Patents by Inventor Lloyd W. Tebben

Lloyd W. Tebben 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).

  • Perimeter safety switch mounted to support disposed remote from machine body
    Patent number: 4088856
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a perimeter safety switch for machines that require an operator. The safety switch comprises a longitudinal support member that extends around the permimeter of the machine at approximately waist level, and is spaced outwardly therefrom by a plurality of brackets. The support member carries a longitudinal switching element that is actuatable at any point over its length, and which forms part of an electrical circuit for interrupting power to the machine in response to actuation of the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1978
    Assignee: Acrometal Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Lloyd W. Tebben