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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5828018 | Light switch cover plate with mechanical timer mechanism A light switch cover plate with a mechanical timer mechanism that includes a linear rack member for engaging the existing light switch actuator and that includes a cover plate member defining a timer mechanism cavity wherein the linear rack member is slid... | 10/27/1998 |
| 4647733 | Adjustable ratio transmission switch A shaft position indicator in which the mechanical position of switch actuation is variable with the control of the switch actuators. The switch actuators are controllable through a series of setable cam operated screws or non-mechanical contacts that int... | 03/03/1987 |
| 4524252 | Motor-driven electric timer A motor-driven electric timer consists of a motor, a reduction gear assembly for reducing a rotational speed from the motor to a predetermined speed, an externally actuatable slider having at one side wall thereof a rack, a clutch mechanism consisting of ... | 06/18/1985 |
| 4410774 | Single knob variable range timer A timer has a single knob which is normally used to set a desired timing cycle within a given range and also, when pulled out, to set a selected one of a plurality of ranges. When the knob is pulled out, projections formed on the control shaft engage a co... | 10/18/1983 |
| 4149046 | Rotational line switch control A control mechanism for a sequential timer is disclosed. The mechanism includes an axially movable timer shaft which is associated with a timer shaft extension or control knob in such a way that initial movement of the control knob to select a particular ... | 04/10/1979 |
| 4112265 | Rotatable cam limit switch with variable timing and dwell A rotatable cam limit switch with a switch operating cam mounted directly on a continuously rotating drive shaft and axially shiftable relative to the shaft. The drive shaft is also provided with a "fast thread" for adjustable axial positioning of a timin... | 09/05/1978 |
