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Multi-function roller apparatus and method for a control device

US7733328B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2005
Grant dateJun 8, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/03543
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A roller for a control device includes a roller wheel having an outer portion formed of metal and a corrugated surface; a pivot arm configured to pivot in a first direction to contact the corrugated surface and to pivot in a second direction to move away from the corrugated surface; and energy driven means configured to pivot the pivot arm.

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