US3172983A
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Snap-in plunger switch
Assignee: CIRCLE F Manufacturing CO
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Filing: 1961-10-09
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Granted: 1965-03-09
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Expires: 1981-10-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick A Zoda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:14
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/015; H02B1/04; H02B1/044; H02B1/048; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A PLUNGER SWITCH OF THE TYPE DESIGNED TO SNAP INTO A MOUNTING HOLE OF AN ASSOCIATED SUPPORTING STRUCTURE, COMPRISING: A BODY OF MOLDED, ONE-PIECE, DIELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION FORMED AS A CUPPED MEMBER OPEN AT ONE END THEREOF; A CENTRALLY APERTURED COVER FOR THE OPEN END OF THE BODY ALSO HAVING A ONE-PIECE CONSTRUCTION AND INCLUDING IN ITS PERIPHERAL AREA A SERIES OF SPRING FINGERS AT LEAST TWO OF WHICH ARE CLINCHED INTO UNDERLYING RELATION TO PORTIONS OF THE BODY IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH SAID PORTIONS INWARDLY OF THE BODY CIRCUMFERENCE, THE REMAINING FINGERS BEING BOWED OUTWARDLY TO SNAP INTO SAID MOUNTING HOLE; A PLUNGER SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN AND PROJECTING OUT OF THE APERTURE OF THE COVER; A PAIR OF STATIONARY CONTACTS MOUNTED IN AND HAVING TERMINALS PRO-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A PLUNGER SWITCH OF THE TYPE DESIGNED TO SNAP INTO A MOUNTING HOLE OF AN ASSOCIATED SUPPORTING STRUCTURE, COMPRISING: A BODY OF MOLDED, ONE-PIECE, DIELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION FORMED AS A CUPPED MEMBER OPEN AT ONE END THEREOF; A CENTRALLY APERTURED COVER FOR THE OPEN END OF THE BODY ALSO HAVING A ONE-PIECE CONSTRUCTION AND INCLUDING IN ITS PERIPHERAL AREA A SERIES OF SPRING FINGERS AT LEAST TWO OF WHICH ARE CLINCHED INTO UNDERLYING RELATION TO PORTIONS OF THE BODY IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH SAID PORTIONS INWARDLY OF THE BODY CIRCUMFERENCE, THE REMAINING FINGERS BEING BOWED OUTWARDLY TO SNAP INTO SAID MOUNTING HOLE; A PLUNGER SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN AND PROJECTING OUT OF THE APERTURE OF THE COVER; A PAIR OF STATIONARY CONTACTS MOUNTED IN AND HAVING TERMINALS PRO-
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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) | 1968-03-08 | 1968-09-07 | 1969-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-08 | 1972-09-07 | 1973-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-08 | 1976-09-07 | 1977-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |