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US3169173A
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Push-button switch operable by external actuator
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1962-02-01
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Granted: 1965-02-09
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Expires: 1982-02-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stewart A Woodward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:27
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/70; H01H13/72; H01H13/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
IN A PUSH-BUTTON SWITCH OF THE TYPE ARANGED FOR ACTUATION BY AN EXTERNAL DEVICE, A HOUSING INCLUDING AN INSULATING BASE, CONTACT MEANS INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE MOVABLE CONTACT DISPOSED ON SAID HOUSING, AN ELONGATED SLIDER CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING FOR RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS TO ACTUATE SAID MOVABLE CONTACT, SAID SLIDER BEING MOVABLE FROM SAID FIRST TO SAID SECOND POSITION BY AN EXTERNAL DEVICE, A PUSHROD MOUNTED FOR RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT BETWEEN AN OUTER POSI-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
IN A PUSH-BUTTON SWITCH OF THE TYPE ARANGED FOR ACTUATION BY AN EXTERNAL DEVICE, A HOUSING INCLUDING AN INSULATING BASE, CONTACT MEANS INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE MOVABLE CONTACT DISPOSED ON SAID HOUSING, AN ELONGATED SLIDER CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING FOR RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS TO ACTUATE SAID MOVABLE CONTACT, SAID SLIDER BEING MOVABLE FROM SAID FIRST TO SAID SECOND POSITION BY AN EXTERNAL DEVICE, A PUSHROD MOUNTED FOR RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT BETWEEN AN OUTER POSI-
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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) | 1968-02-09 | 1968-08-10 | 1969-02-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-09 | 1972-08-10 | 1973-02-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-09 | 1976-08-10 | 1977-02-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |