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US3121854A
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Switch and mounting means
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1961-10-10
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Granted: 1964-02-18
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Expires: 1981-10-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald E Loesch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-03 21:46
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/015; H02B1/04; H02B1/044; H02B1/048; H01; H01H; H01H25/00; H01H25/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
FOR USE IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAVING A SOCKET AND TERMINAL MEANS THEREWITH, A PLUG-IN HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH MEANS, COMPRISING, THE HOUSING OF MOLDABLE PLASTIC MATERIAL WITH INTEGRAL LATERALLY PROJECTING HOOK ARMS WHICH CAN SNAP INTO FITTING ENGAGEMENT PERIPHERALLY WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AT THE SOCKET THEREOF, A RESILIENT METAL MEMBER MOUNTED ON A MOVABLE COVER ALSO OF MOLDABLE PLASTIC MATERIAL FITTED TO ONE SIDE OF SAID HOUSING, AND ACTUATOR MEANS CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING AND FITTED AT ONE END THEREOF TO SAID COVER FOR MOVEMENT THEREOF, AND BUS-BAR-LIKE CONTACT PORTIONS CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING IN PREDETERMINED LOCATIONS SO AS TO MATE WITH THE TERMINAL MEANS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SOCKET, AND A ROCKER PLATE OF METAL FULCRUMMED BY SAID HOUSING AND ENGAGEABLE BY SAID RESILIENT METAL MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID COVER, SAID ROCKER PLATE UNDER URGING OF SAID RESILIENT METAL MEMBER SERVING TO INTERCONNECT PREDETERMINED BUS-BAR-LIKE CONTACT PORTIONS FOR ALTERNATE SELECTIVE ELECTRICAL ENERGIZATION OF PARKING AS WELL AS HEADLIGHTS OF A VEHICLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
FOR USE IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAVING A SOCKET AND TERMINAL MEANS THEREWITH, A PLUG-IN HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH MEANS, COMPRISING, THE HOUSING OF MOLDABLE PLASTIC MATERIAL WITH INTEGRAL LATERALLY PROJECTING HOOK ARMS WHICH CAN SNAP INTO FITTING ENGAGEMENT PERIPHERALLY WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AT THE SOCKET THEREOF, A RESILIENT METAL MEMBER MOUNTED ON A MOVABLE COVER ALSO OF MOLDABLE PLASTIC MATERIAL FITTED TO ONE SIDE OF SAID HOUSING, AND ACTUATOR MEANS CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING AND FITTED AT ONE END THEREOF TO SAID COVER FOR MOVEMENT THEREOF, AND BUS-BAR-LIKE CONTACT PORTIONS CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING IN PREDETERMINED LOCATIONS SO AS TO MATE WITH THE TERMINAL MEANS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SOCKET, AND A ROCKER PLATE OF METAL FULCRUMMED BY SAID HOUSING AND ENGAGEABLE BY SAID RESILIENT METAL MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID COVER, SAID ROCKER PLATE UNDER URGING OF SAID RESILIENT METAL MEMBER SERVING TO INTERCONNECT PREDETERMINED BUS-BAR-LIKE CONTACT PORTIONS FOR ALTERNATE SELECTIVE ELECTRICAL ENERGIZATION OF PARKING AS WELL AS HEADLIGHTS OF A VEHICLE.
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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) | 1967-02-17 | 1967-08-19 | 1968-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-02-17 | 1971-08-19 | 1972-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-02-17 | 1975-08-19 | 1976-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |