Patents by Inventor Anthony W. Meadors

Anthony W. Meadors has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and apparatus for an electrical switch assembly
    Patent number: 5550342
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for an electrical switch assembly generally comprising a snap-action electrical switch disposed in a module frame assembly and connected to electrical contact pins for mating with a contact pin connector. A switch module assembly is connected to the module frame assembly and includes a switch actuator assembly for actuating the snap-action electrical switch. The switch actuator includes a latch spring guide that may be configured for either "alternate" or "momentary" actuation of the snap-action electrical switch and emits audio and tactile switch status indicators perceptible to an operator. The module frame assembly and switch module assembly are releasably connectable to and form an integral unit with a cap base assembly having a cap module with a low power LED illuminatable display visible under extreme ambient lighting conditions for indicating switch status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Danek, Harry N. Etters, Jr., Earl J. Genz, Brigg A. Johnston, Iran R. Littman, John N. Long, Anthony W. Meadors, Nicholas J. Mercadante, Mario M. Orrico, Stephan H. Schramme, Charles J. Shedore