US3100822A
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Pushbutton switch with double throw action
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1959-12-10
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Granted: 1963-08-13
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Expires: 1979-12-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vermeulen William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:45
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/70; H01H13/72; H01H13/02; H01H13/10; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/66; H01R13/70; H01R13/703; H01R13/7036; H01R13/40; H01R13/405; H01R13/415
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A BUSHBUTTON SWITCH COMPRISING A HOLLOW INSULATING BASE HAVING AT LEAST ONE OPEN SIDE, ACTUATING MEANS FOR SAID SWITCH AN INSULATING COVER FOR CLOSING SAID OPEN SIDE OF SAID BASE, AT LEAST ONE FIXED CONTACT MOUNTED WITHIN SAID BASE, AT LEAST ONE FIXED CONTACT MOUNTED WITHIN SAID BASE BETWEEN SAID FIXED CONTACT AND SAID COVER THEREBY TO PROVIDE A FIRST PAIR OF COOPERATING CONTACTS FOR SAID SWITCH, AND A FLEXIBLE CONTACT ONE END OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO SAID COVER, A PORTION ADJACENT THE OTHER END OF SAID FLEXIBLE CONTACT BEING ARRANGED FOR ENGAGEMENT BY SAID MOVABLE CONTACT THEREBY TO PROVIDE A SECOND PAIR OF COOPERATING CONTACTS FOR SAID SWITCH, AND MEANS INCLUDING THE COVER AND SAID FLEXIBLE CONTACT FOR LIMITING THE MOVEMENT OF SAID FLEXIBLE CONTACT TOWARD SAID MOVABLE CONTACT TO MAINTAIN A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID FLEXIBLE CONTACT AND SAID MOVABLE CONTACT WHEN SAID FIRST PAIR OF CONTACTS ARE IN THE CLOSED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A BUSHBUTTON SWITCH COMPRISING A HOLLOW INSULATING BASE HAVING AT LEAST ONE OPEN SIDE, ACTUATING MEANS FOR SAID SWITCH AN INSULATING COVER FOR CLOSING SAID OPEN SIDE OF SAID BASE, AT LEAST ONE FIXED CONTACT MOUNTED WITHIN SAID BASE, AT LEAST ONE FIXED CONTACT MOUNTED WITHIN SAID BASE BETWEEN SAID FIXED CONTACT AND SAID COVER THEREBY TO PROVIDE A FIRST PAIR OF COOPERATING CONTACTS FOR SAID SWITCH, AND A FLEXIBLE CONTACT ONE END OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO SAID COVER, A PORTION ADJACENT THE OTHER END OF SAID FLEXIBLE CONTACT BEING ARRANGED FOR ENGAGEMENT BY SAID MOVABLE CONTACT THEREBY TO PROVIDE A SECOND PAIR OF COOPERATING CONTACTS FOR SAID SWITCH, AND MEANS INCLUDING THE COVER AND SAID FLEXIBLE CONTACT FOR LIMITING THE MOVEMENT OF SAID FLEXIBLE CONTACT TOWARD SAID MOVABLE CONTACT TO MAINTAIN A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID FLEXIBLE CONTACT AND SAID MOVABLE CONTACT WHEN SAID FIRST PAIR OF CONTACTS ARE IN THE CLOSED 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) | 1966-08-12 | 1967-02-11 | 1967-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-12 | 1971-02-11 | 1971-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-12 | 1975-02-11 | 1975-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |