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US3078358A
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Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1960-01-26
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Granted: 1963-02-19
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Expires: 1980-01-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John R Enochs
- 👤 Herbert M Dimond
- 👤 Springer Hans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:50
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04F; G04F3/00; G04F3/02; G04F3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A TIME SWITCH COMPRISING: MEANS PERIODICALLY ROTATED BY A TIMING MECHANISM, A SWITCH, A SWITCH LEVER FOR OPENING AND CLOSING SAID SWITCH, A MANUALLY POSITIONABLE CONTROL SHAFT, A CAM MOUNTED ON TO SAID CONTROL SHAFT FOR MOVING SAID SWITCH LEVER, SAID CONTROL SHAFT AND SAID CAM BEING MANUALLY SELECTIVELY POSITIONABLE IN ANY ONE OF A PLURALITY OF ADJUSTABLE POSITIONS FOR HOLDING THE SWITCH CLOSED AND POSITIONABLE IN ANOTHER POSITION FOR PERMITTING THE SWITCH LEVER TO OPEN THE SWITCH, SAID PERIODICALLY ROTATED MEANS BEING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID CONTROL SHAFT FOR MOVING SAID CAM FROM ANY ONE OF THE PRESELECTED POSITIONS FOR HOLDING THE SWITCH CLOSED TOWARD SAID OTHER POSITION FOR PERMITTING THE SWITCH LEVER TO OPEN THE SWITCH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A TIME SWITCH COMPRISING: MEANS PERIODICALLY ROTATED BY A TIMING MECHANISM, A SWITCH, A SWITCH LEVER FOR OPENING AND CLOSING SAID SWITCH, A MANUALLY POSITIONABLE CONTROL SHAFT, A CAM MOUNTED ON TO SAID CONTROL SHAFT FOR MOVING SAID SWITCH LEVER, SAID CONTROL SHAFT AND SAID CAM BEING MANUALLY SELECTIVELY POSITIONABLE IN ANY ONE OF A PLURALITY OF ADJUSTABLE POSITIONS FOR HOLDING THE SWITCH CLOSED AND POSITIONABLE IN ANOTHER POSITION FOR PERMITTING THE SWITCH LEVER TO OPEN THE SWITCH, SAID PERIODICALLY ROTATED MEANS BEING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID CONTROL SHAFT FOR MOVING SAID CAM FROM ANY ONE OF THE PRESELECTED POSITIONS FOR HOLDING THE SWITCH CLOSED TOWARD SAID OTHER POSITION FOR PERMITTING THE SWITCH LEVER TO OPEN THE SWITCH.
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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) | 1966-02-18 | 1966-08-20 | 1967-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-18 | 1970-08-20 | 1971-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-18 | 1974-08-20 | 1975-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |