Class 200/43.13 - Reciprocating actuator (e.g., push button)

Subclass of Class 200 - Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Definition: Devices wherein the actuator is a button or knob that when
No. of patents: 32
Last issue date: 12/27/2011

Number	Title	Issue Date
8084701	Push button actuator A push button actuator unit has a housing that defines a passage extending along an axis. A push button assembly has components movable in the passage including a forwardly-biased push button at the front of the housing that is movable along and turnable about the a...	12/27/2011
7357569	Crown lock structure and timepiece having crown lock structure A crown lock structure for a timepiece has a crown having an inner surface provided with a threaded section and a connecting assembly for removably connecting the crown to a case of the timepiece. The connecting assembly comprises a tubular member for integral conne...	04/15/2008
7351924	Key switch with a device for key monitoring A key switch is disclosed, including a key channel for receiving a key and including a key-insertion-dependent switching mechanism. The switching mechanism exhibits a device for key monitoring. A key switch is specified which can be inexpensively manufactured and ex...	04/01/2008
RE40125	Battery operated appliance, flashlight and switching systems An electric appliance includes a first electric power supply of first batteries arranged in a first pattern, and alternatively a different second electric power supply of second batteries arranged in a second pattern. An electrical ON-OFF switch has an ON-OFF positi...	03/04/2008
7335841	Button structure for a timepiece and a timepiece having this button structure A timepiece button structure has a base having a first cavity, a first button member, a second button member having a second cavity part, first and second urging members, and first and second movement-limiting members. The second button member is disposed to protrud...	02/26/2008
7297888	Food slicer with a safety switch A food slicer has a housing with a first push-button for actuating an electric switch for operating the cutting blade and a second push-button, i.e., a safety button, locking the first push-button against actuation. The second push-button actuates a mechanical lock ...	11/20/2007
7205492	Push button actuator A push button actuator unit has a housing which defines a through passage that extends along an axis of the housing, and a slot that extends in a plane which transversely intersects the axis and communicates with the passage for supporting in the housing-defined slo...	04/17/2007
7126066	Push button actuator A push button actuator unit has a housing which defines a through passage that extends along an axis of the housing, and a slot that extends in a plane which transversely intersects the axis and communicates with the passage for supporting in the housing-defined slo...	10/24/2006
7034237	Portable electronic instrument including at least one control member arranged for also transmitting electric signals There is disclosed a portable electronic instrument (1) including a case (2) and a user interface (11 to 15) for selecting the functions of said portable electronic instrument, this user interface including at least a first control member...	04/25/2006
6972387	Padlockable push-button Maintained contact push-button, particularly an emergency stop button, provided with a padlocking accessory. The button has a barrel and a movable head. The accessory has a sleeve fixed with respect to the barrel and having an inner shape matching the upper p...	12/06/2005
6963037	Lockout box for a pendant An enclosure restricts access to control buttons of an overhead crane pendant. The enclosure has sidewalls, a top piece, a back piece and a bottom piece. A hinged portion of the enclosure carries a door with an aperture. An appropriate blocking plate is slid into po...	11/08/2005
6872898	Lockable switch mechanism A lockable switch mechanism for a machine guard includes a switch plunger and locking and switch mechanisms. The plunger moves, upon insertion of an actuator, between two positions to actuate the switch mechanism and is locked by the locking mechanism, which has one...	03/29/2005
6872899	Lockable pushbutton actuator for a display device such as a watch There is provided a button capable of entry and exit with respect to a base. The button has a button member, ring member, lock member, and fixed member. The button member has a shaft portion mounted in a manner that allows entry and exit with respect to the base, an...	03/29/2005
6710695	Aircraft circuit breaker with manual opening resistant feature A pushbutton resettable circuit breaker is shown having features to prevent manual opening by simply pulling outwardly on the pushbutton. In one embodiment, the pushbutton (16) is formed with slots (16b) which are configured to provide a reactio...	03/23/2004
6649851	Blocking device for switch mechanism A blocking mechanism is used for switching devices. The manual control element of the blocking mechanism can be locked against unauthorized actuation. The blocking mechanism is able to be blocked such that it cannot be detached. Retaining elements can be ...	11/18/2003
6462293	Electric power source breaker The present invention provides a power source breaker which can forcedly and surely isolate a power supply circuit in case of abnormalities such as short circuiting of a wire harness, collision of road vehicles, and also has a structure suitable for minia...	10/08/2002
6222138	Battery operated appliance, flashlight and switching systems technical field An electric appliance includes a first electric power supply of first batteries arranged in a first pattern, and alternatively a different second electric power supply of second batteries arranged in a second pattern. An electrical ON-OFF switch has an ON...	04/24/2001
5954191	Electric circuit actuating mechanism A mechanism (10) for actuating an electric circuit is disclosed including a cover (124) having a front wall including a broad surface and movably mounted by pins (126) extending through apertures (108) formed in a mount (90, 90') of a housing (12, 12'), w...	09/21/1999
5949039	Service door interlock An interlock switch access control apparatus controls access to an interlock switch (12) positioned in a cavity (14) in a housing (16). The interlock switch access control apparatus includes a plate (32) for sliding above the cavity (14) in a slot (30) in...	09/07/1999
5584378	Safety switch assembly A safety switch assembly as part of a protective screen by which a motor-driven machine is enclosed includes a locking unit for allowing opening of the protective screen for access to the machine only after all moving motor parts are at a standstill, and ...	12/17/1996
5444199	Switch for operating an electric device, in particular a radio remote control device A switch for operating an electric device, the switch having a released position in which the device can be switched on or off, and a locked position in which switching on of the device is prevented, in combination with a removable key element including a...	08/22/1995
5207315	Circuit breaker block out A one-piece integral molded plastic article, includes a pair of main parts hinged together, which enclose the actuating element of the circuit breaker and holds it against movement. One form is for push-pull type circuit breakers. Another form includes so...	05/04/1993
5191968	Shaft lock arrangement for a power tool A router including an arrangement for locking the shaft against rotation and preventing power from being supplied to the motor when the shaft is locked. The shaft is locked by movement of a lock bar which traps a flatted portion of the shaft in an appropr...	03/09/1993
5039829	Push-pull switch and lock therefor The invention is an assembly of a push-pull switch and a device to selectively limit the action of the push-pull switch. The switch has a body, a plunger translatable into or from the body, and a round head on the plunger. The switch opens or closes depen...	08/13/1991
4956983	Locking apparatus with a key A locking apparatus with a key comprising a cylindrical body, a cylindrical operation member mounted inside the body, a first spring for returning the operation member to an original position, a key rotor mounted inside the operation member, a second spri...	09/18/1990
4899021	Latching switch A portable latching switch which has a switch body containing three cavities. An elongated cavity extends into the switch body for receiving an actuating member. The second and third cavities communicate with and extend transversely from the elongated cav...	02/06/1990
4389550	Switch actuating mechanism A safety device for power control in various situations. A housing contains an electrical toggle-type switch which is connected in circuit with the power source and the various elements to be controlled. A depression of a first push-button of relatively s...	06/21/1983
4295016	Garage door lock The invention is a lockable electrical switch including a cylindrical plug mounted within a shell for rotary movement between locked and unlocked positions and for axial movement between active and inactive positions, the plug defining a keyway and a plur...	10/13/1981
4206328	Pushbutton assembly A pushbutton assembly having a key operable actuating plunger. The key operable actuating plunger includes a locking tab insertable in the space between a stop member which secures the actuating plunger in the housing, and a wall portion of a slot in the ...	06/03/1980
4191066	Pushbutton locking attachment with tolerance compensating latch A latching and locking arrangement for pushbutton controls is disclosed. A latch carries a plunger resiliently biased by a compression spring having a stronger rating than a pushbutton return spring. The latch is pivoted so that the plunger engages and de...	03/04/1980
4166202	Switch actuating mechanism A switch actuating mechanism for use with electrically powered machine tools or related equipment which includes an electrical junction box in which is mounted an "on-off" toggle-type switch, the box having pivotally mounted thereon a broad surface member...	08/28/1979
4079214	Defeatable access door interlock for circuit breaker enclosure A door interlock includes first and second, normally intercoupled plates mounted to a circuit breaker for sliding movement between respective first and second positions. The first plate includes an aperture through which a circuit breaker trip pushbutton ...	03/14/1978

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