Patents by Inventor Orlando F. Muscat

Orlando F. Muscat 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: 5491311
    Abstract: A bi-directional multifunction switch which incorporates a single contact carrier having conductive contacts adapted to be moved in various directions as a result of rotary and push/pull actuation of an interconnected knob. Electrically conductive circuit paths formed in a substrate surface are contacted by protrusions on the conductive contacts to accomplish electrical switching functions. The contact carrier is moved via a shaft which securely retains the contact carrier along opposing axes and which moves as a result of turning, pushing or pulling the actuating knob.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1996
    Assignee: United Technologies Automotive, Inc.
    Inventors: Orlando F. Muscat, Robert D. Muller, Mark Feldman