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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7372356 | Concealed adjustable temperature switch A concealed adjustable temperature switch includes a fixed plate, an adjusting block threadedly engaged with a screw hole of the fixed plate, a bimetal plate, and a metal plate. Mounted on the adjusting block are upper and lower positioning rings and a fixing ring b... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7324876 | System for remotely controlling energy distribution at local sites A power management system and associated method includes provision of local wireless energy control units at remote sites for controlling power delivery to customer loads, and a central station with a wireless transmitter for broadcasting commands to the wireless en... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7265652 | Controllable electronic switch A controllable electronic switch for, e.g., controlling power distribution comprises a deformable member such as a bimetal arm that can be deformed to break an electrical path. The deformable member may be anchored at one end and in controllable contact with an elec... | 09/04/2007 |
| 5159307 | Electric motor protector The electrical motor protector includes a housing being constructed of an electrical conductive material and having a first electrical contact disposed therein. Within the housing, a movable cantilever assembly is disposed and carries a second electrical ... | 10/27/1992 |
| 4555687 | Fuel supply system with electric choke and control therefor A control device is shown for a fuel supply system for an automotive engine having a heater which is energized, deenergized and then reenergized in sequence to heat a thermostat metal coil spring over a selected temperature range to regulate opening of a ... | 11/26/1985 |
| 4495481 | Thermostat with bimetal compensating element An electric switch that is temperature responsive is provided for operation in a temperature range that is substantially above normal ambient temperature. A pair of contacts are mounted on respective first and second spring members. The second spring memb... | 01/22/1985 |
| 4481494 | Bi-metal snap disc operated relay A thermal relay is disclosed which provides a bi-metal snap disc actuator system. The actuator system includes a central divider of material having relatively low thermal conductivity and a metallic disc cup mounted on each side of the central divider. A ... | 11/06/1984 |
| 4321573 | Tripping device for a thermal protection relay A tripping device for a thermal protection relay, particularly a bimetal relay, has a pivoted U-shaped support bracket for a tripping lever, can be adjusted by means of an adjusting dog, and acts on a set of contacts. The U-shaped support bracket has a cr... | 03/23/1982 |
| 4307367 | Bi-stable relay One reed of a pair of parallel reeds has a rod extending to opposite sides of the pair. A bimetallic snap disc can be heated to snap against one end of the rod and thus flex the reed to engage a contact on that reed with a contact on the other reed and th... | 12/22/1981 |
| 4237510 | Electrical switching apparatus A housing is disclosed in which a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) of resistivity element is mounted a selected distance from but in thermal communication with a thermostatic switch also mounted within the housing.... | 12/02/1980 |
| 4164724 | Bimetallic thermo-release, especially for protective motor switch A bimetallic thermo-release, especially for protective motor switches, comprising at least one bimetallic release element connected with connections for the connection of electrical lines or conductors. The bimetallic thermo-release having a bimetallic co... | 08/14/1979 |
| 4035756 | Two temperature thermostat A dual temperature thermostat is disclosed in which two bimetal snap discs are connected to separately operate two switch mechanisms. The snap discs are retained in separate, generally concentric disc seats formed in a retainer cup. The body is provided w... | 07/12/1977 |
