| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 20061045R |
Change of inclination or of rate of motion responsive (e.g., inertia and tilt switches)
| 53 |
| 20061058R |
Actuated concurrently with operation or use of art device
| 51 |
| 200610540 |
Steering wheel, shaft or column mounted
| 39 |
| 200610270 |
Turn indicator type switches
| 12 |
| 200610420 |
Feeler moves into detecting contact with object
| 8 |
| 200610080 |
Frangible or destructible type
| 6 |
| 200610390 |
Control by direction of rotation of shaft or spindle | 4 |
| 20100276263 | SWITCH LEVER FOR VEHICLE - A switch lever for a vehicle is provided. The switch lever for a vehicle includes: knobs | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110024271 | RELEASE DEVICE, PARTICULARLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR - Release device, particularly for a motor vehicle door A release device, particularly for a motor vehicle door, comprises a base body intended to be applied on the outer face of a door, having an axial appendage that can be inserted in a corresponding opening of the door. The axial appendage includes a tubular portion provided with a bottom wall having a hole intended to be slidably engaged by a cylindrical member projecting axially from a button to be associated with the base body with a possibility of a relative movement. The tubular portion has connection means for allowing a switch unit to be removably fastened, which switch unit can be operated as a result of an axial movement of a free end of the cylindrical member of the button. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20140048393 | SWITCH MECHANISM FOR ACTIVATING A SWITCH WHILE A DISPLAY MODULE PIVOTS RELATIVE TO A HOST MODULE AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREWITH - A switch mechanism includes a sliding track disposed inside a host module, and a sliding component. An end of the sliding component is pivotally connected to a display module and the other end of the sliding component is slidably installed inside the sliding track. The sliding component slides in a first direction relative to the sliding track while the display module pivots in a first rotary direction relative to the host module. The switch mechanism further includes an activation component for moving to a first position corresponding to a first switch component to activate a first switch component while the sliding component slides in the first direction. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140353131 | SWITCH - A switch comprising a body case, a movable board that is movably disposed in the body case and a movable contact point disposed in the movable board is disclosed. A fixed contact point is provided in the body case with a lubricating agent applied thereto. The movable contact point makes pressure-contact with the fixed contact point, and is connected and disconnected from the fixed contact point corresponding to a position of the movable contact point changing by moving the movable board. Grooves are formed in a contact portion of the movable contact point with the fixed contact point to be arranged along the movement direction of the movable contact point. | 12-04-2014 |
| 200610930 |
Anti-intrusion type | 3 |
| 20090166160 | MULTI-LEVEL MICRO-SWITCH - The present invention relates to a multi-level micro-switch comprising a housing and a fixed supporting cylinder disposed in the center of the housing and extending upwards along the axis of the housing, wherein a plurality of multi-level supporting cylinders are sequentially and flexibly contained in the fixed supporting cylinder. The bottom of the fixed supporting cylinder is connected to the housing and a plurality of beams is constantly arranged around the fixed supporting cylinder. A slide ring is arranged on the inner side of the housing which fits with the vacancy of the housing. An inner casing is contained in and flexibly connected to the housing, touching the slide ring at the bottom end, and a conductive ball is disposed in the vacancy above the beams. The invention may choose different thresholds of detection sensitivity for each application and be typically utilized as a movement-detection unit in an electronic surveillance system, especially an anti-theft system. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20110100788 | PROTECTION DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC SYSTEM - An electronic system including an electronic circuit, an actuation device, a spacer and a protection device. The electronic circuit has a surface on which at least two first conductive tracks are arranged. The actuation device includes at least one first bearing element. The spacer is interposed between the electronic circuit and the actuation device and includes at least one opening at least partially receiving the bearing element. The protection device is interposed between the electronic circuit and the spacer and includes at least one second conductive track having ends respectively connected to first conductive portions of first deformable regions of the protection device. Each first portion is capable of contacting one of the first conductive tracks of the electronic circuit to electrically supply the second track under the effect of a deformation of first regions. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20120255840 | ANTI-TAMPER ASSEMBLY FOR SURFACE MOUNTED SECURITY SWITCH - An anti-tamper assembly is provided in order to sense the attempted removal of a body attached to a surface by a fastener. The assembly includes an anti-tamper access-blocking element positioned in an anti-tamper position proximal to the fastener, along with an anti-tamper switch operably coupled with the element in order to bias the switch to one switch condition. In the event that the element is moved from its anti-tamper position, the switch moves to another switch condition, which generates an alarm signal. The assembly may be used to protect an alarm section forming a part of an alarm assembly. The section includes a sensor or switch operable to detect relative movement between first and second members such as a door and doorframe. A mechanically actuatable switch having an actuating arm may be used where the arm engages access-blocking element. | 10-11-2012 |
| 200610200 |
Container contents level responsive | 3 |
| 20100059344 | LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR - A vessel for accumulating water removed from a hydrocarbon fuel supply is disclosed. The vessel may include a base member and a cover cooperating with the base member to define a reservoir for receiving a liquid. The cover defines a pocket that may be integrally formed with the cover, the pocket generally preventing intrusion of the liquid in the reservoir. The vessel further includes a liquid level sensor, including a switch received in the pocket, and an actuator configured to activate the switch when the fluid within the reservoir reaches a predetermined level. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20150083557 | WATER TANK WITH A MAGNETIC REED SWITCH - A water tank is mounted in a household appliance and has a shell, a container, a float and a magnetic reed switch. The container is mounted slidably in the shell. The float is mounted pivotally in the container and has an actuating rod. The magnetic reed switch is mounted securely on the outside wall of the shell and corresponds to and separates from the actuating rod. Since the actuating rod utilizes magnetic force to switch the magnetic reed switch on and off, the actuating rod and the magnetic reed switch need no abutting structures. Therefore, when the actuating rod is pivoted by an accidental force, the actuating rod self-pivots back to the original position once the accidental force is removed. Then the magnetic reed switch is switched on again so that the household appliance is restarted without extra acts by a user. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20160066758 | Systems, Methods, and Apparatuses for Controlling the Power Supply of a Vacuum Cleaner Motor - Applicant has created systems, methods, and apparatuses for controlling the power supply of a vacuum cleaner motor. The systems and apparatuses include pressure taps to detect a pressure differential within a vacuum cleaner, a float that adjusts depending on an amount of liquid stored, and a power switch that toggles based on the pressure differential created by the position of the float. Alternatively, the float can be replaced by an air chamber so that the pressure differential is created by liquid rising above the volume of air trapped in the chamber. The method can include interrupting the current supplied to an electrical circuit of a power switch based upon a pressure differential created within the vacuum. By controlling the power supply to a vacuum cleaner motor based on a pressure differential created by the amount of liquid stored within the vacuum cleaner, the vacuum cleaner can automatically disable the vacuum cleaner's motor as the vacuum approaches its maximum liquid capacity. | 03-10-2016 |
| 200610190 |
Movable or removable interposed non-conductor | 3 |
| 20090139844 | TUNABLE ELECTRICAL TRANSIENT GENERATOR FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSER - A dielectric insulated mechanical switch is coupled to a capacitive energy storage arrangement and a pulse forming network. The dielectric insulated mechanical switch is immersed in a dielectric substance. A controller is coupled to the dielectric insulated mechanical switch. The controller is programmed to selectively open and close the dielectric insulated mechanical switch so as to supply energy stored in the capacitive energy storage device to the pulse forming network and thereby form a high voltage energy pulse. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090294260 | METER WITH INTEGRATED HIGH CURRENT SWITCH - Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for integrating directly within an electricity meter components corresponding to a high current switch. Line and load terminals forming a portion of the high current switch also correspond to line and load terminals configured for insertion into an electricity meter socket. Plural pairs of spring elements are connected at one end thereof to the meter load terminal while the opposite ends of the spring elements carry contacts configured to cooperate with matching contacts on a conductive support. The conductive support is coupled to the line terminal by a further conductive bar that is configured to support a flux-concentrating core for measurement of current flow through the high current switch. The present subject matter has to do with integrating a service disconnect switch directly into the base of a meter so as to provide a dual functionality component. The integrated switch is configured so as to cooperate with, for example, current sensing components to provide a fixture to secure the current sensing core which can then focus a flux field onto a Hall cell mounted on the metrology printed circuit board. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100294631 | LEVER SWITCH FOR SAFE BREAKING OF A CIRCUIT OF AN EXERCISE APPARATUS - A lever switch for safe breaking of a circuit of an exercise apparatus includes two conductive copper pieces spaced apart and stably received within a housing by means of elastic pieces. A rotatable cylinder with two journals is positioned in the area of the contact portion of the conductive copper pieces within the housing. The rotatable cylinder is provided with a contact polygon at one side thereof such that the contact portion of the rotatable cylinder is constantly clamped at the top and bottom ends of the contact polygon. A conductive wire is embedded within the contact polygon. As a result, an insertion lever may fit into the body of the rotatable cylinder for in-place-moving the rotatable cylinder such that the contact polygon is turned to be detached from the conductive wire or to be in contact with the contact portion of the conductive copper pieces for safe breaking and making of a circuit. | 11-25-2010 |
| 200610120 |
Bicycle chain, sprocket or brake actuated | 2 |
| 20140083826 | Bicycle Bell Using Brake Lever - A handlebar-mounted-bicycle-brake-component having a bicycle bell drum mounted on the cable housing and a bell striker mounted on the brake lever. The bell is rung by quickly releasing the brake lever. An analogous concept is having an electrical switch mounted to replace the bell. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20160099121 | BICYCLE CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING IT - A control device for a bicycle on-board electronic device that includes: a switch for inputting a command of the on-board electronic device. There is a control member with a constraint region, a driving region configured to be pushed by a cyclist's finger, and a driven region configured to actuate the switch when the driving region is actuated. The control member resembles a control lever where the constraint region, driving region, and the driven region are arranged on an oblong body that is elastically yielding about the constraint region, whereby the driven region is displaced with respect to the driving region and/or to the constraint region by virtue of the elastic yielding. | 04-07-2016 |
| 200610040 |
Liquid or moisture responsive | 2 |
| 20110155546 | ENVIRONMENTALLY PROTECTED SWITCH FOR WATER ACTIVATED DEVICES - An environmentally protected switch for activating a signalling device, such as a light source, powered by a battery and adapted for use with a conductive fluid. The switch comprises an open ended housing and a sensing element received within the housing along a longitudinal axis thereof, a tip of the sensing element being substantially flush with the open end. The sensing element is coupled to the signalling device for providing an electrical path connecting the battery and the signalling device. Upon submersion of the switch into the fluid and agitation of the switch, a surface tension at an interface between the fluid and the open end is broken and fluid penetrates the housing up to a predetermined depth to enable an electrical current to flow within the sensing element for closing the electrical path and activating the signalling device. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110266118 | OXIDATIVE OPENING SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND METHODS - Embodiments of the invention are related to oxidative opening switches and related methods, amongst other things. In an embodiment, the invention includes a switch assembly including a first terminal, a second terminal, and an oxidative switch element in electrical communication with the first terminal and the second terminal, the switch element comprising a conductive material and an oxidizer, the switch element configured to interrupt electrical communication between the first terminal and the second terminal as a result of an oxidation reaction between the conductive material and the oxidizer. In an embodiment, the invention includes a fast opening switch for pulse power applications. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein. | 11-03-2011 |
| 200060000 |
Portable light | 2 |
| 20090205935 | REED AND PRESSURE SWITCHING SYSTEM FOR USE IN A LIGHTING SYSTEM - A dual function switching system for use individually or in combination with a lighting system. Both a reed switch and a pressure switch connect to a lighting system's ballast circuitry and allows manual ON/OFF switching of the light without compromising the water-tight sealed ballast housing. The disclosed switching system also promotes a default-on design that allows a controlled light to continue to produce light even if the switching system is accidentally or intentionally removed or damaged. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20140190802 | EMERGENCY SWITCH FOR A FLASHLIGHT - Improvements in an emergency switch for an end cap flashlight that allows conducting power to the light source by applying side or rotational force on the end caps of the flashlight. The cap is designed to give faster and more convenient access to light in an emergency, or when needed. The end cap connects to the inner conductor with a castled shape that allows the conductors to be moved in or out alignment to allow or prevent contact. The gasket or washer provides insulation and spacing of the conductors. Side forces on the end cap overcome the spacing of the washer to make electrical contact. The end cap may also support a glass breaking device. The glass breaker is a hardened tip on the end of the cap. | 07-10-2014 |
| 200610100 |
Game or amusement piece operated | 1 |
| 20100213038 | IMAGE PUSH-BUTTON ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE - An image push-button assembly structure is a push-button set which includes a push-button device and a display screen. The push-button device is formed with a sealed space, a pre-determined position on a surface of the push-button device is provided with at least one push-button element, an interior of the sealed space is provided with the display screen which is fixed on a display circuit board, the display circuit board is electrically connected with the push-button element, and a side of the push-button device is provided with a circuit board which is fixed on the push-button device. Therefore, as the push-button device is formed integrally for an entire structure, an assembly procedure can be simplified, an entire cost can be reduced and convenience in operation can be even improved. | 08-26-2010 |
| 200056000 |
Indicating instrument | 1 |
| 20090120775 | CONDUCTIVE RESIN COMPOSITION, CONDUCTIVE FILM COMPRISING THE SAME, AND RESISTIVE-FILM SWITCH EMPLOYING THE SAME - The present invention provides a conductive resin composition that comprises a complex of poly(3,4-dialkoxythiophene) and a polyanion, wherein the complex has a conductivity of 0.30 S/cm or more. This composition is preferably used for production of a conductive film having a conducting layer made of the composition, and the resulting conductive film is preferably used in a resistive-type film switch. | 05-14-2009 |
| 200610030 |
Gas or smoke responsive | 1 |
| 20090095604 | OXIDATIVE OPENING SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND METHODS - Embodiments of the invention are related to oxidative opening switches and related methods, amongst other things. In an embodiment, the invention includes a switch assembly including a first terminal, a second terminal, and an oxidative switch element in electrical communication with the first terminal and the second terminal, the switch element comprising a conductive material and an oxidizer, the switch element configured to interrupt electrical communication between the first terminal and the second terminal as a result of an oxidation reaction between the conductive material and the oxidizer. In an embodiment, the invention includes a fast opening switch for pulse power applications. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein. | 04-16-2009 |
| 200610410 |
Stationary feeler detects transient object | 1 |
| 20100096245 | LINEAR PRESSURE SWITCH APPARATUS AND METHOD - A linear pressure switch is described that has two conductors separated by strips of insulation. The conductors are resilient members that can vary in thickness and material along with the insulation to provide a range of switch sensitivities. The switch can include connectors and an attachment mechanism that facilitates the installation and removal the switch from a given application. In addition, the switch can ergonomically enhanced actuation. The switches can be stacked in layers and selectively have different sensitivities to provide a desired signal output for each switch in a given application. The switch can also include external coatings on the jacket which enhance the feel and resistance of the jacket to wear and misuse. | 04-22-2010 |
| 200610130 |
Running length, web or strand actuated | 1 |
| 20140246296 | FABRIC PRESSURE SWITCH - A fabric pressure switch includes a first resilient conductive tissue, a second resilient conductive tissue, and a support tissue. The support tissue is arranged between and connects the first resilient conductive tissue and the second resilient conductive tissue. The first resilient conductive tissue, the second resilient conductive tissue, and the support tissue are unitarily combined through knitting to form the fabric pressure switch. | 09-04-2014 |
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| 20090026056 | Switches in textile structures - An electronic switch comprises electrodes ( | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090139848 | WINDOW - A window, in particular a turn-and-tilt window, comprises a window handle ( | 06-04-2009 |
| 20100163391 | IDENTIFICATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - The identification switch assembly according to the present invention has an identification switch and at least one driving card for driving the switch. The identification switch has a plurality of conductive electrodes, each having a conductive contact portion, and a plurality of resilient conductive terminals configured to be flexibly movable between an engaged position where they engage with the conductive electrodes and a disengaged position where they are away from the conductive electrodes. The driving card functions as a driving device for driving at least one of the resilient conductive terminals to flexibly switch its position from one of the engaged position and the disengaged position to the other. The identification switch assembly has the advantages of having a simple structure, being user friendly and being mountable to electronic devices and public facilities. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100264008 | STANDBY POWER CUT-OFF SWITCH - The present invention provides a standby power cut-off switch which is directly installed in electric products such as TV sets, audio systems, computers, etc., so that even when a power plug is connected to an electrical outlet, supply of an external power to the electric products through the plug is completely interrupted (i.e., double pole interruption) mechanically by means of an automatically controlled OFF signal so as to prevent the consumption of standby power, and in which a first input terminal and a first output terminal are first electrically connected to each other and then a second input terminal and a second output terminal are electrically connected to each other so that a double-pole switch eventually functions as a single-pole switch so as to allow an electrical contact between terminals to be made sequentially, thereby preventing a spark and an electrical shock to the electric product that may occur when the two poles of the switch concurrently come into close contact with a main body of the electric product during the powering on of the electric products. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110139595 | POWER UNIT - In order to discharge electrical charges from a smoothing capacitor even if no discharge command is issued by a control system, making use of the displacement of a power unit in the event of a collision, a movable electrode is connected to a first contact connected to a high-potential bus, and the smoothing capacitor is connected with a converter and an inverter to be in parallel in the case where an engagement rod is positioned by a retaining ring. Further, when the engagement rod is disengaged from the retaining ring and removed from a relay, the movable electrode is held in contact with a second contact by a pressure spring, and the electrical charge remaining in the smoothing capacitor is discharged to a low-potential bus through a discharge portion. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110272264 | GRINDER - In a grinder, a terminal plate is projectingly provided on an upper surface of a controller. A connection portion, which accommodates a female terminal and includes a slit into which the terminal plate enters, is projectingly provided on a lower surface of a main body portion of a switch block. At the time of assembling of the switch block and the controller, the terminal plate that enters into the connection portion from the slit is inserted into and connected to the female terminal. First and second projections that cover a formation surface of the slit in the connection portion when the connection portion is inserted with and connected to the terminal plate are formed on the upper surface of the controller. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20120199461 | ENGINE START/STOP SWITCH FOR A VECHICLE - An engine start/stop switch for a vehicle is provided, including a housing having one end portion exposed outwardly from a dashboard and the other end portion embedded in the dashboard; a button disposed in the housing and having one end portion exposed outwardly to be pressed to start or stop an engine; a slider disposed at the front end of the button to be slid along the inner peripheral surface of the housing; a circuit unit disposed to closely contact the front end of the slider to be electrified when pressed by the slider and to generate an engine start or stop signal; and a coil antenna interposed between the button and the slider to transmit driving waves to the transponder of a portable device carried by a driver. Further, the housing includes first and second housings detachably coupled to each other to encompass the button. slider and circuit unit. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120312673 | SWITCH ASSEMBLY - A switch apparatus includes a housing having an interior chamber for supporting a portion of a shaft body. The shaft body has a portion extending from the housing coupled to a pull knob such that the shaft body and pull knob are selectively located from a first position to a second position. The shaft body further comprises spaced first and second legs having a securing arrangement disposed within a channel formed by the legs, the securing arrangement comprises a restricted region formed about a portion of the legs in the channel and a securing pin fixedly attached to the housing, such that the securing pin engages the restricted region when the shaft body and pull knob transition from the first position to the second position. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130075242 | APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING OVERCHARGE OF A BATTERY - Disclosed is an apparatus for preventing overcharging of a battery. More specifically, a cell module in which cells are configured to be stacked and a plurality of cells are connected through electrode terminals and a fixing rod disposed between the cells is provided. A pressure plate, which is installed on the fixing rod to provide the appropriate reactive force, and an elastic member disposed on the side of the second end of the pressure plate is installed to provide elastic force to the pressure plate. The pressure plate is see-sawingly-rotated when the cell is expanded over a predetermined pressure accordingly to cut-off the power to the battery when the pressure within the battery exceeds the predetermined threshold. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130098744 | UTILITY METER SERVICE SWITCH - Systems for disconnecting and/or connecting service between a utility network and a utility meter are disclosed. In one embodiment, a switch system includes: an actuator connected to a sliding cam for moving the sliding cam between a first position and a second position, the sliding cam slidingly receiving a terminal blade of the utility meter and including a pair of camming surfaces for disengaging a pair of conductors from the terminal blade in response to being moved from the first position to the second position by the actuator. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130284576 | OBJECT DETECTION SENSOR AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - An object detection sensor includes a hollow insulator, a plurality of electrode wires, a terminal molded member, and a blocking member. The hollow insulator includes a longitudinal end. The electrode wires are arranged in the hollow insulator with the electrode wires spaced apart from each other. Each electrode wire includes a drawn-out portion that is drawn out of the hollow insulator from the longitudinal end of the hollow insulator. The terminal molded member is formed from an insulative terminal molding resin material. The drawn-out portions are embedded in the terminal molded member. The blocking member, which is arranged at the longitudinal end of the hollow insulator, blocks entrance of the terminal molding resin material into the hollow insulator. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130334023 | Linear Actuating Earthing Switch - A linear actuating earthing switch configuration that moves movable contacts using linear motion in a single axis. The earthing switch includes a frame with a rail on a slide wall. A sliding carriage slides on the rail in a linear direction, the sliding carriage including a plurality of movable contacts. A spring surrounding a linear shaft provides a linear expansion force between the frame and the sliding carriage when the earthing switch is in an open position. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140021026 | Method for Automatic Decommissioning of Network Participants - Disclosed is a memory device in which the state of the memory may be set by a mechanical action, with or without mains power present. The memory state may be detected by a microcontroller. The state for the memory device may be reset by a microcontroller. The microcontroller may be external to an apparatus containing the memory device, adjacent to or within the apparatus. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140097074 | UTILITY METER SERVICE SWITCH - Systems for disconnecting and/or connecting service between a utility network and a utility meter are disclosed. In one embodiment, a switch system includes: an actuator connected to a sliding cam for moving the sliding cam between a first position and a second position, the sliding cam slidingly receiving a terminal blade of the utility meter and including a pair of camming surfaces for disengaging a pair of conductors from the terminal blade in response to being moved from the first position to the second position by the actuator. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140216909 | MECHANICAL VIBRATION SWITCH - A mechanical vibration switch having a magnet connected to a bar that rotates about an axis, an inertial mass connected to the bar, a magnetic material part disposed in a predetermined spaced apart relation from the magnet, a spring, a stop, and an electrical relay mechanically actuated by the bar. The magnetic material part is adjusted parallel to the magnet such that the magnetic force varies approximately linearly with the common surface area S between the face of the magnet and the face of the magnetic material part. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20150047960 | PUSHBUTTON PULLSTRING ADAPTER FOR HEARING AID - A pushbutton pullstring adaptor includes a pullstring and a housing enclosing a pushbutton. The pullstring includes an engagement portion and elongate string portion. The engagement portion, which is disposed within the housing, moves with respect to the housing to engage the pushbutton when a pushing force is applied and to engage the end of the housing when a pulling force is applied. One end of the string portion is securely attached to the engagement portion. The other end of the string portion passes through an aperture in the housing. The string portion moves freely through the aperture when a pushing force or pulling force is applied. When a pushing force is applied to the string portion, the engagement portion engages the pushbutton to control the hearing aid. When a pulling force is applied, the engagement portion engages the housing to remove the hearing aid from a user's ear. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150303008 | CABLE SWITCH - A cable switch comprising a first base member of a band shape provided with a conductor on an inner surface and a second base member facing the first base member, and including a flat positive electrode and a negative electrode, the positive electrode being provided on one side of an inner surface thereof and the negative electrode being provided on another side of the inner surface, a gap being formed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode for separating and insulating the positive electrode and the negative electrode from each other. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150364279 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTROL BUTTON OF VEHICLE - An electronic device control button of a vehicle includes: i) a jog-shuttle configured to control an electronic device including a navigation device for the vehicle; ii) a base part configured to rotatably support the jog-shuttle and slidably move in upward and downward directions from a reference position on a center fascia panel; iii) a return spring provided on the center fascia panel, configured to limit movement of the jog-shuttle, and to recover the jog-shuttle to the reference position; and iv) a terminal part provided at the jog-shuttle and configured to make contact with or be separated from a slot of a circuit board to apply and block different electrical signals to and from the electronic device. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160086747 | REFRIGERATORS, METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PASS ELECTRICAL SIGNALS THROUGH REFRIGERATOR LINERS - An apparatus to pass an electrical signal within a refrigerator having a liner partially defining an interior compartment and having an opening, and a moveable member, includes first and second members not passable through the opening when the apparatus is at a first rotational orientation, at least one of the first and second members passable through the opening when the apparatus is at a second rotational orientation, a planar third member between the first and second members fitting in the opening at the first rotational orientation, an electrically conductive contact to conduct the electrical signal to the moveable member when the moveable member is at a predetermined position relative to the apparatus, and a electrical conductor electrically coupled to the contact and passing through the apparatus to conduct the electrical signal from the exterior of the liner to the contact. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160104589 | SWITCH DEVICE FOR VEHICULAR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - A switch device for a vehicular air conditioning system includes a transverse wing surrounded by a knob of an air vent. A circuit board is mounted to an inner side of the transverse wing. The button switch for controlling an air conditioner and an air amount is connected to a switch contact portion of the circuit board to contact the switch contact portion of the circuit board and mounted to an upper surface of the knob. A connector connects a connecting portion formed at a rear portion of the circuit board and an air conditioning controller. | 04-14-2016 |
