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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7238901 | Tamper resistant pin entry apparatus Disclosed is a tamper resistant PIN entry apparatus for input of a key and for encryption of a password in a cash transaction machine. The PIN entry apparatus supplies the electric power to a memory of an electric circuit section, in such a manner that a first rod a... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7230194 | Elongated bridge shunt formed by stretching and rupturing a conducting bridge Structure and method for forming a switchable shunt for a suspension assembly having conductive, insulating and metal base layers. The shunt includes a bridge in the conductive layer with either a continuous connection or small gap between ends of the bridge. The co... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7041920 | Elongated bridge shunt switch formed by stretching and rupturing a conducting bridge Structure and method for forming a switchable shunt for a suspension assembly having conductive, insulating and metal base layers. The shunt includes a bridge in the conductive layer with either a continuous connection or small gap between ends of the bridge. The co... | 05/09/2006 |
| 4806911 | Key-ring-mountable alarm device A key-ring-mountable portable alarm device has a battery operated audible alarm and a triggering means having multiple modes of operation. The triggering means provides for momentary operation of the alarm, continuous operation of the alarm and reset of t... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4493975 | Hang-up hair dryer An electric appliance safety system including a hand-held appliance, a power input for receiving electric current, a two-pole switch for activating the appliance, a power cord connecting the appliance with the switch and a pair of manually operable contro... | 01/15/1985 |
| 4099593 | Automobile lock mechanism The vehicle locking apparatus is used in a vehicle having a motor compartment, a motor therein, a hood for the compartment and a starting system for the motor. A safe compartment is positioned within the passenger compartment, and includes a lockable door... | 07/11/1978 |
