Abstract: Isobutene in isobutenic hydrocarbon mixtures is oligomerized over a solid acidic ion exchange resin, said acidic ion exchange resin containing, for example, sulfonic acid groups, some of whose protons have been exchanged for metal ions.

Abstract: Process for preparing oligomers of alkenes having from 4 to 8 carbon atoms from a feed stream comprising such alkenes or hydrocarbon streams in which such alkenes are present over a nickel-containing, heterogeneous catalyst in n successive adiabatically operated reactors, where n is 2 or an integer greater than 2, at from 30 to 280° C. and pressures of from 1 to 300 bar, where the feed stream has a temperature Tin when it enters the first reaction zone, experiences a temperature increase in each reaction zone and, if this temperature increase is more than Tin+20° C., is brought to a temperature in the range Tin±20° C. before it enters a subsequent reaction zone, wherein the feed stream is divided and the feed substreams obtained in this way are fed to the 2 reactors, or if more than 2 reactors are used to at least 2 of the reactors, with addition of fresh feed in such a way that the temperature in one of the reactors is at most 20° C. higher than that in each of the other reactors used.

Abstract: A process for the separation and recovery of minor components from vegetable oil such as palm oil. Esterified palm oil is subjected to molecular distillation giving a concentrate rich in minor components. The concentrate is then adsorbed to adsorbents such as normal phase silica gel, reversed phase (particularly C18) silica gel or neutral alumina as well as polymer absorbents such as polyethylene glycol and polyacrylate polyalcohol. Minor components such as squalene, carotenes, tocols and sterols are then selectively desorbed, separated and recovered using solvents operating at isocratic conditions. The desorption of the said minor components are sped up by applying pressure of between 0.2 to 50 bar. By the same method, individual tocols isomers from palm oil can also be separated and recovered.

Abstract: A method for producing a wound dressing wherein a curable silicone mixture is extruded onto a generally planar molding surface. The silicone mixture defines a first surface adjacent the planar surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The molding surface is heated at a curing temperature sufficient to cause the silicone mixture to cross-link. The silicone mixture is uniformly spread over the molding surface such that the silicone mixture has a generally uniform thickness and the second surface is substantially planar. The second surface of the silicone mixture is laminated to an absorbent material after the silicone mixture has started to cross-link and transform to a gel due to exposure to the heated molding surface.

Abstract: The present invention features a non-human animal model that is susceptible to infection by human hepatotrophic pathogens, particularly human hepatitis C virus (HCV). The model is based on a non-human, immunocompromised transgenic animal having a human-mouse chimeric liver, where the transgene provides for expression of a urokinase-type plasminogen activator in the liver. The invention also features methods for identifying candidate therapeutic agents, e.g., agents having antiviral activity against HCV infection. The animals of the invention are also useful in assessing toxicity of various agents, as well as the activity of agents in decreasing blood lipids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-human transgenic animal, particularly a knock in mouse, whose genome comprises a heterologous, chimeric CTLA4 gene. The chimeric CTLA4 gene comprises exon 2 of the human CTLA4 gene, exon 1 and exon 4 of the non-human animal, and exon 3 of the CTLA4 gene of the non-human animal, or preferably, exon 3 of the human CTLA4 gene. The invention also relates to methods by which the transgenic mice are used to screen for monoclonal antibodies or other molecules that enhance immunity to tumors and infectious agents by interacting with the human CTLA4 receptor. The transgenic mice of the present invention are also useful for screening for monoclonal antibodies or other molecules that inhibit autoimmunity and transplant rejection.

Abstract: A method for maintaining a human hookworm strain is provided by infecting a non-human primate with a non-adapted or non-passaged human hookworm and maintaining the non-human primate. Methods of obtaining human hookworm materials and compositions, such as for use as a vaccine, are also provided, along with a model for maintaining and investigating human hookworm.

Abstract: The invention provides transgenic mice comprising tau transgenes, and methods of preparing and using the transgenic mice. For example, the invention provides a transgenic mouse, the genome of the cells of which stably comprise a DNA molecule which comprises a human genomic DNA sequence comprising a human tau promoter and which DNA sequence encodes human tau.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant genetics and biochemistry. More specifically, the invention relates to genes associated with nucleotide triphosphate transport. The present invention provides and includes nucleic acid molecules, proteins, and antibodies associated with the genes involved in nucleotide triphosphate transport. The present invention also provides methods for utilizing such agents, for example, in gene isolation, gene analysis, and the production of transgenic plants. Moreover, the present invention includes transgenic plants modified to express proteins associated with nucleotide triphosphate transport.

