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Wiring device for controlling circuit continuity
Assignee: Bryant Electric Co
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Filing: 1959-08-21
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Granted: 1963-03-19
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Expires: 1979-08-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent L Carissimi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:10
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/30; H01H9/32; H01H23/00; H01H23/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A WIRING DEVICE HAVING SUITABLE MOUNTING MEANS AND COMPRISING A HOLLOW HOUSING MEMBER, A PAIR OF CONDUCTIVE TERMINAL MEMBERS, EACH OF SAID TERMINAL MEMBERS HAVING AN ELONGATED RESILIENT ARM, CONTACT MEANS SECURED TO A FIRST PORTION OF EACH OF SAID ARMS, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID TERMINAL MEMBERS IN THE HOLLOW OF SAID HOUSING MEMBER AND FOR URGING SAID ARMS TOWARD EACH OTHER SO THAT SAID CONTACT MEANS ARE NORMALLY MUTUALLY ENGAGED, INSULATING MEANS INSERTABLE BETWEEN SAID ARMS TO CAM AGAINST RESPECTIVE OTHER ARM PORTIONS RESPECTIVELY LOCATED TO ONE SIDE OF AND IN PROXIMITY TO SAID FIRST ARM PORTIONS IN THE LATERAL DIRECTION OF SAID ARMS THEREBY TO URGE BOTH SAID OTHER ARM PORTIONS AND SAID FIRST ARM PORTIONS APART SO AS TO ASSURE DISENGAGEMENT OF SAID CONTACT MEANS, AND MEANS FOR SECURING A CONDUCTOR TO EACH OF SAID TERMINAL MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A WIRING DEVICE HAVING SUITABLE MOUNTING MEANS AND COMPRISING A HOLLOW HOUSING MEMBER, A PAIR OF CONDUCTIVE TERMINAL MEMBERS, EACH OF SAID TERMINAL MEMBERS HAVING AN ELONGATED RESILIENT ARM, CONTACT MEANS SECURED TO A FIRST PORTION OF EACH OF SAID ARMS, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID TERMINAL MEMBERS IN THE HOLLOW OF SAID HOUSING MEMBER AND FOR URGING SAID ARMS TOWARD EACH OTHER SO THAT SAID CONTACT MEANS ARE NORMALLY MUTUALLY ENGAGED, INSULATING MEANS INSERTABLE BETWEEN SAID ARMS TO CAM AGAINST RESPECTIVE OTHER ARM PORTIONS RESPECTIVELY LOCATED TO ONE SIDE OF AND IN PROXIMITY TO SAID FIRST ARM PORTIONS IN THE LATERAL DIRECTION OF SAID ARMS THEREBY TO URGE BOTH SAID OTHER ARM PORTIONS AND SAID FIRST ARM PORTIONS APART SO AS TO ASSURE DISENGAGEMENT OF SAID CONTACT MEANS, AND MEANS FOR SECURING A CONDUCTOR TO EACH OF SAID TERMINAL MEMBERS.
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) | 1966-03-18 | 1966-09-17 | 1967-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-18 | 1970-09-17 | 1971-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-18 | 1974-09-17 | 1975-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |