US3072760A
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Acceleration responsive switch and control mechanism
Assignee: Bendix Corp
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Filing: 1960-09-26
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Granted: 1963-01-08
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Expires: 1980-09-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J Hazen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:31
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H35/00; H01H35/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
IN AN ACCELERATION RESPONSIVE DEVICE OF A TYPE INCLUDING A MASS HAVING A LONGITUDINAL AXIS, BEARING MEANS SUPPORTING SAID MASS FOR MOVEMENT IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID AXIS IN RESPONSE TO ACCELERATIONS HAVING COMPONENTS IN EITHER DIRECTION ALONG SAID AXIS, AND SPRING MEANS BIASING SAID MASS IN ONE DIRECTION ALONG SAID AXIS; THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING SWITCH MEANS AT ONE SIDE OF SAID MOVABLE MASS, SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS CARRIED BY SAID MOVABLE MASS FOR OPERATING SAID SWITCH MEANS UNDER PREDETERMINED ACCELERATION CONDITIONS, A BELLOWS CARRIED BY SAID MOVABLE MASS, SAID BEARING MEANS INCLUDING A PISTON EFFECTIVE UPON RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID MASS IN ONE SENSE FOR APPLYING A FLUID MEDIUM UNDER PRESSURE TO SAID BELLOWS, AND MEANS OPERATED BY SAID BELLOWS IN RESPONSE TO THE PRESSURE OF SAID FLUID MEDIUM FOR RENDERING SAID SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS INEFFECTIVE UNDER PREDETERMINED EXCESSIVE ACCELERATIONAL CONDITIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
IN AN ACCELERATION RESPONSIVE DEVICE OF A TYPE INCLUDING A MASS HAVING A LONGITUDINAL AXIS, BEARING MEANS SUPPORTING SAID MASS FOR MOVEMENT IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID AXIS IN RESPONSE TO ACCELERATIONS HAVING COMPONENTS IN EITHER DIRECTION ALONG SAID AXIS, AND SPRING MEANS BIASING SAID MASS IN ONE DIRECTION ALONG SAID AXIS; THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING SWITCH MEANS AT ONE SIDE OF SAID MOVABLE MASS, SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS CARRIED BY SAID MOVABLE MASS FOR OPERATING SAID SWITCH MEANS UNDER PREDETERMINED ACCELERATION CONDITIONS, A BELLOWS CARRIED BY SAID MOVABLE MASS, SAID BEARING MEANS INCLUDING A PISTON EFFECTIVE UPON RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID MASS IN ONE SENSE FOR APPLYING A FLUID MEDIUM UNDER PRESSURE TO SAID BELLOWS, AND MEANS OPERATED BY SAID BELLOWS IN RESPONSE TO THE PRESSURE OF SAID FLUID MEDIUM FOR RENDERING SAID SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS INEFFECTIVE UNDER PREDETERMINED EXCESSIVE ACCELERATIONAL CONDITIONS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-07 | 1966-07-09 | 1967-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-07 | 1970-07-09 | 1971-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-07 | 1974-07-09 | 1975-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |