US3193641A
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Combined humidity and air flow control
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1963-06-24
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Granted: 1965-07-06
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Expires: 1983-06-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Loren L Krueger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:24
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H35/00; H01H35/24; H01H35/40; H01H35/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
IN A COMBINED MOISTURE AND AIR FLOW RESPONSIVE CONTROL DEVICE, A SWITCH MOUNTED IN A SWITCH ENCLOSURE AND HAVING AN OPERATING LEVER PROTRUDING FROM SAID ENCLOSURE, A BASE MEMBER ATTACHED TO AND EXTENDING FROM SAID SWITCH ENCLOSURE, SAID LEVER EXTENDING INTO ONE END OF SAID BASE MEMBER, A MOISTURE RESPONSIVE ELEMENT MOUNTED IN SAID BASE MEMBER, A FIRST LEVER PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO SAID BASE MEMBER AT SAID ONE END TO ENGAGE SAID OPEATING LEVER, MEANS CONNECTING SAID ELEMENT TO SAID BASE MEMBER AND SAID FIRST LEVER WHEREBY SAID SWITCH IS OPERATED WHEN IS OF A SELECTED VALUE TO CHANGE THE LENGTH OF SAID ELEMENT TO A PREDETERMINED VALUE, A COLLAPSIBLE METAL FRAMEWORK FORMED BY A V SHAPED LENGTH OF RESILIENT WIRE, A FLEXIBLE MATERIAL SUPPORTED BY SAID FRAMEWORK, SAID WIRE PROVIDING A BIAS MEANS TO EXTEND SAID FRAMEWORK AND SAID MATERIAL TO PROVIDE A SAIL, SECOND LEVER MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID BASE MEMBER AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID FRAMEWORK TO BE SUPPORTED BY SAID BASE MEMBER, AND MEANS CONNECTING SAID SECOND LEVER MEANS TO SAID OPERATING LEVER FOR OPERATING SAID SWITCH UPON THE PRESENCE OF A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF AIR FLOW.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
IN A COMBINED MOISTURE AND AIR FLOW RESPONSIVE CONTROL DEVICE, A SWITCH MOUNTED IN A SWITCH ENCLOSURE AND HAVING AN OPERATING LEVER PROTRUDING FROM SAID ENCLOSURE, A BASE MEMBER ATTACHED TO AND EXTENDING FROM SAID SWITCH ENCLOSURE, SAID LEVER EXTENDING INTO ONE END OF SAID BASE MEMBER, A MOISTURE RESPONSIVE ELEMENT MOUNTED IN SAID BASE MEMBER, A FIRST LEVER PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO SAID BASE MEMBER AT SAID ONE END TO ENGAGE SAID OPEATING LEVER, MEANS CONNECTING SAID ELEMENT TO SAID BASE MEMBER AND SAID FIRST LEVER WHEREBY SAID SWITCH IS OPERATED WHEN IS OF A SELECTED VALUE TO CHANGE THE LENGTH OF SAID ELEMENT TO A PREDETERMINED VALUE, A COLLAPSIBLE METAL FRAMEWORK FORMED BY A V SHAPED LENGTH OF RESILIENT WIRE, A FLEXIBLE MATERIAL SUPPORTED BY SAID FRAMEWORK, SAID WIRE PROVIDING A BIAS MEANS TO EXTEND SAID FRAMEWORK AND SAID MATERIAL TO PROVIDE A SAIL, SECOND LEVER MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID BASE MEMBER AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID FRAMEWORK TO BE SUPPORTED BY SAID BASE MEMBER, AND MEANS CONNECTING SAID SECOND LEVER MEANS TO SAID OPERATING LEVER FOR OPERATING SAID SWITCH UPON THE PRESENCE OF A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF AIR FLOW.
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) | 1968-07-05 | 1969-01-04 | 1969-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-05 | 1973-01-04 | 1973-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-05 | 1977-01-04 | 1977-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |