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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7302789 | Mechanism for discontinuing power to an implement drive during machine reverse travel (no power in reverse) with automatic reengagement An apparatus, systems and methods for automatically disengaging and re-engaging a cutting implement on a mowing machine by disconnecting and connecting, respectively, electrical power to an implement drive means. Power to the implement drive means is disconnected or... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7275401 | Key switch with at least one switching position The invention relates to a key switch with at least one turn-key switching position comprising a cylindrical lock adapted to perform a translation upon key authorization. The aim is to present a key switch being capable of allowing key hierarchies as well as the wit... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7067754 | Bezel-button assembly and method A bezel-button assembly comprising at least one button connected to a bezel. The button is moveable between a first position and at least a second position. An elastic layer connects the bezel to the button and is adapted to provide at least a partial mechanical bia... | 06/27/2006 |
| 5756947 | Ignition switch An ignition switch is disclosed. The switch includes a housing defining an interior region, a cover affixed to an open back end of the housing and supporting a plurality of electrical terminals. Each terminal includes an end portion extending into the hou... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5596180 | Ignition switch with electrically conductive leaf spring members and rotary cam operator An electrical switch selectively controls an ignition circuit and accessory circuits of a motor vehicle. The electrical switch includes a rotatable member with radially extending side walls having cam surfaces formed thereon for operably actuating electri... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5376763 | Rotary key switch with head dissipating redundant terminal plate Provided is an improved key switch for vehicles which can control the generation of heat from the contacts without increasing the size of the switch structure itself. The key switch may comprise a rotor, which rotates in accordance with the insertion and ... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5343004 | Non-sparking rotatable switch apparatus A non-sparking rotatable switch apparatus for a multi-speed fan includes stationary contacts positioned at two different levels relative to a plane of rotation of the switch. The rotatable portion of the switch apparatus includes upwardly extending contac... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5252791 | Ignition switch A key switch comprises a disc-shaped switch contact suspended above a number of stationary terminals. The switch contact includes one or more cut-outs which isolate individual terminals in different angular orientations of the contact. The signals conduct... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5237133 | Safety ignition switch A vehicular engine safety switch having two or more functional positions, which includes a removable restraining device such as a clip or a pin which is flexibly attachable to the body or apparel of the vehicle operator. In the primary functional mode, th... | 08/17/1993 |
| 5072078 | Rotary switch A rotary switch for small appliances such as electric fans comprising base and cover assemblies, the former having low, medium and high output terminals and a splice terminal in side-by-side relation along one edge thereof for wedgingly receiving the bare... | 12/10/1991 |
| 4975549 | Multiple terminal switch apparatus A keylock switch has a standard housing and rotary switch unit for two, three, four, five or six terminals. The switch includes an outer housing has a lock section and an inner contact section closed by a back plate with fixed contacts secured thereto. A ... | 12/04/1990 |
| 4890006 | Rotary lock swtich for switching and resetting a computer A computer lock switch for a computer operable by a key to switch among an OFF position, and ON position and a RESET position to respectively switch off or switch on a power supply for the computer, and to reset the computer. The ON position is located be... | 12/26/1989 |
| 4803314 | Momentary rotary switch A rotary key switch has a momentary action such that a lock cylinder and control member are returned to normal positions by a torsion spring provided in a central bore of the control member. The switch housing is in two parts, a lower body portion and an ... | 02/07/1989 |
| 4528545 | Multi-position return to center potentiometer A multi-position return to center potentiometer having a multiple detent configuration wherein the center detent position is a dimple and other detent positions provide a resistance to rotation that is greater during rotation away from center than rotatio... | 07/09/1985 |
| 4527024 | Structure of lock for electric supplying switch A new structure of electric supplying switch lock includes a switchable conductive path between two terminals and a lock core and lock pin which are made in one piece, all contained in a lock case. The conductive path between the two terminals is carried ... | 07/02/1985 |
| 4360717 | Antitheft device for motor vehicles comprising an ignition and starting switch A motor vehicle power switch is provided and, in the form illustrated, is for use in conjunction with an automotive antitheft device. The antitheft device has apparatus for engaging a latch in a notch in the steering column to prevent turning of the steer... | 11/23/1982 |
| 4320266 | Switch for combined heater plug or ignition and starting circuits in a motor vehicle A multiposition switch for ignition or heater plug and starter circuits in a motor vehicle, adapted for an independent switching of a plurality of load circuits, includes a switching disk rotatable about an axis and supporting spring biased conductive arm... | 03/16/1982 |
| 4298776 | Motor vehicle ignition-starter switch The invention relates to a motor vehicle ignition-starter switch which is provided for the switching of a plurality of galvanically separated electric circuits. The switch wheel comprises lifting contact bridges, sliding contact bridges and a radially act... | 11/03/1981 |
| 4295013 | Ignition switch The invention is a spring return type aircraft ignition switch characterized by retainer plate (10) that includes a tab (12) that extends between a portion of the coil spring (20) and the wall (65) of the rotor body (60) to prevent the windings from the c... | 10/13/1981 |
| 4286126 | Ignition switch An ignition switch has contact plates held in a socket plate and with trip cams on the circumference of the socket plate. A switching wheel carries a plurality of contact springs, which abut on one side against a central contact and have contact arms swit... | 08/25/1981 |
| 3999442 | Control device having locking selector means A control device having a support and a first selector member rotatably carried by the support. A second selector member is rotatably carried by the support and is axially movable relative to the support and the first selector member. The selector members... | 12/28/1976 |
| 3983352 | Rotary selector switch An improved rotary-type selector switch for fan speed control or the like including curved terminal members supported upon a base member around a central boss extending therefrom and having a conductive contactor for selectively interconnecting said termi... | 09/28/1976 |
| 3974348 | Reversing switch controlled by a safety lock having a cylindrical barrel A switch is disclosed which comprises a rockable switch actuating element having contacts and a fixed switch terminal means. The rockable element is moved by operation of a lock of which the rotor has an eccentric extension disposed within and cooperating... | 08/10/1976 |
