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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7476819 | Switch box for multi-directional activation of a ribbon switch A switch box is provided for converting a unidirectionally activated ribbon switch inserted in the switch box into a multi-directionally activated ribbon switch. At least two pairs of fingers protruding from the body of the switch box contact one or more posts protr... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7220928 | Safety strip for a striking edge safety device or closing edge safety device A safety strip for a striking edge protection device or closing edge protection device has contact elements arranged transversal to the longitudinal extension of the holding bodies, and the points of contact of the contact elements enable a flow of current from one ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7154393 | Object detection sensor An object detection sensor wherein a detection electrode (electrode connected with a detection circuit via a conductor) is not exposed from a surface and an input signal is scarcely reduced when a contact area is small, which is capable of reliably detecting a conta... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7091729 | Cantilever probe with dual plane fixture and probe apparatus therewith A cantilever probe has an elbow for bonding to a dual plane fixture plate for a highly stiff and precise angled fixture of the bonded cantilever probe with minimal real estate consumption. The cantilever probe may feature a tip positioning pin and an elbow positioni... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7005869 | Multi point contactor and blade construction A multi point contactor (MPC) on a component testing system for electrically contacting a terminal on a device under test (DUT) includes at least three independently moveable contacts to help insure at least two of them contact the DUT terminal. At least one of the ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6952855 | Automatic electric toothbrush An motorized electric toothbrush (10) includes a removable brush head (16) and a switch (12) that allows the toothbrush (10) to be used in an “automatic” mode. The “automatic” mode provides for intermittent motorized operation, su... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6943705 | Method and apparatus for providing an integrated membrane switch and capacitive sensor A circuit assembly for providing a switch sensor and a capacitive sensor. The circuit assembly has a first pattern of conductive material in a first plane and a second pattern of conductive material in a second plane. An insulating member in an intermediate plane se... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6935546 | Box spring stapler apparatus A fastener apparatus is provided for securing a plurality of modules to a frame. ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6936986 | Device for sensing an obstacle in the opening range of a powered closure element for a motor vehicle A device for sensing an obstacle in the opening range of a movable closure element of a motor vehicle, more particularly an electrically powered window pane or sunroof is defined. The device is provided with at least one sensor electrode generating an electrical fie... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6895625 | Automatic electric toothbrush An motorized electric toothbrush includes a removable brush head and a switch that allows the toothbrush to be used in an “automatic” mode. The “automatic” mode provides for intermittent motorized operation, such that when the brush head contacts the operato... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6792640 | Automatic electric toothbrush An electric, motorized toothbrush includes a switch that has an “automatic” position. The “automatic” mode provides for intermittent motorized operation, which is dependent upon application of an external force. Various embodiments allow for the force to be ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6723933 | Flexible capacitive strip for use in a non-contact obstacle detection system A flexible, capacitive strip for use in a non-contact obstacle detection system is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the strip includes an elongated body for flexible mounting to a panel along a bottom surface of the elongated body. A first elongated planar con... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6429375 | Safety contact rail or safety contact element A safety contact or switch hose having a plurality of electrically conductive projections which generate a switching pulse when coming into contact with one another.... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6284990 | Bore rider switch A safety switch is provided to detect when a tube launched which exits the tube. The switch is located within the vehicle having a switch plunger extending to the periphery of the vehicle. The plunger is biased to provide outward pressure against a lever ... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6177642 | Adjusting mechanism for touch sensor A touch sensor of the invention includes an adjusting mechanism to adjust a position of the touch sensor relative to a processing machine. The touch sensor includes an arm attached to the processing machine, a housing attached to the arm and having a sens... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6105491 | Guard for press brake A guard includes a housing which is mounted on the movable ram of a press brake. The housing supports a pivotally and slideably mounted guard plate and a fluorescent light bulb. The guard plate is positioned in front of the male and female dies of the pre... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6084402 | Flexible probe for insertion into an auxiliary pipe extending from a main pipe A flexible probe for insertion into an auxiliary pipe indicates the proximity of the auxiliary pipe to a device within a main pipe. The probe includes an apparatus for generating a magnetic field for detection within the main pipe. An indicator associated... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6050131 | Method for verifying positive inflation of an inflatable element An apparatus and method for verifying positive inflation of an inflatable element include electrical switches or sensors adapted to be actuated when sufficient element to borehole wall contact is achieved. The device may be a micro switch similar to that ... | 04/18/2000 |
