Switch Making Patents (Class 29/622)
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Publication number: 20130135233Abstract: A touch panel includes a substrate, a transparent conductive layer, a shielding decoration layer, a transparent conductive connecting layer and an opaque conductive layer. The transparent conductive layer is disposed on the substrate. The shielding decoration layer is disposed on the substrate and the transparent conductive layer. The transparent conductive connecting layer is disposed on the transparent conductive layer and the shielding decoration layer, extends from the transparent conductive layer to the shielding decoration layer, and exceeds an edge of the transparent conductive layer. The opaque conductive layer is disposed on the shielding decoration layer and the transparent conductive connecting layer, and is not disposed on the transparent conductive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: ETURBOTOUCH TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventor: Eturbotouch Technology, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130126479Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a method for producing a circuit-breaker pole part by molding an external insulating sleeve with insulation material, mounting a vacuum interrupter insert inside the insulating sleeve, electrically connecting the vacuum interrupter insert with an upper electrical terminal and a lower electrical terminal arranged in the wall section of the insulating sleeve The method also includes molding the external insulating sleeve, wherein only the upper electrical terminal is embedded in the insulation material, coating the vacuum interrupter insert with an extra layer made of insulation material for thermo extension compensation, mounting the coated vacuum interrupter insert by screwing on a threaded bolt onto the upper electrical terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: ABB Technology AGInventor: ABB Technology AG
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Publication number: 20130127770Abstract: In one embodiment, a touch sensor includes an insulating substrate comprising a first face. The touch sensor further includes a plurality of electrodes comprising one or more conductive materials formed on the insulating substrate. The touch sensor may also include a plurality of spacers extending outwardly from the first face of the first insulating substrate. Each spacer of the plurality of spacers may extend substantially the same distance from the first face of the insulating substrate. The plurality of spacers are operable to maintain a substantially consistent air gap between the plurality of electrodes and a cover panel when the cover panel is attached to the insulating substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: Matthew Trend
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Publication number: 20130127585Abstract: A temperature-dependent switch has a housing which accommodates a temperature-dependent switching mechanism and which comprises an upper part with a first external connection and a lower part with a second external connection. The switching mechanism has a bimetallic snap-action disc and a spring snap-action disc having a bearing region on which a movable contact part is captively held. The contact part interacts with a first contact area provided on an inner side of the upper part, and the spring snap-action disc interacts with a second contact area provided on an inner side of the lower part. The bimetallic snap-action disc interacts with the spring snap-action disc in such a way that it lifts the movable contact part off from the first contact area depending on its temperature. The bimetallic snap-action disc is captively held with play on the contact part.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: Marcel P. HOFSAESS
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Publication number: 20130126322Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is provided, including a dome of a top push switch configured to contact, upon pushing, an inner pad of a base, fixing paste connecting the dome to an outer pad of the base; and a covering tape on top of the dome.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATIONInventor: Juuso Heiskanen
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Publication number: 20130118880Abstract: There is provided a vehicular lever switch including an operational lever, a tubular case forming part of the operational lever, and a switch device provided in the tubular case to be operable in an axis Y direction. In addition, the switch device comprises an operational knob provided to be inserted into an opening formed in an operational component in the case, a push switch operated by the operational knob, and a knob holder provided in the case to support the operational knob to be movable forward and backward in the axis Y direction as an operational direction of the push switch. In this structure, the knob holder is fixed and supported to a side of the case.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: NILES CO., LTD.Inventor: Niles Co., Ltd.
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Publication number: 20130118878Abstract: An input assembly for a human interface device such as a keyboard comprises a first membrane (20) and second membrane (22) each having an electrical circuit provided on a surface thereof. The first and second (20)(22) membranes are arranged such that the electrical circuits of each membrane are facing each other. Means (24) is provided for permitting selective electrical connection between the electrical circuits of the first and second membranes (20)(22). An electrical connector (42) is connected to the electrical circuit of one or both of the first or second membranes (20)(22) and comprises a connection portion configured for connection to a further electrical component. Sealing means is provided which is configured to seal the membrane assembly to a further surface to form a sealed unit which seals and encapsulates both the electrical circuits of the membrane assembly and the connection portion of the electrical connector (42).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Inventor: Dale Purcocks
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Publication number: 20130112536Abstract: One embodiment may take the form of a slide switch for electronic devices having a connecting rod and a first joint coupling a first end of the connecting rod to a button. The first joint allows rotation of the connecting rod relative to the button. A second joint couples a second end of the connecting rod to a support structure. The second joint allows the connecting rod to rotate relative to the support structure. The second joint is offset laterally from the button. The button is constrained to move along a straight path between a first resting position and a second resting position. The connecting rod is configured to resist displacement of the button from one of the first or second resting positions until the button passes a threshold displacement distance, at which point the connecting rod snaps the button into the other resting position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Dhaval Shah, Jared M. Kole, Michael Wittenberg
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Publication number: 20130113575Abstract: Circuits and methods related to a switch having extended termination bandwidth are disclosed. A switch having an input end and an output end, and capable of being in an ON state and an OFF state, can include a termination circuit configured to yield an extended frequency bandwidth in which a desired OFF state termination impedance is provided. A termination circuit may include two or more electrically parallel resistor-capacitor branches coupled to the switch input or output end. A switch termination circuit may provide an OFF state termination impedance that is substantially equal to the switch ON state termination impedance. Also, a termination circuit may enable a desired termination impedance without sacrificing other switch performance features, including insertion loss, isolation, or VSWR difference between ON and OFF states. Also disclosed are examples of how the foregoing features can be implemented in different products and methods of fabrication.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: Jacob K. Easter
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Publication number: 20130113732Abstract: A capacitive touch screen panel and a mobile device with the panel are provided. The touch screen panel includes a glass cover for transmitting light and protecting the touch screen panel, a sensor sheet that forms an electrode pattern including first and second electrodes on the upper surface which is attached on the lower surface of the glass cover, and a noise shield sheet, coated on the lower surface of the sensor sheet, for allowing the transmission of light and blocking noise flowing to the electrode pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD.Inventor: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD.
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Publication number: 20130111738Abstract: Systems and methods for providing high-capacitive RF MEMS switches are provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a micro-electro-mechanical switch assembly including a substrate, an electrode disposed on a portion of the substrate, a dielectric layer disposed on at least a portion of the electrode, a metal layer disposed on at least a portion of the dielectric layer, and a flexible membrane having first and second ends supported at spaced locations on the substrate base, where the flexible membrane is configured to move from a default position to an actuated position in response to a preselected switching voltage applied between the flexible membrane and the electrode, and where, in the actuated position, the flexible membrane is in electrical contact with the metal layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Raytheon CompanyInventor: Raytheon Company
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Publication number: 20130113502Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a touch sensor with one or more meshes of conductive material. Each of the meshes includes multiple mesh cells defined by multiple mesh segments. Each of the mesh cells includes a centroid and multiple vertices. The mesh segments are made of the conductive material, and the centroids or vertices of the mesh cells have a substantially random distribution within an area of the touch sensor. The apparatus also includes one or more computer-readable non-transitory storage media coupled to the touch sensor that embody logic that is configured when executed to control the touch sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventors: Esat Yilmaz, Carl Carley, Michael Thomas Morrione
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Publication number: 20130106743Abstract: A touch panel comprises of a plurality of first strip sensing electrodes and a plurality of second strip sensing electrodes. The first strip sensing electrodes are respectively disposed in a plurality of strip sensing regions with fixed lengths, and each of the second strip sensing electrodes is disposed corresponding to each of the first stripe sensing electrodes in each of the stripe sensing regions. Each second strip sensing electrode and corresponding first strip sensing electrode are electrically disconnected from each other. Length of each second strip sensing electrode and length of the corresponding first strip sensing electrode are complementary to each other. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for manufacturing the touch panel is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Inventors: YANJUN XIE, Yau-Chen Jiang, Bixin Guan
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Publication number: 20130105951Abstract: A block power switch may be embedded with electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuitry. A transistor portion of the block power switch may he allocated to act as part of ESD protection circuitry and may be combined with an RC clamp to provide ESD protection. Adaptive body biasing (ABB) may be applied to the block power switch to reduce on-chip area and decrease leakage current of the block power switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Mikhail Popovich, Yuan-cheng Pan, Boris Andreev, Junmou Zhang, Reza Jalilizeinali
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Publication number: 20130106778Abstract: Approach is provided for a capacitive touch panel. The capacitive touch panel comprises a substrate, multiple tracing units, an insulating layer and an electrode layer. The tracing units are spaced at intervals on a first surface of the substrate along a first direction. The insulating layer formed on the substrate covers the tracing units, and comprises multiple connecting hole units. The electrode layer is printed on an outer surface of the insulating layer, and comprises multiple first electrode rows and electrode units. The first electrode rows are spaced at intervals along the second direction, and the electrode units are spaced at intervals along the first direction that comprises multiple electrodes spaced at intervals along the second direction, wherein the electrodes of the electrode units are electrically connected to the tracing units through the corresponding connecting hole units that form second electrode rows along the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: SENTELIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: SENTELIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
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Publication number: 20130098743Abstract: A keyboard module includes a base, a plurality of retaining members and a plurality of keycaps. Each of the retaining members includes a bottom portion, a bending portion and an upper portion. The bottom portion is disposed on the base. The bending portion is connected to the bottom portion and extends along a direction away from the bottom portion. The upper portion is connected to the bending portion. The keycaps are respectively disposed on one of the upper portions corresponding thereto. After the keycaps are pressed by an external force, the upper portions are abutted by the keycaps, and the bending portion is deformed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: ACER INCORPORATEDInventor: Yan-Lin KUO
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Publication number: 20130102163Abstract: With the present invention, actuators known from the prior art are supposed to be developed further. For this purpose, an actuator comprises, in particular, an electric motor and a locking bar that can be moved by means of the electric motor. Moreover, the actuator comprises a lever with which the locking bar can be moved back mechanically out of its locking position. The invention moreover relates to a charging socket for an electrically driven motor vehicle. As is already known from a motor vehicle driven by an electric motor and an outlet provided in a private household, the electrical contacts of the charging socket are located protected in one or more recess(es). Into these recess(es), contacts of a charging plug which correspond therewith and are, for example, pin or rod-shaped, can be pushed for contacting. An adjacent, in particular peripherally extending, housing is provided around the one or more recess(es).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventors: Madhu S. Basavarajappa, Nicolas Cavalie, Bernardo Erices, Frank Kunst
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Publication number: 20130093543Abstract: Wind switch to be installed on outdoor devices to be protected from the wind. The switch comprises a spring, strip or coil (1), which supplies a force opposite to the wind and is physically connected to the surface (5) by one of its extremities, while the other extremity is connected to a fixed point; a surface (5) in the shape of a plate, cylinder or sphere, which is exposed to the wind force and creates a force opposite to the one provided by the spring (1); a permanent magnet (7), physically attached to the surface (5) such that it moves therewith, and two ferrous contacts (11), enclosed under vacuum inside a glass tube (10) and connected to the Local Control Point (17) of each device on which the wind switch is installed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2011Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIONES ENERGETICAS MEDIOAMBIENTALES Y TECNOLOGICAS (C.I.E.M.A.T.)Inventor: Ginés E. Garcia Navajas
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Publication number: 20130093696Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a touch technology, especially to a touch device and a manufacturing method thereof. The touch device comprises a sensing electrode structure, a shielding layer, a plurality of peripheral connection wires and a grounding wire. The shielding layer surrounds the periphery of the sensing electrode structure. The plurality of peripheral connection wires are located under the shielding layer and electrically connected to the sensing electrode structure. The grounding wire is electrically connected to the shielding layer. Thus, in accordance with the present disclosure, the touch device can shield external interference, and the reliability for operation of the touch circuit can be improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Inventors: Pingping Huang, Jia Wu, Zhixiong Cai, Yau-Chen Jiang
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Publication number: 20130092658Abstract: Modular switchgear and methods for manufacturing the same. The modular switchgear includes a vacuum interrupter assembly, a source conductor assembly, and a housing assembly. The vacuum interrupter assembly includes a bushing, a fitting, and a vacuum interrupter at least partially molded within the bushing and including a movable contact and a stationary contact. The source conductor assembly includes a bushing, a fitting, and a source conductor molded within the bushing. The housing assembly includes a housing defining a chamber and a drive shaft and conductor positioned within the chamber. The housing assembly also includes a first receptacle for receiving the fitting of the vacuum interrupter assembly and a second receptacle for receiving the fitting of the source conductor assembly. The vacuum interrupter assembly, the source conductor assembly, and the housing assembly are coupled without molding the assemblies within a common housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2011Publication date: April 18, 2013Inventors: Janet Ache, William Weizhong Chen, Kennedy Amoako Darko, Donald Richard Martin, Nenad Uzelac
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Publication number: 20130093718Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a touch device, and more particularly to a pattern of a capacitive touch device and a manufacturing method thereof. The pattern of the capacitive touch device comprises of a substrate, two adjacent first axial electrodes, a first axial conductive wire, and a pair of metal jumpers. The first axial conductive wire is disposed between the two adjacent first axial electrodes for connecting the two adjacent first axial electrodes. The pair of metallic metal jumpers is disposed on the connecting points of the two first axial electrodes and the first axial conductive wire. Accordingly, resistance caused by the connecting points of the two adjacent first axial electrodes and the first axial conductive wire can be reduced such that response speed of the pattern of the capacitive touch control device is increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Inventors: CHI-FENG WANG, Ching-Shan Lin, Chien-Tai Chiu
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Publication number: 20130087441Abstract: Disclosed herein are a touch panel and a method of manufacturing the same. The touch panel 100 includes a transparent substrate 110 having concave portions 115 formed therein in a mesh pattern, and electrode patterns 120 formed in the concave portions 115 and made of a metal, the electrode patterns 120 being patterned in a predetermined pattern so that empty spaces 117 are present in the concave portions 115. After the concave portions 115 are formed in the transparent substrate 110 in a mesh pattern, a photolithography process is performed to thereby form the electrode patterns 120 only in the concave portions 115 exposed from the photoresist 140, such that the photolithography process may be performed at a relatively large size, thereby making it possible to reduce manufacturing costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventor: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD
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Publication number: 20130082970Abstract: A touch screen display sensor is provided that includes a transparent touch-sensing element disposed upon the surface of a transparent substrate and a force-sensing element disposed within the transparent touch-sensing element. The force-sensing element includes two sets of bands of micromesh and can include a pressure-responsive material between the bands of micromesh. The bands of micromesh include traces of a metallic conductor. The sets of bands of micromesh are spaced apart and occupy substantially parallel planes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Matthew H. Frey, Robert R. Kieschke, Billy L. Weaver
