US3126756A
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Granted: 1964-03-31
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Expires: 1981-03-31
Abstract
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Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:42
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H31/00; H01H31/006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20207
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
AN OPERATING MECHANISM FOR A DISCONNECT SWITCH HAVING OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS, INCLUDING AN OPERATING SHAFT CONNECTED TO SAID DISCONNECT SWITCH AND EFFECTIVE UPON ROTATION TO ACTUATE SAID DISCONNECT SWITCH, GEAR MEANS AND A SEPARABLE COUPLING CONNECTION HAVING A FIRST MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID GEAR MEANS AND A SECOND MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID OPERATING SHAFT AND BEING MOVABLY MOUNTED THEREON FOR DISPLACEMENT INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FIRST MEMBER, SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS NORMALLY BEING IN ENGAGEMENT SO THAT ROTATION OF SAID GEAR MEANS WILL ACTUATE SAID DISCONNECT SWITCH, AND MEANS COUPLED TO SAID SECOND MEMBER AND SAID SHAFT AND OPERABLE INDEPENDENTLY OF THE POSITION OF SAID SWITCH MEANS FOR ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS AND FOR ROTATING SAID OPERATING SHAFT INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID GEAR MEANS WHEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS ARE DISENGAGED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
AN OPERATING MECHANISM FOR A DISCONNECT SWITCH HAVING OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS, INCLUDING AN OPERATING SHAFT CONNECTED TO SAID DISCONNECT SWITCH AND EFFECTIVE UPON ROTATION TO ACTUATE SAID DISCONNECT SWITCH, GEAR MEANS AND A SEPARABLE COUPLING CONNECTION HAVING A FIRST MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID GEAR MEANS AND A SECOND MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID OPERATING SHAFT AND BEING MOVABLY MOUNTED THEREON FOR DISPLACEMENT INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FIRST MEMBER, SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS NORMALLY BEING IN ENGAGEMENT SO THAT ROTATION OF SAID GEAR MEANS WILL ACTUATE SAID DISCONNECT SWITCH, AND MEANS COUPLED TO SAID SECOND MEMBER AND SAID SHAFT AND OPERABLE INDEPENDENTLY OF THE POSITION OF SAID SWITCH MEANS FOR ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS AND FOR ROTATING SAID OPERATING SHAFT INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID GEAR MEANS WHEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS ARE DISENGAGED.
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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) | 1967-03-31 | 1967-09-30 | 1968-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-31 | 1971-09-30 | 1972-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-31 | 1975-09-30 | 1976-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |