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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8101876 | Electro-mechanical pulse generator An electromechanical pulse generator and a method of generating electrical pulses are disclosed. The electromechanical pulse generator comprises very few parts and includes an effective mechanism to prevent contact rebound. An upper, user-actuable and rotatable part... | 01/24/2012 |
| 7893369 | Ratchet wheel mechanism and turning switch with ratchet wheel mechanism In the present invention are disclosed a step type ratchet wheel mechanism and a turning switch with step type ratchet wheel mechanism, wherein comprising: camshaft circular disc, on its end surface is disposed at least one groove, on its rim is disposed at least on... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7728237 | Multi-functional control A multifunctional switch and impulse generator assembly are disclosed that include a fixed base part enclosing an electrical pulse generator. A rotatable upper part with an actuation knob is included. The electrical pulse generator is adapted to provide electrical p... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7550686 | Rotary switch in a motor vehicle A rotary switch in a motor vehicle has a stationary central part, a rotatable outer part, a control part and a contact unit (16). The control part is coupled to the rotatable outer part so as to transfer a rotary movement of the outer part directly into the c... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7550687 | Architecture effectively connecting a rotary switch and a casing An architecture effectively connecting a rotary switch and a casing comprises: a rotary switch and a casing that is engaged with the rotary switch via a rotary disc of the rotary switch. The casing has multiple snap-fit parts corresponding to snap-fit slots of the r... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7495187 | Electrical switch An electrical switch having a plurality of switch positions includes a plurality of first electrical contacts, and a second electrical contact configured to electrically connect at least two of the first contacts. A carrier member is configured to carry the second c... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7442887 | Enhanced rotary multi-pole electrical switch Implementations provide a first option of simultaneously turning on or turning off two distinctly separate and isolated electrical circuits, such as when each of two electrical devices are powered by a different energy source. Implementations provide a second option... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7414206 | Control panel for vehicle air conditioner A control panel for a vehicle air conditioner includes a dial configured to be turned to change a setting of an object selected from among a plurality of objects. A control panel for a vehicle air conditioner includes a switch configured to be pushed to chang... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7381911 | Multi-instruction switch A multi-instruction switch includes a base, a control disk, a plurality of electrodes and a conductive element. The control disk is located above the base and can rotate relative to the base to issue instructions. The conductive element is bent to form a common cont... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7375674 | Switching device and remote control using the switching device The invention relates to a switching device and a remote control unit using the switching device to be used for operating a variety of electronic products. The invention aims to provide a device and unit which can be miniaturized and which can utilize a high-density... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7371066 | Illuminated dental examination instrument An intraoral dental instrument includes an elongate handle or body and a mirror that is releasably attachable to a distal end thereof. An LED housing disposed in the handle proximate a light entrance surface of the mirror includes a housing body sized to retain at l... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7350285 | Method of manufacturing a switch panel to be disposed close to a magnetic sensor A method of manufacturing a movable contact unit includes manufacturing a movable contact, sticking the movable contact to a base sheet made of insulating resin, and applying demagnetization to the movable contact so that the residual magnetic flux density is smalle... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7342187 | Rotating input selection device A rotating input selection device is equipped with a rotating input unit, a case member rotatably supporting the rotating input unit, a circuit substrate opposing the rotating input unit, and a contact connection structures formed from a fixed contact point and a mo... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7342186 | Knob force transfer module A knob assembly comprising a housing, a circuit board, a rotary knob, a rotary actuated potentiometer and a rotation assembly. The housing has a front face. The circuit board is located in the housing, with the circuit board having a front and a rear. The rotary kno... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7336205 | Rotary encoder A rotary encoder exhibits a shaft, which can be coupled in torque-proof fashion to a rotating object to be measured. The shaft is connected at a true angle of rotation to a material measure and is divided axially into a drive section (10), which can be couple... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7327350 | Input device for control of computer software designed to assist persons of reduced visual acuity An input device designed to allow persons of reduced visual acuity to manipulate computer software providing magnification is disclosed. The device attaches to a personal computer via standard peripheral attachment, e.g., Universal Serial Bus. A single, large, light... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322427 | Power impact tool It is an object of the present invention to provide an effective technique to improve ease of operation of the power impact tool. The power tool of the present invention includes a tool body, a tool bit, a motor, first and second switches and a mode changing mechani... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7317168 | Interface module for audiovisual devices An interface module for interlinking a plurality of audio visual devices with a single video monitor includes a housing having an upper end with a plurality of sets of input jacks thereon, each set for coupling with a discrete audio visual device. An output cable ex... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7307232 | Rotary switch A rotary switch for installation in the dashboard of a vehicle has a switch housing, an actuation shaft that is arranged rotatably in the switch housing, a knob that is mounted on one end of the actuation shaft, and a ring-shaped faceplate that surrounds the knob an... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7302758 | Manufacturing and mounting method of electrical contacts for control members of small dimensions, in particular for the horological field There is disclosed a method for manufacturing and mounting electric contacts for control members of small dimensions, particularly for control members used in the horological field. This method includes the following steps: a) stamping and pre-shaping a plate of ele... