US3098141A
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Enclosed precision switch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-10-04
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Granted: 1963-07-16
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Expires: 1980-10-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wintriss George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:06
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/12; H01H13/14; H01H1/00; H01H1/12; H01H1/14; H01H1/16; H01H13/04; H01H13/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A SWITCH INCLUDING A HOUSING ENCLOSING A CHAMBER WITH RESILIENT CONTACTS CONFRONTING ONE ANOTHER ACROSS THE CHAMBER, PLUNGER MOVEABLE AXIALLY IN THE CHAMBER INTO AN OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID CONTACTS, THE CONTACTS BEING POSITIONED AXIALLY IN THE CHAMBER SO THAT THE PLUNGER TOUCHES ONE BEFORE IT TOUCHES THE OTHER DURING ITS AXIALL MOVEMENT TOWARD THE CONTACTS, SAID PLUNGER BEING LOOSE AND ROTATABLE IN THE CHAMBER ABOUT AN AXIS ON WHICH IT IS TURNED BY FRICTION AGAINST ONE CONTACT BEFORE TOUCHINGG THE OTHER CONTACT WHEREBY CONTACTING AREAS OF THE PLUNGER ARE DIFFERENT FOR SUCCESSIVE OPERATIONS OF THE SWITCH, THE PLUNGER BEING A BALL, AND THE SWITCH INCLUDING ALSO A HELICAL SPRING HOLDING THE BALL AT ONE END OF THE CHAMBER, SAID RESILIENT CONTACTS BEING LEAF SPRINGS OF DIFFERENT LENGTHS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A SWITCH INCLUDING A HOUSING ENCLOSING A CHAMBER WITH RESILIENT CONTACTS CONFRONTING ONE ANOTHER ACROSS THE CHAMBER, PLUNGER MOVEABLE AXIALLY IN THE CHAMBER INTO AN OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID CONTACTS, THE CONTACTS BEING POSITIONED AXIALLY IN THE CHAMBER SO THAT THE PLUNGER TOUCHES ONE BEFORE IT TOUCHES THE OTHER DURING ITS AXIALL MOVEMENT TOWARD THE CONTACTS, SAID PLUNGER BEING LOOSE AND ROTATABLE IN THE CHAMBER ABOUT AN AXIS ON WHICH IT IS TURNED BY FRICTION AGAINST ONE CONTACT BEFORE TOUCHINGG THE OTHER CONTACT WHEREBY CONTACTING AREAS OF THE PLUNGER ARE DIFFERENT FOR SUCCESSIVE OPERATIONS OF THE SWITCH, THE PLUNGER BEING A BALL, AND THE SWITCH INCLUDING ALSO A HELICAL SPRING HOLDING THE BALL AT ONE END OF THE CHAMBER, SAID RESILIENT CONTACTS BEING LEAF SPRINGS OF DIFFERENT LENGTHS.
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) | 1966-07-15 | 1967-01-14 | 1967-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-15 | 1971-01-14 | 1971-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-15 | 1975-01-14 | 1975-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |