US3144529A
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Snap switch
Assignee: Maxson Electronics Corp
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Filing: 1961-04-03
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Granted: 1964-08-11
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Expires: 1981-04-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph J Zemke
- 👤 Leo F Geremia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/26; H01H13/36; H01H13/12; H01H13/14; H01H13/18; H01H13/186; H01H13/40; H01H13/42; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18888; Y10T74/18896; Y10T74/18904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A SNAP SWITCH, COMPRISING SWITCH ELEMENTS AND OPERATING MEANS THEREFOR,A HOUSING INCLUDING A BASE AND A COVER FOR ENCLOSING SAID SWITCH ELEMENTS, SAID COVER HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED PERFORATIONS THROUGH ITS WALL, A PUSHBUTTON EXTENDING THROUGH A WALL OF SAID COVER TO ENERGIZE SAID OPERATING MEANS, AN ACTUATOR FOR THE PUSH-BUTTON, SAID ACTUATOR INCLUDING AN INTEGRALLY FORMED HINGE PORTION, A BRACKET ANCHORED IN THE TWO PERFORATIONS OF THE COVER, AND A PIVOT PIN SUPPORTED BY SAID BRACKET, SAID HINGE PORTION BEING IN OPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID PIN AND CAPABLE OF PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING THE ACTUATOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A SNAP SWITCH, COMPRISING SWITCH ELEMENTS AND OPERATING MEANS THEREFOR,A HOUSING INCLUDING A BASE AND A COVER FOR ENCLOSING SAID SWITCH ELEMENTS, SAID COVER HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED PERFORATIONS THROUGH ITS WALL, A PUSHBUTTON EXTENDING THROUGH A WALL OF SAID COVER TO ENERGIZE SAID OPERATING MEANS, AN ACTUATOR FOR THE PUSH-BUTTON, SAID ACTUATOR INCLUDING AN INTEGRALLY FORMED HINGE PORTION, A BRACKET ANCHORED IN THE TWO PERFORATIONS OF THE COVER, AND A PIVOT PIN SUPPORTED BY SAID BRACKET, SAID HINGE PORTION BEING IN OPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID PIN AND CAPABLE OF PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING THE ACTUATOR.
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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) | 1967-08-11 | 1968-02-10 | 1968-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-11 | 1972-02-10 | 1972-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-11 | 1976-02-10 | 1976-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |