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Motion switch

US8210956B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2009
Grant dateJul 3, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H35/144
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A switch or switch mechanism that can be used with an object to detect motion of the object in a particular direction or directions is disclosed. The switch can include two contacts and a conductive mechanism that remains engaged with one contact and that is selectively engageable with the other contact in response to movement in a particular direction.

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