Proximity sensor enabled mechanical power coupling system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8439178
APP PUB NO 20110147160A1
SERIAL NO

12643174

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Systems and components for providing or receiving a mechanical power service through a mechanical power coupling system. A mechanical power service switch is provided for selectively communicating the mechanical power service between a first mechanical power service communicating device, such as a host or other mechanical power service source and a first mechanical power service communicating device, such as a mechanical power service consumer. The mechanical power service switch is activated to transfer a mechanical power service in response to detection of a contactless proximity target associated with one of the mechanical power service communicating devices by a proximity sensor associated with the other of the mechanical power service communicating devices.

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION2000 NORTH M-63 BENTON HARBOR MI 49022

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kuehl, Steven J Stevensville, US 104 2789
McCoy, Richard A Stevensville, US 160 5449

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