Abstract: Nucleotide sequences for two genes, tcdB and tccC2, from the tcd genomic region of Photorhabdus luminescens W-14 are useful in heterologous expression of orally active insect toxins.

Abstract: A transgenic plant transformed by a Transcription Factor Stress-Related Protein (TFSRP) coding nucleic acid, wherein expression of the nucleic acid sequence in the plant results in increased tolerance to environmental stress as compared to a wild type variety of the plant. Also provided are agricultural products, including seeds, produced by the transgenic plants. Also provided are isolated TFSRPs, and isolated nucleic acid coding TFSRPs, and vectors and host cells containing the latter.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for the efficient transformation of duckweed are provided. The methods involve transformation by ballistic bombardment. In this manner, any gene or nucleic acid of interest can be introduced and expressed in duckweed plants. Transformed duckweed plants, cells, tissues are also provided. Transformed duckweed plant tissue culture and methods of producing recombinant proteins and peptides from transformed duckweed plants are also disclosed.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety designated 92B14. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety 92B14, to the plants of soybean 92B14, to plant parts of soybean variety 92B14 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing plants of the soybean variety 92B14 with another soybean plant, using 92B14 as either the male or the female parent.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 7085005, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 7085005, to the plants of soybean 7085005 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 7085005 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 7085005 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 6190006, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 6190006, to the plants of soybean 6190006 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 6190006 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 6190006 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety designated XB32A06. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety XB32A06, to the plants of soybean XB32A06 to plant parts of soybean variety XB32A06 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing plants of the soybean variety XB32A06 with another soybean plant, using XB32A06 as either the male or the female parent.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated HOI002. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety HOI002, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety HOI002 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. This invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety HOI002 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line, and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety HOI002, and also to the SSR and isozyme typing profiles of corn variety HOI002.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated I180576. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety I180576, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety I180576 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. This invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety I180576 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line, and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety I180576, and also to the SSR and isozyme typing profiles of corn variety I180576.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PH581, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PH581, methods for producing a maize plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred maize line PH581 with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PH581 with another maize line or plant and to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH581, to methods for producing other inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH581 and to the inbred maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PH5W4, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PH5W4, methods for producing a maize plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred maize line PH5W4 with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PH5W4 with another maize line or plant and to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH5W4, to methods for producing other inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH5W4 and to the inbred maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PH75K, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PH75K, methods for producing a maize plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred maize line PH75K with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PH75K with another maize line or plant and to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH75K, to methods for producing other inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH75K and to the inbred maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A novel hybrid maize variety designated 33H25 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize lines. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety 33H25 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 33H25 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the hybrid seed 33H25, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications of hybrid 33H25. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize lines derived from hybrid maize variety 33H25 and to the maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: Strings are stretched between pegs and a tailpiece both forming parts of an electric base; the strings passes through the space between the body and the tailpiece, and are folded over the obverse surface of the tailpiece; although the body is shorter than that of a standard electric base, the decorative end portions, which are covered with colored yarns, do not reach a bridge, and are not bowed in performance; thus, the tailpiece makes it possible to use the short body without sacrifice of the tactile sense at the fingers in the bowing.

Abstract: A button structure of saxophone comprising of a treble E button, a side C linking rod button and a side B linking rod button; the bottom of the treble E button and the top of the side C linking rod button oblique upward 25° from left to right, the intersection and the horizontal direction of the finger hook form an upward 25° angle; the highest curve point of the side C linking rod button and the side B linking rod button are on the ¾ of the side C linking rod button and the side B linking rod button respectively, then declines from the high points downward on both sides to the rims of both buttons; players fell the reduction of the height difference and increase the contact area while playing that offers smoother play with less errors.

Abstract: The present invention is for valved musical wind instruments in the musical keys of BB-flat, CC, E-flat, and F with progressive cylindrical mid-section bore or gradual conical mid-section bore expansion or a combination, not to exceed 0.85 inch bore within the first 65% of instrument length and bell throat diameters not to exceed 3 inches measured 10 inches from the bell flare, in which bass trombone tone qualities prevail. Progressive mid-section bore is novel, enhances responsiveness, and enables “early” valve placement options. A 4-valve B-flat bass valve trombone, B-flat cimbasso, or B-flat Tu-Bone is claimed, and may have a single constant cylindrical mid-section bore, or progressive cylindrical mid-section bore or gradual conical mid-section bore expansion or a combination. A valved B-flat bass inverted full double trombone, cimbasso, or Tu-Bone is claimed, as well as a “compensated” version and a full double euphonium. Invention valves may be any piston or rotary valves.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a bass mallet percussion instrument which is physically compact as compared to previous instruments, where percussion bars are removeably fixed above a resonance box that is divided into a plurality of resonance spaces, and the resonance s spaces are delineated from each other by separating walls.

Abstract: An audio signal generating apparatus is provided which makes it possible to supply a new music entertainment that enables users to actively participate in performance of musical compositions based on audio data that is coded in a predetermined format from audio signals, and a program for implementing the method, and a storage medium storing the program. Motion information corresponding to a motion of a user is acquired. An audio signal is acquired from audio data coded from the audio signal according to the predetermined format, and processing is performed on the acquired audio signal according to acquired motion information.

Abstract: This electronic musical instrument has an extremely simple user-interface that can be played with only three fingers, one at a time. A user selects from among a small set of chords, and chooses a music-ending. This enables novices to extemporaneously produce good, simple rhythm-guitar and rhythm-banjo music to accompany singing. Strummed-guitar, finger-picked guitar, and finger-picked banjo music is composed by replaying pre-recorded elemental chording-phrases and music-ending phrases. The chording selectors also provide limited notes between strummed chords for embellishment. Optional music-endings automatically match the selected voice, key, beat, tempo and volume, nearly precluding musical errors. Common musical keys and chord types are provided to accommodate all voice ranges, and the majority of songs common to the western world. Persons capable of singing on tune can play this instrument after a brief familiarization without any practice, playing guide, or prior musical education.

Abstract: A sound control apparatus is provided in a portable terminal for sounding a music tone in association with operation of the portable terminal, which is controlled by a main CPU. In the sound control apparatus, a memory memorizes music information representing a music tone and configuration information associated to a timbre of the music tone. An information acquiring section acquires the music information and the configuration information from the memory. A tone generating section is configured by the acquired configuration information to create a timbre specified by the configuration information. The tone generating section operates according to the acquired music information to generate the music tone being represented by the music information and having the specified timbre. A dedicated CPU is provided separately from the main CPU for controlling the memory, the information acquiring section and the tone generating section.

Abstract: There are provided a restricted area including an area in which solar cell modules are installed, a preventer for preventing intrusion of an intruder into the restricted area, and a detector capable of detecting the intrusion of the intruder into the restricted area, and a predetermined electric shock preventer is activated by a signal outputted from the detector upon detection of the intruder to prevent the intruder from receiving an electric shock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements in solar cell and solar panel photovoltaic materials which cause the solar cells/panels to operate more efficiently. In particular, the present invention focuses primarily on matching or modifying particular incident light energies (e.g., from the sun) to predetermined energy levels in a solar cell photovoltaic substrate material required to excite, for example, electrons in at least a portion of the substrate material in a desirable manner. In this regard, for example, energy levels of incident light, and thus, corresponding particular wavelengths, such as desirable wavelength (?1), or frequenices of incidient light, can be at least partially matched with various desirable energy levels in a substrate material by filtering out at least a portion of certain undesirable incident light, such as that of wavelength (?2), that comes into contact with at least a portion of a surface of a solar cell photovlataic substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a detector constructed from electrically conducting fabric and configured to present a varying electrical characteristic in response to a mechanical interaction. The detector comprises a first conducting layer (401) which is displaced from a second conducting layer (402) such that conduction between the layers results when the layers are mechanically forced together. In addition, the first of the layers has a plurality of lengths of conductive yarn and a plurality of lengths of non-conductive yarn machined therein, such that at least one length of conductive yarn is electrically isolated from another of the lengths of conductive yarn and the conducting yarns in the first of the layers are electrically grouped to define a plurality of identifiable rows. Each identifiable row has a respective electrical conductor; and define specific regions of the detector.

Abstract: A thin flat twisted-pair gap cable and gap navigator unit reduces the diameter of twisted-pair wire, aligns them side by side, and fuses and fixes them in place with two plies of tape so as to flatten the conventional round twisted-pair cable in order to pass the conventional round twisted-pair cable used for high-speed transmission through a gap in a window sash or the like. Two core wires each consisting of a small-diameter conductor covered with an insulating covering of PE or the like are twisted together evenly to make the twisted-pair wires, with the necessary number of twisted-pair wires aligned side by side. The insides of two plies of plastic tape are coated with a thermoplastic adhesive and the aforementioned cable is inserted into and sandwiched between the two plies of plastic tape and the tape fused together so that the twisted-pair wires aligned side by side come in the middle of the width of the tape to form a flattened gap cable.

