US3096407A
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Timed switch actuation means
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1960-08-16
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Granted: 1963-07-02
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Expires: 1980-08-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John L Mcclure
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:05
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04C; G04C23/00; G04C23/14; G04C23/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A SWITCHING DEVICE, COMPRISING A PLATE; FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH ELEMENTS OF LEAF SPRING QUALITY INSULATED SECURED TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF PLATE WITH FREE ENDS PROJECTING BEYOND AN EDGE OF SAID PLATE IN MUTUAL VERTICAL ALIGNMENT, SAID SWITCH ELEMENTS BEING BIASED IN OPPOSING DIRECTIONS TO ASSUME A CLOSED CIRCUIT CONDITION; A SHAFT DISPOSED NORMAL TO SAID PLATE; MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID SHAFT FOR AXIAL AND ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID SWITCH ELEMENTS; A SWITCH ACTUATOR; MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID ACUTUATOR ON SAID SHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREWITH AND AXIAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE THERETO, SAID ACTUATOR COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL BODY PORTION HAVING A CIRCULAR FLANGE EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID SWITCH ELEMENTS WITHOUT INTERFERENCE WITH THE CLOSED CIRCUIT CONDITION THEREOF; A KEYWAY EXTENDING AXIALLY ALONG SAID ACTUATOR BODY; A GEAR FREELY ROTATABLE ON SAID SHAFT AND AXIALLY MOVABLE THEREWITH, SAID GEAR HAVING A KEY DISPOSED BENEATH SAID BODY FOR SEATING WITHIN SAID KEYWAY TO ESTABLISH SAID ACTUATOR FLANGE AT A LEVEL AT WHICH SAID SWITCH ELEMENTS ARE CLOSED, MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS INCLUDING A PLATE CAM FIXED RLEATIVE TO SAID SHAFT AND A CAM FOLLOWER ON SAID SHAFT FOR MOV-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A SWITCHING DEVICE, COMPRISING A PLATE; FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH ELEMENTS OF LEAF SPRING QUALITY INSULATED SECURED TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF PLATE WITH FREE ENDS PROJECTING BEYOND AN EDGE OF SAID PLATE IN MUTUAL VERTICAL ALIGNMENT, SAID SWITCH ELEMENTS BEING BIASED IN OPPOSING DIRECTIONS TO ASSUME A CLOSED CIRCUIT CONDITION; A SHAFT DISPOSED NORMAL TO SAID PLATE; MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID SHAFT FOR AXIAL AND ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID SWITCH ELEMENTS; A SWITCH ACTUATOR; MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID ACUTUATOR ON SAID SHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREWITH AND AXIAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE THERETO, SAID ACTUATOR COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL BODY PORTION HAVING A CIRCULAR FLANGE EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID SWITCH ELEMENTS WITHOUT INTERFERENCE WITH THE CLOSED CIRCUIT CONDITION THEREOF; A KEYWAY EXTENDING AXIALLY ALONG SAID ACTUATOR BODY; A GEAR FREELY ROTATABLE ON SAID SHAFT AND AXIALLY MOVABLE THEREWITH, SAID GEAR HAVING A KEY DISPOSED BENEATH SAID BODY FOR SEATING WITHIN SAID KEYWAY TO ESTABLISH SAID ACTUATOR FLANGE AT A LEVEL AT WHICH SAID SWITCH ELEMENTS ARE CLOSED, MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS INCLUDING A PLATE CAM FIXED RLEATIVE TO SAID SHAFT AND A CAM FOLLOWER ON SAID SHAFT FOR MOV-
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) | 1966-07-01 | 1966-12-31 | 1967-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-01 | 1970-12-31 | 1971-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-01 | 1974-12-31 | 1975-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |