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"It is my heart-warmed and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage (every man and brother of us all throughout the whole earth), may eventually be gathered together in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, except the inventor of the telephone. "
Mark Twain ; Christmas greetings, 1890
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8110766 | Switch attachment assembly An assembly for installation of a switch in the dashboard of a vehicle without the use of any tools. The assembly comprises a housing, a resilient member such as a washer spring, and a bezel. The switch is secured to the housing and subsequently inserted into the be... | 02/07/2012 |
| 7902475 | Flushness shims A media player according to the invention is provided. The media player may include a scroll wheel and a housing including a retention ledge. The retention ledge may maintain the position of the scroll wheel with respect to the housing. A flexible printed circuit ma... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7829811 | Rotary switch A rotary switch, which is used to detect a state of a stand with respect to a body of a motorcycle, for example, comprises a housing having a ring-shaped outer wall so that an annular recess is formed; a rotor which is rotatably supported on the housing around a cen... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7709763 | Rotational based actuator configured to impart linear movement A rotational based actuator configured to impart linear movement. The actuator may be suitable for use in any number of applications where a disk or other feature may be rotated over a wedge to impart linear movement. The forces used to generate the rotation movemen... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7679018 | Switching device A switching device is disclosed which includes a working shaft and a control shaft installed in a frame part, the control shaft being rotatable and adapted to turn the working shaft, and the working shaft being adapted to change the position of poles of the switchin... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7629549 | Rotary switch A rotary switch includes a holder base holding two metal contact plates and one metal connection plate, a rotary handle vertically pivotally coupled to a pivot shaft of the holder base and rotatable relative to the holder base between a first position where a bottom... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7514645 | Master light switch for ground vehicles A master light switch for a ground vehicle includes an actuator rotatably mounted to a housing. A switching contact is axially movably mounted to the actuator to rotate with the actuator. A plurality of circuit contacts faces the switching contact wherein different ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7507928 | Operating device and method of manufacture thereof The operating device includes a first holder that holds a zoom lever so as to be rotatable, a return spring that energizes the zoom lever in the rotation direction, and a second holder that holds the return spring and is held within the zoom lever, wherein the first... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7476822 | Rotary clicking electronic component Rotary body 22 is provided with storing hole 22E, 22F in two positions point-symmetrical to the rotational center at the upper part of flange 22C, and retainers 26, 27 having steel balls 25A, 25B, steel ball receiving... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7465897 | Rotary circuit selection device with crown detent A rotary circuit selection device (400) having a driving cam (430) and an operating cam (440), each having a series of alternating peaks (442) and valleys (455). A biasing mechanism (420) biases the driving cam toward the st... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7442887 | Enhanced rotary multi-pole electrical switch Implementations provide a first option of simultaneously turning on or turning off two distinctly separate and isolated electrical circuits, such as when each of two electrical devices are powered by a different energy source. Implementations provide a second option... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7442893 | Switch device A U-shaped spring member is placed on the outer periphery of a hollow cylindrical part of an operating body. Engaging portions in arm portions upwardly inwardly extending from both ends of the spring member are fitted into holes through the hollow cylindrical part a... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7427722 | Power hand tool A power hand tool includes a rotary adjustment knob for adjusting maximum output torque, which has a plurality of radial ribs, radial locating grooves alternatively arranged on the inner sidewall thereof, and a locating member for supporting the rotary adjustment kn... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7368673 | Multi directional input apparatus A knob for performing a parallel operation, a rotational operation and a pushing operation relative to a case, a first rotor disposed rotatably to the case, a second rotor positioned face to face and adjacent to the first rotor in the direction of a knob rotational ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357010 | Plug assembly for a door lock A plug assembly has a cylindrical barrel portion, a plug, a driving shaft and a mounting cap. The cylindrical barrel portion has a rear end and a stop. The plug is mounted rotatably within the cylindrical barrel portion. The driving shaft is mounted securely on the ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7348503 | Dial type switch mechanism A dial type switch mechanism is developed in which an installation space can be made as small as possible. In a dial type switch mechanism (10) furnished with a push type switch part provided in its center, and a dial switch part which operates a dial fitted ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7343680 | Method for manufacturing dial knob of washing machine A dial knob of a washing machine is provided. In the dial knob, a dial is inserted into a center part of a knob guard, and a periphery edge of the knob is formed to be lustrous. A lamp window body is securely attached on a rear surface of the knob guard. The knob gu... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7342186 | Knob force transfer module A knob assembly comprising a housing, a circuit board, a rotary knob, a rotary actuated potentiometer and a rotation assembly. The housing has a front face. The circuit board is located in the housing, with the circuit board having a front and a rear. The rotary kno... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7307232 | Rotary switch A rotary switch for installation in the dashboard of a vehicle has a switch housing, an actuation shaft that is arranged rotatably in the switch housing, a knob that is mounted on one end of the actuation shaft, and a ring-shaped faceplate that surrounds the knob an... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7297889 | Rotary switch A rotary switch is disclosed which has a central handle (12) which is rotatable about a central axis (Z), a ring-shaped shield (16) surrounding the handle (12), a rotary button (18) which is arranged on the shield (16) and is rotat... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7291798 | Switch device A switch device for vehicle use is provided with a switch case fixed to a handle bar of a vehicle. A unit case attached to the switch case is capable of rotating with respect to the switch case. An operation lever arranged in the unit case is capable of rotating tog... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7253371 | Normally closed (on) switch with an on-off fixed structure A normally closed (on) switch with an on-off fixed structure comprises at the center a seat having a sleeve inside which a push part and an elastic component; a top cover provided on the seat, of which the center is formed with a piercing hole corresponding to the s... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7253367 | Information input system for terminal and multifunctional button assembly for use in the same Embodiments of the invention provide an information input system for a terminal and a multifunctional button assembly for use in the information input system and methods for operating the same. The multifunctional button assembly can include a lever control button, ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7238904 | Automotive air conditioning switch system When a dial is operated to rotate forward to a DEF position with a knob 52 staying in a depressed state, a cam portion 12 operates a key operating portion 56 to move in an approaching direction in which the key operating portion 56 approa... | 07/03/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7211755 | Knob structure A knob structure is disposed on an electronic device to input a preset control signal. The knob structure includes a rotary encoder, a brake wheel, and a rotary wheel. A plurality of ratchets is disposed around the circumference of the brake wheel and locked on the ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7197958 | Energy storage flywheel retention system and method An energy storage flywheel system includes a flywheel assembly that is rotationally mounted in a housing assembly, and one or more actuator assemblies. The actuator assemblies are configured to selectively engage and disengage the flywheel assembly. When the actuato... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7183513 | Information input system for terminal and multifunctional button assembly for use in the same Embodiments of the invention provide an information input system for a terminal and a multifunctional button assembly for use in the information input system and methods for operating the same. The multifunctional button assembly can include a lever control button, ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7180023 | Washing machine A washing machine for reducing the movement of a dial knob. The washing machine comprises a control panel disposed on one side of a housing forming the external appearance of the washing machine, and provided with a circuit board installed therein for controlling th... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7141748 | Multifunctional switch with indicator A multifunctional switch with an indicator for selecting and switching a plurality of functions is disclosed. The multifunctional switch is provided with a dial knob capable of being pushed in an axial direction and rotated; a window formed at a center of the dial k... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7123473 | Computer bezel A computer bezel includes a front panel, a power button attached to the front panel; an annular member attached to the front panel and set around the power button; and a protective member for covering the power button. The front panel includes a concave portion defi... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7109469 | Composite operation type input device for carrying out pressing and rotation operations with common operation unit A code disc is spline-connected to an operation unit supported such that it can rotate and move vertically and sandwiched between a center cylinder and a return spring. Rotation of the operation unit is detected by photointerruptors through the code disc and vertica... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7105755 | Rotary encoder and method of manufacturing substrate thereof A two-phase rotary encoder is provided which includes a substrate for the encoder which is double-faced and has a copper-foil-bonded substrate etched thereon, a first ring-shaped electrode pattern and a second ring-shaped electrode pattern formed concentrically arou... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7096991 | Vehicle steering device and safety system A vehicle steering device comprises a steering column (22) and a steering wheel with a steering wheel rim (24). Arranged inside the steering column (22) is a vibration device (26; 26′). The vibration device is designed such that it can ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7094982 | Switch device A switch device includes a base member, a rotary mechanism and a vertical actuation mechanism. The rotary mechanism is received in the base member to move a present circular displacement while a hollow handle turning. The vertical actuation mechanism is received in ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7057129 | Multi-way synchronous switcher The present invention relates to a multi-way synchronous switcher. The multi-way synchronous switcher comprises a contacting tongue unit and a cam, the contacting tongue unit comprises an upper contacting tongue unit, an intermediate contacting tongue unit and a low... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7042329 | Rotatable variable resistor with clicking mechanism A rotatable variable resistor with a clicking mechanism includes a rotary unit provided with a rotor and a wiper, and a fixed unit provided with a cover, a resistor substrate, and external terminals. The wiper has an arm segment, a clicking projection and a non-clic... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7038156 | Rotary knob assembly for home appliance Disclosed is a rotary knob assembly for a home appliance. The assembly includes a rotary switch having an encoder and a shaft rotatably installed at the encoder, a knob coupled to the shaft of the rotary switch, and a support member provided around the rotary switch... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7038148 | Operating device of electronic apparatus An operating device of an electronic apparatus contains a rotatable operating knob protruding from a panel and stopper means for preventing the rotation of the operating knob. When the power of the electronic apparatus is turned off, the rotation of the operating kn... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6998553 | Rotary manipulation type electronic component A rotary manipulation type electronic component includes a space formed by a case. A base houses a rotating body holding a resilient contact as a movable element. A comb-like contact is formed as a fixed element. A first bushing in the case and a second bushing in t... | 02/14/2006 |