Abstract: It is a carrier for portable electronic information and/or entertainment rendering devices. The carrier engages the contour(s) and/or edge(s) of the aforementioned devices and by means of frictional surface forces prevents slippage. It is an attacheable and detacheable carrier. The carrier attaches to the portable information and/or entertaiment rendering devices by means of hooks and frictional force. The carrier attaches to the user by means of a spring-loaded hook.

Abstract: A module is mounted to a object with a fastener and a special washer. The fastener engages the object through a mounting opening in mounting portion of a module case. The washer has a first portion extending obliquely outward and downward to be deformed between the fastener head and an electrically non-conducting surface of the mounting portion and thus increase a mounting force on the module with mounting advancement of the fastener. The washer has a second portion extending axially into the internal opening to contact an electrically conducting insert therein and thus create a series electrical circuit from the typically grounded object through the fastener, washer and insert to a detecting circuit, which verifies that the module is securely mounted with a predetermined mounting force.

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for providing a printed circuit board having optimized power delivery planes and signal routing regions are disclosed. In one aspect, the present disclosure teaches a printed circuit board having two or more cores coupled together using a prepreg sheet having selected regions of increased permittivity. In combining the cores with the prepreg sheet, the regions of increased permittivity are preferably aligned with power delivery planes defined between respective cores. By increasing the permittivity within the power delivery planes, the greater the reduction in area of the cores needed for power delivery and the greater the area retained on the cores for providing signal routing. As a result, a printed circuit board incorporating teachings of the present disclosure may support more advanced and complex information handling system implementations.

Abstract: An electronic component comprises a substrate having a through hole formed in a thickness direction thereof; and a conductor, disposed in the through hole, for electrically connecting one side of the substrate to the other side thereof. The through hole has a major axis diameter and a minor axis diameter on at least one of one side and the other side of the substrate.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an element for electromagnetic shielding. The method is characterized by the steps of arranging, along a curve corresponding to the extension of the completed element, a viscous material in the form of a bead, and orienting the particles in the material by applying a magnetic field across the bead. The material carries particles with substantial electrical conductivity and also ferromagnetic and/or ferrimagnetic properties. Also disclosed are a corresponding element for electromagnetic shielding, a device for electromagnetic shielding including such an element, use of such an element in a mobile phone and at a base station, and also a mobile phone and a base station including such an element.

Abstract: The invention relates to an interference-shielded mobile station (10), which includes a circuit board (11), a shield (12), and electrically conductive securing members (13), separate from the shield (12), for attaching the shield (12). In the shield (12) there are openings (15) for the securing members (13). The mobile station further includes grounding elements (16) for connecting the shield (12) and the securing members (13) galvanically to the circuit board (11). Each grounding element (16) extends to the said opening (15) at the securing member (13). The grounding element (16) is at the same time in contact with the securing member (13). In addition, the grounding element (16) is part of the shield (12) for grounding both the shield (12) and the securing member (13) to the ground level of the circuit board (11). The invention also relates to a corresponding arrangement and method in the interference shielding of a mobile station (10).

Abstract: The present invention provides in one embodiment, a system for encapsulating a substrate on a vehicle structure. The system includes the substrate, the vehicle structure and a package substrate. The substrate has a top portion and a bottom portion. The vehicle structure is operatively connected to the bottom portion of the substrate. The package substrate has a plurality of layers, where the package substrate is operatively connected to the top portion of the substrate. The package substrate conforms to a periphery area of the top portion of the substrate.

Abstract: An aligning gear for an electronic device including a circuit board having at least a first fixing section and a housing having at least a second fixing section is disclosed. The aligning gear includes a first limiting member and a second limiting member, both of which are installed on the housing. The first limiting member limits the circuit board to move along a first direction only, while the second limiting member limits the circuit board to move along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, so as to make the first fixing section of the circuit board inosculate with the second fixing section of the housing along the first direction and the second direction respectively. Thereby, the circuit board is adjusted to a position where the circuit board is to be fixed to, so as to fix the circuit board on the housing and finish the subsequent fastening action.

Abstract: A MEMS device is packaged with a control material that is included in the package to affect an operation of a moveable element of the device. The control material may affect operational characteristics including actuation and release voltages and currents, mechanical affects including damping and stiffness, lifetime of the device, optical properties, thermal affects and corrosion. The control material may be inserted into the package as part of any of several structural components of the package or the MEMS device.

Abstract: A duplex electrical fitting having an improved arrangement on the trailing end for attaching electrical cables thereto. A connector body includes a leading opening, a midportion, two trailing openings, and a sidewall. Two open channels are provided in the sidewall on the trailing end of the connector, one open channel into each trailing opening. Each of the open channels extends from the trailing opening to the midportion of the connector body. Each of the channels includes a bridge adjacent the trailing opening which bridges each of the open channels. Each of the bridges is adapted to receive a tandem tang secured thereto. The tandem tangs include a common middle section and a leading tang and a trailing tang extending therefrom. Cable grabbing ends are provided on both the leading and trailing tangs. The leading and trailing tangs extend from outward of the connector body into the open channel.

Abstract: The mass measurement system includes a linear acceleration motion unit that is a linear motion driving source, a first load cell fastened to the linear acceleration motion unit to measure an inertial force of a sample caused by linearly accelerated motion of the 10 linear acceleration motion unit, a second load cell fastened to the linear acceleration motion unit while being spaced apart from the first load cell by a predetermined distance, the second load cell measuring an inertial force of a standard sample having a known standard mass caused by the linearly accelerated motion of the linear acceleration motion unit, and a main control unit for calculating and outputting mass of the sample through an arithmetic operation based on the inertial forces, measured by the first and second load cells, and the standard mass, and controlling an entire operation of the system.

Abstract: This invention provides a simple means for a user to determine the weight of a container with its contents before lifting or transporting it, therefore increasing safety for the user, as back strain and other physical discomforts can result from the repetitive lifting and prolonged carrying of containers that are too heavy. Furthermore, the claimed invention is a container with a built-in scale that allows a traveler on a commercial airline, train, bus or watercraft, to determine the weight of container with its contents so that the traveler can compare the weight of the of the container to baggage weight restrictions prior to departure, therefore, saving the traveler time and money.

Abstract: A method and system of minimizing sticky keys in an electronic device having a body, circuitry, and a plurality of keypads is disclosed. The method and system comprise providing a protectant coating; and applying the protectant coating on surfaces of both the keypad and also the body to prevent sticking between the mating surfaces. A system and method is added in accordance with the present invention utilizing a protectant on critical surfaces which serves to prevent the residual buildup of contaminants following spills. In so doing the sticky key problem associated with the contaminated buildup is substantially eliminated.

Abstract: A warning system for an ignition switch that includes a housing of the ignition switch and a plunger having at least a portion slidably received in the housing, a key abutment end and a contact abutment end opposite the key abutment end. The plunger is movable between first and second positions with respect to the housing along a longitudinal axis thereof. First and second contacts are positioned in the housing. The first and second contacts are spaced from one another when the plunger is in the first position. The first and second contacts are in contact when the plunger is in the second position. At least one of the first and second contacts is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An improved limit switch mechanism is provided in which it includes a plurality of cassettes of limit switch subassembly, each cassette containing: a limit switch mounting bracket, a first limit switch and a second limit switch fastened onto said limit switch mounting bracket by screws; the deflection direction of the control lever of each limit switch being directed radially towards the center of the concerned switch actuator when each cassette of limit switch subassembly is inserted and fixed in a pair of slits, which is inclined at certain angle relative to horizontal direction and provided on opposite side walls of the base frame. Accordingly, positive actuation on control lever of each limit switch and long service life of each limit switch can be achieved.

Abstract: Lamp-socket with built-in switch, wherein the switch can to be driven by a knob, a cord, a chain or a lever associated with a type “ratchet” mechanism which allows to close and to open the lamp power supply connection contacts. On transversal plane defined in the back end of its frontal side, the lamp-socket has a perpendicular connection bridge where the switching mechanism is laterally engaged, this is confined according with the projection of the gap defined by the lamp-socket frontal side perimeter and by the height of the bridge upper transversal edge. The switching mechanism, according to the possible embodiments, is conformed by a “ratchet sleeve” associated with a cam or “lever creek” in order to actuate it by a cord or a chain, or by a revolving bushing actuated by a knob or a “L” shaped lever.

Abstract: A switch device including a first fixed contact, a second fixed contact, a lead-out pattern extending from the second fixed contact to the outside of the first fixed contact, and a movable contact disposed on the first fixed contact and formed of a reversing leaf spring is provided. The first fixed contact includes a pair of cutout ends opposing each other across an exposed insulating portion of an insulating substrate. A pair of first overlay films having a predetermined thickness are respectively provided on the cutout ends. A second overlay film is provided on the first overlay films and on the insulating portion disposed on the lead-out pattern.