US3118031A
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Assignee: Cutler Hammer Inc
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Filing: 1961-03-21
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Granted: 1964-01-14
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Expires: 1981-03-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene F Duncan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:27
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H23/00; H01H23/28; H01H23/30; H01H19/00; H01H19/54; H01H19/60; H01H19/635; H01H21/00; H01H21/02; H01H21/18; H01H21/22; H01H21/24; H01H21/26; H01H11/00; H01H11/0006; H01H2011/0043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A SWITCH MECHANISM COMPRISING, A HOUSING, A SHAFT ROTATABLY POSITIONED WITHIN SAID HOUSING AND HAVING AN ACTUATOR MOUNTED THEREON, A SWITCH SECURED TO SAID HOUSING IN OPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID ACTUATOR, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID SHAFT TO ONE OF SEVERAL POSITIONS TO ACTUATE SAID SWITCH, A RADIALLY EXTENDING ARM SECURED TO SAID SHAFT, A CAM FOLLOWER SUPPORTED BY SAID ARM, AND A SELECTIVELY POSITIONABLE CAM BLOCK IN SAID HOUSING HAVING A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT CAM SURFACES WHICH ARE ALINABLE WITH SAID CAM FOLLOWER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POSITIONING OF SAID BLOCK, EACH CAM SURFACE CONTROLLING IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS CONTOUR THE FINAL ANGULAR POSITION OF THE CAM FOLLOWER AFTER THE ROTATING MEANS IS RELEASED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A SWITCH MECHANISM COMPRISING, A HOUSING, A SHAFT ROTATABLY POSITIONED WITHIN SAID HOUSING AND HAVING AN ACTUATOR MOUNTED THEREON, A SWITCH SECURED TO SAID HOUSING IN OPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID ACTUATOR, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID SHAFT TO ONE OF SEVERAL POSITIONS TO ACTUATE SAID SWITCH, A RADIALLY EXTENDING ARM SECURED TO SAID SHAFT, A CAM FOLLOWER SUPPORTED BY SAID ARM, AND A SELECTIVELY POSITIONABLE CAM BLOCK IN SAID HOUSING HAVING A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT CAM SURFACES WHICH ARE ALINABLE WITH SAID CAM FOLLOWER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POSITIONING OF SAID BLOCK, EACH CAM SURFACE CONTROLLING IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS CONTOUR THE FINAL ANGULAR POSITION OF THE CAM FOLLOWER AFTER THE ROTATING MEANS IS RELEASED.
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) | 1967-01-13 | 1967-07-15 | 1968-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-13 | 1971-07-15 | 1972-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-13 | 1975-07-15 | 1976-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |