US3097273A
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Adjustable snap action electrical switch
Assignee: United Electric Controls Co
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Filing: 1961-06-06
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Granted: 1963-07-09
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Expires: 1981-06-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John A Denner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:59
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/26; H01H5/00; H01H5/04; H01H5/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A SNAP-ACTION SWITCH OF THE KIND WHICH HAS A CASE COMPRISING A COVER, THE CASE HOUSING A SWITCH SPRING AND A SPRING-STRESSING ELEMENT, THE COVER HAVING A HOLE THEREIN, CHARACTERIZED IN HAVING A NON-ROTATABLE, INTERNALLY SCREW-THREADED, ELONGATE SLEEVE SLIDABLE IN SAID HOLE, A FORCE-RECEIVING ELEMENT HAVING AN EXTRENALLY SCREWTHREADED SHANK HAVING THREADED ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INTERNAL THREADS OF THE SLEEVE, SAID SHANK HAVING AN ACTUATING HEAD AT ITS UPPER END WHEREBY IT MAY BE ROTATED THEREBY TO MOVE THE HEAD TOWARD OR FROM THE COVER OF THE CASE, AND MEANS OPERATIVE TO TRANSMIT DOWNWARD MOTION OF SAID HEAD, RELATIVELY TO THE COVER, TO THE SPRINGSTRESSING ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A SNAP-ACTION SWITCH OF THE KIND WHICH HAS A CASE COMPRISING A COVER, THE CASE HOUSING A SWITCH SPRING AND A SPRING-STRESSING ELEMENT, THE COVER HAVING A HOLE THEREIN, CHARACTERIZED IN HAVING A NON-ROTATABLE, INTERNALLY SCREW-THREADED, ELONGATE SLEEVE SLIDABLE IN SAID HOLE, A FORCE-RECEIVING ELEMENT HAVING AN EXTRENALLY SCREWTHREADED SHANK HAVING THREADED ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INTERNAL THREADS OF THE SLEEVE, SAID SHANK HAVING AN ACTUATING HEAD AT ITS UPPER END WHEREBY IT MAY BE ROTATED THEREBY TO MOVE THE HEAD TOWARD OR FROM THE COVER OF THE CASE, AND MEANS OPERATIVE TO TRANSMIT DOWNWARD MOTION OF SAID HEAD, RELATIVELY TO THE COVER, TO THE SPRINGSTRESSING ELEMENT.
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) | 1966-07-08 | 1967-01-07 | 1967-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-08 | 1971-01-07 | 1971-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-08 | 1975-01-07 | 1975-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |