socket for an integrated circuit device, particularly of the "Small Outline" type, includes a receptacle having a base and a pair of opposing side walls. A row of spaced-apart, generally vertical guide members extending inwardly from the interior surfac... | 04/22/1986 |
| 4574640 | Integrated dual-range pressure transducer A pressure transducing device in the form of a beam includes a monolithic chip of silicon or similar material which is mechanically supported at and near its two opposed ends and unsupported in a flexible region between the two ends. The flexible, unsuppo... | 03/11/1986 |
| 4547795 | Leadless chip carrier with frangible shorting bars An integrated circuit semiconductor chip or the like is packaged on a leadless chip carrier. The chip carrier comprises a substrate with an integral coplanar extension frangibly connected to one or more sides. Each such extension has a metallized conducti... | 10/15/1985 |
| 4513942 | Plate molding apparatus with interlocking cavity plates In an apparatus for encapsulating objects in molded plastic packages, an improved removable cavity plate assembly comprises upper and lower cavity plates which fit together in an interlocking manner to define molding cavities having integral surfaces form... | 04/30/1985 |
| 4427966 | Pivoting rotor ratchet mechanism for worm gear potentiometer A ratcheting mechanism for a multiturn variable resistance device, of the worm screw-actuated type, has mutually engageable stopping members on the rotor and in the housing, limiting rotor travel beyond first and second limits. The stopping member in the ... | 01/24/1984 |
| 4395915 | Pressure measuring apparatus An apparatus which utilizes solid state piezoresistive strain sensing means to measure the static pressure as well as the differential pressure across a primary element, such as an orifice plate, venturi tube, nozzle or wedge. In a preferred embodiment, t... | 08/02/1983 |
| 4356944 | Method and apparatus for breaking prescored ceramic substrate plates A prescored ceramic substrate plate is broken along each of a plurality of parallel, uniformily-spaced transverse score lines scribed therein by moving the plate, scored side up, along a guide rail and over a break edge into the lower arc of a resilient b... | 11/02/1982 |
| 4347745 | Pressure measuring apparatus An apparatus which utilizes solid state piezoresistive strain sensing means to measure the static pressure as well as the differential pressure across a primary element, such as an orifice plate, venturi tube, nozzle or wedge. In a preferred embodiment, t... | 09/07/1982 |
| 4345476 | Differential pressure transducer with high compliance, constant stress cantilever beam In a differential pressure transducer, of the type having a cantilever beam mechanically linked to a pressure-sensitive diaphragm, and piezoelectric strain gauges diffused into or bonded onto the beam, the beam has a relatively high compliance as compared... | 08/24/1982 |
| 4256101 | Thermistor assist sensing A sensor for the detection of a very feeble effort to breathe on the part of a patient whose breathing needs are under the influence and control of a mechanical ventilator. A self-heated thermistor is mounted in a small diameter sensor tube. A diaphragm a... | 03/17/1981 |
| 4246565 | Retention plug A component to be attached to a substrate or plate or other element including a hollow bushing having an extension for mounting directly to such other element. The extension is provided with a radially compressible shoulder portion engageable upon inserti... | 01/20/1981 |
| 4190045 | Noise reducing exhalation valve and diaphragm A one-piece, integrally molded diaphragm for use in exhalation valves of respiratory apparatus to prevent the propagation of harmonic acoustic vibrations. High frequency oscillations are prevented from propagating by means of mechanical damping. The dampe... | 02/26/1980 |
| 4188829 | Flexure pivot accelerometer A pendulous, linear accelerometer having its sensitive pendulous mass assembly mounted in its casing structure by means of a pair of flexure pivot bearings. The relatively long dimension of each flexure pivot, the wide separation of the flexure pivot pair... | 02/19/1980 |
| 4188606 | Phaseable impedance device Mechanism and method for mounting at least a pair of wiper contact springs to a rotor such that the angular relationship between the two wiper contact springs may be very closely controlled. In one embodiment a first contact spring is permanently attached... | 02/12/1980 |
| 4186483 | Potentiometer contact and rotor assembly A total assembly system combining the fabrication of multiwire contact springs into a wiper contact with the assembly of the wiper contact so fabricated into a potentiometer rotor blank. A radius-truncated cone projection acts as a reducer of the heat pow... | 02/05/1980 |
| 4177830 | Valve assembly permitting independent peak flow and decay rate control of periodic gas flows The valve assembly employs a peak flow valve with a first adjustable orifice which restricts gas flow through a conduit to establish a peak flow, a peak flow control for adjusting the size of the orifice, a separate valve which progressively closes a seco... | 12/11/1979 |
| 4165622 | Releasable locking and sealing assembly A releasable locking and sealing assembly for a cylindrical casing which fits over a body. The body includes a cylindrical portion about which an O-ring formed from a stiffly deformable, springy material is disposed. The casing is dimensioned to compress ... | 08/28/1979 |
| 4164143 | Ultrasonic amplifier detector Method and apparatus for amplification of amplitude-modulated, ultrasonic frequency, electronic signals providing superior loss-of-carrier signal detection. Low noise integrated circuits are employed to provide high amplification of low level input signal... | 08/14/1979 |
| 4162408 | Optical mark sense detector Apparatus for detecting marks or other objects by comparing a decrease in reflected light while the mark or object is moving across optics, to the light reflected before the mark or object was encountered by the optics. A threshold reference voltage level... | 07/24/1979 |
| 4161887 | Media independent differential pressure transducer A differential pressure transducer utilizing fluid-filled chambers as pressure transfer linkage to an isolated, fluid-filled aneroid sensing system. Isolation diaphragms are spread by means of internal fluid pressure fill of transfer chambers, thus provid... | 07/24/1979 |
| 4142148 | Remote transducer monitoring system A transducer monitoring system facilitating at least two measurements in locations which are difficult to access. Advantages include the capability of making the measurements in remote locations where severe environmental conditions exist. A feature of th... | 02/27/1979 |
| 4141356 | Respirator system and method A respirator system with both assisted and spontaneous breathing modes. A control circuit responds to the patient's breathing pattern to alternate the system between the two modes in accordance with a predetermined alternation pattern. The control circuit... | 02/27/1979 |
| 4140023 | Differential pressure transducer A piezoresistive differential pressure transducer in which the need for convoluted isolating diaphragms and oil fill is eliminated. The instrument as contemplated by the invention does not require O-ring seals or springs to provide over-pressure protectio... | 02/20/1979 |
| 4117444 | Hearing aid volume control A potentiometer and switch combination suitable for use as a hearing aid volume control. A control cap positioned over the potentiometer body is provided with an integral cam which performs the function of switch actuation. Positive seal is provided by an... | 09/26/1978 |
| 4114132 | Worm gear potentiometer ratchet system A lead screw type control for a miniature worm gear actuated potentiometer having a rotor with a main drive spur gear and a ratcheting drive rack gear. The invention contemplates rack gear teeth formed with a gentle ramp opposed to a more acute ramp such ... | 09/12/1978 |
| 4114133 | Worm gear drive and ratchet system A worm gear drive and ratchet system in which a flexible, two-piece, toothed drive wheel is driven by a threaded drive shaft. The two-piece, toothed drive wheel comprises identical halves that are keyed and bonded into a fixed relationship. Upon reaching ... | 09/12/1978 |
| 4109215 | Dual mode output amplifier for a sample and hold circuit There is disclosed a dual mode amplifier for use as the output amplifier of a sample and hold circuit. The dual mode amplifier described by the invention is controlled by a sample and hold gate. In one of its modes the characteristics of the amplifier are... | 08/22/1978 |
