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7609138 Rotary selector  
The invention concerns a rotary selector as control device for switching on and off and automatic control of a number of different program steps of electrical appliances such as washing machines,...
7602268 Operation input device and electronic equipment employing the same  
An operation input device includes a base, a printed circuit board which has a plurality of pushbutton switches and Hall elements mounted on its upside and which is stacked on and united with the...
7598862 Methods and apparatus for security device coupling  
An apparatus, according to various aspects of the present invention, that couples a provided security device to a provided portal cover and communicating between a first side and a second side of...
7595711 Switch for vehicles  
Provided is a switch for vehicles, which includes an intermittent driving device connected to a control device which opens and closes a switching device based on the magnitude of the magnetism of a...
7589607 Thin contactor  
The contactor comprises a fixed contact plate ( 14 ), a moveable contact plate ( 16 ) and means for retaining the two contact plates ( 14, 16 ). The moveable contact plate ( 16 ) is resiliently...
7574937 Control device for electronic multi-step gear shifting control in automatic transmissions  
A control device for electronic multi-step gear shifting control of an automatic transmission for motor vehicles functions to shift gears by means of the tip actuation of a selector lever with a...
7541903 Switch for vehicles  
Provided is a switch for vehicles, including a first switching device which performs the electrical connection/disconnection between a battery and a stop lamp and a second switching device...
7536880 Magnetic lid switch  
A magnetic lid switch assembly includes a first magnetically actuated electrical switch that has a lever arm movable between a first position wherein the first switch is open and a second position...
7532096 Auxiliary switch including movable slider member and electric power apparatus employing same  
A non-contact auxiliary switch for a circuit breaker includes a target having first and second positions corresponding to open and closed positions of separable contacts. A non-contact sensor is...
7518478 Mounting bracket for a security device  
A universal magnetic switching assembly for detecting relative movement between first and second members, the universal switching assembly mounted on a bracket that may be used to adjust the...
7508288 Magnetic switch arrangement  
Magnetic switch arrangement including a first magnetic system ( 24 ), a second magnetic system ( 25 ) and a magnetic switching element ( 18 ). The first magnetic system ( 24 ) is arranged for...
7504918 Magnetically activated switch  
An apparatus for sensing relative positions of mechanically coupled devices. The apparatus includes a magnetically actuated switch connected to a set of flux conductors to form a switch assembly. A...
7504747 Safety switch for reliably switching off a dangerous device  
A safety switch for reliably switching off a dangerous device has an actuator which can be moved between a first position and at least one second position. It also has a detector for detecting the...
7504598 Control device for an electrical appliance  
An operator control device for an electric heating apparatus comprises a control element, which rotatably and removably rests on a mounting surface and is held by a magnetic retaining force. The...
7492244 Magnetically activated contacting device  
A code switch for an electrical appliance comprises triggering magnets at specific points in a rotatable rotor. Stationary opposite contacts are disposed in the housing of the code switch and...
7489217 Magnetic proximity sensor  
A magnetic proximity sensor includes first and second contacts and a common contact and an actuator shaft, wherein the position of the common contact is determined by the position of the shaft, but...
7486165 Magnetic latch mechanism  
A magnetic latch mechanism for latching a first electronic assembly to a second electronic assembly. The magnetic latch mechanism includes a Halbach array captured by the first electronic assembly....
7439835 Rotary selector  
A rotary selector as display console for contact-free on and off switching as well as for switching of the automatic control of a number of different cycles of electronically operated domestic...
7417543 Method and system for monitoring containers to maintain the security thereof  
A method and system for monitoring the integrity of a container specifically adapted for the system and constructed with at least one door. A sensor is secured in the container for detecting...
7352174 Non-contact rotary movement sensor provided with independent switch  
It is an object of the present invention to provide a non-contact rotary movement sensor capable of, by making magnetic fields from a plurality of permanent magnets not mutually affected,...
7347583 Automatically activated flashlight and holster  
A flashlight and holder cooperate to automatically turn the flashlight on when the flashlight is removed from the holder and turn the flashlight off when the flashlight is returned to the holder....
7326869 Tactile feedback plunger switch  
A tactile feedback switching mechanism having a plurality of switching states. The tactile feedback switching mechanism includes a plunger switch having a plunger. When the plunger is displaced a...
7323959 Trackball device  
A trackball device of the present invention includes an operating ball, multiple rollers which rotate by contacting the ball while it is rotated, multipole permanent magnets which co-rotate with...
7321282 MEM's reed switch array  
A MEM's reed switch array is provided having a first switch having a sensitivity causing the first switch to open or close due to a magnetic flux, and a second switch of lesser sensitivity than the...
7291794 Magnetic switch assembly  
An improved, low-cost magnetic switch assembly ( 16, 16 a ) is provided having an easily fabricated housing ( 24, 24 a ) and cover ( 29, 29 a ) formed of non-conducting synthetic resin material. A...
7280017 Secure magnetic sensor  
A secure magnetic sensor has a first magnetic switch activatable by a first magnetic field and a second magnetic switch activatable by a second magnetic field which is stronger than the first...
7278965 Operating mechanism for medical device  
An operating mechanism for a medical device comprises a photo-interrupter that can designate specified functional operations, an air-tight unit that can accommodate this photo-interrupter...
7277086 Information processing apparatus  
The invention presents an information processing apparatus having a simple structure and which is capable of distinguishing between states of use, automatically changing over the display direction...
7262374 Pointing device and key sheet for pointing device  
Provided are a pointing device allowing accurate depressing operation on a key top and involving no erroneous input or erroneous operation, and a key sheet for the pointing device. On the back...
7259647 Method of using reed switch apparatus to control one or more devices  
A reed switch apparatus utilizes one or more reed switches to communicate with one or more devices. In one configuration, the reed switch apparatus utilizes a single magnetic field to...
7256671 Portable light system having a sealed switch  
An improved switch interface is provided that does not rely on direct contact by the user interface element to the switch apparatus. This feature enables the switch to be enclosed within a sealed...
7250695 Controlling power supplied to a circuit using an externally applied magnetic field  
A power control circuit is used to control the power supplied to a circuit from a power source. The power control circuit is operable to connect and disconnect the power source from the circuit....
7248136 Tamperproof magnetic switch assembly with universal switch  
A universal magnetic switching assembly for detecting relative movement between first and second members, the universal switching assembly including, a flux directing device for selectively...
RE39731 Alarm switch  
A magnetic switch apparatus ( 10 ) detects relative movement between first ( 12 ) and second ( 14 ) members and defeats attempted external magnetic manipulation of the apparatus. A rod-shaped,...
7236072 Passive magnetic latch  
A passive magnetic latch is disclosed. The latch includes, according to various embodiments, a magnetically-actuated switch and a hard, non-linear biasing magnet. The switch may include components...
7227436 Modular reed switch assembly and method for making  
A modular reed switch assembly and method for making the same are provided. A switch assembly ( 101 ) includes a reed switch ( 206, 106 ) that is enclosed between a primary reed switch cover ( 208...
7218194 Tamperproof magnetic switch assembly  
An improved magnetic switching assembly for detecting relative movement between first and second members, the switching assembly including a flux directing device for channeling a majority of...
7205872 Electromagnetic locking system for a safety switch  
A locking system ( 1 ) for a safety switch includes a read head ( 2 ) and an actuator ( 3 ), each of which is provided with first or second componentry ( 10, 14 ) encompassing electrical and/or...
7199688 Magnetic assembly for magnetically actuated control devices  
A magnetically actuated apparatus, which enlarges, extends and makes continuous magnetic fields used by magnetically controlled devices, such as a magnetic reed switch for use in physical security...
7196282 Movable contact unit arrangement including a movable contact unit and a magnetic sensor  
A movable contact unit arrangement includes a movable contact disposed close to a magnetic sensor. The movable contact unit includes a base sheet made of insulating resin, and a movable contact...
7190247 System and method for reducing effect of magnetic fields on a magnetic transducer  
An electromagnetic driver transducer free of torque in the presence of an external magnetic field, of any direction and orientation (such as in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging environment). The...
7187296 Miniature fault indicator  
A rugged, miniature, waterproof and lightweight magnetic latching indicator with an auxiliary switch. The indicator includes a solenoid, an elongated plunger mounted in the solenoid, the plunger...
7173506 Dial assembly with magnetically biased reed switch  
A dial assembly for a magnetically driven gauge. The dial assembly, including a rotatable dial magnet, a reed switch and a bias magnet. The bias magnet and reed switch being positioned such that...
7170019 Inertia switch and flashing light system  
Inertia switches in insulating housings are used to make or break electrical contact. The switches may be small in size, and may be used with flashing light systems in footwear or other articles....
7167675 Magnetic switch and apparatus including magnetic switch  
A magnetic switch and children's apparatuses, such as print media apparatuses and plush dolls, which include magnetic switches are disclosed. One magnetic switch includes a first conductor and a...
7164357 Magnet seat in a warning system to enhance magnetic field  
A magnet seat for engagement with a magnet in a warning system includes a base and a column extending upward from a side face of the base for extending through the magnet and having a stop formed...
7164335 Switch assembly employing magnetic reed switches  
A three-position push-pull switch assembly is disclosed that includes two magnetic reed switches mounted to a circuit board located within the switch housing. A magnet is mounted to an actuator...
7151461 Magnetic contact tamper switch for security accessories  
A tamper detection switch is primarily for use in an enclosure of a security system component. The enclosure has a base and a cover that may be repositioned relative to the base. One of the cover...
7145454 Method, apparatus and computer program product for intuitive energy management of a short-range communication transceiver associated with a mobile terminal  
The method, terminal and computer program product determine the acceleration of a mobile terminal associated with the short-range communication transceiver and adjusts the power consumption of the...
7126072 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....