US3177311A
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Pivotally actuated alternate action switch
Assignee: PROGRESSIVE ELECTRONIES Inc
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Filing: 1962-05-21
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1982-05-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jorge L Torrico
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:11
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H35/00; H01H1/00; H01H1/58; H01H1/5805; H01H21/00; H01H21/02; H01H21/18; H01H21/22; H01H21/24; H01H21/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH COMPRISING: A SUPPORT; A SWITCH MEMBER PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE SUPPORT FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT AN AXIS BETWEEN AT LEAST TWO POSITIONS; SAID SWITCH MEMBER HAVING AT LEAST TWO CONTACT SURFACES DISPOSED GENERALLY PARALLEL TO THE AXIS AND A CONDUCTIVE CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE TWO CONTACT SURFACES; A CONDUCTIVE SPRING CONTACT MEMBER CONNECTED TO THE SUPPORT AND ENGAGING ONE OF THE CONTACT SURFACES FOR COMPLETING A CIRCUIT AND FOR CONTINUALLY BIASING THE SWITCH MEMBER TO ROTATE TOWARD ONE OF THE POSITIONS; AND, A SECOND CONDUCTIVE CONTACT MEMBER CONNECTED TO THE SUPPORT CONTACTING THE OTHER OF THE CONTACT SURFACES ONLY WHEN THE SWITCH MEMBER IS IN THE BIASED POSITION FOR COMPLETING AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THROUGH THE SPRING CONTACT MEMBER, THE CONDUCTIVE CIRCUIT AND THE SECOND CONDUCTIVE CONTACT MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH COMPRISING: A SUPPORT; A SWITCH MEMBER PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE SUPPORT FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT AN AXIS BETWEEN AT LEAST TWO POSITIONS; SAID SWITCH MEMBER HAVING AT LEAST TWO CONTACT SURFACES DISPOSED GENERALLY PARALLEL TO THE AXIS AND A CONDUCTIVE CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE TWO CONTACT SURFACES; A CONDUCTIVE SPRING CONTACT MEMBER CONNECTED TO THE SUPPORT AND ENGAGING ONE OF THE CONTACT SURFACES FOR COMPLETING A CIRCUIT AND FOR CONTINUALLY BIASING THE SWITCH MEMBER TO ROTATE TOWARD ONE OF THE POSITIONS; AND, A SECOND CONDUCTIVE CONTACT MEMBER CONNECTED TO THE SUPPORT CONTACTING THE OTHER OF THE CONTACT SURFACES ONLY WHEN THE SWITCH MEMBER IS IN THE BIASED POSITION FOR COMPLETING AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THROUGH THE SPRING CONTACT MEMBER, THE CONDUCTIVE CIRCUIT AND THE SECOND CONDUCTIVE CONTACT MEMBER.
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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) | 1968-04-05 | 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 |