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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6903292 | Four function electrical rocker switch A four function electrical rocker switch has two single pole, single throw on/off sections having their movable contact arms coupled to a single electrical line and their screw terminal fixed contacts connected to individual circuits. The two switch sections are ind... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6803531 | Electrical switch for vehicle lighting The electrical turn/pull switch for vehicle lighting has an operating part (14) that is mounted in a switch housing (12) so as to be rotatable as well as axially movable. The movable contact elements (22, 24, 26) of a contact carrier (20)... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6678151 | Module for high- and medium-voltage electric station A module comprising: a supporting frame, having a fixed and a movable part; first actuator for wiring the movable part; first and second sets of three insulating posts, arranged on the fixed part along two corresponding rows; first and second disconnectio... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6160225 | Multidirectional inputting apparatus Disclosed is a multidirectional inputting apparatus which can provide a positive switching operation and which is suitable for a reduction in size. In the multidirectional inputting apparatus, a first fixed contact and a common contact are provided on the... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6091831 | Electronic product with a function knob capable of receiving voice signal An electronic product has a function knob capable of receiving voice signals. The electronic product includes a case forming the product's external appearance and is provided with the function knob for performing a given function of the product. A microph... | 07/18/2000 |
| 5734547 | Power switchgear The present invention, in one form, is an apparatus for interrupting current flow between a fixed contact and a movable contact. An insulating partition has an aperture, and the fixed contact and movable contact are on opposite sides of the partition aper... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5598918 | Switch for vehicle power window An apparatus (20) for controlling movement of a vehicle power window (22) between a fully open position and a fully closed position. The apparatus (20) comprises an energizable electric motor (66) for, when energized, moving the window (22). A switch asse... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5180050 | Pushbutton rotary switch A switch actuator mounted in a housing for axial and rotary movement operates a rotary switch on the actuator axis through an axial lost motion connection. A pushbutton switch offset from the axis is engaged by a semi-circular plate radially extending fro... | 01/19/1993 |
