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Switching assembly
Assignee: IXYS Integrated Circuits Division Inc
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Filing: 1960-02-08
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Granted: 1963-02-05
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Expires: 1980-02-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur J Koda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:12
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H51/00; H01H51/28; H01H51/281
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A SWITCHING UNIT COMPRISING A SEALED SWITCH UNIT HAVING A PAIR OF MAGNETIC TERMINALS CARRIED THEREON, A PERMANENT MAGNET HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED POLE FACES AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF A MAGNETIC AXIS, AND MEANS MOUNTING SAID PERMANENT MAGNET FOR MAGNETICALLY BIASING THE TWO MAGNETIC TERMINALS WITH FIELDS OF OPPOSITE POLARITY WITH ONE OF SAID POLE FACES ADJACENT ONE OF SAID MAGNETIC TERMINALS AND WITH A STRAIGHT LINE CONNECTING SAID POLE FACES EXTENDING GENERALLY TRANSVERSE TO SAID ONE TERMINAL AND OUTWARDLY AT AN ACUTE ANGLE FROM A LINE CONNECTING SAID MAGNETIC TERMINALS SO THAT THE OTHER POLE FACE IS SPACED FROM THE OTHER TERMINAL TO APPLY DIFFERENT DEGREES OF MAGNETIC BIAS TO THE TWO MAGNETIC TERMINALS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A SWITCHING UNIT COMPRISING A SEALED SWITCH UNIT HAVING A PAIR OF MAGNETIC TERMINALS CARRIED THEREON, A PERMANENT MAGNET HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED POLE FACES AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF A MAGNETIC AXIS, AND MEANS MOUNTING SAID PERMANENT MAGNET FOR MAGNETICALLY BIASING THE TWO MAGNETIC TERMINALS WITH FIELDS OF OPPOSITE POLARITY WITH ONE OF SAID POLE FACES ADJACENT ONE OF SAID MAGNETIC TERMINALS AND WITH A STRAIGHT LINE CONNECTING SAID POLE FACES EXTENDING GENERALLY TRANSVERSE TO SAID ONE TERMINAL AND OUTWARDLY AT AN ACUTE ANGLE FROM A LINE CONNECTING SAID MAGNETIC TERMINALS SO THAT THE OTHER POLE FACE IS SPACED FROM THE OTHER TERMINAL TO APPLY DIFFERENT DEGREES OF MAGNETIC BIAS TO THE TWO MAGNETIC TERMINALS.
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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) | 1966-02-04 | 1966-08-06 | 1967-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-04 | 1970-08-06 | 1971-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-04 | 1974-08-06 | 1975-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |