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US3157767A
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Temperature responsive switch with improved strut arrangement
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-12-12
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Granted: 1964-11-17
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Expires: 1981-12-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William O Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:08
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H37/00; H01H37/02; H01H37/32; H01H37/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A STRUT FOR A THERMOSTATIC SWITCH MECHANISM OF THE TYPE DESCRIBED COMPRISING A STRIP OF SPRING METAL HAVING LONGITUDINAL EDGES CONSTRUCTED TO TAPER FROM THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID STRIP TOWARD A MID POINT THEREOF, A CONTACT BEAD PROVIDED AT SAID MID POINT, ANGULAR ANCHORING BLOCKS SECURED TO SAID STRIP AT END PORTIONS THEREOF WITH AN EDGE OF SAID BLOCKS DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID STRIP, AND MOUNTING PLUGS OF A DIELECTRIC PLASTIC MOLDED AROUND SAID END PORTIONS AND SAID ANCHORING BLOCKS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A STRUT FOR A THERMOSTATIC SWITCH MECHANISM OF THE TYPE DESCRIBED COMPRISING A STRIP OF SPRING METAL HAVING LONGITUDINAL EDGES CONSTRUCTED TO TAPER FROM THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID STRIP TOWARD A MID POINT THEREOF, A CONTACT BEAD PROVIDED AT SAID MID POINT, ANGULAR ANCHORING BLOCKS SECURED TO SAID STRIP AT END PORTIONS THEREOF WITH AN EDGE OF SAID BLOCKS DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID STRIP, AND MOUNTING PLUGS OF A DIELECTRIC PLASTIC MOLDED AROUND SAID END PORTIONS AND SAID ANCHORING BLOCKS.
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) | 1967-11-17 | 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 |