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Thermostatic switches
Assignee: Texas Instruments Inc
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Filing: 1959-05-11
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Granted: 1963-09-17
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Expires: 1979-05-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter H Moksu
- 👤 Epstein Henry David
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:23
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H37/00; H01H37/02; H01H37/12; H01H81/00; H01H81/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A THERMOSTATIC SWITCH COMPRISING A HEAT AND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING ELONGATED METALLIC HOUSING HAVING A CLOSED-END PORTION, SAID HOUSING HAVING THEREIN A PAIR OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS, AN ELONGATED BIMETALLIC SNAP-ACTING THERMOSTATIC MEMBER OPERATIVELY CONNECTED ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF WITH ONE OF SAID CONTACTS FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID ONE OF SAID CONTACTS INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID OTHER CONTACT AT PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE AND CURRENT CONDITIONS, SAID SNAP-ACTING MEMBER HAVING A NONDEVELOPABLE PORTION RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS SNAP ACTION, SAID CLOSED-END PORTION OF SAID HOUSING HAVING MEANS ASSOCI-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A THERMOSTATIC SWITCH COMPRISING A HEAT AND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING ELONGATED METALLIC HOUSING HAVING A CLOSED-END PORTION, SAID HOUSING HAVING THEREIN A PAIR OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS, AN ELONGATED BIMETALLIC SNAP-ACTING THERMOSTATIC MEMBER OPERATIVELY CONNECTED ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF WITH ONE OF SAID CONTACTS FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID ONE OF SAID CONTACTS INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID OTHER CONTACT AT PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE AND CURRENT CONDITIONS, SAID SNAP-ACTING MEMBER HAVING A NONDEVELOPABLE PORTION RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS SNAP ACTION, SAID CLOSED-END PORTION OF SAID HOUSING HAVING MEANS ASSOCI-
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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) | 1966-09-16 | 1967-03-18 | 1967-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-16 | 1971-03-18 | 1971-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-16 | 1975-03-18 | 1975-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |