US3187133A
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Snap action, push button electric switch
Assignee: Schulz Tool and Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1963-03-07
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Granted: 1965-06-01
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Expires: 1983-03-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin F Pierce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:46
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H5/00; H01H5/04; H01H5/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
224 words
A SNAP ACTION, PUSH BUTTON SWITCH COMPRISING: (A) A PUSH BUTTON ADAPTED TO BE DEPRESSED FROM A NORMAL TO AN ACTUATED POSITION; (B) FIRST SPRING MEANS URGING SAID PUSH BUTTON INTO ITS NORMAL POSITION; (C) CAM MEANS HAVING TWO CAM SURFACES FORMING AN EDGE PROJECTING TOWARD AND DISPOSED ADJACENT SAID PUSH BOTTON, SAID CAM MEANS BEING MOVABLE INDEPENDENTLY OF THE MOVEMENT OF SAID PUSH BUTTON FROM A NORMAL TO AN ACTUATED POSITION AND BACK AGAIN; (D) CAM FOLLOWER SLIDABLY DISPOSED IN SAID PUSH BUTTON AND MOVABLE THEREWITH; (E) SECOND SPRING MEANS URGING SAID CAM FOLLOWER AGAINST THE SURFACES OF SAID CAM MEANS, WHEREBY UPON DEPRESSING SAID PUSH BUTTON, SAID CAM FOLLOWER WILL RIDE OVER ONE OF SAID SURFACES TO FORCE SAID CAM MEANS TO MOVE SUDDENLY IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID PUSH BUTTON, AND WHEREBY SAID CAM MEANS WILL RETURN SUDDENLY TO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION UPON RELEASE OF SAID PUSH BUTTON; (F) A MOVABLE CARRIER SECURED TO SAID CAM MEANS AND MOVABLE THEREWITH; (G) TWO BRUSHES FIXEDLY DISPOSED ABOUT SAID CARRIER AND IN CONTACT THEREWITH AND; (H) A CONTACT MEMBER HAVING PORTIONS DISPOSED IN SAID CARRIER SO AS TO BE ENGAGEABLE WITH BOTH OF SAID BRUSHES IN ONE POSITION OF SAID CARRIER AND AS TO BE DISSENGAGED FROM AT LEAST ONE OF SAID BRUSHES IN THE OTHER POSITION THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
224 words
A SNAP ACTION, PUSH BUTTON SWITCH COMPRISING: (A) A PUSH BUTTON ADAPTED TO BE DEPRESSED FROM A NORMAL TO AN ACTUATED POSITION; (B) FIRST SPRING MEANS URGING SAID PUSH BUTTON INTO ITS NORMAL POSITION; (C) CAM MEANS HAVING TWO CAM SURFACES FORMING AN EDGE PROJECTING TOWARD AND DISPOSED ADJACENT SAID PUSH BOTTON, SAID CAM MEANS BEING MOVABLE INDEPENDENTLY OF THE MOVEMENT OF SAID PUSH BUTTON FROM A NORMAL TO AN ACTUATED POSITION AND BACK AGAIN; (D) CAM FOLLOWER SLIDABLY DISPOSED IN SAID PUSH BUTTON AND MOVABLE THEREWITH; (E) SECOND SPRING MEANS URGING SAID CAM FOLLOWER AGAINST THE SURFACES OF SAID CAM MEANS, WHEREBY UPON DEPRESSING SAID PUSH BUTTON, SAID CAM FOLLOWER WILL RIDE OVER ONE OF SAID SURFACES TO FORCE SAID CAM MEANS TO MOVE SUDDENLY IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID PUSH BUTTON, AND WHEREBY SAID CAM MEANS WILL RETURN SUDDENLY TO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION UPON RELEASE OF SAID PUSH BUTTON; (F) A MOVABLE CARRIER SECURED TO SAID CAM MEANS AND MOVABLE THEREWITH; (G) TWO BRUSHES FIXEDLY DISPOSED ABOUT SAID CARRIER AND IN CONTACT THEREWITH AND; (H) A CONTACT MEMBER HAVING PORTIONS DISPOSED IN SAID CARRIER SO AS TO BE ENGAGEABLE WITH BOTH OF SAID BRUSHES IN ONE POSITION OF SAID CARRIER AND AS TO BE DISSENGAGED FROM AT LEAST ONE OF SAID BRUSHES IN THE OTHER POSITION THEREOF.
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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) | 1968-05-31 | 1968-11-30 | 1969-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-31 | 1972-11-30 | 1973-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-31 | 1976-11-30 | 1977-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |