James L Townsend

US Patent:

7687729, Mar 30, 2010

Filed:

Jul 10, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/775501

Inventors:

Walter F. Bronson - Madison IN, US
Karan Dua - Madison IN, US
James L. Townsend - Madison IN, US

Assignee:

Grote Industries, Inc. - Madison IN

International Classification:

H01H 3/16

US Classification:

200 6127, 200 6154

Abstract:

A turn signal switch assembly is constructed having a switch stalk and junction box rotatably coupled using a shoulder bolt. The shoulder bolt has a shoulder area useful for allowing the switch stalk to rotate freely relative to the junction box. The threaded end of the shoulder bolt is turned and tightened into at least one corresponding threaded aperture in the junction box, thereby mechanically coupling the switch stalk to the junction box. The threaded end of the shoulder bolt also extends past a surface of the junction box so that the threaded end is exposed. The threaded end is mechanically transformed by an orbital riveting device so as to act as a positive locking feature. The shoulder bolt thereafter secures the switch stalk to the junction box using the mechanical advantages of a threaded connection in combination with the positive locking feature of a riveted connection.

US Patent:

20090072165, Mar 19, 2009

Filed:

Sep 18, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/857015

Inventors:

James L. Townsend - Madison IN, US

International Classification:

F21S 10/00
F21S 4/00
G01J 3/10
B60Q 1/26

US Classification:

250504 R, 116202, 362232

Abstract:

A rope light is provided comprising a plurality of infrared lamps that enable a user to stealthily operate the light under cover of darkness. The method of using the rope light comprises either signaling to an observer or operating on a workpiece. The rope light can be positioned to signal information such as the outlines of a runway or supply drop point. The observer, using appropriate goggles or other visualization devices, can then detect such signals. The rope light provided can also be used to operate on such things as an automobile engine under cover of darkness. The rope light can be flexibly positioned in such things as engine compartments to flood the compartment with infrared light, enabling a person to repair a workpiece such as an engine. Other embodiments use a rope light that radiates light visible to the human eye for both signaling and operating on a workpiece.