Norman J Becker

US Patent:

6746067, Jun 8, 2004

Filed:

Sep 4, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/234631

Inventors:

Robert Schmidt - Livonia MI
Vicki Mabee - Royal Oak MI
Norman Becker - East China Township MI
Aaron S. Deneweth - Chesterfield MI
Jeffery K. Wiersing - Walled Lake MI
Mark G. Feldman - Farmington Hills MI

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

B60R 1102

US Classification:

296 3713, 2961647, 296153, 296 2434, 180326, 180334

Abstract:

This invention relates to a control panel for a vehicle interior. The control panel includes a housing defining a recess formed therein. A panel is movably attached to the housing, such as by a pivot. The panel has at least one control mechanism mounted thereon. The panel is movable between first and second positions. In the first position, the panel generally covers at least a portion of the recess. In the second position, the panel generally exposes the recess. Preferably, the housing defines a first surface within the recess, and a second control mechanism is mounted on the first surface.

US Patent:

52845273, Feb 8, 1994

Filed:

Jan 21, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/823277

Inventors:

John G. Smeggil - Simsbury CT
Norman J. Becker - East Detroit MI

Assignee:

United Technologies Corporation - Hartford CT

International Classification:

B22F 324
C23C 812

US Classification:

148281

Abstract:

A method of making silver-metal oxide materials suitable for use in electrical contacts includes oxidizing a silver-solute metal alloy in an oxidizing atmosphere. The oxidizing atmosphere has a sufficient amount of halide to inhibit the formation of a protective oxide scale around the alloy.

US Patent:

50381261, Aug 6, 1991

Filed:

Oct 1, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/591313

Inventors:

Norman J. Becker - East Detroit MI
Tat H. Leung - Southfield MI
Jeffery L. Moore - Zanesville OH
Vytas J. Radze - Plymouth MI

Assignee:

United Technologies Automotive, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

H01H 902
H01F 706
H01F 2730

US Classification:

335202

Abstract:

An electromagnetic relay 38 (FIG. 2) includes a cylindrical core 42 concentrically positioned within a coil assembly 40 and press fit into a frame 50, a resiliently mounted armature assembly 56, and electrical contacts 66,68, one mounted on the armature assembly 56 and one disposed in a fixed relationship to the frame 50. The coil assembly 40 is secured to the frame 50 by the use of extrusions 54 which precludes the need for a core head 24 and crush ribs 26 (FIG. 1). After assembling the relay 38, the core 42 is positioned by pressing the armature assembly 56 directly opposite the core 42 until the core 42 travels a predetermined distance beyond the electrical contact point for the contacts 66,68. This invention ensures precise positioning of the functional components and negates the accumulation of manufacturing tolerances in the relay 38.

US Patent:

52207200, Jun 22, 1993

Filed:

May 13, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/761200

Inventors:

Norman J. Becker - East Detroit MI
Tat H. Leung - Southfield MI
Jeffery L. Moore - Zanesville OH
Vytas J. Radze - Plymouth MI

Assignee:

United Technologies Corporation - Hartford CT

International Classification:

H01F 706

US Classification:

29593

Abstract:

An electromagnetic relay 38 (FIG. 2 ) includes a cylindrical core 42 concentrically positioned within a coil assembly 40 and press fit into a frame 50, a resiliently mounted armature assembly 56, and electrical contacts 66,68, one mounted on the armature assembly 56 and one disposed in a fixed relationship to the frame 50. The coil assembly 40 is secured to the frame 50 by the use of extrusions 54 which precludes the need for a core head 24 and crush ribs 26 (FIG. 1). After assembling the relay 38, the core 42 is positioned by pressing the armature assembly 56 directly opposite the core 42 until the core 42 travels a predetermined distance beyond the electrical contact point for the contacts 66,68. This method ensures precise positioning of the functional components and negates the accumulation of manufacturing tolerances in the relay 38.