US3157761A
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Speed responsive switch having a pivotally mounted operating member with an integral contact
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1961-08-30
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Granted: 1964-11-17
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Expires: 1981-08-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E Seely
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:50
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H35/00; H01H35/06; H01H35/10; H02; H02K; H02K11/00; H02K11/20; H02K11/21; H02K11/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
IN A MOTOR HAVING A SWITCH ACTUATING DEVICE, A SWITCH ASSEMBLY COMPRISES A SET OF SPACED APART STATIONARY CONTACT ELEMENTS, AT LEAST ONE OUTSTANDING BRACKET, A SWITCH OPERATING MEMBER FOR MOVING ELECTRICAL MEANS SELECTIVELY INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SPACED APART CONTACT ELEMENTS, MEANS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING A FIRST SECTION OF SAID MEMBER, LINK MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO AND JOURNALED BETWEEN A SECOND SECTION OF SAID MEMBER AND A SEGMENT OF SAID BRACKET FOR SWINGING SAID SECOND SECTION OF SAID MEMBER AROUND SAID SEGMENT OF SAID BRACKET WHEREBY SAID SWITCH OPERATING MEMBER MOVES SAID ELECTRICAL MEANS INTO SELECTIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID STATIONARY CONTACT ELEMENTS AT PREDETERMINED TIMES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
IN A MOTOR HAVING A SWITCH ACTUATING DEVICE, A SWITCH ASSEMBLY COMPRISES A SET OF SPACED APART STATIONARY CONTACT ELEMENTS, AT LEAST ONE OUTSTANDING BRACKET, A SWITCH OPERATING MEMBER FOR MOVING ELECTRICAL MEANS SELECTIVELY INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SPACED APART CONTACT ELEMENTS, MEANS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING A FIRST SECTION OF SAID MEMBER, LINK MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO AND JOURNALED BETWEEN A SECOND SECTION OF SAID MEMBER AND A SEGMENT OF SAID BRACKET FOR SWINGING SAID SECOND SECTION OF SAID MEMBER AROUND SAID SEGMENT OF SAID BRACKET WHEREBY SAID SWITCH OPERATING MEMBER MOVES SAID ELECTRICAL MEANS INTO SELECTIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID STATIONARY CONTACT ELEMENTS AT PREDETERMINED TIMES.
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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) | 1967-11-17 | 1968-05-18 | 1968-11-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-17 | 1972-05-18 | 1972-11-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-17 | 1976-05-18 | 1976-11-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |