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US3145278A
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Combined linear and rotary actuator means for switch
Assignee: Jennings Radio Manufacturing Corp
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Filing: 1960-07-01
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Granted: 1964-08-18
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Expires: 1980-07-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn E Griggs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:17
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H25/00; H01H25/06; H01H50/00; H01H50/16; H01H50/18; H01H50/20; H01H50/22; H01H50/30; H01H50/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A MECHANISM FOR ACTUATING A SWITCH HAVING A MOVABLE CONTACT SUPPORTED FOR MOVEMENT ALONG A LINE OF ACTION BETWEEN A CLOSED POSITION AND AN OPEN POSITION AND VICE VERSA, COMPRISING; A CONTACT SUPPORT FOR SO SUPPORTING SAID MOVABLE CONTACT, A LINEAR SOLENOID FOR TRANSLATING SAID SUPPORT ALONG SAID LINE OF ACTION FROM ONE OF SAID POSITIONS TO THE OTHER, A LATCH INCLUDING A ROTATABLE SHAFT HAVING MEANS THEREON MOVABLE FROM A NON-LATCHING POSITION WHEN THE CONTACT SUPPORT IS IN SAID ONE OF SAID POSITIONS TO A LATCHING POSITION WHEN THE CONTACT SUPPORT IS IN SAID OTHER POSITION FOR HOLDING SAID SUPPORT IN SAID OTHER POSITION, AND A ROTARY SOLENOID FOR ACTUATING SAID LATCH TO RELEASE SAID SUPPORT FROM SAID OTHER POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A MECHANISM FOR ACTUATING A SWITCH HAVING A MOVABLE CONTACT SUPPORTED FOR MOVEMENT ALONG A LINE OF ACTION BETWEEN A CLOSED POSITION AND AN OPEN POSITION AND VICE VERSA, COMPRISING; A CONTACT SUPPORT FOR SO SUPPORTING SAID MOVABLE CONTACT, A LINEAR SOLENOID FOR TRANSLATING SAID SUPPORT ALONG SAID LINE OF ACTION FROM ONE OF SAID POSITIONS TO THE OTHER, A LATCH INCLUDING A ROTATABLE SHAFT HAVING MEANS THEREON MOVABLE FROM A NON-LATCHING POSITION WHEN THE CONTACT SUPPORT IS IN SAID ONE OF SAID POSITIONS TO A LATCHING POSITION WHEN THE CONTACT SUPPORT IS IN SAID OTHER POSITION FOR HOLDING SAID SUPPORT IN SAID OTHER POSITION, AND A ROTARY SOLENOID FOR ACTUATING SAID LATCH TO RELEASE SAID SUPPORT FROM SAID OTHER POSITION.
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) | 1967-08-18 | 1968-02-17 | 1968-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-18 | 1972-02-17 | 1972-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-18 | 1976-02-17 | 1976-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |