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US3082832A
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Weight-responsive switch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-03-17
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Granted: 1963-03-26
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Expires: 1980-03-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John R Mitthauer
- 👤 Vetere Rudolph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:47
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C17/00; A61C17/02; A61C17/0205; G; G01; G01G; G01G13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A WEIGHT-RESPONSIVE SWITCH, COMPRISING A SUPPORTING BASE, A FIRST ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING CONTACT MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID BASE AND MOVABLE IN RESPONSE TO THE MOVEMENT OF A WEIGHT-ACTUATED MEMBER, A SECOND MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID BASE AND MOVABLE TO FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS, SAID SECOND MEMBER HAVING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING CONTACT PART AND A NON-ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING PART, SAID LAST MENTIONED PARTS BEING IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING CONTACT MEMBER, SO THAT UPON MOVEMENT THEREOF IN ONE DIRECTION SAID FIRST MEMBER ENGAGES SAID ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING CONTACT PART OF SAID SECOND MEMBER TO COMPLETE A CIRCUIT THERETHROUGH AND MOVE SAID SECOND MEMBER INTO SAID FIRST POSITION, AND UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST MEMBER IN AN OPPOSITE DIRECTION THE LATTER ENGAGES SAID NONELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING PART OF SAID SECOND MEMBER TO MOVE SAID SECOND MEMBER INTO SAID SECOND POSITION WITHOUT AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BEING COMPLETED THROUGH SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A WEIGHT-RESPONSIVE SWITCH, COMPRISING A SUPPORTING BASE, A FIRST ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING CONTACT MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID BASE AND MOVABLE IN RESPONSE TO THE MOVEMENT OF A WEIGHT-ACTUATED MEMBER, A SECOND MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID BASE AND MOVABLE TO FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS, SAID SECOND MEMBER HAVING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING CONTACT PART AND A NON-ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING PART, SAID LAST MENTIONED PARTS BEING IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING CONTACT MEMBER, SO THAT UPON MOVEMENT THEREOF IN ONE DIRECTION SAID FIRST MEMBER ENGAGES SAID ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING CONTACT PART OF SAID SECOND MEMBER TO COMPLETE A CIRCUIT THERETHROUGH AND MOVE SAID SECOND MEMBER INTO SAID FIRST POSITION, AND UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST MEMBER IN AN OPPOSITE DIRECTION THE LATTER ENGAGES SAID NONELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING PART OF SAID SECOND MEMBER TO MOVE SAID SECOND MEMBER INTO SAID SECOND POSITION WITHOUT AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BEING COMPLETED THROUGH SAID FIRST AND SECOND 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) | 1966-03-25 | 1966-09-24 | 1967-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-25 | 1970-09-24 | 1971-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-25 | 1974-09-24 | 1975-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |