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US3172985A
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Push button assembly
Assignee: Allen Bradley Co LLC
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Filing: 1961-10-25
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Granted: 1965-03-09
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Expires: 1981-10-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Smidt Woodrow A De
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:42
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
IN A PUSH BUTTON ASSEMBLY THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A BUTTON HAVING A SPRING CONTAINING CAVITY EXTENDING THROUGH A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF ITS LENGTH A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING TRANSVERSE SLOT COMMUNICATING BETWEEN THE CAVITY AND THE SIDE OF THE BUTTON A BIAS SPRING SEATED IN SAID CAVITY BEARING AGAINST THE FORWARD END OF SAID CAVITY A STATIONARY SPRING RETAINER ENGAGING THE AFTER END OF SAID SPRING EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THROUGH SAID SLOT A TUBULAR HOUSING SLIDABLY RECEIVING SAID BUTTON HAVING A STOP MEMBER ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID BUTTON LIMITING THE FORWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID BUTTON AND RECEIVING SAID SPRING RETAINER IN STATIONARY RELATIONSHIP THEREWITH AND MEANS FOR SECURELY MOUNTING THE HOUSING IN A CABINET COVER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
IN A PUSH BUTTON ASSEMBLY THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A BUTTON HAVING A SPRING CONTAINING CAVITY EXTENDING THROUGH A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF ITS LENGTH A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING TRANSVERSE SLOT COMMUNICATING BETWEEN THE CAVITY AND THE SIDE OF THE BUTTON A BIAS SPRING SEATED IN SAID CAVITY BEARING AGAINST THE FORWARD END OF SAID CAVITY A STATIONARY SPRING RETAINER ENGAGING THE AFTER END OF SAID SPRING EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THROUGH SAID SLOT A TUBULAR HOUSING SLIDABLY RECEIVING SAID BUTTON HAVING A STOP MEMBER ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID BUTTON LIMITING THE FORWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID BUTTON AND RECEIVING SAID SPRING RETAINER IN STATIONARY RELATIONSHIP THEREWITH AND MEANS FOR SECURELY MOUNTING THE HOUSING IN A CABINET COVER.
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) | 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 |