US3092698A
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Electrical outlet and switch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-03-04
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Granted: 1963-06-04
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Expires: 1980-03-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John H Brenneman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 05:37
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H23/00; H01H23/02; H01H23/12; H01H23/16; H01H23/20; H01R; H01R24/00; H01R24/76; H01R2103/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
IN A SNAP ACTING SWITCH OF THE TYPE COMPRISING A STATIONARY CONTACT; A FLEXIBLE ARM TO BE ACTUATED HAVING A FIXED END AND FREE END PORTION; AND A CONTACT CARRIED BY SAID ARM WHICH IS MOVABLE INTO AND FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID STATIONARY CONTACT; SAID FLEXIBLE ARM BEING FORMED FROM A STRIP OF RESILIENT MATERIAL; A COVER PLATE FOR SAID SWITCH HAVING AN ARCUATE SURFACE; AND A KNOB MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT ALONG SAID ARCUATE SURFACE, THE FREE END OF SAID ARM BEING SECURED TO SAID KNOB, THE RADIUS OF SAID ARCUATE SURFACE BEING SLIGHTLY LONGER THAN SAID ARM AND THE CENTER OF CURVATURE OF SAID ARCUATE SURFACE BEING LOCATED TO CAUSE SLIGHT CURVATURE OF SAID ARM WHEN THE KNOB IS AT EITHER EXTREME POSITION AND MAXIMUM COMPRESSION OF SAID ARM AT A CENTRAL POSITION OF SAID KNOB TO EFFECT REVERSAL OF THE CURVATURE OF SAID ARM AND INSTANTANEOUS OPENING OR CLOSING OF SAID CONTACTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
IN A SNAP ACTING SWITCH OF THE TYPE COMPRISING A STATIONARY CONTACT; A FLEXIBLE ARM TO BE ACTUATED HAVING A FIXED END AND FREE END PORTION; AND A CONTACT CARRIED BY SAID ARM WHICH IS MOVABLE INTO AND FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID STATIONARY CONTACT; SAID FLEXIBLE ARM BEING FORMED FROM A STRIP OF RESILIENT MATERIAL; A COVER PLATE FOR SAID SWITCH HAVING AN ARCUATE SURFACE; AND A KNOB MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT ALONG SAID ARCUATE SURFACE, THE FREE END OF SAID ARM BEING SECURED TO SAID KNOB, THE RADIUS OF SAID ARCUATE SURFACE BEING SLIGHTLY LONGER THAN SAID ARM AND THE CENTER OF CURVATURE OF SAID ARCUATE SURFACE BEING LOCATED TO CAUSE SLIGHT CURVATURE OF SAID ARM WHEN THE KNOB IS AT EITHER EXTREME POSITION AND MAXIMUM COMPRESSION OF SAID ARM AT A CENTRAL POSITION OF SAID KNOB TO EFFECT REVERSAL OF THE CURVATURE OF SAID ARM AND INSTANTANEOUS OPENING OR CLOSING OF SAID CONTACTS.
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) | 1966-06-03 | 1966-12-03 | 1967-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-03 | 1970-12-03 | 1971-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-03 | 1974-12-03 | 1975-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |