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Dual voltage flatiron
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1962-01-16
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Granted: 1963-06-25
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Expires: 1982-01-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur C Downing
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:08
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F75/00; D06F75/08; H; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/02; H01H9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A DUAL VOLTAGE TRAVEL IRON INCLUDING, (A) A PLURALITY OF HEATER ELEMENTS, (B) A SWITCH HAVING A LOW VOLTAGE POSITION WHEREIN SAID HEATER ELEMENTS ARE CONNECTED TO BE OPERATED AT THE LOWER OF THE TWO VOLTAGES AND HAVING A HIGH VOLTAGE POSITION WHEREIN SAID HEATER ELEMENTS ARE CONNECTED TO BE OPERATED AT THE HIGHER OF SAID TWO VOLTAGES. (C) A MOVABLE HANDLE FOR MANIPULATING THE IRON ADAPTED TO BE MOVED FROM A RAISED OPERATIVE POSITION TO A COLLAPSED STOWAGE POSITION, (D) MEANS ACTUATED BY SAID HANDLE TO AUTOMATICALLY PLACE SAID SWITCH IN THE HIGH VOLTAGE POSITION WHEN THE HANDLE IS PLACED IN THE STOWAGE POSITION, AND (E) MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS TO RETURN SAID SWITCH TO THE LOW VOLTAGE POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A DUAL VOLTAGE TRAVEL IRON INCLUDING, (A) A PLURALITY OF HEATER ELEMENTS, (B) A SWITCH HAVING A LOW VOLTAGE POSITION WHEREIN SAID HEATER ELEMENTS ARE CONNECTED TO BE OPERATED AT THE LOWER OF THE TWO VOLTAGES AND HAVING A HIGH VOLTAGE POSITION WHEREIN SAID HEATER ELEMENTS ARE CONNECTED TO BE OPERATED AT THE HIGHER OF SAID TWO VOLTAGES. (C) A MOVABLE HANDLE FOR MANIPULATING THE IRON ADAPTED TO BE MOVED FROM A RAISED OPERATIVE POSITION TO A COLLAPSED STOWAGE POSITION, (D) MEANS ACTUATED BY SAID HANDLE TO AUTOMATICALLY PLACE SAID SWITCH IN THE HIGH VOLTAGE POSITION WHEN THE HANDLE IS PLACED IN THE STOWAGE POSITION, AND (E) MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS TO RETURN SAID SWITCH TO THE LOW VOLTAGE POSITION.
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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) | 1966-06-24 | 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 |