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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7507923 | Electrical switch A low profile switch assembly is provided having a base portion that supports a folded flexible circuit sealed about its edges, an overlying deformable elastomeric portion, and a pair of window knobs. The base portion has a pair of integrally formed, upwardly extend... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7365282 | Pull out air gap switch for wallbox-mounted dimmer A push/pull switch control is incorporated into the surface pattern of a wall box dimmer having a planar face surface. The switch control is finger nail operated and contains a finger nail groove which is accessible on the bottom end surface of the operator so it ca... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7295427 | Electrical component with flush side action fasteners for a load center basepan An apparatus and method for a load center comprising a basepan with fastener devices for securing bus bars, neutral bars, and a variety of other electrical components to the basepan. Each fastener device comprises a self aligning support post flush with two extendin... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7287890 | Lamp unit mounting structure A lamp unit mounting structure includes a mounting panel having a mounting portion, a lamp unit, an elastic fixing member and a restricting member. The elastic fixing member is provided on the lamp unit, and includes a first portion which is extended from the lamp u... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7288853 | Power control center with solid state device for controlling power transmission A semiconductor device for an automotive power control center. The device can include first, second and third legs, a semiconductor and an insulating material. The semiconductor is coupled to the legs and configured to transmit relatively high current power between ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7268447 | Power control center with solid state device for controlling power transmission An automotive power control center that includes a housing, a first conductor coupled to the housing, a second conductor, a control circuit, which is coupled to the housing, and a semiconductor. The second conductor is coupled to the housing and insulated from the f... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7268446 | Power control center with solid state device for controlling power transmission An automotive power control center that includes a housing, a first conductor coupled to the housing, a second conductor, a control circuit, which is coupled to the housing, and a semiconductor. The second conductor is coupled to the housing and insulated from the f... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7228679 | Electrical method of sensing operator presence on a walk-behind mower An operator presence control assembly for a walk-behind greens mower includes a handle supported on a frame of the walk-behind greens mower, a ribbon switch on the outer perimeter of the handle, and a circuit including the ribbon switch. The circuit is completed by ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7199315 | Pressure actuated electrical switch An electrical switch comprises a dielectric substrate and a deformable contact member overlying the dielectric substrate for contacting an electrical conductor on the dielectric substrate when deformed. The contact member is electrically connected to another electri... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7186932 | Switch device When an operator applies a removing force to turn a switch portion b in a direction C2, a projection a4 abuts against a slope b71 so that the removing force as a reaction is applied to the slope. The removing force is divided into a component wo... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7172160 | Mechanical mounting configuration for flushmount devices A mechanical flushmount device for mounting to a panel, includes an enclosure for holding the component to be mounted, a flange at one end of the enclosure extending outward from the enclosure, at least one securing arm rotable from a closed position within the late... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7118281 | Retention and release mechanisms for fiber optic modules A rotate-and-pull mechanism for fiber optic modules. The mechanism having a lever-actuator to unlatch and withdraw a fiber optic module from a cage assembly or a module receptacle. The lever-actuator pivotally couples to the fiber optic module so that when lever-act... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7078616 | Floor box A small round floor box installs through a two inch diameter hole in a floor to provide a small footprint that improves the appearance of the installation and makes it less obtrusive. The box accommodates a single power receptacle or data plugs that attach to mounti... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7067754 | Bezel-button assembly and method A bezel-button assembly comprising at least one button connected to a bezel. The button is moveable between a first position and at least a second position. An elastic layer connects the bezel to the button and is adapted to provide at least a partial mechanical bia... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7026564 | Paddle switch assembly A rocker switch assembly includes a switch body, a mounting strap, a frame, and a paddle for actuating the switch between an on and an off position. The paddle has a uni-convex cylindrical exterior surface. The rocker switch assembly further includes a faceplate in ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7001126 | Rivet provided with elastic feet A rivet (1) includes a bearing head (2), a pulling stem (3) and an insertion body (4). The insertion body (4) includes at least two longitudinal flat surfaces (13) interrupting a notched portion (14); and at least two... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6995325 | Controller operating portion structure Bosses 7a and 7b are formed on spacers 5a and 5b provided between a top rubber 4 and a top hoop 3. Guide holes 8a and 8b for respectively guiding the movements of the b... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6980126 | Photocell pedestrian button A unit for pedestrian control of traffic lights operated by a traffic light controller, comprises a casing adapted to be mounted to a traffic light post, the casing having a bottom face carrying a window, and a photocell mounted in the casing for directing a beam th... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6974918 | Rocker switch An apparatus (10) includes spaced contacts (40). A rocking contact (50) has first and second arms (52 and 54) in electrical contact with each other and is supported for rocking movement in opposite first and second directions. The ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6971910 | Engaging device for use in user interface device An engaging device for use in a user interface device is provided. The engaging device for use in a user interface device, wherein the user interface includes a main body having a body panel disposed therein, and a case having a panel with a recess therein, the enga... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6967295 | Connecting structure between a liquidizer switch and a circuit board A connecting structure between a liquidizer switch and a circuit board comprises a liquidizer switch and a circuit. The liquidizer switch has a coupling end and the coupling end is defined with a slot. Plural conducting strips are arranged in the slot. The circuit b... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6923684 | Power harness having multiple upstream USB ports A power harness including an electrical cord extending from a housing for delivering electrical power to at least-one externally accessible downstream power port at least partially contained in the housing. The power harness also includes a plurality of externally a... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6919520 | Stoplight switch and mounting method With the stoplight switch and method for its mounting in accordance with the present invention, by configuring the stoplight switch in a manner such that a contact section of a spacer projecting out from a through-hole on the side surface of a case is made to come i... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6906700 | 3D controller with vibration A hand operated controller or converter structured for allowing hand inputs to be converted or translated into electrical outputs, the controller structured with a plate or platform moveable relative to a base or housing about two mutually perpendicular axes general... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6828519 | Doorbell assembly with hidden fastener A doorbell assembly with hidden fasteners includes a doorbell cover, a bracket for supporting the doorbell cover and a button assembly. The bracket includes a first set of resilient fingers for engaging the button assembly and a second set of resilient fingers for e... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6741452 | Retaining device for switch A retaining device (20) for mounting a switch (10) to a computer enclosure (30) includes a main wall (22) and left and right side walls (24) cooperatively defining a space therebetween for accommodating the switch therein. A pair o... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6720506 | Door switch device for vehicle Each mounting member (16) is formed by a resilient sheet of an intermediate portion-widened shape which is increasing in sheet width gradually from its distal side, defined with respect to a direction of insertion of the mounting member into a mounting hole (... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6717081 | Reset switch A switch body 2 of a reset switch 1 is inserted through an opening 39 formed to a structural member 35 and fixed easily thereto. The switch body 2 is equipped with a circuit for turning off the light of a lamp 3 with a LED w... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6600118 | Actuating system including a module element for assembly in a panel An actuating system for a vehicular interior comprises a panel (12) with a front face and a module element (14) for assembly in an opening (16) of the panel (12). The panel (12) has side walls (18) which are perpendicular to the front face. The panel (12)... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6563697 | Apparatus for mounting a device on a mounting surface An apparatus is disclosed for mounting or dismounting a device on a mounting surface, for example, the mounting surface of a rail, a molded clip or the like. The apparatus includes a body. To accommodate attachment of the apparatus to the rail, at least a... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6559398 | Rocker-type power-supply switch device A switch device includes a first case and a second case. Stationary contacts are enclosed within the first case that is sealed by a cover. An operating lever configured to actuate a movable contact is partially received by a window hole within the cover. ... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6552285 | Mount for disc switch A mount for a disc-type switch having a body that is centered upon a mounting flange. The mount includes a substrate having a central opening that permits the switch and mounting flange to be inserted into the opening. The substrate has a depression forme... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6480082 | Circuit breaker A circuit breaker having a safe construction, where no electrically charged portions are exposed in an accessory installation area or anywhere outside a main circuit case even if a cover of the circuit breaker is opened in a live condition. In order to ac... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6472965 | Molded case circuit breaker accessory system The present invention provides a circuit breaker (10) and a cover (20) for a molded case circuit breaker having an operating mechanism (40) and an intermediate latching mechanism (52) with the cover (20) comprising a substantially planer member having a c... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6147880 | Light and switch mounting assembly A mounting assembly for mounting an electronic component to an electric motor starter comprises a mounting bracket and a locating bracket. The locating bracket releasably attaches to the mounting bracket and to the associated motor starter. The mounting b... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6114643 | Flexible interference mounting floating actuator switch assembly A switch assembly with three axis actuator tolerance comprises a body containing an actuator floating in the x-y plane for moving a camming device which activates a self-contained switch unit with all parts being contained within the body. The switch asse... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6096990 | Appliance switch A cheaply assemblable appliance switch has a housing with walls defining a cavity opening rearward and an aperture forward in which an actuator is captured. Mid portions of terminal pieces which are wider than inner portions are affixed in the housing in ... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6040535 | Starter switch, in particular ignition starter switch for motor vehicle A starter switch formed as an ignition starter switch for a motor vehicle has a rotor, a coupling for receiving a rotatable drive pin of a lock cylinder of a steering lock of the motor vehicle, a unit for releasable mounting of the starter switch on a ste... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6028276 | Switch mounting structure Switch mounting structures have a generally rectangular body switch with oppositely extending planar base extensions, and a housing which defines a pair of spaced-apart slotted mounting entries to receive respective terminal edge portions of a respective ... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6013884 | Manually actuated electrical switch An electrical, manually actuated switch comprises a housing (11), in which a contact unit (27) is located that comprises switch elements (26), and at least one self-returning and eccentrically mounted switch (10) having a switch tappet (29) that acts on t... | 01/11/2000 |