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7294796 | Switch device, data-processing apparatus and playback apparatus A playback apparatus is provided, which comprises a switch device (200) that gives the user good feeling of operating. A tape-shaped switch (500) is provided on a base part (410), extending along the circumference of the base part (410). ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7288172 | Apparatus for providing electrical and fluid communication to a rotating microelectronic workpiece during electrochemical processing A method and apparatus for transmitting electrical signals and fluids to and/or from a microelectronic workpiece. An apparatus in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a shaft rotatable about a shaft axis and having a first end with a first electr... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7288179 | Method for providing electrical and fluid communication to a rotating microelectronic workpiece during electrochemical processing A method and apparatus for transmitting electrical signals and fluids to and/or from a microelectronic workpiece. An apparatus in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a shaft rotatable about a shaft axis and having a first end with a first electr... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7268306 | Temporary clamping structure for electronics A temporary clamping structure for electronics includes a bracket fastened to a ceiling surface of the interior of a room, an electronic device body connected to the ceiling surface by screwing down to the bracket, fitting holes formed on the bracket side, and a fit... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7262373 | Multifunctional switch A multifunctional switch having a push button placed on an upper surface, and an operating lever protruding laterally from the side thereof. The push button on the upper surface is used to operate a push switch. The operating lever on the side is used to operate a r... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7244148 | Circuit disconnect assembly A circuit disconnect assembly for a high-voltage electrical storage device in a vehicle integrates a grip portion and a fuse holder portion into one unit. The handle is easily manipulated manually within a housing of the storage device to open a high-voltage circuit... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7232972 | Line switch able to modulate light A line switch able to modulate light includes an upper cover, a lower cover and a rotary selector positioned between the upper and the lower cover. When the rotary selector is turned clockwise, the line switch can turn on and modulate light to be half bright, and wh... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7230191 | Hinge apparatus having a switch and electronic apparatus including the hinge apparatus In a hinge apparatus for rotatably connecting a first housing and a second housing of an electronic apparatus, the hinge apparatus includes a first rotating portion adapted to be connected to the first housing and a second rotating portion adapted to be connected to... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7223926 | Knob assembly for operating the switch of a radio A knob assembly for the switch of a radio is provided which prevents the switch from being rotated to certain positions except when the knob is moved in an axial direction after contact with a stop. The knob may be returned to a location where other switch positions... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7211755 | Knob structure A knob structure is disposed on an electronic device to input a preset control signal. The knob structure includes a rotary encoder, a brake wheel, and a rotary wheel. A plurality of ratchets is disposed around the circumference of the brake wheel and locked on the ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7196282 | Movable contact unit arrangement including a movable contact unit and a magnetic sensor A movable contact unit arrangement includes a movable contact disposed close to a magnetic sensor. The movable contact unit includes a base sheet made of insulating resin, and a movable contact made of elastic metal plate material and having a downwardly opening dom... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7180023 | Washing machine A washing machine for reducing the movement of a dial knob. The washing machine comprises a control panel disposed on one side of a housing forming the external appearance of the washing machine, and provided with a circuit board installed therein for controlling th... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7177498 | Two-by-two optical routing element using two-position MEMS mirrors Retroreflecting elements adapted for use in two-by-two optical routing elements. Each retroreflecting element is configured to selectively retroreflect two optical rays. A first reflective surface, such as may be provided by a mirror, is inclined with respect to a r... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7166810 | Switching device and remote control transmitter using the switching device A switching device and a remote control transmitter using the switching device are provided. In the switching device, a driving body rotating in conjunction with an operation body is provided. This rotation of the driving body provides an electrical contact or separ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7161102 | Switch device A switch device including a first fixed contact, a second fixed contact, a lead-out pattern extending from the second fixed contact to the outside of the first fixed contact, and a movable contact disposed on the first fixed contact and formed of a reversing leaf sp... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7154479 | Precision resolution A mobile communication apparatus comprises a processor means and an interface. The interface comprises a display and a input means, which comprises a rotating input means arranged to provide a angular movement signal in accordance with an angular movement of the rot... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7148440 | Stackable switch A stackable switch assembly includes a base switch housing having switch components therein, an intermediate switch housing having second switch components therein, with the intermediate switch housing mechanically engaged with the base switch housing, and a cover m... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7145087 | Multi-instruction switch A multi-instruction switch includes a control disk, an anchor member and a depressing element. The control disk can drive a first conductive element to rotate relative to the anchor member. The anchor member has a terminal connector which includes a common terminal,... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7139392 | Device and method for suppressing DSL signal echo induced by bridgetap A digital signal line transmission system with reduced echo is provided. A communication line is between a carrier and a user terminal. A bridgetap line has a first end connected to the communication line. An adaptor having a capacitance is connected to the bridgeta... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7135646 | Electrical switch An electrical switch includes an insulative housing (10), a set of fixed contacts fastened in the housing, a movable contacts (30) received in the housing, a load plate (40) mounted above the movable contact, a spring (50) mounted in the ... | 11/14/2006 |
