Patents by Inventor Michael J. Pontieri

Michael J. Pontieri 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).

  • Ignition switch with segmented rotary actuation for constrained packaging environment
    Patent number: 5955711
    Abstract: An electrical switch selectively controls an ignition circuit and accessory circuits of a motor vehicle. The electrical switch includes a segmented rotatable member with radially extending side walls having cam surfaces formed thereon for operably actuating electrically conductive leaf spring members to individually open and close electrical circuits in response to positioning the rotatable member in predefined angular positions. A segmented, asymmetrical rotary actuator and housing assembly permits placement of the switch in close proximity to other system components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter P. Butala, Michael J. Pontieri