US3142743A
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Momentary actuator for precision snap switch
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1961-04-10
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Granted: 1964-07-28
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Expires: 1981-04-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Burt A Borges
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:54
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/50; H01H13/506; H01H13/02; H01H13/12; H01H13/14; H01H13/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
IN COMBINATION, A HOUSING SUPPORTING A SWITCH MECHANISM; AN ACTUATING ARRANGEMENT FOR SAID SWITCH MECHANISM, THE ACTUATING ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING: A FIRST LEVER PIVOTAL ABOUT A FIRST AXIS AND ENGAGEABLE WITH THE ACTUATING ELEMENT OF SAID SWITCH MECHANISM; A SECOND LEVER EXTENDING IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS SAID FIRST LEVER PIVOTAL ABOUT THE FIRST AXIS AND SUPPORTING A BELL CRANK LEVER PIVOTAL ABOUT A SECOND AXIS, SAID BELL CRANK LEVER INCLUDING A FIRST ARM ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID FIRST LEVER NEAR ITS FREE EXTREMITY AND A SECOND ARM ENGAGEABLE WITH AN ABUTMENT ADJUSTABLE WITH RESPECT THERETO AND FROM WITHOUT SAID HOUSING; AND AN ACTUATOR SUPPORTABLE IN AND OPERABLE FROM WITHOUT SAID HOUSING AND INITIALLY MOVABLE TO ENGAGE A PORTION OF SAID SECOND LEVER TO CAUSE PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID SECOND LEVER AND SAID BELL CRANK LEVER ABOUT SAID FIRST AXIS AND ENGAGEMENT OF SAID FIRST LEVER BY
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
IN COMBINATION, A HOUSING SUPPORTING A SWITCH MECHANISM; AN ACTUATING ARRANGEMENT FOR SAID SWITCH MECHANISM, THE ACTUATING ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING: A FIRST LEVER PIVOTAL ABOUT A FIRST AXIS AND ENGAGEABLE WITH THE ACTUATING ELEMENT OF SAID SWITCH MECHANISM; A SECOND LEVER EXTENDING IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS SAID FIRST LEVER PIVOTAL ABOUT THE FIRST AXIS AND SUPPORTING A BELL CRANK LEVER PIVOTAL ABOUT A SECOND AXIS, SAID BELL CRANK LEVER INCLUDING A FIRST ARM ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID FIRST LEVER NEAR ITS FREE EXTREMITY AND A SECOND ARM ENGAGEABLE WITH AN ABUTMENT ADJUSTABLE WITH RESPECT THERETO AND FROM WITHOUT SAID HOUSING; AND AN ACTUATOR SUPPORTABLE IN AND OPERABLE FROM WITHOUT SAID HOUSING AND INITIALLY MOVABLE TO ENGAGE A PORTION OF SAID SECOND LEVER TO CAUSE PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID SECOND LEVER AND SAID BELL CRANK LEVER ABOUT SAID FIRST AXIS AND ENGAGEMENT OF SAID FIRST LEVER BY
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2648234A
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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) | 1967-07-28 | 1968-01-27 | 1968-07-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-28 | 1972-01-27 | 1972-07-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-28 | 1976-01-27 | 1976-07-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |