US3160010A
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Thermostat with compound bimetallic strip
Assignee: American Thermostat Corp
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Filing: 1961-08-03
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Granted: 1964-12-08
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Expires: 1981-08-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert N Levinn
- 👤 Reingruber Joseph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:00
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H37/00; H01H37/02; H01H37/32; H01H37/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
IN A THERMOSTAT INCLUDING A COMPOUND BIMETALLIC STRIP COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND BIMETALLIC SECTIONS BENDABLE IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS UPON A CHANGE OF TEMPERATURE AND HAVING PORTIONS OVERLAPPING ONE ANOTHER AND OTHER PORTIONS EXTENDING BEYOND ONE ANOTHER LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID COMPOSITE STRIP IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, AND PARTS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID STRIP FOR ACTUATION THEREBY; THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMRPISES SAID OVERLAPPING PORTIONS HAVING TWO LATERALLY SPACED PAIRS OF REGISTERING APERTURES THERETHROUGH, RIVET-LIKE MEMBERS PASSING SNUGLY THROUGH SAID PAIRS OF REGISTERING APERTURES, ENGAGING THE EXPOSED SURFACES OF SAID OVERLAPPING PORTIONS, AND PRESSING THE OPPOSED SURFACES OF SAID OVERLAPPING PORTIONS TOWARD ONE ANOTHER, REGISTERING AREAS OF SAID OVERLAPPING PORTIONS SPACE FROM SAID RIVET-LIKE MEMBERS AND SUBSTANTIALLY ON A LINE WHICH PASSES THROUGH SAID MEMBERS BEING WELDED TO ONE ANOTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
IN A THERMOSTAT INCLUDING A COMPOUND BIMETALLIC STRIP COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND BIMETALLIC SECTIONS BENDABLE IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS UPON A CHANGE OF TEMPERATURE AND HAVING PORTIONS OVERLAPPING ONE ANOTHER AND OTHER PORTIONS EXTENDING BEYOND ONE ANOTHER LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID COMPOSITE STRIP IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, AND PARTS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID STRIP FOR ACTUATION THEREBY; THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMRPISES SAID OVERLAPPING PORTIONS HAVING TWO LATERALLY SPACED PAIRS OF REGISTERING APERTURES THERETHROUGH, RIVET-LIKE MEMBERS PASSING SNUGLY THROUGH SAID PAIRS OF REGISTERING APERTURES, ENGAGING THE EXPOSED SURFACES OF SAID OVERLAPPING PORTIONS, AND PRESSING THE OPPOSED SURFACES OF SAID OVERLAPPING PORTIONS TOWARD ONE ANOTHER, REGISTERING AREAS OF SAID OVERLAPPING PORTIONS SPACE FROM SAID RIVET-LIKE MEMBERS AND SUBSTANTIALLY ON A LINE WHICH PASSES THROUGH SAID MEMBERS BEING WELDED TO ONE ANOTHER.
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) | 1967-12-08 | 1968-06-08 | 1968-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-08 | 1972-06-08 | 1972-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-08 | 1976-06-08 | 1976-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |