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US3148256A
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Snap action thermostatic switches
Assignee: Texas Instruments Inc
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Filing: 1963-03-01
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Granted: 1964-09-08
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Expires: 1983-03-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick G Perry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:52
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/66; H01R13/70; H01R13/713; H01H; H01H61/00; H01H61/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A THERMOSTATIC SWITCH ADAPTED FOR MINIATURIZATION COMPRISING A BASE FORMED OF AN ELECTRICALLY INSULATING MATERIAL; FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING TERMINALS MOUNTED ON SAID BASE AND PROJECTING EXTERNALLY THEREOF; SAID FIRST TERMINAL PROVIDING A STATIONARY CONTACT; A SUBSTANTIALLY L-SHAPED MOUNTING MEMBER HAVING ONE LEG THEREOF CANTILEVER MOUNTED ON SAID BASE IN ELECTRICALLY INSULATED RELATION TO SAID FIRST AND SECOND TERMINALS; A SNAP-ACTING THERMOSTATIC MEMBER HAVING A DISHED PORTION RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS SNAP ACTION; SAID MEMBER BEING WELDED TO AND CANTILEVER MOUNTED ON THE OTHER LEG OF SAID L-SHAPED MOUNTING MEMBER; SAID SWITCH INCLUDING ADJUSTABLE CALIBRATING MEANS MOUNTED IN SAID BASE IN
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A THERMOSTATIC SWITCH ADAPTED FOR MINIATURIZATION COMPRISING A BASE FORMED OF AN ELECTRICALLY INSULATING MATERIAL; FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING TERMINALS MOUNTED ON SAID BASE AND PROJECTING EXTERNALLY THEREOF; SAID FIRST TERMINAL PROVIDING A STATIONARY CONTACT; A SUBSTANTIALLY L-SHAPED MOUNTING MEMBER HAVING ONE LEG THEREOF CANTILEVER MOUNTED ON SAID BASE IN ELECTRICALLY INSULATED RELATION TO SAID FIRST AND SECOND TERMINALS; A SNAP-ACTING THERMOSTATIC MEMBER HAVING A DISHED PORTION RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS SNAP ACTION; SAID MEMBER BEING WELDED TO AND CANTILEVER MOUNTED ON THE OTHER LEG OF SAID L-SHAPED MOUNTING MEMBER; SAID SWITCH INCLUDING ADJUSTABLE CALIBRATING MEANS MOUNTED IN SAID BASE IN
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) | 1967-09-08 | 1968-03-09 | 1968-09-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-08 | 1972-03-09 | 1972-09-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-08 | 1976-03-09 | 1976-09-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |