Patents by Inventor David J. Danielson

David J. Danielson 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).

  • Electronic switch with insert molding and method of manufacturing same
    Patent number: 5804886
    Abstract: An electronic switch having a printed circuit board mounted therein is formed via insert molding of the housing around the printed circuit board enclosing the conductor wires attached to the printed circuit board and resistors attached to the printed circuit board within the insert molded housing. The electronic switch includes a rotor attached to a contact member providing for the circuit connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: Methode Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Danielson, Charles R. Griffin, Rajkumar Ramamurthy
  • Wireless floating horn switch
    Patent number: 5459294
    Abstract: A base insert, a wireless floating horn switch including an insulated insert, and a steering wheel assembly including the wireless floating horn switch are provided. The wireless floating horn switch is constructed so that it operates in association with an air-bag assembly to actuate a horn circuit including an insulated base insert, a horn circuit connector, an attaching assembly for uniting an air-bag mounting bracket with the insulated base insert, a spring for urging the mounting bracket away from the insulated base insert, a contact and an activator for urging the contact to complete the horn circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Assignee: Methode Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: David J. Danielson
  • Wireless floating horn switch
    Patent number: 5331124
    Abstract: A base insert, a wireless floating horn switch including an insulated base insert, and a steering wheel assembly including a wireless floating horn switch, the wireless floating horn switch is constructed so that it can operate in association with an air-bag assembly to actuate a horn circuit when pressure is applied to the air-bag assembly. The wireless floating horn circuit includes an insulated base insert, an horn circuit connector, an attaching assembly for uniting an air-bag mounting bracket with the insulated base insert, and spring for urging the mounting bracket away from the insulated base insert, a contact and an activator for urging the contact to complete the horn circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1994
    Assignee: Methode Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: David J. Danielson
  • Low profile switch having a sealed interior
    Patent number: 4398074
    Abstract: A low profile switch has a base with a contact pin extending through the base. The pin is press fit into a hole in the base such that the pin itself seals that hole. A movable contact including a central dome portion overlies the contact pin. The dome portion is movable into and out of contact with the pin. A gasket is disposed between the periphery of the movable contact and the base. A retainer clamps the movable contact against the gasket and urges the gasket into sealing engagement with the base to provide a sealed interior for the switch. The retainer has legs which are clinched on the under side of the base. A slidable button provides an actuating member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1983
    Assignee: Oak Industries Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Danielson, Bernard J. Golbeck