Patents by Inventor Peter Medicks

Peter Medicks 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).

  • Rotary switch having a flux controlling structure
    Patent number: 4814555
    Abstract: A rotary switch is disclosed having an integral mechanical structure for controlling internal contamination from soldering flux residue introduced during switch wiring process. The rotary switch includes an internal collector plate having an input terminal extending to the outside through the switch housing for a solder type input wire. The collector plate includes a mechanical flux controlling structure to restrict and/or trap the excess of the solder flux residue to an electrically neutral area of the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1989
    Inventors: L. Lamar Armstrong, Peter A. Medicks
  • Compact rotary switch
    Patent number: 4771149
    Abstract: An indexing mechanism for a rotary switch includes a bushing having a plurality of longitudinal serrations on the inner bearing surface. A rotatable shaft having a transversely extending opening herein is journaled within the bushing. A catch element is disposed within the transverse opening in the rotatable shaft and projects therefrom to engage the serrations on the inner bearing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1988
    Inventors: L. Lamar Armstrong, Peter Medicks
  • Compact rotary switch
    Patent number: 4733034
    Abstract: An indexing mechanism for a rotary switch includes a bushing having a plurality of longitudinal serrations on the inner bearing surface. A rotatable shaft having a transversely extending opening therein is journaled within the bushing. A catch element is disposed within the transverse opening in the rotatable shaft and projects therefrom to engage the serrations on the inner bearing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1988
    Inventors: L. Lamar Armstrong, Peter Medicks