Electricity: circuit makers and breakers inventions 03/06

20060065510 - Universal control apparatus and methods: Apparatus and methods for control of one or more functions within a premises. In one embodiment, the control apparatus comprises a “universal” electronic switch which can be configured according to any number of different desired functional and/or aesthetic schemes. The apparatus uses removable and replaceable control elements which are purely...

20060065511 - Multidirectional operation device: A multidirectional operation device includes a multidirectional operation switch having an operating shaft extending upward, an operating knob attached on the operating shaft of the multidirectional operation, and an elastic body fixedly bonded to at least one of the multidirectional operation switch and the operating knob, the operating shaft being...

20060065513 - Pressure switch with protection of the membrane against over-stretching: A pressure switch for pressures up to a maximum permissible pressure (pmax), with a housing (1) and a membrane (2), whereby the membrane is fastened in the housing. The membrane has an exposed face on which a pressure can act, and it is deformed when a pressure acts upon it....

20060065512 - Switch: According to the switch of the present invention, a lubricant containing a base oil, a soft resin polymer, and a surface active agent is applied between a fixed tab and a contact strip that undergo sliding operation in response to vertical movement of an operating part. The soft resin polymer...

20060065514 - Lighted switch device: A lighted switch device, comprising a substrate, a switch provided on a first surface of the substrate, a light source provided on a second surface of the substrate, a key top to press the switch, and a light guide mechanism to guide light emitted from the light source to the...

20060065515 - Electronic apparatus having illumination button: An electronic apparatus with an illuminated button, the apparatus comprising a first operation button, a second operation button, a first board mounted with a first switch corresponding to the first operation button, wherein a portion of the first board is notched, a second switch corresponding to the second operation button,...

20060054476 - Inputting apparatus: This invention provides an inputting apparatus with a reduced number of lines in its connection cable, a simplified structure and improved reliability. The present invention discloses a folding type of inputting apparatus, comprising a first operation housing and a second operation housing coupled together by a hinge section, the first...

20060054475 - Rocking operation type electric component: A rocking operation type electric component is presented that includes: an operation knob that has a bottomed case-shaped configuration and is rockably held; a signal generating unit that includes a movable element pressed and driven by the operation knob and generates a different electric signal in response to a position...

20060054477 - Mechanical locking device for contactors, and auxiliary tool therefor: A mechanical locking device for mechanically connected contactors includes a first and a second actuating member and a locking element. The actuating members are operatively connected respectively to an electromagnetic operating mechanism and a movable contact of a respective contactor. The first actuating member has a first curved recess adjacent...

20060054478 - Turn signal assemblies and methods for operating the same: Turn signal assemblies for motor vehicles that employ shape memory alloy actuators to provide automatic cancellation of turn signals. A controller is in operative communication with the shape memory alloy actuator and is programmed to provide an activation signal to the shape memory alloy....

20060054480 - Multifunction switch for operating a device in a sealed container: A multifunction switch for operating a device in a sealed container such as a flashlight includes at least one reed switch mounted at a location on an inner surface of the sealed container. A base plate is provided on an outer surface of the sealed container which has at least...

20060054479 - Steering wheel device: In a steering wheel, when a driver rotates a rotating section 126 in either direction, a protruding section 1241 bends an elastic member 1218b, and a tip of the elastic member 1218b depresses a button of a switch 1217b. As a result, the switch 1217b outputs a signal. Also, the...

20060054481 - Bezel assembly: A bezel assembly includes a bezel (10), a button (20) slidably attached to the bezel from outside, a relaying member (30) resiliently accordingly attached to the bezel from inner side. The bezel is attached on a front plate (80) of an electronic device. A switch (90) is held in a...

20060054482 - Flip pack switch assembly with electroluminescent lamp and injection molding method of making same: A switch flip pack for the interior of an automobile comprising a door trim panel with a switch panel carrying at least one electrical switch, a flip cover pivotally attached to the switch panel, and a electroluminescent lamp mounted to the flip cover. The flip cover has an opened position...

20060054483 - Push button-type switch device using hinge: A switching device includes a light emitting unit 11 for applying light to an operational button 1 having a side that is supported by a hinge 3 so that the operational button can shake is arranged in the vicinity of the hinge, and a light diffusion prism member 5 for...

20060054484 - Wireless key fob for vehicles: A key fob assembly comprises an electronic circuit comprising a substrate carrying a plurality of switching elements and a display element. A rear casing member having a first outer rim and receives the electronic circuit. A front casing member has a second outer rim, a plurality of button apertures, and...

20060049024 - Push switch apparatus: A push switch apparatus includes a switch that has a movable contact and a fixed contact built therein, a driving body that makes the movable contact contact/separate with/from the fixed contact by pressing the switch, an operating knob that holds the driving body, and a housing that holds the operating...

20060049026 - Door interlock assembly and draw-out circuit breaker assembly employing the same: A door interlock assembly is for a draw-out circuit breaker assembly. A draw-out circuit breaker is housed within an enclosure including a door and includes a poleshaft operable between first and second positions corresponding to separable contacts being opened and closed, respectively. The door interlock assembly includes a pivot member...

20060049025 - Insertable power circuit breaker: A power circuit breaker includes an insertion rack which is arranged in a distribution unit and a lock system for locking the power circuit breaker in the insertion rack in a locking system. The locking system can be actuated by a drive mechanism, in particular by the switch shaft of...

20060049027 - Fast acting, low cost, high power transfer switch: A transfer switch comprising a housing and a strip of metal enclosed in the housing, each end extending through the housing as a first connection. At least one first contact is integral to the metal strip. At least one second contact within the housing extends through the housing wall for...

20060049028 - Circuit board associated electrical switch: An electrical switch assembly includes an electrical switch having a dielectric housing mounting at least a pair of switch terminals having contact arms exposed at one side of the housing. A printed circuit board has a major flat surface and a side edge surface which faces the one side of...

20060049029 - Switching arrangement for actuating lighting systems on a motor vehicle: Future motor vehicles will require additional lighting means. Additional lighting means are required, above all, in conjunction with environmental sensors, especially sensors which are used in night vision systems. As a result of the generally increasing number of electric and electronic systems in motor vehicles, such systems must be easy...

20060049030 - Multi-shot injection molded component and method of manufacture: An automotive component (10) and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The component (10) comprises a core portion (14) formed of a first material and a second portion (18) integral with the core portion (14) and formed of a second material. In one illustrated embodiment, the first and...

20060049031 - Key structure: A key structure has a support member that reduces manufacturing costs, assembly costs, and the total height of the manufactured product. The support member is mounted between a base and a key cap. The support member has a first frame and a second frame, which are both formed in a...

20060042915 - Device for controlling vehicle electronics: A controller device having a rotary-push-button switch is arranged on a frame and the rotary-push-button switch is movable with respect to the frame between at least a first operating position and a second operating position. A position detecting element is used to determine whether the rotary-push-button switch is in the...

20060042916 - Thermostatic cord: The present invention relates to an electrical thermostatic cord assembly and a method of manufacturing the same. The cord assembly includes an electrical subassembly, a protective cap, and a one-piece body. The electrical subassembly includes a thermally sensitive switch mechanism. The protective cap is disposed on at least a portion...

20060042917 - Contact for a vehicle horn circuit: A horn circuit for a vehicle includes a steering wheel, a prong extending from a base, and a carbon-based contact disposed on the prong and in electrical contact with the steering wheel. A method of manufacturing a vehicular horn system includes connecting a prong to a base, connecting a steering...

20060042918 - Float switch and mounting system assembly: A float switch and mounting bracket assembly made from plastic and impervious to corrosion, with improvements over the prior art including a wide float switch body for enhanced water displacement that results in a more responsive operation, a housing that protects its float switch body from malfunction due to airborne...

20060042919 - Low powered activation electronic device: A low powered activation electronic device includes a power source, an electronic circuit, having two spaced apart electrodes, electrically connected to the power source to form an opened circuit, and two fabric contacts made of textile material provided at the two electrodes of the electronic circuit, wherein the electronic circuit...

20060042920 - Water-resistant case for electronic devices: The index finger of the right hand of the user is applied to a front surface of a fixed knob, the thumb of the right hand is applied to a rear surface of a movable knob, and the movable knob is slid by the thumb forwardly toward the fixed knob....

20060042921 - Key switch and electronic device: A jog dial switch, which functions as a key switch, includes a key sheet, a rotatable key top arranged on the key sheet, and a movement amount detector for detecting movement amount of the key top. The movement amount detector includes four permanent magnets arranged on the key top, three...

20060042922 - Trip component locking assembly and electrical switching apparatus employing the same: A locking assembly is for the trip bar of a circuit breaker. A pivotal trip lever is coupled to the trip bar, in order to move therewith. The locking assembly includes: a locking mechanism, such as a commercially available key lock, with a pivotal element; a mounting plate, which receives...

20060042923 - Hyper thin tactile keyboard assembly: For providing a new and improved structure of a such tactile multi-layered foil keyboard assembly enabling an effective reduction of the thickness, the invention proposes a tactile keyboard assembly for an electronic device, the assembly is constructed on a plurality of foil layers stacked one upon the other and providing...

20060042924 - Membrane switch, method for manufacturing membrane switch, and contact switch: A pressure detection switch includes a membrane switch and a key pad arranged on the membrane switch. The membrane switch includes first and second insulation sheets arranged to face each other. An electric circuit, which includes a first electrode and a voltage-dividing resistor, and a resist film, which protects the...

20060042925 - Stackable switch: A stackable switch assembly includes a base switch housing having switch components therein, an intermediate switch housing having second switch components therein, with the intermediate switch housing mechanically engaged with the base switch housing, and a cover mechanically engaged with the intermediate switch housing. Multiple intermediate switch housings can be...