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Contactless switch and method for making same

CA 1103767 A · Owner: Omron Tateisi Electronics Co. · Inventors: Iwakiri, Norio; Kiyono, Yasuhiro

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Title of the Invention, A CONTACTLESS SWITCH AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME Abstract of the Disclosure, A contactless switch which comprises a paired light-emitting diode and photoelectric transistor and a shutter means for temporarily blocking light passing from the diode to the transistor. A method for the production of this switch is also described. The above diode and transistor are mounted on terminal members stamped in a metal strip which terminal members are connected by webs as molded but trimmed off from each other in assembling. The terminal members are embedded at least partially in a switch base made of plastic material and bent to bring said diode and transistor in confronting …

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  • Granted June 23, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 23, 1998.
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FiledMarch 6, 1978
GrantedJune 23, 1981
Term endedJune 23, 1998
Patent numberCA 1103767 A
Classification (IPC)G01D5/34 +2 more

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1979198119831985198719891991199319951997Application filedMarch 6, 1978Patent grantedJune 23, 1981Term endedJune 23, 1998

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