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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4517542 | Voltage and temperature compensated time delay relay A temperature and voltage compensated time delay relay includes first and second bimetallic, contact carrying elements chosen to deflect in a similar manner in accordance with variations in ambient temperature for maintaining the contact gap therebetween ... | 05/14/1985 |
| 4414525 | Switch with replaceable flasher unit A multi-throw switch cooperates with a bi-metallic, thermally actuated electrical contact for converting a continuously operating electrical circuit into one which operates intermittently. Method and apparatus are taught directed toward the use of commerc... | 11/08/1983 |
| 3953817 | Flasher device A flasher device includes a terminal with an inner extension carrying a stationary contact thereon, the extension supporting a conductive heat responsive means connected to another terminal of the device and having a movable contact thereon, an insulating... | 04/27/1976 |