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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5917398 | Reed contact unit for an electric switch The invention relates to a reed contact unit (1) for electric switching functions, comprising a metallic contact blank (2) featuring a base (3) with at least one contact arm (5) configured integral with it, and comprising an electrically non-conducting fr... | 06/29/1999 |
| 4555684 | Motor starting device A motor starting device for de-energizing the starting winding the required motor speed is reached comprising electromagnetic means (3) to urge actuation of the switching means (20,21) and a latch member (10) controlled by a thermal temperature-balanced b... | 11/26/1985 |
| 4535309 | Magneto-thermal device for overcurrent relays The invention provides a magneto-thermal device for overcurrent relays. The end of a core, whose axial position may be adjusted with respect to a mobile plate, placed opposite and pivoting about one end of the yoke, is secured against movement by a wedge which... | 08/13/1985 |
| 4464641 | Circuit breakers A circuit breaker having an overload mechanism including an elongated bimetallic element having one end pivotally mounted in the circuit breaker housing and the other end pivotally positioned at one end of an armature element. The armature element has a l... | 08/07/1984 |
| 4288770 | Thermal override for static trip circuit breakers A flux shifting type trip device, which is electrically activated under the control of a static trip unit to mechanically initiate tripping of a circuit breaker automatically in response to an abnormal current condition in a protected circuit, is equipped... | 09/08/1981 |
| 3984735 | Thermally responsive control for a vacuum cleaner motor A control unit for an electric motor in a vacuum cleaner which stops the motor when the motor temperature exceeds a certain level. The control unit is utilized with a vacuum cleaner having a low voltage circuit for controlling the motor speed and is simpl... | 10/05/1976 |
