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Class 74/3.5 - Retarded


Subclass of Class 74 - Machine element or mechanism
Definition: Mechanisms preset to cause the releasing or tripping at
No. of patents: 24
Last issue date: 07/17/2007


NumberTitleIssue Date
7244900Control device for wall-mounted rocker switch
A control device that can be mounted against the face plate of a rocker switch automatically operates the rocker switch in accordance with at least one predetermined program. The device also allows the predetermined program to be overridden to manipulate the switch ...
07/17/2007
7239513Power control device
The power control device has three units, each having two cooling fins set in opposed positions. Every cooling fin has an SCR mounted to adjust the voltage change. One of the two opposed cooling fins has a reed and a circuit board mounted thereon, and the power supp...
07/03/2007
7021166Booster actuator
A booster actuator 10 may be positioned between the solenoid 12 and a valve 14, and increases the energy output from the solenoid to activate the valve. The booster actuator 10 may include a force input member 28 and a force output...
04/04/2006
6959822CD rack with CD holder having CD engaging projections
A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed wi...
11/01/2005
6955267Storage and display rack for DVDs
A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of DVD boxes or containers in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed wi...
10/18/2005
6915911CD rack with dual disc case holder
A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed wi...
07/12/2005
6902070CD Rack with dual disc case holder
A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed wi...
06/07/2005
5042311Secondary timer for program timer
A secondary timer mechanism for controlling a secondary program function independently of a first program function. A main timer mechanism controls the first program function and is operatively driven by a motor. A second timer mechanism can be set indepe...
08/27/1991
4588217Latch in particular for a vehicle door
The latch is of the type comprising a case 1 for the latch mechanism 6 and a keeper 4 which is movable relative to this case. The latch mechanism 6 comprises a forked bolt 7 for hooking onto the keeper, a shifting lever 16 for, in a first position thereof...
05/13/1986
4572011Mechanical thruster
A mechanical thruster for positively separating two releasably joined components under a controlled time delay. The thruster is particularly useful for mechanically opening canisters containing survival kits as they are being dropped from an airplane to a...
02/25/1986
4463617Milti-range cycle control timer unit
A cycle control timer unit in which a rotatable annular program carrier is provided having two opposed sides, each formed with a different range program scale and having a different drive coupler means. The unit includes two different rotary drive transmi...
08/07/1984
4454776Electric control device for actuating means
The device controls an actuating device having a linear displacement and a sudden action, for example a device actuating a latch. The actuating device is disposed in a case provided with an aperture through which it is capable of emerging under the action...
06/19/1984
4372917Contact lens sterilizing apparatus
A timer controlled container inverting apparatus is constructed and arranged to commence timing out for container inversion only after setting of proper inversion time and reception of the container in the apparatus e.g. a vial containing a contact lens i...
02/08/1983
4337676Manual operation device
When with the manual operation device of this invention, a selected one of many push buttons provided for a cassette tape recorder is depressed, then an insertable actuating member lying below that depressed push button is brought down between a common tr...
07/06/1982
4295380Gearing for a motor driven timing relay
The gearing for motor driven timing relays comprises an appropriate number of gear pairs which are in continuous engagement with each other and are rotatably mounted on a turntable which is driven by a setting shaft....
10/20/1981
4279392Adjustable time-delayed apparatus for opening a parachute
In a time-delayed device for opening a parachute, a spring-loaded cable is coupled to a cylindrical translational gear for conjoint movement. When the cable is released from a cocked position and spring-driven to a release position at which it opens the p...
07/21/1981
4179676Time delay relay movement
An improved movement for a time delay relay cooperates with an electromagnet and a timer to provide either "On Delay" or "Off Delay" operation of the relay contacts. The movement has an elongated operating plunger that is movable in forward and backward s...
12/18/1979
4143116Contact lens sterilizing apparatus
Contact lens sterilizer has a timer operating a catch for holding a capsule containing contact lenses in sterilizing solution in a sterilizing position. In this position, the capsule is inclined toward inversion. When the timer releases the catch after a ...
03/06/1979
4122827Kinematic synchronous solar heliostat
A kinematic solar heliostat for reflecting solar energy onto a fixed target which uses a single drive to position reflected solar energy onto such target during daytime hours at any latitude and having a capability of automatically returning eastwardly ea...
10/31/1978
4013410Contact lens sterilization process and apparatus
A chemical sterilization process for contact lenses, and apparatus for practicing said method, wherein the lens are subjected to the anti-microbial action of a sterilizing solution, with said solution being decomposed by a catalytic agent. The apparatus o...
03/22/1977
3973443Timing relay having an electric motor device
In a timing relay including an indexing gear wheel driven by a clutched gear wheel which is driven by an electric motor and in which an actuating element is controlled by means of a cam coupled to the indexing gear wheel with the actuating element being u...
08/10/1976
3968698Automatic reset timer
An automatic reset timer includes two separate switches having operators held in timed out position by individual latches. A clutch is released by one operator when the timer is timed out. A solenoid also controls the latches for the two switches and also...
07/13/1976
3950624Automatic reset timer with latch controlled cam operator
A multiple switch automatic reset timer in which the switches are located in the back of the timer and have operators angularly spaced about a main bearing axis. A clutch operator is also angularly spaced from the switch operators. A spring return timing ...
04/13/1976
3941000Expanded scale timer and method of operating such
An expanded scale timer has means adapted to be driven for indicating the operating time of the timer, and a pair of means are conjointly and relatively movable for respectively driving the indicating means at different predetermined speeds. Means is prov...
03/02/1976
 
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