US3117194A
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Explosion actuated electric switch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-09-26
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Granted: 1964-01-07
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Expires: 1980-09-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Richard H F Stresau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 18:12
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H39/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
AN EXPLOSION OPERATED ELECTRICAL SWITCH COMPRISING A HOLLOW ELONGATED CONTAINER CONSTRUCTED OF DUCTILE METAL, AN EXPLOSIVE CHARGE DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CONTAINER, AN ELECTRICAL INSULATING MEDIUM DISPOSED ON THE EXTERIOR OF SAID CONTAINER, A FIRST ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENT INCLUDING A FLANGE ENCOMPASSING SAID CONTAINER AND DISPOSED ON SAID INSULATING MEDIUM, A SECOND ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENT DISPOSED ADJACENT SAID FIRST ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENT AND IN CONTACT ESTABLISHING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FLANGE THEREOF, AND A FLEXIBLE ELECTRICAL INSULATING MEDIUM DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENTS, SAID SECOND ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENT HAVING A SHARP EDGE ADJACENT SAID FLANGE FOR PIERCING SAID FLEXIBLE INSULATING MEDIUM TO ESTABLISH CONTACT WITH SAID FIRST ELECTRICAL ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
AN EXPLOSION OPERATED ELECTRICAL SWITCH COMPRISING A HOLLOW ELONGATED CONTAINER CONSTRUCTED OF DUCTILE METAL, AN EXPLOSIVE CHARGE DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CONTAINER, AN ELECTRICAL INSULATING MEDIUM DISPOSED ON THE EXTERIOR OF SAID CONTAINER, A FIRST ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENT INCLUDING A FLANGE ENCOMPASSING SAID CONTAINER AND DISPOSED ON SAID INSULATING MEDIUM, A SECOND ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENT DISPOSED ADJACENT SAID FIRST ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENT AND IN CONTACT ESTABLISHING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FLANGE THEREOF, AND A FLEXIBLE ELECTRICAL INSULATING MEDIUM DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENTS, SAID SECOND ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENT HAVING A SHARP EDGE ADJACENT SAID FLANGE FOR PIERCING SAID FLEXIBLE INSULATING MEDIUM TO ESTABLISH CONTACT WITH SAID FIRST ELECTRICAL 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) | 1967-01-06 | 1967-07-08 | 1968-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-06 | 1971-07-08 | 1972-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-06 | 1975-07-08 | 1976-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |