Electricity: circuit makers and breakers inventions 08/07

20070199810 - Change gear switch for rod-shaped-handle equipped vehicle: A change gear switch of a rod-shaped handle bar equipped vehicle which allows a rider to easily manipulate a switch manipulation portion while grasping a grip portion and, at the same time, prevents a hand of a rider or a glove from interfering with a switch manipulation portion. Switch manipulation... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20070199804 - Two part cleanable keyboard: A two-part cleanable keyboard includes an upper keyboard portion with a plurality of keys. A lower support portion includes an impermeable moisture barrier. The two portions easily snap-fit together to make a quick assembly for computer use. The portions also detach easily so the upper portion may be cleaned or... Agent: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione

20070199805 - Hinge structure and hinge structure member: A hinge structure and a hinge structure member capable of relieving stress concentration around the connected portions of the hinge structure. The hinge structure comprises a pair of connection portions connected to the connected portions and an elastically deformable hinge portion having both ends arranged continuously with the pair of... Agent: Armstrong, Kratz, Quintos, Hanson & Brooks, LLP Kratz, Quintos & Hanson, LLP

20070199806 - Rotary knob for electrical system: The invention concerns a rotary knob for an electrical system, whereof the body (10) contains a rotary maneuvering member (20) which actuates a cam-driving part (50) and bears one or several electrical units. A cup (15) is defined between an outer cylindrical flange (12) of the body (10) and an... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20070199807 - Key switch with a device for key monitoring: A key switch is disclosed, including a key channel for receiving a key and including a key-insertion-dependent switching mechanism. The switching mechanism exhibits a device for key monitoring. A key switch is specified which can be inexpensively manufactured and exhibits additional security-related options. For this purpose, the key switch exhibits... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20070199808 - Limit switch with two operation units controlled by a single control member: A limit switch includes a control member which has a first end protruding from the body of the switch and a second end of the control member has a first contact portion and a second contact portion. A first operation unit and a second operation unit are respectively located on... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20070199809 - Electronic signal transmission and switching jack: The present invention relates to an electronic signal switching module with connectors on a first side for connecting with a variety of devices and sources and with jacks for receiving patch cords on a second side. The switching modules include two position switches in the circuitry connecting the jacks with... Agent: Merchant & Gould P.C. Attn: Karen A. Fitzsimmons

20070199811 - Method for producing cover part of push button switch and cover member for push button switch: Unevenness in light-emission on the illuminated light is prevented, and deterioration in click-feeling is prevented. An EL element 5 is sandwiched and formed between a silicone rubber sheet 4a, to which a key top part 2 is fixed via an adhesion layer 3, and a silicone rubber sheet 4b having... Agent: Osha Liang L.L.P.

20070199813 - Automotive push switch: A groove-like recess, substantially V-shaped, extending vertically is formed on the outer circumference of an operation shaft, and a projection engaging the recess is provided on a guide hole, namely the inner circumference of a hollow pipe. Such makeup provides an automotive push switch that reduces an impactive force caused... Agent: Mcdermott Will & Emery LLP

20070199812 - Electronic key: An electronic key for a locking system of a motor vehicle including a plastic housing part which has at least two actuating elements on the same side for at least one electrical switch. The housing part has a field which cannot be actuated, is at least slightly raised or lowered... Agent: Crowell & Moring LLP Intellectual Property Group

20070199814 - Cover member for push-button switch and method of manufacturing the same: A push-button switch cover member has a hard base 1 and a keypad 2, the hard base 1 is made of a hard resin with a through hole 4 for a key top, and the keypad 2 is made of a silicone rubber film. The keypad 2 thinly covers the... Agent: Osha Liang L.L.P.

20070193861 - Rotary type encoder: A range of operable angle is divided into four large sections. A plurality of signal contact shoes come into contact with signal conductive portions in different combinations at individual positions within each of the large sections, and these states of contacting combinations repeat in each of the large sections. A... Agent: Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack L.L.P.

20070193862 - Switch actuation device: A switch actuation device for use in connection with electrical switch mechanism having an actuatable structure. The device includes an actuation mechanism in operable communication with the actuatable structure for use in urging the actuatable structure of the electrical switch mechanism from a first position to a second position. An... Agent: The Webb Law Firm, P.C.

20070193863 - Dimmer switch: A dimmer switch includes a first switch for coupling to a power source, a second switch, a dimmer module, and a main actuator movable between an operational position and a disconnected position. The main actuator includes a first switch actuator and a second switch actuator. The first switch may be... Agent: Paul J. Sutton, Esq., Barry G. Magidoff, Esq. Greenberg Traurig, LLP

20070193864 - System and method of loading liquid metal switches: The delivery of liquid to a device, for example, a microswitch, can be achieved without the application of external pressure to the liquid by using capillary action to cause the liquid to move as desired. In one embodiment, at least one channel having a wettable surface is created that allows... Agent: Agilent Technologies Inc.

20070193865 - Control panel assembly in washer: A control panel assembly in a washer is disclosed, in which a push button and a rotary knob can be selectively replaced to use without altering the control panel and a button guide frame. The present invention includes a push button or a rotary knob provided to a front side... Agent: Mckenna Long & Aldridge LLP

20070193866 - Lampholder: A lamp holder is disclosed having a visual indicator that allows a user to locate the pull chain of the lamp holder in a dark environment. In an embodiment, the lamp holder is an outlet box lamp holder which can be mounted onto an outlet box located in a dark... Agent: Paul J. Sutton, Esq., Barry G. Magidoff, Esq. Greenberg Traurig, LLP

20070193867 - Lighted module applicable to a pushbutton-type switch assembly, and a pushbutton-type switch assembly with a lighted module: A lighted module applicable to a pushbutton-type switch assembly and pushbutton-type switch assembly with lighted module is described. The module comprises a receptacle housing a printed circuit board having several LEDs and connection means. The receptacle includes at least one translucent or transparent portion, aperture or hole through which light... Agent: Ratnerprestia

20070193868 - Multiplex signal system for vehicle steering column assembly: A multiplex signal system for use with a vehicle steering column assembly includes a steering wheel electronic module mounted to a steering wheel and a column electronic module mounted remotely from the steering wheel. The steering wheel electronic module includes a resistive switch network and a voltage controlled oscillator to... Agent: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

20070193869 - Key switch device: A first bearing member is provided on a key top. A second bearing member is provided on the key top. A first guide member is provided on a board. A second guide member is provided on the board. A first link member is disposed between the board and the key... Agent: Whitham, Curtis & Christofferson & Cook, P.C.

20070187215 - Control knob and control panel: A control knob for a control panel assembly having a panel to which a push-and-turn switch assembly is mounted, with the switch assembly having a stem axially movable and rotatable to effect actuation of the switch assembly. The control knob has a cap and a skirt. The cap is axially... Agent: Whirlpool Patents Company - Md 0750

20070187216 - Circuit breaker interlock devices, systems, and methods: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a breaker interlock device adapted to mechanically resist switching a handle of a first circuit breaker from an OFF position to an ON position when a handle of a second circuit breaker is in an ON position, wherein the first circuit breaker is adjacent to the... Agent: Siemens Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20070187217 - Gate drive circuit: The present invention includes: a main voltage detection unit for detecting a voltage applied between main electrodes of an electrical power switching element; a control current source for injecting a current into a gate electrode of the electrical power switching element in accordance with the voltage detected by the main... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20070187218 - Button device for computer bezel: A button device for an electronic device, includes a panel defining an opening, a button module, and a switch. The button module has two opposite ends attached to the panel. A button is suspended at a middle of the button module and aligned with the opening of the panel. A... Agent: PCe Industry, Inc. Att. Cheng-ju Chiang Jeffrey T. Knapp

20070187219 - 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,... Agent: Canon U.s.a. Inc. Intellectual Property Division

20070187220 - Mechanism for controlling circuit-closing/opening of power ratchet wrench: A mechanism for controlling circuit-closing/opening of power ratchet wrench, including: an elongated tubular main body for a user's hand to hold; a driving motor disposed in the main body; a transmission member disposed in the main body and connected with the driving motor for transmitting the power of the driving... Agent: Troxell Law Office PLLC Suite 1404

20070187221 - Model railroad switch actuators: Please amend the application to include the following Abstract of the Invention: A remotely operable switch actuator for model train having a housing adapted to receive an electrical switch having a toggle, a slider translationally received by the housing and linked to the toggle, and a fulcrum for receiving mid... Agent: Graybeal, Jackson, Haley LLP

20070181415 - Electronic apparatus: Electronic apparatus that can be disposed in a small space and allows multidirectional input without impairment of a click feeling. A cross key including a plurality of pins is elastically held by an operating member holding mat including a plurality of holes into which the respective pins are insertable. An... Agent: Rossi, Kimms & Mcdowell LLP.

20070181410 - Operating device for an electrical appliance and method for operating an electrical appliance: An operating device for an electric cook-top is disclosed having a rotary control operating unit, which is retained in position in a magnetic rotary manner on an outer surface of the cook-top. In one embodiment, the rotary control is provided with a contact switch for signal transmission of a switching... Agent: Alston & Bird LLP

20070181411 - Semiconductor integrated circuit including circuit for driving electrostatic actuator, micro-electro-mechanical systems, and driving method of electrostatic actuator: A semiconductor integrated circuit comprises an electrostatic actuator, an estimation circuit, a storage circuit and a bias circuit. The electrostatic actuator has a top electrode, a bottom electrode, and an insulating film disposed between the top electrode and the bottom electrode. The estimation circuit estimates the amount of a charge... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20070181412 - Capacitive touch switch, circuit configuration for a capacitive touch switch and control device for an electronic domestic appliance with at least one capacitive touch switch: A capacitive touch switch which is used, for example, in a control device for an electronic domestic appliance, includes a sensor area as part of a capacitive sensor element having a capacitance which changes when touched. A measuring electrode, which is coupled to the sensor area, is disposed on a... Agent: Lerner Greenberg Stemer LLP

20070181413 - Electronic device and card swapping method thereof: An electronic device comprises a housing, a circuit board, a cover and a switch. The housing comprises an opening receiving a card. The circuit board is disposed in the housing. The cover is disposed on the housing corresponding to the opening. The switch is disposed on the circuit board, wherein... Agent: Quintero Law Office, PC

20070181414 - Switch assembly for an automotive power window: A switch assembly for an automotive power window having a housing and an actuator with two spaced-apart ends pivotally mounted to the housing about a transverse axis extending across a central portion of the actuator. The actuator includes a first actuator surface extending between the axis on one end of... Agent: Gifford, Krass, Sprinkle, Anderson & Citkowski, P.C.

20070175739 - Locking apparatus: A locking apparatus for a manual actuation device of a switchboard plant has a trigger mechanism that is activated by an absence of a backup or a defective backup, and a locking mechanism for the manual actuation device. The locking mechanism is coupled to the trigger mechanism and is transferable... Agent: Lerner Greenberg Stemer LLP

20070175740 - Mechanical power breaker for a vehicle: A mechanical power breaker for a vehicle has a casing, a power input, a master power output, and a breaker positioned in the casing and electrically connected between the power input and master power output. The breaker has a seat, a conductive connector, a moving element, and a first and... Agent: Rabin & Berdo, P.C.

20070175741 - Cam structure and connector using the same: A cam structure is pivotally moving between electronic parts to act on the other parts, which enables the action on said other parts upon pivotal movement to be varied by partly modifying a cam shape of the cam structure. For example, when the cam structure is pivotally moved in a... Agent: Baker Botts L.L.P.

20070175742 - Electrical switch and fixed contact therefor: An electrical rotary switch has a rotor with a periphery, a moving contact on the rotor and several connected parts adjacent the rotor periphery, and four fixed contacts around the rotor for short-circuiting by the moving contact. Each fixed contact has first, second, and third integrally connected sections. The first... Agent: Leydig Voit & Mayer, Ltd

20070175743 - Electrical assembly and method of transporting the same: Providing an electrical assembly, which can protect electric components provided at the electrical assembly from damage, and minimize output amount of recycle material and waste material, a functional module as the electric assembly includes a lamp and a switch as the electric components. The lamp extends from a center area... Agent: Armstrong, Kratz, Quintos, Hanson & Brooks, LLP

20070175744 - Keypad and keypad assembly: A keypad includes a light guide panel, the interior of which light propagates through, a film positioned on the upper surface of the light guide panel and having at least one key button positioned on the upper surface thereof, and at least one reflective pattern fixedly positioned with respect to... Agent: Cha & Reiter, LLC

20070175745 - Fuse block with improved unidirectional operator: A ball ratchet mechanism suitable for use with an electrical disconnect employs a track and drive surface that engage the ball so as to capture it without significant shear force being applied to ridges of the track. In this way, the shape of the track can be optimized for smooth... Agent: Rockwell Automation, Inc./(qb)