Patents Examined by Jayprakash W. Gandhi
  • Thermally responsive switch with a magnetic member
    Patent number: 5847637
    Abstract: A thermal protector includes a bimetal plate which is prevented from being vibrated by a magnetic field produced by a transformer or a motor. A member made of magnetic material is disposed in the vicinity of the bimetal plate. The fixed member for loosely holding the bimetal plate may be made of magnetic material. The fixed metal fitting for connecting a first fixed plate with a movable plate is extended near to the bimetal plate and is made of magnetic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Assignee: Uchiya Thermostat Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hideaki Takeda, Katsuya Sakamaki