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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6445279 | Variable resistance device A variable resistance device is provided. Instead of a conventional planar-type structure or a three-dimensional structure using an elastic strip, a variable resistance device with a three-dimensional structure using easy-assembling parts, such as a mount... | 09/03/2002 |
| 5257004 | Variable passive element A pre-set variable passive element can prevent faulty insulation between itself and a conductive board. A cylindrical member extended higher than a adjusting member is made of ceramic around the adjusting member which is rotatably fitted for adjustment of... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5134383 | Variable resistor A variable resistor includes a sliding member having an arm in contact with a substantially circular arc-shaped resistor provided on a substrate and a driver plate portion from which the arm extends. The sliding member is rotatable by a driver, the center... | 07/28/1992 |
| 5047746 | Potentiometer wiper assembly A wiper assembly for a potentiometer, particularly a rotary potentiometer having a rotor for carrying the wiper assembly along a resistive element, includes a metal plate attached to the rotor. A strip of metal formed integrally with the plate is bent bac... | 09/10/1991 |
| 4812803 | Rotary potentiometer, especially for use as a rotational position sensor to detect the angular position of a shaft A rotary potentiometer having a casing resistor support held in the casing, a resistor layer on the support, a spring carrier supported for rotation in the casing, and a slider spring fastened at the carrier in sliding contact with the layer. The spring c... | 03/14/1989 |
| 4739300 | Rotary type electronic part A rotary type electronic device has a stationary casing and an axially slidable and angularly rotatable shaft disposed in the casing. The end of the shaft is assembled to the end face of a detentable (heart-shaped) cam so that the shaft can be pushed axia... | 04/19/1988 |
| 4635028 | Slider for resistor and slip conductors A slider for resistor or slip conductors. The slider includes a generally U-shaped slider support having a center portion and two legs, leaf springs attached to each one of the legs and extending into the interior of the U-shaped slider support, and conta... | 01/06/1987 |
