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Electric circuit interrupter
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1958-10-01
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1978-10-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leslie L Baird
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-30 13:39
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H1/00; H01H1/12; H01H1/14; H01H1/22; H01H1/58; H01H1/5833; H01H2001/5838
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER CONTACT STRUCTURE COMPRISING: A BASE MEMBER; A RELATIVELY STATIONARY CONTACT MEMBER MOUNTED ON THE BASE MEMBER; A PAIR OF SPACED-APART LUGS MOUNTED ON THE BASE MEMBER IN SPACED RELATION TO THE STATIONARY CONTACT MEMBER; A PIVOT PIN SUPPORTED BY THE LUGS TO SPAN THE SPACE THEREBETWEEN; A RELEASABLE CLAMP CONNECTED TO THE PIVOT PIN INTERMEDIATE THE LUGS TO PREVENT AXIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID PIN, THE CLAMP COMPRISING A RESILIENT COIL ENCIRCLING THE PIN AND HAVING TANGENTIALLY EXTENDING OPPOSITE ENDS DISPOSED IN A COOPERATING RELEASABLY SELF-MAINTAINED POSITION WHEREIN THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE COIL IS CONTRACTED SO THAT THE COIL IS FIRMLY GRASPING THE ENCIRCLED PIN, SAID OPPOSITE ENDS BEING MOVABLE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER TO A DIFFERENT COOPERATING POSITION WHEREIN THE COIL CIRCUMFERENCE IS EXPANDED AND THE PIN THEREBY RELEASED FOR PURPOSES OF REMOVAL FROM SAID LUGS; A MOVABLE CONTACT ARM ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON THE PIVOT PIN AND DISPOSED IN COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE STATIONARY CONTACT MEMBER; AND ACTUATING MEANS COUPLED TO THE MOVABLE CONTACT ARM FOR MOVING SAID ARM INTO AND OUT OF CIRCUIT MAKING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE STATIONARY CONTACT MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER CONTACT STRUCTURE COMPRISING: A BASE MEMBER; A RELATIVELY STATIONARY CONTACT MEMBER MOUNTED ON THE BASE MEMBER; A PAIR OF SPACED-APART LUGS MOUNTED ON THE BASE MEMBER IN SPACED RELATION TO THE STATIONARY CONTACT MEMBER; A PIVOT PIN SUPPORTED BY THE LUGS TO SPAN THE SPACE THEREBETWEEN; A RELEASABLE CLAMP CONNECTED TO THE PIVOT PIN INTERMEDIATE THE LUGS TO PREVENT AXIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID PIN, THE CLAMP COMPRISING A RESILIENT COIL ENCIRCLING THE PIN AND HAVING TANGENTIALLY EXTENDING OPPOSITE ENDS DISPOSED IN A COOPERATING RELEASABLY SELF-MAINTAINED POSITION WHEREIN THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE COIL IS CONTRACTED SO THAT THE COIL IS FIRMLY GRASPING THE ENCIRCLED PIN, SAID OPPOSITE ENDS BEING MOVABLE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER TO A DIFFERENT COOPERATING POSITION WHEREIN THE COIL CIRCUMFERENCE IS EXPANDED AND THE PIN THEREBY RELEASED FOR PURPOSES OF REMOVAL FROM SAID LUGS; A MOVABLE CONTACT ARM ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON THE PIVOT PIN AND DISPOSED IN COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE STATIONARY CONTACT MEMBER; AND ACTUATING MEANS COUPLED TO THE MOVABLE CONTACT ARM FOR MOVING SAID ARM INTO AND OUT OF CIRCUIT MAKING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE STATIONARY CONTACT MEMBER.
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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 |