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US3177312A
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Slug type inertia switch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-12-31
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1982-12-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter W H Clarke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:16
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42C; F42C19/00; F42C19/06; H; H01; H01H; H01H35/00; H01H35/06; H01H35/10; H01H35/14; H01H35/145; H01H5/00; H01H5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
AN INERTIA SWITCH COMPRISING A BODY, OPPOSED FIRST AND SECOND END WALLS, A SIDE WALL INTERCONNECTING SAID END WALLS TO FORM SAID BODY HAVING A CAVITY THEREIN, A CONDUCTIVE SLUG WITHIN SAID CAVITY, MEANS FOR URGING SAID SLUG AGAINST SAID FIRST END WALL FOR SLIDING MOVEMENT THEREOVER AND ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS ON SAID SECOND END WALL AND SAID SIDE WALL, SAID SLUG HAVING A PROTRUDING EDGE WHICH ENGAGES SAID SIDE WALL WHEN ENCOUNTERING CENTRIFUGAL FORCE ON ROTATION OF THE BODY TO FORM A PIVOT FOR THE SLUG, THEREBY PERMITTING THE SLUG TO HINGE ABOUT THE PIVOT WHEN ENCOUNTERING LONGITUDINAL DECELERATION OF THE BODY TO BRIDGE SAID ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS AND FORM A CLOSED CIRCUIT BETWEEN SAID ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS ON SAID END AND SIDE WALLS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
AN INERTIA SWITCH COMPRISING A BODY, OPPOSED FIRST AND SECOND END WALLS, A SIDE WALL INTERCONNECTING SAID END WALLS TO FORM SAID BODY HAVING A CAVITY THEREIN, A CONDUCTIVE SLUG WITHIN SAID CAVITY, MEANS FOR URGING SAID SLUG AGAINST SAID FIRST END WALL FOR SLIDING MOVEMENT THEREOVER AND ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS ON SAID SECOND END WALL AND SAID SIDE WALL, SAID SLUG HAVING A PROTRUDING EDGE WHICH ENGAGES SAID SIDE WALL WHEN ENCOUNTERING CENTRIFUGAL FORCE ON ROTATION OF THE BODY TO FORM A PIVOT FOR THE SLUG, THEREBY PERMITTING THE SLUG TO HINGE ABOUT THE PIVOT WHEN ENCOUNTERING LONGITUDINAL DECELERATION OF THE BODY TO BRIDGE SAID ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS AND FORM A CLOSED CIRCUIT BETWEEN SAID ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS ON SAID END AND SIDE WALLS.
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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 |