METHODE ELECTRONICS MALTA LTD.

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Intl Class Technology Matters Rank in Class
 
  
 
G01L MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL POWER, MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY, OR FLUID PRESSURE 749
 
  
 
G01D MEASURING NOT SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR A SPECIFIC VARIABLE; ARRANGEMENTS FOR MEASURING TWO OR MORE VARIABLES NOT COVERED BY A SINGLE OTHER SUBCLASS; TARIFF METERING APPARATUS; MEASURING OR TESTING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR 357
 
  
 
H01H ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES 292
 
  
 
B60D VEHICLE CONNECTIONS 120
 
  
 
F16C SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OF CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS 169
 
  
 
F16D COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION 190
 
  
 
F16H GEARING199
 
  
 
G01B MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS198
 
  
 
G01C MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY 1104
 
  
 
G01N INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES 1205

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Recent Publications

Publication # Title Filing Date Pub Date Intl Class
2017/0102,279 Torque Sensor Assembly for an Engine Comprising a Central Disc and an Outer RimOct 05, 16Apr 13, 17[G01L]
2016/0209,863 Control Device for the Manual Control of DevicesJan 12, 16Jul 21, 16[G05G, H01H]

Recent Patents

Patent # Title Filing Date Issue Date Intl Class
9683906 Redundant torque sensor—multiple band arraysFeb 17, 16Jun 20, 17[G01L, G01D]
9347845 Magneto-elastic sensor, load pin, ball-joint and tow coupling comprising this sensor, method of determining a direction of a load vectorApr 14, 14May 24, 16[G01L, B60D, G01N, F16C, G01P, G01B]
9284998 Freewheel hub comprising a magneto-elastic sensor and bicycle, pedelec, fast pedelec or e-bike comprising the freewheel hubApr 28, 14Mar 15, 16[B62M, F16D]
9151686 Magnetoelastic torque sensor and methodApr 28, 14Oct 06, 15[G01L, G01R]
9048032 Electrical switching deviceDec 11, 12Jun 02, 15[H01H]
8910536 Locking device for inhibiting the engagement of the reverse gear of a motor vehicle transmissionAug 29, 12Dec 16, 14[F16H]
6988050 Setting device for a vehicle having a mechanically adjustable part, and method for operating the setting deviceOct 22, 01Jan 17, 06[G01C]

Expired/Abandoned/Withdrawn Patents

Patent # Title Status Filing Date Issue/Pub Date Intl Class
2016/0061,674 Magnetoelastic torque sensor system for drive train, drive train, method of measuring torque in a drive train, method of operating a drive train and method of manufacturing a primary sensor unitAbandonedAug 18, 15Mar 03, 16[G01L]
2013/0068,600 Switching DeviceAbandonedMar 21, 12Mar 21, 13[H01H]
2012/0006,149 Pedal AssemblyAbandonedJul 10, 11Jan 12, 12[G05G]
2009/0100,959 Apparatus for actuating a motor vehicle pedal position sensorAbandonedOct 19, 07Apr 23, 09[G05G]
7127964 Pedal arrangement for a motor vehicle with a displacement sensor unitExpiredMar 13, 01Oct 31, 06[G05G]
2006/0004,546 Sensor device for a physical quantity in a deviceAbandonedJul 05, 05Jan 05, 06[G06F]
2005/0269,491 Carrier with at least one transilluminated optical position markAbandonedJun 03, 05Dec 08, 05[G01D]
6914205 Operating switch for a motor vehicle with a movable protective deviceExpiredFeb 19, 03Jul 05, 05[H01H]
2004/0025,622 Pedal system for a motor vehicle comprising a displacement sensorAbandonedJun 25, 03Feb 12, 04[G05G]
6680447 Mounting unit for insertion into a mounting openingExpiredMay 15, 02Jan 20, 04[H01H]
6204463 Self-adjusting switch mechanism with anti-adjustment protectionExpiredJun 14, 00Mar 20, 01[H01H]
6124556 Electrical switch, in particular for vehiclesExpiredAug 27, 97Sep 26, 00[H01H]
6040535 Starter switch, in particular ignition starter switch for motor vehicleExpiredJan 05, 98Mar 21, 00[B60R]

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