Proximity sensor

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2000-07-14

2002-09-03

Mullen, Thomas (Department: 2632)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C180S272000, C280S735000, C340S561000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06445294

ABSTRACT:

Commonly owned U.S. application Ser. No. 09/520,866 entitled Proximity Sensor, filed on Mar. 6, 2000 (“ASL-225-US”) now U.S. Pat. No. 6,348,862, also discloses a proximity sensor.
The above-identified applications are incorporated herein by reference.


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