Patents by Inventor James A. Bornhofen

James A. Bornhofen 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).

  • Patent number: 4608466
    Abstract: Am improved switch is set forth. The switch has an insulating housing supporting a plurality of flexible contacts fashioned from a first conductive material selected to impart flexibility and spring action to the contacts. Accordingly, the contacts can be biased to engage and maintain contact with the switch rotor which is manipulated to produce the desired switching. Welded to each contact is a terminal connector extending to the exterior of the housing for connection to wires. The terminal connectors are fashioned from a second conductive material selected for strength and durability to prevent breakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1986
    Assignee: Standard Grigsby, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Bornhofen