US3174023A
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Electric switch having unitary housing and indicator means
Assignee: V&E Friedland Ltd
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Filing: 1962-10-10
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Granted: 1965-03-16
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Expires: 1982-10-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Doggart John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:23
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
AN ELECTRIC SWITCH COMPRISING (A) A ONE-PIECE TRANSLUCENT HOUSING INCLUDING FRONT AND SIDE WALL MEANS, SAID HOUSING HAVING AT LEAST ONE SCREW HOLE THERETHROUGH FOR MOUNTING THE SWITCH ON A SUPPORTING STRUCTURE, SAID HOUSING ALSO HAVING A MAIN APERTURE PROVIDED IN THE FRONT FACE THEREOF, (B) A PAIR OF CONTACTS MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING, (C) A LAMP MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING AND DISPOSED TO LIE WITHIN SAID HOUSING, (D) A PUSH BUTTON SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID MAIN APERTURE AND OPERABLE TO CLOSE SAID CONTACTS, AND (E) AN OPAQUE COVER EMBRACING A LARGE PORTION OF SAID HOUSING, THE ARRANGEMENT BEING SUCH THAT LIGHT FROM A LAMP SUPPORTED IN THE HOUSING CAN BE SEEN THROUGH THE FRONT AND SIDE WALL MEANS OF SAID HOUSING EXCEPT WHERE THE COVER OVERLIES THE HOUSING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
AN ELECTRIC SWITCH COMPRISING (A) A ONE-PIECE TRANSLUCENT HOUSING INCLUDING FRONT AND SIDE WALL MEANS, SAID HOUSING HAVING AT LEAST ONE SCREW HOLE THERETHROUGH FOR MOUNTING THE SWITCH ON A SUPPORTING STRUCTURE, SAID HOUSING ALSO HAVING A MAIN APERTURE PROVIDED IN THE FRONT FACE THEREOF, (B) A PAIR OF CONTACTS MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING, (C) A LAMP MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING AND DISPOSED TO LIE WITHIN SAID HOUSING, (D) A PUSH BUTTON SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID MAIN APERTURE AND OPERABLE TO CLOSE SAID CONTACTS, AND (E) AN OPAQUE COVER EMBRACING A LARGE PORTION OF SAID HOUSING, THE ARRANGEMENT BEING SUCH THAT LIGHT FROM A LAMP SUPPORTED IN THE HOUSING CAN BE SEEN THROUGH THE FRONT AND SIDE WALL MEANS OF SAID HOUSING EXCEPT WHERE THE COVER OVERLIES THE HOUSING.
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) | 1968-03-15 | 1968-09-14 | 1969-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-15 | 1972-09-14 | 1973-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-15 | 1976-09-14 | 1977-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |