US3098908A
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Reed switch
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1961-12-28
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Granted: 1963-07-23
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Expires: 1981-12-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur W Heath
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:27
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H11/00; H01H11/005; H01H51/00; H01H51/28; H01H51/287
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A REED SWITCH COMPRISING: (A) AN ENVELOPE HAVING SIDE WALLS WITH A PAIR OF OPPOSED GROOVES INTERNALLY THEREOF, (B) A FLAT SWITCH REED HAVING A LONGITUDINAL AXIS, A PAIR OF OPPOSED WINGS ON EACH SIDE OF SAID AXIS, AND AN EMBOSSED PORTION SUBSTANTIALLY BETWEEN SAID WINGS, (C) A SPRING CLIP HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSED EDGES, (D) SAID WINGS AND SAID EDGES BEING ENGAGED IN SAID GROOVES WITH THE SAID EMBOSSED PORTION PRESSED AGAINST SAID SPRING CLIP AND THEREBY FORCING A BOWING OF SAID SPRING CLIP AWAY FROM SAID REED, WHEREBY THE REED IS SECURELY CANTILEVERED IN THE GROVES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A REED SWITCH COMPRISING: (A) AN ENVELOPE HAVING SIDE WALLS WITH A PAIR OF OPPOSED GROOVES INTERNALLY THEREOF, (B) A FLAT SWITCH REED HAVING A LONGITUDINAL AXIS, A PAIR OF OPPOSED WINGS ON EACH SIDE OF SAID AXIS, AND AN EMBOSSED PORTION SUBSTANTIALLY BETWEEN SAID WINGS, (C) A SPRING CLIP HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSED EDGES, (D) SAID WINGS AND SAID EDGES BEING ENGAGED IN SAID GROOVES WITH THE SAID EMBOSSED PORTION PRESSED AGAINST SAID SPRING CLIP AND THEREBY FORCING A BOWING OF SAID SPRING CLIP AWAY FROM SAID REED, WHEREBY THE REED IS SECURELY CANTILEVERED IN THE GROVES.
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) | 1966-07-22 | 1967-01-21 | 1967-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-22 | 1971-01-21 | 1971-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-22 | 1975-01-21 | 1975-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |