US3142744A
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Assignee: POSTMASTER
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Filing: 1962-11-30
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Granted: 1964-07-28
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Expires: 1982-11-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James W Keck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:59
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H23/00; H01H23/02; H01H23/12; H01H23/14; H01H23/141; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20738; Y10T74/2078
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
IN COMBINATION, A TOGGLE SWITCH HANDLE MOVABLE TO CLOSED AND OPEN POSITIONS, A HEAD SECURED ON THE HANDLE, A NORMALLY PENDANT OPERATING HANDLE PIVOTED TO THE HEAD, AND SPRING MEANS ACTING BETWEEN THE HEAD AND THE OPERATING HANDLE BIASING THE OPERATING HANDLE TOWARD THE SWITCH, SAID HEAD HAVING A COUNTERBORE OPENING TO ITS INNER END WHICH IS ENGAGED ON THE SWITCH HANDLE, AND SWITCH HANDLE RETAINING MEANS WITHIN THE COUNTERBORE, COMPRISING OPPOSED SPRING JAWS, SAID JAWS HAVING LATERAL PINS WHICH ARE ENGAGED IN RECESSES PROVIDED IN THE SIDEWALLS OF THE COUNTERBORE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
IN COMBINATION, A TOGGLE SWITCH HANDLE MOVABLE TO CLOSED AND OPEN POSITIONS, A HEAD SECURED ON THE HANDLE, A NORMALLY PENDANT OPERATING HANDLE PIVOTED TO THE HEAD, AND SPRING MEANS ACTING BETWEEN THE HEAD AND THE OPERATING HANDLE BIASING THE OPERATING HANDLE TOWARD THE SWITCH, SAID HEAD HAVING A COUNTERBORE OPENING TO ITS INNER END WHICH IS ENGAGED ON THE SWITCH HANDLE, AND SWITCH HANDLE RETAINING MEANS WITHIN THE COUNTERBORE, COMPRISING OPPOSED SPRING JAWS, SAID JAWS HAVING LATERAL PINS WHICH ARE ENGAGED IN RECESSES PROVIDED IN THE SIDEWALLS OF THE COUNTERBORE.
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) | 1967-07-28 | 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 |