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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8106323 | Potential switching apparatus for power adapter A potential switching apparatus for a power adapter which transforms input power to output power delivered through a power output cord. The potential switch apparatus switches the potential of the output power. It includes a first body and a second body located on t... | 01/31/2012 |
| 7423230 | Rotary manipulation electronic device A rotary manipulation type electronic device permits users to obtain a feel of manipulation during rotational manipulations and produces clicking sounds of manipulations to thereby obtain an audiological sense of manipulations. The rotary manipulation type electroni... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7310903 | Accessory devices for firearms An accessory device for a firearm, a preferred embodiment comprising a housing, a light emitter assembly and a battery carried by the housing in circuit for energizing the light emitter assembly when switch actuated, and a tail cap switch device secured to the housi... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7232972 | Line switch able to modulate light A line switch able to modulate light includes an upper cover, a lower cover and a rotary selector positioned between the upper and the lower cover. When the rotary selector is turned clockwise, the line switch can turn on and modulate light to be half bright, and wh... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7164092 | Push switch A slider is provided with projections. Each projection is formed with tapered surfaces. A casing is provided with concave portions having the same shape as the projections. During the return of an operating body, the slider ascends while being inclined, and the slid... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7124648 | Force feedback input device When a knob is turned by a predetermined turning angle α and this angle is detected by a rotary encoder, an electromagnetic brake is activated by a controller and the rotation of the knob is locked. Then, while the knob is locked by the electromagnetic brake, the c... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7102091 | Lever switch It is an object of the present invention to provide a lever switch capable of reliably preventing intrusion of water or the like into a casing and maintaining smooth operation of a switch mechanism for a long period of time. A lever switch provided with a switch mec... | 09/05/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7086292 | Force-feedback input device A force-feedback input device includes a rotatable operating member; a motor which is capable of applying torque to the operating member; a rotary encoder for detecting the rotational angle of the operating member; and a controller for controlling the motor based on... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7067744 | Knob assembly A knob for an instrument panel is provided having a body portion, a first end portion adjacent to the body portion, and a second end portion adjacent to the body portion and defining a generally wave-shaped surface. The wave-shaped surface includes a plurality of pe... | 06/27/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6974921 | Combined roller and push switch assembly A combined roller and push switch assembly includes a substantially hollow wheel-like roller member being displaceable from an initial position to a displaced position. The combined roller and push switch assembly further includes a member for returning the roller m... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6972386 | Digital pulse generator and manufacturing method thereof A digital pulse generator including a circular housing having a cover and a base. The base including at least one contact terminal secured therein. The digital pulse generator further including an encoder disc secured within the cover and rotatable relative to the b... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6937228 | Two-axis ball-based cursor control apparatus with tactile feedback A two-axis ball-based cursor control apparatus with tactile feeling is provided, which includes a housing; a spherical ball contained partially within the housing and having a plurality of recesses distributed about its outer surface; two pairs of spring biased sens... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6906270 | Rotary switch In a combination switch having both rotary and pushbutton momentary switches, a method for determining which switch has been selected by a user. The method also includes distinguishing between the selection of a rotary switch from a pushbutton switch. ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6781070 | Indexing rotary switch A rotary indexing switch includes a base having a series of radially spaced stationary contact areas, and a rotary contact member having a rotary contact area. The stationary contact areas are defined by contact members engaged within passages in an insulating ring ... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6740833 | Electrical switch An electrical switch comprising a casing, an operator, a plurality of fixed contacts and a moving contact. The moving contact is movable by the operator to come into contact with and out of contact from the fixed contacts. The casing has a hole for insertion of an e... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6448523 | Rotary electrical component with tactile feedback In a tactile-feedback rotary electrical component, a first U-shaped spring is mounted in a recessed holding portion formed in a housing along the axial direction of an operating member. When the operating member is rotated, a protuberance formed on the fi... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6392168 | Small rotary encoder A rotary encoder including a code member having an annular plate-shaped portion and a plurality of tongues formed as a result of bending from the plate-shaped portion. The code member is formed of a metallic plate. The code member is mounted to the rotary... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6265681 | Rotary electric switch A rotary electric switch includes a hollow plastic housing having a recessed base and a cover member. A plurality of resilient stationary contacts are positioned in the recessed base. A switch handle is rotably mounted on the recessed base between the plu... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6218635 | Push and rotary operating type electronic device A push and rotary operating type electronic device includes: a cylindrical operating knob supported rotatably about an axis extending through both end surfaces; a rotary contact plate having an electric contact surface, and disposed on one of the end surf... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6080945 | Control switch for an automatic vehicle transmission A control switch for an automatic vehicle transmission comprises a movable body turning in association with an operation of a gearshift lever of the automatic vehicle transmission provided in an automobile and a housing storing the movable body and having... | 06/27/2000 |
| 5803239 | Potentiometer with cleaning inlet A rotary switch is mounted in a housing having a hollow interior. The rotary switch includes a shaft, which rotatably extends through a male threaded mounting. The rotatable shaft defines a bore which extends from an inlet defined on an exterior surface o... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5783788 | Bi-directional multi-position positioning device A bi-directional or reversible multi-notch positioning device for use in an environment requiring clockwise and counterclockwise rotation, including tactile and audible feedback to facilitate position changes in either clockwise or counterclockwise direct... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5762183 | Switch device and manufacturing method of stationary contact base thereof Shaft holes 12 and 22 are formed on each pivot portion of a switch case 10 having an unfolded fan shaped concave body 11. A stationary contact base 20 covers the concave body, and a corresponding end portion of a shaft holder 40 are fitted into the respec... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5750947 | Rotary electric switch with conductive plates A rotary electric switch having push-in wire terminals includes a hollow plastic housing having a recessed base and a cover, the base having a plurality of wire receiving openings. A plurality of resilient stationary contacts are positioned in the base, e... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5743380 | Rotary door lock switch assembly and method for manufacturing same A three-position rotary door lock switch assembly for automobiles is provided. The switch assembly includes a rotor with reversely curved rotor contact beams having a dual radiussed contact zone with upturned edges which provide good contact and minimize ... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5743387 | Multistage switch An improved multistage switch with a small size, convenience in assembly and excellent sensitivity. The multistage switch includes a pedestal and a cover engaged with the pedestal. The pedestal defines a central recess therein and has a boss extending upw... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5711415 | Rotary electronic component with push switch The present invention provides a rotary electronic component with a push switch which includes a single control knob for assuredly and individually operating a rotary component portion and a push switch. The rotary electronic component with the push switc... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5695048 | Double-grid mechanical encoder A double-grid mechanical encoder is provided which includes a wheel mounted around a shaft, a metal spring unit adapted to provide power supply to the wheel and to produce different voltages to an external circuit, enabling it to detect the revolving dire... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5680927 | Electrical switch An electrical switch for use in the automotive field. The switch preferably has rotary actuation with a plurality of electrical contacts. The electrical switch comprises an insulator body having an internal recess defining a plurality of cavities, each ca... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5669489 | Coding device A coding device includes a contact carrier (3) and a coding disk (4) that can be set in a plurality of rotary positions relative to the contact carrier (3) to set corresponding codes. Moreover, the coding disk (4) is displaceable between an inactive posit... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5613600 | Rotatively-operated electronic component with push switch A rotatively-operated electronic component with a push switch includes an attachment base plate. A rotatively-operated electronic component portion supported on the attachment base plate has a rotatable operation knob. An electric signal can be generated ... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5595290 | Switch structure with multiple usages A switch structure with multiple usages, in which the engaging seat is firmly associated with the main body only by means of engaging the the engaging hooks of the engaging seat with the reverse hooks of the main body without using any screw or rivet. The... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5593023 | Rotatively-operated electronic component with push switch A rotatively-operated electronic component with a push switch includes a rotatable operation knob. A rotary contact plate is connected to the operation knob for motion together with the operation knob. Resilient contact arms provided on an attachment base... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5577605 | Rotary switch Rotational switch, in particular gear box switches, comprising a housing carrying terminals (9), the housing being provided with fixed contacts (10) arranged concentrically with one another in two parallel planes (11,12), and a contact bridge (13) electri... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5408062 | Rotary switch A rotary switch includes a keylock housing having a collar disposed therein and a rotor disposed in a switch case housing to provide an internal labyrinth geometry. The collar includes a plurality of spaced mechanical stops to provide multiple mechanical ... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5359165 | Illuminated rotary switch assembly An illuminated multi-position rotary selector/control switch assembly for switching substantial direct current (20 amps) at low voltages (12 V). A lower plastic housing shell is molded in a two-stage process with the first stage comprising molding platabl... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5276299 | Elevator limit switch An elevator limit switch is constructed of molded plastic box and lid and is readily adaptable for left side or right side use on an elevator or an elevator hoistway. The box and lid hold a one piece plastic hub which carries a mounting system for holding... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5220308 | Joint excursion monitor A joint excursion monitor device which, when strapped onto a person's leg, can monitor a pre-set limit of joint movement, and when that pre-set limit is reached, generate a signal. When set to a point just beyond the allowable limit, this signal may be us... | 06/15/1993 |
