US3094602A
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Push-rod switches
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-06-30
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Granted: 1963-06-18
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Expires: 1981-06-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frachon Marc
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:36
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R19/00; G01R19/04; H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/12; H01H13/14; H01H13/18; H01H19/00; H01H19/54; H01H19/60; H01H19/62; H01H3/00; H01H3/02; H01H3/16; H01H13/20; H01H13/24; H01H3/0253
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A PUSH-ROD SWITCH COMPRISING A MAIN SUPPORT; A PUSHER ROD SLIDABLY SUPPORTED BY SAID MAIN SUPPORT; A MICROSWITCH UNIT PIVOTALLY CARRIED BY SAID MAIN SUPPORT, SAID MICRO-SWITCH UNIT EMBODYING AN ACTUATING PUSH-BUTTON AND INNER SNAP-ACTING CONTACTS ACTUATED BY SAID PUSHBUTTON; A NORMALLY STATIONARY BUT ADJUSTABLE REGULATING ABUTMENT CARRIED BY SAID MAIN SUPPORT TO COOPERATE WITH SAID PUSH-BUTTON; SPRING MEANS TO URGE SAID MICRO-SWITCH UNIT TOWARDS SAID ADJUSTABLE ABUTMENT TO CAUSE SAID PUSHBUTTON TO BE DEPRESSED BY SAME WITH RESPECT TO SAID UNIT; CAM AND FOLLOWER MEANS BETWEEN SAID PUSHER ROD AND SAID MICRO-SWITCH UNIT TO MOVE SAID UNIT AWAY FROM SAID ADJUSTABLE ABUTMENT TO RELEASE SAID PUSH-BUTTON FROM THE ACTION OF SAID ADJUSTABLE ABUTMENT; A RETARDING MECHANISM ALSO CARRIED BY SAID MAIN SUPPORT, SAID MECHANISM HAVING AN INLET SHAFT FREELY ROTATABLE IN A FIRST DIRECTION AND WHICH CAN ONLY ROTATE AT A PREDETERMINED SLOW SPEED IN THE SECOND DIRECTION; AND MEANS TO CONNECT SAID MICRO-SWITCH UNIT WITH SAID INLET SHAFT TO CAUSE SAID INLET SHAFT TO ROTATE IN SAID FIRST DIRECTION WHEN SAID MICROSWITCH IS MOVED AWAY FROM SAID ADJUSTABLE ABUTMENT AGAINST SAID SPRING MEANS AND TO ROTATE IN SAID SECOND DIRECTION WHEN SAID MICRO-SWITCH UNIT IS RETURNED TOWARDS SAID ADJUSTABLE ABUTMENT BY SAID SPRING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A PUSH-ROD SWITCH COMPRISING A MAIN SUPPORT; A PUSHER ROD SLIDABLY SUPPORTED BY SAID MAIN SUPPORT; A MICROSWITCH UNIT PIVOTALLY CARRIED BY SAID MAIN SUPPORT, SAID MICRO-SWITCH UNIT EMBODYING AN ACTUATING PUSH-BUTTON AND INNER SNAP-ACTING CONTACTS ACTUATED BY SAID PUSHBUTTON; A NORMALLY STATIONARY BUT ADJUSTABLE REGULATING ABUTMENT CARRIED BY SAID MAIN SUPPORT TO COOPERATE WITH SAID PUSH-BUTTON; SPRING MEANS TO URGE SAID MICRO-SWITCH UNIT TOWARDS SAID ADJUSTABLE ABUTMENT TO CAUSE SAID PUSHBUTTON TO BE DEPRESSED BY SAME WITH RESPECT TO SAID UNIT; CAM AND FOLLOWER MEANS BETWEEN SAID PUSHER ROD AND SAID MICRO-SWITCH UNIT TO MOVE SAID UNIT AWAY FROM SAID ADJUSTABLE ABUTMENT TO RELEASE SAID PUSH-BUTTON FROM THE ACTION OF SAID ADJUSTABLE ABUTMENT; A RETARDING MECHANISM ALSO CARRIED BY SAID MAIN SUPPORT, SAID MECHANISM HAVING AN INLET SHAFT FREELY ROTATABLE IN A FIRST DIRECTION AND WHICH CAN ONLY ROTATE AT A PREDETERMINED SLOW SPEED IN THE SECOND DIRECTION; AND MEANS TO CONNECT SAID MICRO-SWITCH UNIT WITH SAID INLET SHAFT TO CAUSE SAID INLET SHAFT TO ROTATE IN SAID FIRST DIRECTION WHEN SAID MICROSWITCH IS MOVED AWAY FROM SAID ADJUSTABLE ABUTMENT AGAINST SAID SPRING MEANS AND TO ROTATE IN SAID SECOND DIRECTION WHEN SAID MICRO-SWITCH UNIT IS RETURNED TOWARDS SAID ADJUSTABLE ABUTMENT BY SAID SPRING MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-06-17 | 1966-12-17 | 1967-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-17 | 1970-12-17 | 1971-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-17 | 1974-12-17 | 1975-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |