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Method and apparatus for dual mode switch

US7541555B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims
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Filing dateApr 25, 2005
Grant dateJun 2, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H3/503
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A dual mode switch is provided in accordance with the present invention. The switch is selectively and mechanically cycled between a first state and a second state while power is provided to a biasing member. The switch is selectively cycled from the second state to the first state by stopping the supply of power to the biasing member.

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