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Publication number: 20130075238Abstract: A contact arm assembly (10) for a switchgear circuit breaker includes a contact arm (11) having a groove (42) in an outer periphery surface thereof. At least one contact finger (13) has a body (38) and a ball member (40) extending from the body. The ball member is received in the groove so that the contact finger makes contact with the contact arm. The contact arm includes a shaft (14) having a longitudinal axis, first and second ends (18, 28), and a constant outside diameter. A plurality of annular rings (16) extends from the outside diameter of the shaft. The rings are spaced along the longitudinal axis to define cooling fins. Diameters of the rings gradually decrease from the first end to generally the center of the shaft, and then gradually increase to the second end of the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY AGInventors: Patrick R. Fischer-Carne, Robert S. Karnbach, Rahul Pawar
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Publication number: 20130076463Abstract: There is provided a drive lever incorrect assembly detection portion (9d) and (14) which causes another end portion (9a) of a drive lever (9) to protrude to a position, of a case (4), to which a cover (5) is attached such that the cover (5) cannot be attached to the case (4) in a state where the drive lever (9) is assembled in an incorrect direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: FUJI ELECTRIC FA COMPONENTS & SYSTEMS CO.,LTD.Inventors: Kouetsu Takaya, Koji Okubo, Yasuhiro Naka, Kenji Suzuki
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Publication number: 20130076996Abstract: A protective film has a first protective film (8) made of a silicon oxide film or a silicon nitride oxide film, a second protective film (9) made of a silicon nitride film, and a third protective film (10) made of a transparent resin film. The third protective film (10) is formed in a layer above the first protective film (8) and the second protective film (9). With this configuration, a liquid crystal display device-integrated touch panel (1) with long-term reliability can be realized.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Katsunori Misaki
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Publication number: 20130069887Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a touch technology, and more particularly to structure of a touch panel and a manufacturing method thereof. The structure of the touch panel comprises: a sensing layer; and a plurality of surrounding circuits that are disposed in surrounding area of the sensing layer. The surrounding circuits are connected to the sensing layer, wherein the surrounding circuits are made of a transparent conductive material. The transparent conductive material provides good conductivity and reduces visibility of the surrounding circuits, and thus the requirement for a transparent touch panel is met.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Yuh-Wen LEE, Keming Ruan, Fengming Lin
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Publication number: 20130062174Abstract: A cam-action anti-rolling mechanism for buttons is described herein. One embodiment may take the form of a button having a body with a slot extending therethrough. The slot has a normal orientation to a direction of motion for the button. The button also includes a cam bar having a first portion extending through the slot and a second portion offset from and parallel to the first portion. The cam bar is coupled in a slip fit manner within the slot to the body and the second portion provides a rotational axis for the cam bar. A fixture coupled to the second portion of the cam bar is provided to allow for rotation of the cam bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Bryan Patrick Kiple, Jared M. Kole, Michael Wittenberg
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Publication number: 20130063391Abstract: A resistive overlay-type touch sensor for a touch screen panel and a method for fabricating the same are provided, in which a plurality of first substrates are extended in parallel along a first direction, a plurality of second substrates are extended in parallel along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and a plurality of transparent electrodes are formed on the first and second substrates. The second substrates intersect with the first substrates, each second substrate facing alternately one and the other surfaces of the first substrates along the second direction, and each of the transparent electrodes on the first substrates faces one of the transparent electrodes on the second substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Seok-Myong KANG, Shi-Yun CHO, Ho-Seong SEO
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Publication number: 20130055558Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for manufacturing a touch panel including: (A) applying a spinning solution including metal, a metal oxide, a conductive polymer, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene, or any combination thereof to one surface of a transparent substrate through an electro spinning process to form an electrode layer; and (B) patterning the electrode layer by a laser to form a sensing electrode. Since sensing electrodes are formed through an electro spinning process without using high-priced equipment, the overall manufacturing costs of the touch panel can be reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Youn Soo Kim, Hyun Jun Kim, Ji Soo Lee, Ho Joon Park, Sang Hwan Oh
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Publication number: 20130049904Abstract: A trip unit includes an actuator and a cylindrical housing container the actuator. The actuator includes a cylindrical pin; a cylindrical closed chamber; a biasing member; a permanent magnet; a coil housing; and a coil supported by the coil housing. The pin is axially movably disposed in the chamber and extends out of the chamber through a sealed opening. The biasing member may comprise a spring, such as a helical spring, and may be configured to bias the pin for an axial movement in a direction out of the chamber. The permanent magnet may at least partly surround the pin during a latched condition of the trip unit. The coil housing may at least partly define the cylindrical closed chamber. In embodiments, an annular gap is provided between the pin and the permanent magnet. Methods associated with the manufacturing trip units are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: Eaton Industries (Netherlands) B.V.Inventors: Aloysius Hemmer, Ronaldus Niehoff, Stefan Van Vlijmen
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Publication number: 20130047420Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for manufacturing a touch panel, the method including: (A) applying a barrier layer to a transparent substrate; (B) patterning the bather layer using a stamp so that open parts are formed in the barrier layer; and (C) forming sensing electrodes in the open parts, the sensing electrode being made of a metal. The bather layer is patterned using the stamp and the sensing electrodes are then formed in the open parts of the barrier layer, thereby making it possible to simplify a manufacturing process as compared to a photolithography process and to reduce a manufacturing cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Seung Hyun Ra, Sang Su Hong
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Publication number: 20130043938Abstract: A switch for an analog signal may include a main MOS transistor whose source forms an input terminal of the switch and whose drain forms an output terminal of the switch, a capacitor having a first terminal permanently connected to the source of the main transistor, a circuit for charging the capacitor, and a first auxiliary transistor configured to connect the second terminal of the capacitor to the gate of the main transistor in response to a control signal. The charge circuit may include a resistor permanently connecting the second terminal of the capacitor to a power supply line. The capacitor and the resistor may form a high-pass filter having a cutoff frequency lower than the frequency of the analog signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS (GRENOBLE 2) SASInventors: Hugo GICQUEL, Beatrice LAFIANDRA, Christophe FOREL
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Publication number: 20130044074Abstract: Methods and devices employing in-cell and/or on-cell touch sensor components, including in-cell and/or on-cell black matrix material that also may serve as a touch drive or sense electrode, are provided. In one example, an electronic display may include a lower substrate, an upper substrate, and a black matrix material that shields light between pixels of the electronic display. At least a portion of the black matrix material may form all or part of a component of a touch sensor of the electronic display.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Youngbae Park, Cheng Chen, Shih Chang Chang, John Z. Zhong
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Patent number: 8378219Abstract: A bus assembly and bus assembly connector include one or more insulated members that have axial sleeves that fit within one another during assembly to form a nesting arrangement. The nesting arrangement of the axial sleeves allow reduction of the overall size of the bus assembly connector while satisfying power rating standards and dielectric clearances as well as allowing bolting of the bus assembly to thereby clamp and secure the bus assembly. The axial sleeves can be distinctively designed such that the phase members must be assembled in a predetermined order, with no components being omitted, to form the bus assembly connector or clamp the bus assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2009Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventors: Thomas N. Lesieur, Timothy P. O'Leary, Wesley Travis, David O. Plummer, Carlton R. Rodrigues, Gregory B. Lee
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Patent number: 8375567Abstract: A method for automatically determining the direction installation of an electronic lock is disclosed. The method achieves automatic determination of the electronic lock installed on the left-handed or right-handed door by controlling rotational directions of the rotational actuator and determining the touching sequence of switch units, so as to enable the electronic lock to be adapted to both the left-handed door and right-handed door, thereby significantly broadening the application scope and convenience of the electronic lock.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Lien-Hsi Huang, Shin-Han Lin
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Publication number: 20130038568Abstract: A manufacturing method of a touch panel structure includes the following steps. A first conductive layer is formed on a mounting surface of a substrate, and the first conductive layer has multiple first electrodes. A first electrical-insulation layer is formed on the mounting surface of the substrate, and the first electrical-insulation layer covers each of the first electrodes of the first conductive layer. A second conductive layer is formed on the first electrical-insulation layer; the second conductive layer has multiple second electrodes, and each of the second electrodes crisscrosses each of the first electrodes. A second electrical-insulation layer is formed on the first electrical-insulation layer, and the second electrical-insulation layer covers each of the second electrodes of the second conductive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: FORTREND TAIWAN SCIENTIFIC CORP.Inventor: Chih-Shun CHANG
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Publication number: 20130037520Abstract: A switch unit for a DC circuit is disclosed, which includes a first switch contact, and a second switch contact, which is movable between a first position, wherein the first switch contact contacts the second switch contact, and a second position, wherein the second switch contact is separated from the first switch contact. A positioning element to position an arc chute on the switch unit, the arc chute comprises a plurality of substantially parallel metal plates, the positioning element arranged to guide an arc, which is created between the first switch contact and the second switch contact, into the arc chute in an arc displacement direction in order to be extinguished. At least one gas emitting element, wherein at an interruption operation of the circuit breaker at its nominal current, the arc between the first switch contact and the second switch contact vaporizes a portion of the gas emitting layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY AGInventor: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG
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Publication number: 20130038553Abstract: A touch panel and a method of fabricating the same and touch-sensing display device are provided. The touch panel includes a cover plate, a touch sensing element, and an atomic layer-deposited (ALD) film. The cover plate has a top surface, a bottom surface, and a side surface. The top surface opposites to the bottom surface and the side surface connects the upper surface with the bottom surface. The touch sensing element is disposed on the bottom surface of the cover plate. The ALD layer completely covers the touch sensing element and completely covers the top surface, the side surface, and a portion of the bottom surface uncovered by the touch sensing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicants: WINTEK CORPORATION, DONGGUAN MASSTOP LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Chun-Ming Huang, Jeng-Jye Hung, Hen-Ta Kang, Kuo-Chang Su, Chih-Jung Teng
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Publication number: 20130037521Abstract: An arc chute for a DC circuit breaker is disclosed which includes at least one stack of a plurality of substantially parallel metal plates, the at least one stack defining a first axis A in parallel to a stacking direction; an arc space adapted to allow an arc to extend along the first axis, wherein a second axis traversing in parallel to the metal plates the at least one stack and the arc space substantially orthogonal to the first axis. Further, an arc-chute housing having at least one side wall, the at least one side wall being substantially parallel to the second axis, wherein the distance between the at least one sidewall and the metal plates is, for example, less than 5 mm, such as less than 2 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: ABB Technology AGInventor: ABB Technology AG
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Patent number: 8371022Abstract: A method (100) for assembling a portable device configured with an energy storage device, is disclosed. The method (100) can include: providing (105) a portable device with a controller configured to control the operations of the portable device; configuring (110) the portable device with a multi-mode switch including a temporary active mode configured for simplified testing, a temporarily inactive mode configured for minimizing power drain, and a permanent active mode for normal user operation; and controlling (115) the multi-mode switch from outside the portable device. The method (100) can help to prolong the useful shelf life of the device and can help to simplify testing and calibrating before shipping.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Ryan P Rye, William S Doolan
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Publication number: 20130032454Abstract: Disclosed is a micro-electro-mechanical switch, including a substrate having a gate connection, a source connection, a drain connection and a switch structure, coupled to the substrate. The switch structure includes a beam member, an anchor and a hinge. The beam member having a length sufficient to overhang both the gate connection and the drain connection. The anchor coupling the switch structure to the substrate, the anchor having a width. The hinge coupling the beam member to the anchor at a respective position along the anchor's length, the hinge to flex in response to a charge differential established between the gate and the beam member. The switch structure having gaps between the substrate and the anchor in regions proximate to the hinges.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: ANALOG DEVICES, INC.Inventor: ANALOG DEVICES, INC.
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Publication number: 20130027283Abstract: A bidirectional switch includes a pair of transistors, with each transistor including a source connected via a degeneration resistance to a common source control node, a gate connected to a common gate control node, a drain connected to a respective channel or gate line and to a charge storage node, respectively, and a clamp diode connected between the source and the gate. This forms a single charge transfer path between gate lines sequentially activated by a scan driver of an LCD panel, and implements a charge sharing technique for reducing power dissipation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS S.R.LInventors: DOMENICO CRISTAUDO, Stefano Corradi, Stefano Sueri
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Publication number: 20130027057Abstract: A package of a switching apparatus that houses an actuator having a movable contact point and in which a fixed contact point, which is electrically connected to or disconnected form the movable contact point, is accurately formed. Provided is a switching apparatus comprising a first substrate provided with a via that electrically connects a top surface thereof and a bottom surface thereof, while maintaining an air-tight state between the top surface and the bottom surface; a second substrate provided on the first substrate and in which is formed a through-hole that houses an actuator; and a third substrate provided on the second substrate and supporting the actuator, which has a moveable contact point.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: ADVANTEST CORPORATIONInventors: Hisao HORI, Yoshikazu ABE, Yoshihiro SATO
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Publication number: 20130027118Abstract: The present disclosure relates to structure of a capacitive touch panel and further relates to its manufacturing method. The structure comprises of sensing electrodes and peripheral circuits, wherein each sensing electrode comprises of a plurality of conductive units and a plurality of conductive wires for connecting the conductive units, wherein the conductive wires and peripheral circuits are made of a photosensitive material having an electrically conductive property.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventors: KWAN-SIN HO, Yanjun Xie, Xiaodan Zou
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Publication number: 20130025934Abstract: An apparatus, such as an electrical distribution system, is provided. The apparatus can include a first conductor and a second conductor. Multiple conduction paths can form parallel electrical connections along a connection span between the first and second conductors, with each of the conduction paths having a respectively similar nominal electrical resistance. The first and second conductors can have respective cross-sectional areas that decrease in opposing directions along said connection span.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Marco Francesco Aimi, Arun Virupaksha Gowda, Jianjun Jiang
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Publication number: 20130021087Abstract: A device includes a flexible polymer membrane with compliant electrodes attached thereto. The membrane is suspended in a frame. A handle, which is displaceable in respect to the frame, is connected to the membrane. A displacement of the handle causes the electrodes on the membrane to be deformed, thereby changing their area and resistance. The change of area or resistance is measured by a capacitive or resistive sensing circuit and is used to measure the deformation and therefore the displacement of the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2011Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: OPTOTUNE AGInventors: Samuel Rosset, Christoph Romer, Damian Maria Schneider, David A.R. Niederer, Manuel Aschwanden
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Publication number: 20130015645Abstract: An airbag and horn switch module, for use in a vehicle, is provided and includes an inflatable airbag cushion configured to provide restraint to the occupant, an inflator configured to inflate the airbag cushion, and a housing having a base and a plurality of walls extending from the base thereby forming a cavity configured to house the airbag cushion. At least one wall of the housing has at least one tab protruding therefrom. The module also includes a switch assembly including an electronic switch and an actuator, and a cover having a wall with at least one opening configured to receive the tab of the housing to thereby slideably couple the cover to the housing. The cover is configured to slideably couple to the housing prior to installation of the electronic switch by aligning the tab of the housing with the opening in the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventors: Timothy Michael Ullrey, James Ryan Fletcher, Sara Roberson, Patrick O'Leary, Joshua Thompson
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Publication number: 20130014987Abstract: An electrical component has a protective housing. Two connection surfaces for the electrical connection of connecting cables are provided on the component. The connecting cables are provided with a flexible plastic sheath and connected electrically at their first ends to the connection surfaces. The connecting cables protrude with their second ends through a cable bushing out of the protective housing. An additional sheathing is arranged on the plastic sheath of the connecting cables over a first length and is materially connected to the plastic sheath by a firm bond. The cable bushing is manufactured from plastic and is materially connected by a firm bond to the additional sheathing over a second length.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventor: Marcel P. HOFSAESS
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Publication number: 20130008765Abstract: An electrical circuit-breaker device includes at least one pole part with a respective housing arrangement for encapsulating an interrupter insert having two corresponding electrical contacts, and an adjacent actuator part for mechanically moving one of the electrical contacts via an intermediate operating mechanism. A method of producing the device includes molding a multi-chamber housing by injection molding of plastic material with a first chamber and at least one further chamber, assembling the actuator part in the first chamber and the at least one respective interrupter insert in its own further chamber, and assembling the intermediate operating mechanism through an assembly opening in a common side wall between the first chamber and the at least one further chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY AGInventor: Dietmar GENTSCH