| 5959272 | Fail safe roller switch A switch (8) having an arm (12) and a roller (16) includes a biasing force generating means (140, 150, 160) for operating the switch in the event the roller (16) is detached.... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5932931 | Vehicle window control system responsive to external force When a closing end of a vehicle windowpane is located at the upper side of a preset point P1 while the windowpane is closing, an obstacle pinched between a window frame and the windowpane is detected by a window frame sensor. When the closing end of the v... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5741987 | Assembly assurance apparatus An apparatus for assuring the proper seating of a seat belt mounting bolt 30 against a mounting tab 36 is provided that includes a cage member 56 receiving a drive tool 52 to abuttingly engage the tab 36 against a vehicle body panel 14 with the cage membe... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5712620 | Glass fracture security system and a resilient sealing means for use therein A security system for detecting the fracture of a pane of glass of a motor vehicle comprising a fracture detector mechanisms in the form of a resilient sealing member. The resilient sealing member, which is normally in physical contact with the glass, has... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5694849 | Overshooting-sheet safety device Overshooting-sheet safety device for sheet deliveries of printing presses includes a triggering member responsive to overshooting sheets for triggering a stoppage of the printing press, the triggering member extending across the width of an oncoming sheet... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5575372 | Device for preventing shearing or pinching of a foreign object A device for preventing shearing or pinching of a foreign object is suitable for use in SMIF (Standard Mechanical Interface) systems. A barrier which is constructed as a solid body is fastened at and displaceable relative to one of two parts which can mov... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5541375 | Switch for computer pen A switch structure is provided for use in computer pen-based applications which can be easily adapted to perform either as a "writing" pen, an "artist" pen, or a "CAD" pen. The switch structure includes a top compression spring, an actuator, a bottom comp... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5534671 | Switch for computer pen A switch structure is provided for use in computer pen-based applications which can be easily adapted to perform either as a "writing" pen, an "artist" pen, or a "CAD" pen. The switch structure includes a top compression spring, an actuator, a bottom comp... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5485140 | Vehicle obstacle detector and alarm system An improved vehicle obstacle detector and alarm system (10) consisting of an obstacle detector assembly (12) and an electronic control unit (40). The assembly (12) includes an impact probe (14) that is attached through a flexible rod (16) to the front end... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5379024 | Pickpocket protective wallet A pickpocket protective wallet includes a wallet body and a DC-power-supply-operated alarm device fastened within the wallet body. A normally closed control switch turns on a sound generating circuit, causing it to produce an audio alarm signal. The contr... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5373122 | Dual actuator mechanical switch A floor switch mounted on an elevator shaft wall has a housing from which a shaft extends. An arm has one end attached to the shaft and an opposite end attached to a roller. The roller is engaged by a switching vane mounted on an elevator car during up an... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5361321 | Portable electric heater deenergized by a tip-over responsive actuator A portable electric heater including a housing having a rear wall, a substantially planar front wall, a bottom support and a top wall. Retained by the housing are a resistive heating element and an electrical circuit for connecting the heating element to ... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5293152 | Vehicle ostacle detector and alarm system A vehicle obstacle detector (10) that is designed to alert the driver of a motor vehicle that the vehicle has encountered an obstacle. The detector (10) consists of an obstacle detector assembly (12) that includes a front probe (14) having a cavity (14b) ... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5276426 | Overhead obstruction sensing device An overhead sensing device for motor vehicles and the like comprises a non-conductive flexible feeler adapted for contacting an overhead obstruction, and an actuation device for outputting a signal in response to the non-conductive flexible feeler contact... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5120919 | Cabinet for a machine cooled by ventilation In order to replace a dirty filter in a cabinet, the clean filter is introduced in an upper slot of the cabinet until it comes in contact with the paddle of switch. The clean filter is thus superposed on the dirty filter, and the dirty filter is retracted... | 06/09/1992 |
| 5047753 | Drain plug position indicator apparatus An apparatus including a plug detector mechanism mounted adjacent an interior surface of a drain plug aperture directed through a transom of a boat. The detecting means includes a spring-biased switch positionable from an extended position in the absence ... | 09/10/1991 |
| 5023421 | Device for limiting the withdrawal of the electrode of a die sinking machine A device comprising an element mounted on the frame 1 and having a microswitch 8 that can be actuated by a mechanical part 9 and which causes the machining current to be cut off when this part 9 arrives opposite it when the machining head 5 moves up. The ... | 06/11/1991 |
| 5012222 | Proximity warning device for protection of a parked vehicle A sensor assembly for a proximity warning device for protection of a curbside parked vehicle, particularly from potential impact damage from another vehicle parking in an immediately adjacent curbside space, is pivotally mounted in a housing adapted to be... | 04/30/1991 |
| 4979670 | Apparatus for sensing objects on a moving conveyor A sensor for sensing and counting objects on a moving conveyor. Objects are moved on the conveyor past a sensor having first and second legs pivotally mounted about a fixed axis above the conveyor. The second leg is offset from the first leg in the direct... | 12/25/1990 |
| 4960966 | Limit switch Switch device including an enclosure having a pivot or shaft arm extending across the enclosure with a distal arm attached thereto for selective contact to move the shaft to indicate the presence of an object. The pivotal shaft carries a actuator device f... | 10/02/1990 |
| 4906818 | Heater safety mechanism A safety mechanism for disabling a portable room heater. A lever which extends from the heating face of the heater is coupled with a shut-off switch. Movement of the lever resulting from draping of an object over the heater opens the switch and shuts off ... | 03/06/1990 |
| 4873523 | Shallow water indicator for a boat Disclosed is a shallow water detector (10) for a boat (12) comprising a main housing (16) positionable on the boat (12), a source of electrical energy (102), a signal device (36, 38), and an actuating switch assembly (108). The actuating switch assembly i... | 10/10/1989 |
