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Class 335/28 - Automatic combined with timing or delay means


Subclass of Class 335 - Electricity: magnetically operated switches, magnets, and electromagnets
Definition: Subject matter wherein the reclosing or resetting structure
No. of patents: 4
Last issue date: 03/14/2006


NumberTitleIssue Date
7012354Method and structure for a pusher-mode piezoelectrically actuated liquid metal switch
A method and structure for an electrical switch. According to the structure of the present invention, a liquid-filled chamber is housed within a solid material. A plurality of switch contacts within the liquid-filled chamber are coupled to the solid material, while ...
03/14/2006
6940373Fast engage, slow release electrical actuator
A fast engage, slow release electrical actuator combines an electromagnetic actuator with a thermal actuator, the latter which retains the electromagnetic actuator after the former has been actuated to delay the release thereof. ...
09/06/2005
6036447Control valve having a ground connection for the actuator coil
A control valve used in a variable displacement compressor. A valve chamber port communicates with a valve chamber. A port is connected with the valve chamber by a valve hole. A valve body selectively opens and closes the valve hole for controlling flow o...
03/14/2000
5663712Electrical contact position indicator assembly
An electrical contact position indicator assembly is operatively coupled to an electrical device, such as a recloser, for indicating the relative position of the contacts of the electrical device, i.e., opened or closed, at any given time during operation...
09/02/1997
 
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