US3083278A
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Foot or palm actuator switch
Assignee: Cutler Hammer Inc
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Filing: 1960-07-27
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Granted: 1963-03-26
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Expires: 1980-07-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy A Mukai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:13
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/12; H01H13/14; H01H13/16; H01H13/04; H01H13/06; H01H13/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A FOOT OR PALM ACTUATED SWITCH COMPRISING, A HOUSING HAVING AN OPEN END, A COVER BUTTON RECIPROCABLY MOUNTED IN THE OPEN END OF SAID HOUSING, AT LEAST ONE SWITCH MECHANISM SUSPENDED IN SAID HOUSING AND HAVING AN ACTUATOR FACING AWAY FROM SAID OPEN END, OPERATING MEANS EXTENDING FROM SAID COVER BUTTON AND POSITIONED TO ENGAGE SAID ACTUATOR AS SAID COVER BUTTON MOVES OUTWARDLY OF SAID OPENING, AND HOLDING MEANS IN SAID HOUSING COOPERATING WITH SAID OPERATING MEANS TO KEEP SAID COVER BUTTON PROPERLY POSITIONED IN SAID HOUSING AND TO PREVENT ROTATION OF SAID COVER BUTTON WITH RESPECT TO SAID HOUSING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A FOOT OR PALM ACTUATED SWITCH COMPRISING, A HOUSING HAVING AN OPEN END, A COVER BUTTON RECIPROCABLY MOUNTED IN THE OPEN END OF SAID HOUSING, AT LEAST ONE SWITCH MECHANISM SUSPENDED IN SAID HOUSING AND HAVING AN ACTUATOR FACING AWAY FROM SAID OPEN END, OPERATING MEANS EXTENDING FROM SAID COVER BUTTON AND POSITIONED TO ENGAGE SAID ACTUATOR AS SAID COVER BUTTON MOVES OUTWARDLY OF SAID OPENING, AND HOLDING MEANS IN SAID HOUSING COOPERATING WITH SAID OPERATING MEANS TO KEEP SAID COVER BUTTON PROPERLY POSITIONED IN SAID HOUSING AND TO PREVENT ROTATION OF SAID COVER BUTTON WITH RESPECT TO SAID HOUSING.
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 |