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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7544906 | Switch actuation device A switch actuation device for use in connection with electrical switch mechanism having an actuatable structure. The device includes an actuation mechanism in operable communication with the actuatable structure for use in urging the actuatable structure of the elec... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7375951 | Load control device having a split enclosure A load control device is operable to receive a first control signal having a first magnitude and to generate a second control signal having a second magnitude. The load control device is adapted to be installed in an electrical wallbox having a barrier. The load con... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7372355 | Remote controlled wall switch actuator A device to actuate a switch. The switch has a switch toggle movable between a first position and a second position. The device includes a switch yoke movable between the first position and the second position adapted to engage the switch toggle and move therewith. ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7310032 | Remote controlled circuit breaker switch handle engagement apparatus A remote controlled circuit breaker switch handle engagement apparatus is provided. The apparatus is adapted to be removably attached across a circuit breaker face-plate of a traditional residential and commercial circuit breaker in order to facilitate remote comple... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7244900 | Control device for wall-mounted rocker switch A control device that can be mounted against the face plate of a rocker switch automatically operates the rocker switch in accordance with at least one predetermined program. The device also allows the predetermined program to be overridden to manipulate the switch ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7231262 | Apparatus for monitoring and controlling use of equipment Apparatus is provided for controlling and limiting the amount of time that a television, computer game, or other electrical appliance can be utilized. The apparatus is inserted in the electrical cord leading to the electrical appliance and is programmable to limit t... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7154380 | Power distribution and timing device A power distribution and timing device (PDTD) for controlling power supply to controlled device(s). This invention includes: an outlet; an alarm clock; a backup battery; a keyboard; a tamper switch; a display for showing day, time, modes of operation, programming st... | 12/26/2006 |
| 6966237 | First gear/reverse gate indicator switch The first gear/reverse gate switch of the present invention includes a detent switch including a contact pin and a contact switch. When a manual transmission is shifted to a gear not in the first gear/reverse gate, the contact pin of the detent switch engages a rece... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6952084 | Intelligent electrical switching device The present invention, according to a preferred embodiment, is directed to portable electronic devices which operate on exhaustible power sources, for example, batteries. The electronic devices of the present invention comprise at least one signal switch and a micro... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6426472 | Pneumatic switch operator A self-contained pneumatic switch operating system for operating a conventional toggle switch is disclosed which includes a source of compressed air, a switch positioner including a linear pneumatic operator connected to the source of compressed air and t... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6288348 | Pneumatic operator for circuit breakers A pneumatic operator has a reciprocally mounted actuator is mechanically coupled to an operating handle from a molded case circuit breaker or a molded case switch for moving the operating handle between an open position or, alternatively, to a closed posi... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6215079 | Pressure controlled time switch A time switch has a resetting, movable switching member on which there is provided a suction cup which can be pressed against a counterpart body. The cross-section of an air inlet opening (9) into the reduced-pressure space between the counterpart body an... | 04/10/2001 |
| 5828018 | Light switch cover plate with mechanical timer mechanism A light switch cover plate with a mechanical timer mechanism that includes a linear rack member for engaging the existing light switch actuator and that includes a cover plate member defining a timer mechanism cavity wherein the linear rack member is slid... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5734139 | Shut-off device for a driven shaft A device for shutting off the rotary movement of a shaft driven by an electric motor via a reducing gear, after an adjustably predetermined number of revolutions, particularly a shaft for activating a window covering such as a blind with individual slats,... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5464953 | Timing apparatus for a pizza oven switch A timing apparatus including a timer, a solenoid, a toggle switch, and an adapter plate for mounting to the valve control knob of a pizza oven, the adapter plate being provided with a detent at a given point on the periphery thereof. The knob is spring bi... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5306957 | Switch lever operating device with automatic timer For operating a switch which has a switch lever, such as a toggle switch lever, The invention provides a device which fits over the switch with the switch lever engaged by a slide on the device. Manual operation of the slide moves the switch lever from OF... | 04/26/1994 |
| 4948927 | Visco-elastic delayed actuator and system A visco-elastic delayed actuator and system are provided, including a visco-elastic delayed actuator which includes a restorable and collapsible structure having at least two confronting surfaces and a resilient member interconnecting the surfaces. A visc... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4794213 | Delayed action switch actuator A delayed action switch actuator includes a spring attached to one corner of a face plate, a suction cup and a ring-like toggle engaging member, sized to surround the toggle passing through the face plate, connecting the spring to the suction cup. The spr... | 12/27/1988 |
| 4791251 | Delayed actuator with visco-elastic timer A delayed actuator mechanism with visco-elastic timer is provided including a support section and an actuator section mounted to the support section. A compression spring biases the actuator section in a first state and permits the actuator section to be ... | 12/13/1988 |
| 4788520 | Ratchet means switch operator A switch operator has a low friction ratchet wheel driven by a low power time programmed clock to operate the switch in one position or another depending upon the position of the ratchet wheel to operate the ratchet wheel independent of the time programme... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4742189 | Visco-elastic delayed actuator A visco-elastic actuator mechanism including a support section and an actuator section. A visco-elastic adhesive is mounted to one of the sections and is engageable by the other of the sections to hold the actuator in a first state. A spring urges apart o... | 05/03/1988 |
| 4729375 | Modular control for tanning beds A modular timer assembly for controlling tanning beds and alike including a power supply module and a plurality of removably attached timer modules affixed between end panels; the timer modules using reduced voltage current to control the external tanning... | 03/08/1988 |
| 4726377 | Modular control for tanning beds A modular timer assembly for controlling tanning beds and alike including a power supply module and a plurality of removably attached timer modules affixed between end panels; the timer modules using reduced voltage current to control the external tanning... | 02/23/1988 |
| 4672229 | Wall-mounted touch control switch An improved touch control switch is adapted to be a direct replacement for a standard toggle switch in a standard single-gang or multi-gang switch box. The touch control switch includes a touch panel mountable on the outside of a standard wall plate and a... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4639561 | Mechanical time delay mechanism A mechanical time delay mechanism is shown which provides a predetermined time delay between the movement of the moving contact blade on a circuit breaker and the activation of a switch. The control circuit design of the circuit breaker provides for tripp... | 01/27/1987 |
| 4638128 | Delay switch A delay switch comprising a delay element provided in the center of a body to produce a delayed output, a delay cam unit provided on one side of the delay element to start its actuation always from an identical position in response to the delayed output, ... | 01/20/1987 |
| 4551588 | Timer device A timer device includes a housing for containing a timer circuit and a time unit setting switch to select one of plural time units in the timer circuit. At least two scale plates each have a through-hole for the insertion of a timer circuit knob, engaging... | 11/05/1985 |
| 4524250 | Adjustable stop time switch An adjustable stop member is disclosed for establishing a presettable period of runout for an interval timer. The stop member includes a series of openings formed at a common radial distance from a timer setting shaft receiving aperture and a protruding s... | 06/18/1985 |
| 4508943 | Wall command switch A wall command switch (10) comprising a main frame (9) insertable over a conventional switch plate (50) and having a base portion (20) and an essentially planar pressure plate (15) rockably mounted within the base portion and substantially co-extensive th... | 04/02/1985 |
| 4464548 | Automatic kiln control An automatically controlled electric circuit interrupting device for controlling electric power supplied to the heating elements of kiln furnaces responsive to parallel input stimuli.... | 08/07/1984 |
| 4348564 | Slide switch Disclosed is a slide switch in which a slide is slidable between a first position and a second position. A holding arrangement holds the slide in the second position when the slide has moved into the second position and permits the slide to return from th... | 09/07/1982 |
| 4346270 | Timing mechanism with a digital clock A digital clock is coupled to a cam means of a timing mechanism so that the clock can indicate the time remaining of a cycle provided by the cam means. One of the display wheels of the clock is intermittently rotated through the stored energy of a torsion... | 08/24/1982 |
| 4287395 | Timer with reversible motor A timer comprising a non-directional synchronous clock motor, an operating arm projecting radially from the motor shaft, a motor control switch controlling power supplied to the motor and engaged and opened by the arm when said arm is in a normal position... | 09/01/1981 |
| 4209675 | Variable duration electric clock timer unit A variable duration clock timer unit which may be adjustably set to energize an electrical circuit for a selected duration for each period of clock operation includes a momentary contact, normally open, switch frictionally mounted at a selected location i... | 06/24/1980 |
| 4206327 | Switching arrangements A switching arrangement comprises a spring-loaded clockwork movement and a switch to control a device, the movement of the spring itself, as it is tensioned or becomes substantially de-tensioned, being utilized to operate the switch.... | 06/03/1980 |
| 4198551 | Timer To turn off a television set for a selected period of time during a commercial and have it automatically turned on after that time, a timer includes a telephone-type dial outside of the front panel which turns a ratchet-cam wheel inside the housing of the... | 04/15/1980 |
| 4189628 | Time delay switch A time delay switch has a hollow housing forming a liquid reservoir and having slidably disposed thereon an actuator movable between a switch open position and a switch closed position. The actuator is biased as by a suitable spring toward one of the swit... | 02/19/1980 |
| 4181829 | Time delay switch actuating mechanism A time delay type of switch actuating mechanism is shown that can be assembled for either an "on delay" or "off delay" operation. A pair of contact carriers are mounted for linear motion, and a pivoted rocker member is joined between them for coordinating... | 01/01/1980 |
| 4164635 | Wall switch timer The timer is adapted to be attached to a toggle light switch and comprises a body having a trip slide mounted in the body, with the slide having means for receiving and engaging the switch handle for tripping same to operate the lights. Spring means is pr... | 08/14/1979 |
| 4144420 | Automatic light switching system An automatic light switching system including a receptacle for an automatic timer whereby the circuit including the receptacle will be operated in response to predetermined settings of the timer. A manual on-off switch is also included so that the circuit... | 03/13/1979 |
