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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8173915 | Ignition key switch apparatus with improved snap action mechanism An ignition key switch apparatus having a compact size, high current capability, and a snap action mechanism. A pre-loaded snap spring can be configured to include a fixed end attached to an anchor and a free end attached to a movable contact operable between normal... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8022318 | Arrangement for removable control elements An arrangement is provided for the overall handling of removable controls for an electrical device including the installation and removal of controls from a base or other housing portion of the overall device, e.g. an overhead switch utilized in electrical power dis... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7985933 | Assembling structure of a quick installation/uninstallation switch An assembling structure of a quick installation/uninstallation switch, including a layout fixing seat formed with a central opening and a transverse insertion slot intersecting the central opening. A locating member is inserted through the transverse insertion slot.... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7435919 | Operation device for vehicle ignition switch In an operation device for a vehicle ignition switch includes a rotational member for changing the switching mode, an operation knob connected with the rotational member while permitting the rotational operation to a LOCK, ON, OFF positions, etc. a block member capa... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7351924 | Key switch with a device for key monitoring A key switch is disclosed, including a key channel for receiving a key and including a key-insertion-dependent switching mechanism. The switching mechanism exhibits a device for key monitoring. A key switch is specified which can be inexpensively manufactured and ex... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7342188 | Rotary light switch for motor vehicles A rotary light switch for motor vehicles is presented that ensures a feel that is not susceptible to mechanical influences. The rotary light switch has an actuator that can be rotated around an axis and that can be moved in the axial direction, and that is non-rotat... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7342189 | Actuating device for an electrical switch device with rotational locking means The invention relates to an actuating device (1) for an electrical switch device comprising a body (10) upon which is mounted a hand lever (2) that rotates about a main axis (A), cooperating with a transmission shaft (3) able to control t... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7339129 | Spring to actuator bearing mechanism A plastic actuator for a toggle switch has a metal rod embedded therein, with the metal surface partially exposed. This surface of the metal rod functions as a bearing surface for a positioning spring as the actuator is flipped back and forth to turn the switch on a... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7325425 | Combined padlock housing and acoustic notification device The padlock housing assembly includes a padlock housing having monolithically formed walls for cradling an existing padlock therein. A top one of the walls is provided with an annular aperture for receiving a U-shaped shank of an existing padlock therethrough. The s... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7290416 | Engine switch device An engine switch device with improved convenience. The device starts and stops an engine. The device includes a key cylinder, which has a key slot, and a push button switch, which is pushed to stop or start the engine. The key slot is located in the center of the pu... | 11/06/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7274169 | Method and apparatus for reminding a user of an unattended device in a vehicle A device (100) has a charging system (102) for coupling to a charger (103) operating in a vehicle, and a processor coupled to the charging system. The processor is programmed to detect (202) a charging state while a user of the device is ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7260965 | Locking device A locking device, which mounts a user key (the first key) and a manager key (the second key) separatedly, places a first lock and a second lock unitedly in an outer cylinder. The first lock is opened or rotated by the first key. After the first lock is open, the fir... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7236096 | Slope detector In a dump truck where a monitoring system prevents the raising of the cargo bed when the level of lateral tilt exceeds a safe limit, a keyed switch allows for presetting the maximum safe degree of tilt by simple left or right manipulation of the switch, and to switc... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7227092 | Device for actuating an electric switching device with locking device An actuation device of an electric switching device includes a body onto which is mounted a rotary control handle and a device for locking the rotation of the control handle making it possible to lock the control handle when the latter is in the “Off” position. ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7223926 | Knob assembly for operating the switch of a radio A knob assembly for the switch of a radio is provided which prevents the switch from being rotated to certain positions except when the knob is moved in an axial direction after contact with a stop. The knob may be returned to a location where other switch positions... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7214130 | Air passage opening and closing device and air conditioner for vehicle use The blowing opening portions 20, 21, 22 and the communicating passage opening portion 27 are opened and closed by the first 25 and the second rotary door 26, the fork-shaped spring 41 is arranged close to an intermediate position b... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7214895 | Illuminated disconnecting handle for use with CDM An apparatus for use with a control assembly including a power source and a circuit disconnector located on a first side of a planar member forming an opening, the disconnector including a first mechanical linkage having open and closed positions, the apparatus for ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7211749 | Electrical disconnect locking device An electrical disconnect locking device which can be installed at the weather head of a dwelling in order to connect and disconnect electrical flow from a power source to a dwelling. The locking device comprises a housing having rotating plates than can be rotated i... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7211751 | Switch for electric cable wiring A switch for selectively interconnecting wires of electric cable provides an enclosure having an input port and an output port and a toggle switch. A cam having cam arms is movable between a first position where the arms electrically connect and close contact points... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7196278 | Key operated security switch A key operated switch that provides enhanced operational characteristics wherein the rotary motion of a key is translated into the actuation of a switch mechanism that rapidly establishes an electrical connection between a source of electrical current and a load. Th... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7186932 | Switch device When an operator applies a removing force to turn a switch portion b in a direction C2, a projection a4 abuts against a slope b71 so that the removing force as a reaction is applied to the slope. The removing force is divided into a component wo... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7181936 | Lockable buckle A buckle assembly is described. The buckle assembly includes a buckle body, a fastener and a key. The buckle body includes a recess and a lock tumbler. The fastener is configured to slide within the recess. The key is configured to fit within a key hole of the lock ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7174754 | Key for engaging a locking mechanism of a port cover for protecting from unauthorized access one or more ports of a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure In certain embodiments, the present invention includes a key for engaging a locking mechanism for a port cover for use in a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure. The locking mechanism is for remova... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7161099 | Warning system for ignition switch A warning system for an ignition switch that includes a housing of the ignition switch and a plunger having at least a portion slidably received in the housing, a key abutment end and a contact abutment end opposite the key abutment end. The plunger is movable betwe... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7161102 | Switch device A switch device including a first fixed contact, a second fixed contact, a lead-out pattern extending from the second fixed contact to the outside of the first fixed contact, and a movable contact disposed on the first fixed contact and formed of a reversing leaf sp... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7057121 | Low-current starter switch for vehicles and starter gear comprising said switch A low-current starter switch (1) for vehicles, includes a rotor (3;3′) fixed to an anti-theft cylinder and an electrical circuit. The electrical circuit is low current with a variable resistance, depending on the annular position of the rotor (3;3... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6969813 | Direct mount rotary handle operating mechanism which is suitable for isolation A direct mount rotary handle operating mechanism for operating a circuit breaker having electrical contacts. The handle mechanism includes a driver coupled to the circuit breaker and a handle having a socket for receiving the driver. The socket is configured to allo... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6969810 | Electric key switch with key sensing and ejection An electrical key switch provides a sensing of inserted keys and an ejector mechanism preventing parking of the key in a partially inserted position within the key switch. ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6949711 | Selector switch knob with lock ring assembly A locking switch includes a shaft that engages one or more electromechanical switches and a knob that is secured to the shaft such that when the knob is rotated, a rotary motion is imparted to the shaft and to the electromechanical switches engaged by the shaft. The... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6944774 | Data flow control unit An apparatus and method for regulating a flow of information based on a position of a key in a lock assembly is presented. Depending on a position of the key in the lock assembly and data flow rules, an electronic circuit regulates a flow of data to a target network... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6912663 | Method and system for securing a personal computer bus A system and method of securing a USB Interface of a personal computer against inputs from a user when the keyboard of the personal computer is secured against user inputs. By combining the hardware locking of the USB Interface is with the locking of the keyboard co... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6674027 | Operating arrangement for mechanism An operating arrangement is provided for a mechanism or the like, e.g. an operating mechanism for a circuit interrupter for electrical power transmission and distribution systems where the operating mechanism operates on stored energy and requires a recha... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6568230 | Lock core mechanism with alarm function A lock core mechanism with alarm function in the invention comprises a lock core body having a core plate disposed therein, a projecting rod, a core cover-plate, a housing, an electric circuit plate, a follower member, and an actuating elastic assembly ha... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6567264 | Circuit board latch and removal signal generator A combination mechanical latch and electrical switch. The latch comprises a shaft having a knob on one end for manual actuation and a pawl for providing a latching/unlatching action. The latch shaft passes through a rotary electrical switch with a hole th... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6423912 | Manually operated device having a turning handle for electrical switching devices A manually operated device for use with an electrical switching device, the manually operated device having a turning handle indicating a given switching position of the switching device and operatively connected to a driving axle of a rotary drive. A bas... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6353195 | Mechanism for interrupting current flow through two electrical cables An electrical cable system can be modified to include a switch, so that signals traveling through the cable can be selectively interrupted. The switch can include threaded connectors for anchoring the switch to complementary threaded ends on the cable sec... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6236121 | Device with a lock cylinder and a switching device for various electrical functions, especially an ignition starter switch for motor vehicles A device with a key-actuated closing cylinder and a switch triggers, when a key is turned therein, a particular electric function in a motor vehicle. In order to achieve a particularly compact and reliable device, at least two sensors are arranged inside ... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6133648 | Apparatus for selectively enabling or disabling an actuatable occupant protection device The present invention provides an apparatus (10) for selectively enabling or disabling an actuatable vehicle occupant protection device (18). The apparatus (10) includes a cylindrical housing (80) having an inner sidewall portion (88), which has an annula... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6122944 | Key operated rotary switch for disabling an automobile air bag supplemental restraint system A key operated switch is provided for disabling an automobile air bag passive restraint system. The two or four position switch includes a housing, a rotor, a plurality of rotationally actuated electrical switch elements, a key ejecting mechanism, and a p... | 09/26/2000 |
