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US3073920A
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Direction signal switch
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1959-07-27
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1979-07-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward L Barcus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:21
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/04; B60Q1/14; B60Q1/1446; B60Q1/1453; B60Q1/1461; B60Q1/1469; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/34; B60Q1/40; B60Q1/42; B60Q1/425; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3916
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A SWITCH OPERATING MECHANISM INCLUDING A SWITCH HAVING A CASING AND A BLOCK SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID CASING WITH CONTACTS ON SAID CASING AND BLOCK ADAPTED TO BE SELECTIVELY ENGAGED UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID BLOCK RELATIVE TO SAID CASING, MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID SWITCH INCLUDING A MOTION TRANSLATING MEMBER, AND MEANS FIXED TO SAID BLOCK AND ENGAGING SAID MEMBER WHEREBY SAID BLOCK MAY BE MOVED IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID MEMBER, THE LATTER MEANS BEING FIXED WITH RESPECT TO SAID MEMBER WHEN NORMAL SWITCH OPERATING FORCES ARE APPLIED TO SAID MEMBER AND BEING YIELDABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID MEMBER IN THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID BLOCK WHEN ABNORMAL FORCES ARE APPLIED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A SWITCH OPERATING MECHANISM INCLUDING A SWITCH HAVING A CASING AND A BLOCK SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID CASING WITH CONTACTS ON SAID CASING AND BLOCK ADAPTED TO BE SELECTIVELY ENGAGED UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID BLOCK RELATIVE TO SAID CASING, MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID SWITCH INCLUDING A MOTION TRANSLATING MEMBER, AND MEANS FIXED TO SAID BLOCK AND ENGAGING SAID MEMBER WHEREBY SAID BLOCK MAY BE MOVED IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID MEMBER, THE LATTER MEANS BEING FIXED WITH RESPECT TO SAID MEMBER WHEN NORMAL SWITCH OPERATING FORCES ARE APPLIED TO SAID MEMBER AND BEING YIELDABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID MEMBER IN THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID BLOCK WHEN ABNORMAL FORCES ARE APPLIED.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |