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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| RE39738 | Throttle sensor A throttle value spindle (3) is rotatably fixed to a throttle body (1). A recess is provided within the throttle body at one side of the throttle value spindle along the axial direction of the throttle valve spindle. A holder (6) is fixed to the... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7209028 | Position sensor with resistive element A position sensor comprises a resistive element positionable on a first surface. A pair of leads are on the resistive element, the pair of leads adapted to supply a first voltage, such as by being grounded. An intermediate lead is positioned on the resistive element... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7055498 | Throttle assembly for internal combustion engine, and throttle sensor In a throttle body there are provided a throttle valve for controlling the flow of intake air in an internal combustion engine, an electrically-driven actuator for actuating the throttle valve, and a reduction gear mechanism for the actuator, and a receptacle portio... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6937132 | High-voltage variable resistor A high-voltage variable resistor includes an insulating-resin front case, and an insulating-resin rear case fitted to the front case. The front case further includes a circuit board having a circuit pattern including a resistive element, and a slider that is slidabl... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6918316 | Adjustable pedal assembly An adjustable pedal assembly includes a mounting arrangement (1) for attachment to a vehicle structure (37), an accelerator pedal (6), a brake pedal (7), and a clutch pedal (8). The pedals (6, 7, 8) are pivotally supported w... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6677849 | High-voltage variable resistor A high-voltage variable resistor includes a high-voltage variable-resistor substrate, which has at least a base, having at least a resistor element and at least one land electrode on the front surface thereof, and a plurality of through-holes formed at th... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6462642 | High-voltage variable resistor A high voltage variable resistor includes a variable resistance board, a substantially rectangular flat fixed-resistance board, and a high-voltage capacitor housed in a case such that one surface thereof is open. The fixed-resistance board is arranged suc... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6420957 | Electric part having solder-less terminal metal fitment An electric component capable of attaining connection of two kinds of connection conductors thereto and electrically connecting an electrode arranged on a front surface of a circuit board and a terminal fitment to each other without soldering. A terminal ... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6380841 | Variable resistor A variable resistor is constructed to reliably seal the space between a rotor and a substrate without insert-molding the substrate into a case, and to be produced at a very low cost. This variable resistor includes a hollow square-prism shaped case which ... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6380502 | Detented slide switch mechanism A switch mechanism for an electrical slide switch that has a detenting or clicking action is disclosed. The switch mechanism provides such detenting action in a mechanism that has a switch lever that moves through an arcuate path of movement and provides ... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6204749 | Variable resistor having terminal and substrate connected on the opening side of casing A variable resistor for increased assembly efficiency and decreased influence by environmental changes is disclosed. The variable resistor includes a closed end main casing, an external terminal held in the main casing and connected to the insulating subs... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6172594 | Focus unit of fly back transformer A focus unit of an FBT (fly back transformer) is disclosed. Particularly a focus volume slider of the focus unit is disclosed. A ceramic substrate 150 is installed within and on the bottom of a cover 130 through which an actuation knob 120 passes. A varia... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6052049 | Flexible film with a non-tensioned electrical circuit mounted thereon A flexible element for use in a rotary position sensor or the like having the direction of electrical traces on one surface of the element altered without putting the traces into tension. The directional change is accomplished by partially splitting the f... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6040756 | Compact potentiometer A sensor is disclosed that fits in a compact package. This compact sensor is ideal for sensing rotary positions and for accommodating one or more potentiometers. The resistor track is parallel and opposed to the collector track, and the wiper is placed be... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6037855 | Rotary electric component having a groove for adjustment with screw-driver The present invention is concerned with a rotary electric component having a groove for adjustment with a screw-driver. In the rotary electric component, a rotor having a screw-driver groove and a through hole, with an electrically conductive pattern bein... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5991149 | Operation shaft receiving-type electric An operation shaft receiving-type electric component capable of reducing the number of parts required therefor and preventing generation of noise. An electric component body which includes an electric component unit varied in electric properties due to a ... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5990586 | Multi-actuator having position controller Feedback potentiometer-type servoactuator uses the ring gear of a planetary gear system to drive the wiper across a resistive arc of less than 360° where the actuator has a travel of multiple turns. The ring gear is supported by spaced struts in the actu... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5936512 | Rotary potentiometer A rotary potentiometer device (1) has a rotary potentiometer (4) disposed within a housing (2) and a handle (7) above the housing (2) for rotating a resistive disk (6) of the rotary potentiometer (4). A latching device latches the handle (7) with the uppe... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5880669 | Variable resistance device A compact-size variable resistance device has a terminal for electrical connection to an external device, a resistor that slidingly contacts with a brush, and connecting parts formed of an electro-conductive resin containing a thermoplastic resin. The ele... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5684407 | Electronic circuit packaged with a position sensor A voltage follower is incorporated within a molded electrical connector interface of a position sensor in a way that does not detract from the dimensions or the performance of the finished sensor. The incorporation of the voltage follower into the housing... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5673015 | Sliding type variable resistor The present invention provides a sliding type variable resistor in which the shaking of a knob portion is prevented, and in which the slider is able to slide smoothly. A sliding type variable resistor is provided having a structure comprising a resin subs... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5575235 | Electronic illumination apparatus The present invention relates to an electronic illumination apparatus which may be used in audio equipment. The electronic illumination apparatus allows recognition of the position of rotational operation of a knob by the light from a built-in light emitt... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5532669 | Terminal for high-voltage variable resistor A high-voltage variable resistor includes a terminal fitment having an increased number of edge elements while being simplified in structure and down-sized. A circuit substrate which includes a circuit pattern having a plurality of electrodes and resistor... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5517171 | High-voltage electronic component A high-voltage electronic component including a terminal connection structure capable of connecting a lead wire to a terminal fitment without soldering. An insulating substrate having a resistance element for a variable resistor formed on a front surface ... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5475358 | High-voltage variable resistor unit A high-voltage variable resistor unit capable of simply and positively connecting, to a holder of a high-voltage fixed resistor used as a bleeder resistor, a wire-like terminal inserted into an electrically conductive rubber terminal provided on a side of... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5349323 | Seesaw manipulation-type variable resistor A seesaw manipulation-type variable resistor is provided which has a linear sliding-type variable resistor unit. A U-shaped groove in a below-extended arm of a manipulation key smoothly interlink with a coupling member of a linear sliding-type variable re... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5321383 | Control system for a variable input device having a slider A control system for a variable input device 2 having a slider 14 has a box 1 housing a trigger 3 capable of moving in translation between two positions relative to the box. One of the two positions constitutes a rest position. Springs 13 apply a resilien... | 06/14/1994 |
| 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 |
| 5198793 | Electric control apparatus comprising integral electrical conductors plated on a two-shot molded plastic insulating housing A trigger operated speed control wherein the insulating housing is a two-shot molding having metal conductors plated on one of the molding materials on various external and interior surfaces. Stationary contact elements are secured to respective plated co... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5157371 | Potentiometer retention mechanism and method of mounting A potentiometer retention mechanism is provided for mounting a potentiometer on the faceplate of a hearing aid. The potentiometer includes a rotatable knob attached to a housing with the housing including a plurality of conductive leads projecting from a ... | 10/20/1992 |
| 5072206 | Linear-movement potentiometer A linear-movement potentiometer having an operating rod 25 projecting at both ends from a substantially hermetic casing and connectable at one end 26 to a drive member, and first and second bearings 33, 34 disposed between the casing and the operating rod... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5070728 | Throttle sensor A throttle value spindle (3) is rotatably fixed to a throttle body (1). A recess is provided within the throttle body at one side of the throttle value spindle along the axial direction of the throttle valve spindle. A holder (6) is fixed to the throttle ... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5043695 | Housing assembly for miniature electronic device A miniature electronic device includes a housing attached to a substrate by a plurality of terminal leads, each of which has a first end embedded or molded into the housing near the top surface thereof, and a second end bent around a side wall of the hous... | 08/27/1991 |
| 5039975 | Resistor substrate A resistor substrate for a variable resistor of the enclosed type which may be employed in a throttle sensor of an automobile. The resistor substrate has a disk portion and a rectangular apron provided at a circumferential portion of the disk portion. The... | 08/13/1991 |
| 4998089 | Potentiometer and method of making the same A potentiometer which is adapted to be produced fully automatically includes a spring support (2) formed in one piece by injection molding of plastic material and given such configuration that it embraces such functional members as the slider spring (3), ... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4933661 | Throttle sensor for an internal combustion engine A throttle sensor for an internal combustion engine includes a circuit board and a rotatable body disposed adjacent the circuit board which is connected to the throttle valve and having a pair of brushes disposed in sliding contact with the circuit board.... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4931710 | Servoactuator with feedback and method of calibrating A low voltage direct current motorized servoactuator having an output gear position feedback potentiometer with a ring gear received initially loosely on the potentiometer shaft and in engagement with the output gear. A collar keyed hinged to the potentio... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4894638 | Potentiometer having vibration damping means A potentiometer for attachment to objects undergoing strong vibrations, such as the engine block of an internal combustion engine has an outer housing which is secured to the object and an inner housing which is largely positioned inside the outer housing... | 01/16/1990 |
| 4841626 | Process for forming nonlinear resistance tracks A process for producing nonlinear resistance tracks on a supporting base uld be carried out in such a way that constant transitions are provided between the nonlinear resistance sub-ranges. For this purpose the supporting base is moved under a coating de... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4839627 | Variable resistor A variable resistor including terminal leads punched out of a metal plate the end portions of which are arranged to be positioned accurately onto corresponding collector or conductor elements disposed on a base respectively by setting the metal plate at a... | 06/13/1989 |
