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Contact member for electric clocks and watches
Assignee: United States Time Corp
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Filing: 1960-12-28
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Granted: 1964-07-07
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Expires: 1980-12-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Tilse Wilhelm
- 👤 Egger Josef
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:02
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04C; G04C3/00; G04C3/04; G04C3/06; G04C3/061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A FIXED ELECTRICAL SWITCH CONTACT MEMBER ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH A ROTATING SWITCH CONTACT MEMBER COMPRISING AN ELONGATED MEMBER OF SPRING MATERIAL SUPPORTED AT ONE END THEREOF AT A POINT REMOTE FROM THE ROTATING CONTACT MEMBER, THE OTHER END OF SAID SPRING MEMBER BEING ADAPTED TO CONTACT PERIODICALLY SAID ROTATING CONTACT MEMBER, SAID SPRING MEMBER HAVING A DAMPING MEMBER THEREON DISPOSED AT A POINT INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS THEREOF, WHEREIN THE SWITCH MEMBER IS OF HAIRPIN SHAPE AND HAS TWO LEG PORTIONS AND AN ARCUATE PORTION INTERCONNECTING SAID LEG PORTIONS, ONE OF SAID LEGS IS LONGER THAN THE OTHER AND ADAPTED FOR MOUNTING SAID MEMBER AT ITS EXTREMITY, THE SHORTER OF SAID LEGS HAS AN INWARD V-SHAPED BEND NEAR ITS EXTREMITY, AND SAID DAMPING MEMBER IS RINGSHAPED AND DISPOSED TO LINK LOOSELY BOTH LEGS AT THE NOTCH OF THE V BEND.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A FIXED ELECTRICAL SWITCH CONTACT MEMBER ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH A ROTATING SWITCH CONTACT MEMBER COMPRISING AN ELONGATED MEMBER OF SPRING MATERIAL SUPPORTED AT ONE END THEREOF AT A POINT REMOTE FROM THE ROTATING CONTACT MEMBER, THE OTHER END OF SAID SPRING MEMBER BEING ADAPTED TO CONTACT PERIODICALLY SAID ROTATING CONTACT MEMBER, SAID SPRING MEMBER HAVING A DAMPING MEMBER THEREON DISPOSED AT A POINT INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS THEREOF, WHEREIN THE SWITCH MEMBER IS OF HAIRPIN SHAPE AND HAS TWO LEG PORTIONS AND AN ARCUATE PORTION INTERCONNECTING SAID LEG PORTIONS, ONE OF SAID LEGS IS LONGER THAN THE OTHER AND ADAPTED FOR MOUNTING SAID MEMBER AT ITS EXTREMITY, THE SHORTER OF SAID LEGS HAS AN INWARD V-SHAPED BEND NEAR ITS EXTREMITY, AND SAID DAMPING MEMBER IS RINGSHAPED AND DISPOSED TO LINK LOOSELY BOTH LEGS AT THE NOTCH OF THE V BEND.
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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) | 1967-07-07 | 1968-01-06 | 1968-07-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-07 | 1972-01-06 | 1972-07-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-07 | 1976-01-06 | 1976-07-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |