US3177313A
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Pressure operated snap action switch
Assignee: Berg Airlectro Products Co
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Filing: 1962-08-17
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1982-08-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Klimak Boleslaw
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:44
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H35/00; H01H35/24; H01H35/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A PRESSURE OPERATED SNAP ACTION SWITCH WHICH INCLUDES, IN COMBINATION, A HOUSING, A PRESSURE INLET TO THE HOUSING, A PRESSURE RESPONSIVE MEANS IN THE HOUSING RESPONSIVE TO PRESSURE CHANGES, A CONTACT ELEMENT SPACED FROM THE PRESSURE RESPONSIVE MEANS, A TARGET CONTACT IN THE HOUSING, THE CONTACT ELEMENT URGED TOWARDS THE PRESSURE RESPONSIVE MEANS AND AWAY FROM THE TARGET CONTACT, AN SNAP ACTION MEMBER INTERMEDIATE THE PRESSURE RESPONSIVE MEANS AND CONTACT ELEMENT, SAID MEMBER BEING DIMENSIONED AND HAVING A PERIPHERAL PORTION IN CONTACT WITH SAID HOUSING TO CLOSE OFF THE CONTACT ELEMENT TO PRESSURE CHANGES DEVELOPING BETWEEN THE PRESSURE RESPONSIVE MEANS AND SAID MEMBER, SAID MEMBER BEING DEFORMABLE BY AN INCREASED PRESSURE STRESS TO MOVE THE CONTACT ELEMENT AGAINST THE TARGET CONTACT, AND SAID SNAP ACTION MEMBER BEING RETURNABLE TO ITS ORIGINAL FORM BY INHERENT RESILIENCY WHEH THE PRESSURE IS DECREASED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A PRESSURE OPERATED SNAP ACTION SWITCH WHICH INCLUDES, IN COMBINATION, A HOUSING, A PRESSURE INLET TO THE HOUSING, A PRESSURE RESPONSIVE MEANS IN THE HOUSING RESPONSIVE TO PRESSURE CHANGES, A CONTACT ELEMENT SPACED FROM THE PRESSURE RESPONSIVE MEANS, A TARGET CONTACT IN THE HOUSING, THE CONTACT ELEMENT URGED TOWARDS THE PRESSURE RESPONSIVE MEANS AND AWAY FROM THE TARGET CONTACT, AN SNAP ACTION MEMBER INTERMEDIATE THE PRESSURE RESPONSIVE MEANS AND CONTACT ELEMENT, SAID MEMBER BEING DIMENSIONED AND HAVING A PERIPHERAL PORTION IN CONTACT WITH SAID HOUSING TO CLOSE OFF THE CONTACT ELEMENT TO PRESSURE CHANGES DEVELOPING BETWEEN THE PRESSURE RESPONSIVE MEANS AND SAID MEMBER, SAID MEMBER BEING DEFORMABLE BY AN INCREASED PRESSURE STRESS TO MOVE THE CONTACT ELEMENT AGAINST THE TARGET CONTACT, AND SAID SNAP ACTION MEMBER BEING RETURNABLE TO ITS ORIGINAL FORM BY INHERENT RESILIENCY WHEH THE PRESSURE IS DECREASED.
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 |