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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7656105 | Wireless signal transmission device for a DC brushless ceiling fan motor A wireless signal transmission device for a DC brushless ceiling fan motor that includes a wireless signal transmission device to receive and transmit a signal to a controlling unit, and the controlling unit transmits the control signal to the motor via an electric ... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7612507 | Motor controller A motor controller capable of appropriately change the drive control condition in response to variations generated in motor drive control. The receiving circuit wirelessly receives and demodulates the control signal to controllably drive the motor and then outputs t... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7579791 | Vehicle rearmost seat control system A vehicle-side device receives a response signal transmitted from an electronic key carried by a user and executes a matching process to check whether the key is an authorized one. When the matching is confirmed and the operation of a sensor/switch disposed on a doo... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7531972 | Rotatable remote controlled porch light A remote controlled porch light that has a rotating seat on a base seat, and a rotation driving seat fitting within the base seat. The rotation driving seat has a first reversible motor to rotate the rotation driving seat and lamp to the left or right. A movable lam... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7501775 | Switching device system, components therefore and methods relating thereto The invention concerns a switching device system including at least one switching device, signal means and control means. Each switching device includes at least one mobile contact part, an electric motor and, coupling means. The coupling means is arranged to transf... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7425805 | Three-in-one control device for a ceiling fan A three-in-one control device for a ceiling fan includes a signal receiving module, which is able to receive segmented controlled signals, stepless controlled signals and wireless controlled signals respectively, for transmitting controlled signals to a micro comput... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7411772 | Casimir effect conversion Techniques in which a 1st force, field, or effect caused by a Casimir effect is converted into a 2nd force, field, or effect. The 1st force, field, or effect might be distinct from the 2nd force, field, or effect only in t... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7379286 | Quantum vacuum energy extraction A system is disclosed for converting energy from the electromagnetic quantum vacuum available at any point in the universe to usable energy in the form of heat, electricity, mechanical energy or other forms of power. By suppressing electromagnetic quantum vacuum ene... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7346944 | Mattress monitoring system A system for monitoring bed or mattress operation including portable monitor having a memory, a wireless input in selective communication with the bed, a wireless output in selective communication with the bed, a processor programmed to maintain in the memory a data... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7345445 | Automatic snow removal wiper system A wiping system for use on a vehicle window comprises a window wiper assembly positioned proximate the window, a first sensor for detecting the presence of moisture on the window and a second sensor for detecting if the vehicle has been remotely started. A controlle... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7342371 | System and method for detecting motor run condition A motor control system for detecting motor run condition comprises power switches for connection to an AC line for controlling application of AC power to the motor. An input receives a motor start command. A controller is connected to the input and controls operatio... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7339341 | Surgical camera robot The present invention is a miniature camera robot which can be placed entirely within an open space such as an abdominal cavity. The instant camera robot has pan and tilt capabilities, an adjustable focus camera, and a support component for supporting the robot body... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7322947 | Vibrational and pulsating cushioning device The present invention is a vibratory patient support system. The support system has at least one bladder, at least one vibrational device, and first and second control units that respectively control (a) the inflation and deflation of the at least one bladder and (b... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7315146 | Blind device with orientable slats The motorized blind (4) device (1) with orientable slats (5) comprises an orders transmitter (2) and an orders receiver (6) which is attached to the motorized blind, the orders transmitter (2) comprising a first control inte... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7315143 | Operating system utilizing a selectively concealed multi-function wall station transmitter with an auto-close function for a motorized barrier operator An operating system which utilizes a multi-functional wall station for a motorized barrier includes an operator for controlling movement of a barrier between various positions. The operator may receive signals from a wireless or wired wall station transmitter, a wir... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7312590 | Model railroad velocity controller Control over velocity of a model train may be determined based upon the speed of rotation of a control knob. A processor receives electronic pulses indicating rotation of the knob beyond a predetermined increment of angular distance. The processor calculates the amo... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7307394 | Control and motor arrangement for use in model train A control and motor arrangement in accordance with the present invention includes a motor configured to generate a locomotive force for propelling the model train. The control and motor arrangement further includes a command control interface configured to receive c... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7304565 | Vehicle-use electronic key system A vehicle-use electronic key system includes a control unit mounted on a real car, and an electronic key for sending a response signal on receiving a request signal sent from the control unit via a transmission antenna, the antenna being installed near the middle of... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7304443 | Remote activation of an automotive window washing system A remote auxiliary switch for activating an automotive window washer of a window without activating a window wiper for the window is disclosed. An operator may conveniently dispense washer fluid from the on board reservoir of the existing wiper system to use when cl... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7288923 | Voltage-limited electric machine An electric alternator having a rotor, stator and at least one winding in the stator adapted to conduct a current, the machine also having and first and second magnetic circuits around different portions of the winding which may be configured relative to one another... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7287290 | Mattress having an air pressure indicator A mattress including an air pressure indicator configured to indicate the pressure of the mattress. ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7289035 | Seat folding apparatus with a passive radio frequency link and foreign object detection system A seat folding apparatus is provided with a passive Rf frequency link that requires that a person be within a certain limited distance from the vehicle to operate the seat folding mechanism. A foreign object detection system, such as a plurality of weight sensors, i... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7277265 | Robust power take-off and cruise enable Apparatus are provided for robust power take off (PTO) and/or cruise enable. The apparatus includes a control module for PTO enable having a first input connected to one of a first reference voltage and a second reference voltage, and a second input connected to one... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7264256 | Bracket assembly for a motor controlled bicycle transmission A bracket assembly for mounting a motor or other control device to a bicycle frame includes a bracket base for supporting the control device at least partially above a chain stay, and a bracket support extending from the bracket base for coupling the bracket base to... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7256694 | Automatic lid opening and closing system for a waste container A lid opening and closing system for a waste container having an opening and a lid for covering the opening, the system including a proximity sensor, which may be a capacitive proximity sensor, for sensing the presence of a user's hand or body near the waste contain... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7243053 | Method and apparatus for virtual control of operational scale models A virtual scale model operating environment for controlling operational scale models. The virtual scale model operating environment includes a virtual controller that provides simulated environmental parameters normally associated with real operation. The virtual co... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7240564 | Method and apparatus for detecting and determining event characteristics with reduced data collection A method and apparatus for detecting and determining event characteristics such as, for example, the material failure of a component, in a manner which significantly reduces the amount of data collected. A sensor array, including a plurality of individual sensor ele... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7239935 | Pluggable external wireless receiver module for a sewing machine A pluggable external wireless receiver module includes a housing, a power terminal unit, a receiver device, and a control terminal unit. The power terminal unit is mounted on the housing and is adapted for connection to a power source. The receiver device is mounted... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7239101 | A/V monitor mounting structure for vehicle An A/V monitor mounting structure for a vehicle allows a monitor installed on a center console of a vehicle to be received in the center console so that the monitor can be extended out of and retracted into the center console as the occasion demands. The A/V monitor... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7237287 | Patient care bed with network A bed including a frame, a deck, a siderail, a communication network and a graphic caregiver interface module. The graphic caregiver interface module includes an input device, a control circuit, a memory, and a display. ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7231989 | Drilling control arrangement A method and a control system for controlling rock drilling. A control unit of a rock drilling apparatus is provided with one or more control modes, each determining the drilling variables to be measured, their threshold values and the operating principles according... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7228105 | Field test chamber arrangement A measurement arrangement for accurate and repeatable measurement of transmission and reception characteristics of a communication device. The arrangement comprises an at least partly conductive box forming a substantially enclosed cavity, and arranged in the box a ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7222684 | System, apparatus, and method for providing control of a toy vehicle A system, apparatus, and method for providing a soft-start for a toy vehicle configured to be operated by a person. The method includes receiving a throttle signal operable to induce motion via a motor operating as a drive mechanism of the toy vehicle. A transition ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7215238 | Combined garage door and keyless entry fob Methods and apparatus are provided for a combined vehicle keyless entry and garage door (GD) opener fob. The fob comprises a receiver, transmitter, processor, memory, user activated function switches, and preferably a display. In a GD function learn mode, the fob me... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7211972 | Power tool with remote stop The present invention is directed to a power tool including a wireless remote stop for terminating the flow of electricity to an electric motor. The electric motor is configured for operating a working element assembly of a power tool, such as an arbor/circular saw ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7210049 | Controller area network wake-up system and method A controller area network employs a CAN bus for facilitating CAN communications among a plurality of communication controllers switched to an active state. The controller area network further employs a CAN wake-up controller for switching one or more communication c... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7199545 | Robot for surgical applications The present invention provides a robot for use inside an open abdominal cavity during minimally-invasive surgery. The robot may include various sensors, imaging devices or manipulators. ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7197364 | Portable electronic controller A portable electronic device includes a communication component, an integral display operatively connected to the communication component, an operator input component operatively connected to the display and a processing component operatively connected to the commun... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7196491 | System and method for stall detection of a motor A motor starter system comprises solid state switches for connection between an AC line and motor terminals for controlling application of AC power to the motor. A voltage sensor senses AC line voltage and the motor terminal voltage. Current sensors sense motor curr... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192089 | Automotive seat with a backrest whose position can be electrically adjusted In the case of a vehicle seat (1), in particular rear seat or rear seat bench, having a seat part (2) and having a backrest (3) which has a foldover function brought about with an electric drive, the foldover function bringing about a folding ov... | 03/20/2007 |