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US3177310A
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Switch programming device
Assignee: Hurletron Inc
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Filing: 1962-03-26
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1982-03-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl L Deeken
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:42
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H43/00; H01H43/10; H01H43/12; H01H43/121; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2101; Y10T74/2102
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A STRUCTURE FOR THROWING A PLURALITY OF SWITCHES IN ANY PREDETERMINED SEQUENCE WHICH COMPRISES A HOUSING, A PLURALITY OF PUSH BUTTON SWITCHES MOUNTED ON THE HOUSING, A CAM MOUNTED ADJACENT EACH SWITCH AND HAVING A SHALLOW DETENT AND A DEEP DETENT ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE BUTTON OF SAID SWITCH TO PLACE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT OF SAID SWITCH IN ONE OR ANOTHER ELECTRICAL CONDITION, EACH CAM HAVING AN ACTUATING NOTCH, AN ASSEMBLY OF DISCS MOUNTED ON THE HOUSING AND EACH HAVING A RING HAVING A PIN ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED IN THE CAM ACTUATING NOTCH WHEN THE ASSEMBLY IS ROTATED, THE RINGS BEING INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTABLE IN CIRCUMFERENTIAL DISPOSITION TO ENABLE THE SPACING OF SAID PINS TO BE ADJUSTED, IN WHICH A SECOND HOUSING IS PROVIDED HAVING A POTENTIOMETER MOUNTED THEREIN, A SHAFT IS PROVIDED FOR ROTATING SAID POTENTIOMETER, MEANS ARE PROVIDED CONNECTION THE SHAFTS FOR ROTATION TOGETHER, SAID FIRST AND SECOND HOUSINGS, HAVING COOPERATING MEANS FOR SECURING SAME TOGETHER WITH THE SHAFTS SO CONNECTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A STRUCTURE FOR THROWING A PLURALITY OF SWITCHES IN ANY PREDETERMINED SEQUENCE WHICH COMPRISES A HOUSING, A PLURALITY OF PUSH BUTTON SWITCHES MOUNTED ON THE HOUSING, A CAM MOUNTED ADJACENT EACH SWITCH AND HAVING A SHALLOW DETENT AND A DEEP DETENT ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE BUTTON OF SAID SWITCH TO PLACE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT OF SAID SWITCH IN ONE OR ANOTHER ELECTRICAL CONDITION, EACH CAM HAVING AN ACTUATING NOTCH, AN ASSEMBLY OF DISCS MOUNTED ON THE HOUSING AND EACH HAVING A RING HAVING A PIN ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED IN THE CAM ACTUATING NOTCH WHEN THE ASSEMBLY IS ROTATED, THE RINGS BEING INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTABLE IN CIRCUMFERENTIAL DISPOSITION TO ENABLE THE SPACING OF SAID PINS TO BE ADJUSTED, IN WHICH A SECOND HOUSING IS PROVIDED HAVING A POTENTIOMETER MOUNTED THEREIN, A SHAFT IS PROVIDED FOR ROTATING SAID POTENTIOMETER, MEANS ARE PROVIDED CONNECTION THE SHAFTS FOR ROTATION TOGETHER, SAID FIRST AND SECOND HOUSINGS, HAVING COOPERATING MEANS FOR SECURING SAME TOGETHER WITH THE SHAFTS SO CONNECTED.
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) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |