US3085140A
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Encapsulated switch
Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Co
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Filing: 1959-02-24
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Granted: 1963-04-09
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Expires: 1979-02-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence D Roe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:26
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/04; H01H13/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
IN A SEALED SWITCHING DEVICE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A SWITCH CASING HAVING A RAISED PORTION FORMED WITH A FLAT UPPER WALL HAVING SIDEWALL PORTIONS DEPENDING THEREFROM, A SWITCH ACTUATING PLUNGER EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID RAISED PORTION BEYOND SAID UPPER WALL, A RESILIENT CUP-SHAPED MEMBER HAVING THE OPEN END THEREOF OVERLYING SAID PLUNGER AND BEING OPERATIVELY ENGAGEABLE THEREWITH, SAID MEMBER HAVING AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING FLANGE PORTION ON SAID OPEN END SEATED ON SAID UPPER WALL AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY BEYOND SAID RAISED PORTION, SAID FLANGE PORTION HAVING OPPOSED SURFACES, AND A MOLDED MASS OF SEALING AND INSULATING MATERIAL ENCLOSING SAID SWITCH CASING AND SAID SIDEWALL PORTIONS, SAID FLANGE PORTION BEING COMPLETELY EMBEDDED IN SAID MASS TO RETAIN AND SEAL SAID CUP-SHAPED MEMBER IN SAID SEATED POSITION WHEREBY SAID MOLDED MASS IS DISPOSED AGAINST EACH OPPOSED SURFACE OF SAID FLANGE PORTION OF SAID CUP-SHAPED MEMBER TO PREVENT RELATIVE MOVEMENT THEREBETWEEN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
IN A SEALED SWITCHING DEVICE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A SWITCH CASING HAVING A RAISED PORTION FORMED WITH A FLAT UPPER WALL HAVING SIDEWALL PORTIONS DEPENDING THEREFROM, A SWITCH ACTUATING PLUNGER EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID RAISED PORTION BEYOND SAID UPPER WALL, A RESILIENT CUP-SHAPED MEMBER HAVING THE OPEN END THEREOF OVERLYING SAID PLUNGER AND BEING OPERATIVELY ENGAGEABLE THEREWITH, SAID MEMBER HAVING AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING FLANGE PORTION ON SAID OPEN END SEATED ON SAID UPPER WALL AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY BEYOND SAID RAISED PORTION, SAID FLANGE PORTION HAVING OPPOSED SURFACES, AND A MOLDED MASS OF SEALING AND INSULATING MATERIAL ENCLOSING SAID SWITCH CASING AND SAID SIDEWALL PORTIONS, SAID FLANGE PORTION BEING COMPLETELY EMBEDDED IN SAID MASS TO RETAIN AND SEAL SAID CUP-SHAPED MEMBER IN SAID SEATED POSITION WHEREBY SAID MOLDED MASS IS DISPOSED AGAINST EACH OPPOSED SURFACE OF SAID FLANGE PORTION OF SAID CUP-SHAPED MEMBER TO PREVENT RELATIVE MOVEMENT THEREBETWEEN.
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) | 1966-04-08 | 1966-10-08 | 1967-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-08 | 1970-10-08 | 1971-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-08 | 1974-10-08 | 1975-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |