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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7880409 | Removable power supply for a motorized shutter assembly A removable power supply is provided for use with a motor of a shutter assembly. The removable power supply may include a base housing a battery, a shaft, and a flexible conductor coupled between the base and the shaft. The end of the shaft opposite of the flexible ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7359174 | Motion detecting system for use in a safety system for power equipment A woodworking machine including a detection system adapted to detect a dangerous condition between a person and a working portion of the machine is disclosed. The machine includes a reaction system associated with the detection system to cause a predetermined action... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7293476 | Power sensor module for engine transmission and driveline applications A power sensor module suitable for automotive and other high volume applications is disclosed. The power sensor module combines a speed sensing and torque sensing operation into a single unit. A power measurement can be derived from torque and speed. Combining torqu... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7245251 | Apparatus for automatically pointing a device at a target A system for pointing a device at a given target has a sensor for sensing a number of positional information points of the target with the sensor relaying the positional information points to a controller. The controller is for computing a directional control inform... | 07/17/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7225899 | Stair lift device A stair lift for lifting and lowering at least one person on a rail on a stairway. There is a carriage mountable to the rail, the carriage having a track engaging drive, and a motor to power the drive, the powered drive causing the carriage to move along the rail. T... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7199540 | Motor drive apparatus having oscillation-reducing control function for output torque Under oscillation-reducing control executed while PWM control is performed, an oscillation-reducing torque that is opposite in phase to a varying component of the motor revolution number is generated and, a final torque command value that is the sum of the oscillati... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7145298 | Compact battery powered heavy roll mover A compact battery powered mover for heavy rollable loads, having a ventilated battery compartment incorporated into the body of the mover and a removable rechargeable ventilated battery that permits the replacement of a spent battery with a fresh battery at the work... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7091682 | Frequency stabilizer circuit for window covering control chip clock A logic chip that controls the motor of a motorized window covering or other object includes a clock. A frequency stabilizer circuit is provided to receive input voltage and to output to the clock a current that is a function of the voltage and temperature over a ra... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7064502 | 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 ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7046032 | Electrical connection plug for remote monitoring of high voltage motors The present invention provides a motor signature measuring system comprising three current transformers which are placed around the power cables leading to the high voltage motor, an E-Plug module connected to the current transformers and located in a motor control ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7034476 | System and method for providing automatic power control and torque boost Certain exemplary embodiments can provide for automatic power control and/or torque boost for retarding a machine. The automatic power control and/or torque boost can provide a control margin under retard. Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a method comprising: ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7008151 | Power driver having geared tool holder A power driver includes a motor and a spindle having a distal end thereof opposite the motor. The distal end has an axial bore formed therein. A gear assembly is disposed operatively between the motor and the spindle so that the motor rotationally drives the spindle... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6971454 | Pulsed rotation screw removal and insertion device A drill/driver (e.g. an electric drill) with a screwdriver bit attachment, and a method of controlling the drill/driver, are described. This method of control will greatly reduce the occurrence of stripped screw heads on most types of screws. By periodically stoppin... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6921287 | Exchangeable module for an electric system An exchangeable module or battery 20 is wired to null terminals a, c. A main device 30 is joined to circuit terminals b, d. A connector 10 with a pair of shunt plates 11, 12 is used to electrically connect terminal a to b and terminal c t... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6910515 | Electricity-operated window blind An electricity-operated window blind is constructed to include a headrail, a driving mechanism mounted inside the headrail and having a power input device for rotation upon receipt of power supply, and a power output device for synchronously rotating with the power ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6850017 | Head rail-mounted actuator for window coverings A mini-blind actuator has a motor and a housing that holds the motor and a dc battery. The rotor of the motor is coupled to the baton of the mini-blind for rotating the baton and thereby opening or closing the slats of the mini-blind. Alternatively, the rotor is cou... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6794841 | Method of and apparatus for locking a powered movable furniture item A powered movable chair controllable by a user. The chair includes a frame, a powered apparatus mounted to the frame to power the movable chair, and a controller including a control circuit coupled to the powered apparatus. The control circuit includes at least two ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6768704 | Electronic apparatus, external adjustment device for the same, and adjusting method for the same When a frequency measurement unit measures the frequency of a temperature-sensing oscillation test signal and the frequency of a driving-pulse signal transmitted from an electronic apparatus via an coil electromagnetically coupled with a motor coil, a temperature-co... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6492786 | Method of and apparatus for locking a powered movable furniture item A powered movable chair controllable by a user. The chair includes a frame, a powered apparatus mounted to the frame to power the movable chair, and a controller including a control circuit coupled to the powered apparatus. The control circuit includes at... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6445332 | Command module for a motor control system An data interface module is provided for allowing a user to remotely modify a predetermined number of operating parameters of a motor driven by a motor control and for displaying the same. The interface module includes a micro-controller interconnected to... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6429609 | Drive device, especially for moving and turning the slats of a blind in a runner In a drive device which is especially suitable for moving and turning the slats of a blind in a runner and in which the rotational movement of a drive wheel (2) can be alternately transmitted to a turning drive means effecting the rotational movement of t... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6236171 | Image reading device The information processing device includes a first device (31) supplied with power and a second device (32) supplied with power from the first device (31) when connected to the first device (31). The information processing device includes a detection port... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6191547 | Focus control for search lights The focus angle of a search light mounted on a helicopter or other platform is narrowed or widened by rotating a bidirectional focus control cam in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction as selected by a manually operated three-position control switch ... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6160365 | Interface module for a motor control system An interface module is provided for allowing a user to remotely set the operating parameters of a motor driven by a motor control. The interface module includes a micro-controller having a plurality of input devices interconnected thereto. Each input devi... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6060852 | Head rail-mounted actuator for window covering A mini-blind actuator has a motor and a housing that holds the motor and a dc battery. The rotor of the motor is coupled to the baton of the mini-blind for rotating the baton and thereby opening or closing the slats of the mini-blind. Alternatively, the r... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5907227 | Head rail-mounted actuator for window coverings A mini-blind actuator has a motor and a housing that holds the motor and a dc battery. The rotor of the motor is coupled to the baton of the mini-blind for rotating the baton and thereby opening or closing the slats of the mini-blind. Alternatively, the r... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5901269 | Speed regulating circuit for motor of power coping saw A speed regulating circuit for a motor of a power coping saw includes a DC voltage circuit, a manual speed regulating circuit, a feedback controlling circuit and a motor driving circuit. The DC voltage circuit includes a diode, a resistor, a capacitor, an... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5886439 | Motor unit having drive motor and controller A motor unit having a drive motor, a control portion, and a base made of an aluminum die-casting product. The motor unit is fixed to a fixing stand of a sewing machine for driving a drive shaft thereof. The base has a pair of supporting brackets connected... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5883480 | Window covering with head rail-mounted actuator A mini-blind actuator has a motor and a housing that holds the motor and a dc battery. The rotor of the motor is coupled to the baton of the mini-blind for rotating the baton and thereby opening or closing the slats of the mini-blind. Alternatively, the r... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5838131 | Foot operated control for electrical circuits A foot operated control for electrical circuits that includes a foot rest, and at least one switch that is housed and mounted in a recess formed in a selected portion of the foot rest. The foot rest having a selected profile defining a horizontal portion ... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5834909 | Device for actuating electrical equipment, in particular a high-voltage section switch or a high-voltage grounding section switch A system for actuating electrical equipment, in particular a high-voltage section switch or a high-voltage grounding section switch includes, in a control box, a rotary drive unit for driving the contacts of the equipment. A control circuit includes "end-... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5818183 | Blind tilt controller A device for controlling the tilt angle of window blind blades having a motor with an output shaft and a slip clutch coupling the output shaft to a tilt control mechanism. A receiver and demodulator receives a modulated infra red carrier signal modulated ... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5760558 | Solar-powered, wireless, retrofittable, automatic controller for venetian blinds and similar window converings A system for automatic operation of venetian blinds and similar window coverings. A preferred embodiment, system 30, can be retrofitted to any conventional venetian blind without tools, removal of the blind, or installation of wiring (FIG. 10A). System 30... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5729103 | Head rail-mounted actuator for window coverings A mini-blind actuator has a motor and a housing that holds the motor and a dc battery. The rotor of the motor is coupled to the baton of the mini-blind for rotating the baton and thereby opening or closing the slats of the mini-blind. Alternatively, the r... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5714855 | Head rail-mounted actuator for window coverings A mini-blind actuator has a motor and a housing that holds the motor and a dc battery. The rotor of the motor is coupled to the baton of the mini-blind for rotating the baton and thereby opening or closing the slats of the mini-blind. Alternatively, the r... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5698958 | Head rail-mounted actuator for window coverings A mini-blind actuator has a motor and a housing that holds the motor and a dc battery. The rotor of the motor is coupled to the baton of the mini-blind for rotating the baton and thereby opening or closing the slats of the mini-blind. Alternatively, the r... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5684388 | Scroll saw motor/printed circuit board housing with switch lock-out A motor housing for a variable speed scroll saw or other operating tool is disclosed. The motor housing includes a motor as well as a printed circuit board mounted in the motor housing adjacent the motor. A switch is attached to the printed circuit board ... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5517094 | Head rail-mounted mini-blind actuator A mini-blind actuator has a motor and a housing that holds the motor and a dc battery. The rotor of the motor is coupled to the baton of the mini-blind for rotating the baton and thereby opening or closing the slats of the mini-blind. Alternatively, the r... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5495153 | Head rail-mounted mini-blind actuator for vertical blinds and pleated shades A mini-blind actuator has a motor and a housing that holds the motor and a dc battery. The rotor of the motor is coupled to the baton of the mini-blind for rotating the baton and thereby opening or closing the slats of the mini-blind. Alternatively, the r... | 02/27/1996 |
