Patents by Inventor JoAnne M. Burgener

JoAnne M. Burgener 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: 5334811
    Abstract: A switch housing is made with a laminated cover that comprises an inner plate, an outer plate and a metallic sheet that is disposed therebetween. The metallic sheet is formed with a raised portion that defines a raised surface that is a deformable membrane. The protrusion formed in the metallic sheet is disposed through an opening in an outer plate. An inner plate has an opening which is aligned with the opening of the outer plate and the three laminae are spot welded together to define a cover. The laminated cover is welded to a housing with a switching mechanism disposed therein. The deformable membrane of the protrusion formed in the sheet can be attached to a pin that has an outer portion and an inner portion. The outer portion is attached to an external lever and the inner portion is attached to an internal lever. The internal lever is disposed in operative association with a switching mechanism to change the connection status of the switching mechanism in response to movement of the outer lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventors: JoAnne M. Burgener, Arthur W. Dawson