US3095465A
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Switch for electronic musical instruments
Assignee: Wurlitzer Co
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Filing: 1959-10-08
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Granted: 1963-06-25
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Expires: 1979-10-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard E Holman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:35
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10H; G10H1/00; G10H1/32; G10H1/34; G10H1/344
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A SWITCH ARRANGEMENT FOR ELECTRONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS COMPRISING: A KEYBED; A KEY PIVOTALLY MOUNTED TO SAID KEYBED; STRUCTURE MEANS LOCATED REARWARDLY OF SAID KEY; AT LEAST ONE FIXED CONTACT ELEMENT EXTENDING FROM SAID STRUCTURE MEANS TOWARD SAID KEY; A RIGID SWITCH ARM FASTENED TO SAID KEY; A FIRST MOVABLE CONTACT ELEMENT FASTENED TO SAID STRUCTURE MEANS TO EXTEND INTO OPERABLE RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID FIXED CONTACT ELEMENT AND SAID SWITCH ARM; A PAIR OF ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID KEY; AND A SECOND MOVABLE CONTACT ELEMENT EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID CONDUCTORS IN OPERABLE RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID SWITCH ARM, WHEREBY DEPRESSION OF SAID KEY REPOSITIONS SAID FIRST MOVABLE CONTACT ELEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SAID FIXED CONTACT ELEMENT WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY REPOSITIONING SAID SECOND MOVABLE CONTACT ELEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SAID ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A SWITCH ARRANGEMENT FOR ELECTRONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS COMPRISING: A KEYBED; A KEY PIVOTALLY MOUNTED TO SAID KEYBED; STRUCTURE MEANS LOCATED REARWARDLY OF SAID KEY; AT LEAST ONE FIXED CONTACT ELEMENT EXTENDING FROM SAID STRUCTURE MEANS TOWARD SAID KEY; A RIGID SWITCH ARM FASTENED TO SAID KEY; A FIRST MOVABLE CONTACT ELEMENT FASTENED TO SAID STRUCTURE MEANS TO EXTEND INTO OPERABLE RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID FIXED CONTACT ELEMENT AND SAID SWITCH ARM; A PAIR OF ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID KEY; AND A SECOND MOVABLE CONTACT ELEMENT EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID CONDUCTORS IN OPERABLE RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID SWITCH ARM, WHEREBY DEPRESSION OF SAID KEY REPOSITIONS SAID FIRST MOVABLE CONTACT ELEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SAID FIXED CONTACT ELEMENT WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY REPOSITIONING SAID SECOND MOVABLE CONTACT ELEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SAID ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS.
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) | 1966-06-24 | 1966-12-24 | 1967-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-24 | 1970-12-24 | 1971-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-24 | 1974-12-24 | 1975-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |