US3194903A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Motor-driven cam-actuated timed electrical multiswitch
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
•
Filing: 1963-03-05
•
Granted: 1965-07-13
•
Expires: 1983-03-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hal H Dronberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:15
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H43/00; H01H43/10; H01H43/12; H01H43/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A ROTARY PROGRAM TIMER SWITCH COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND SETS OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS, MEANS INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND CAM FOLLOWERS FOR ACTUATING SAID FIRST AND SECOND SETS OF CONTACTS, RESPECTIVELY, FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD CAM MEMBERS, A ROTATABLE SHAFT HAVING SAID CAM MEMBERS MOUNTED THEREON AND JOINTLY ROTATABLE THEREWITH, MEANS FOR MANUALLY TRANSLATING SAID SHAFT FROM A FIRST POSITION IN WHICH SAID FIRST CAM MEMBER IS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FIRST CAM FOLLOWER TO CONTROL A FIRST PROGRAM, TO A SECOND POSITION IN WHICH SAID SECOND CAM MEMBER IS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FIRST CAM FOLLOWER TO CONTROL A SECOND PROGRAM, MEANS INCLUDING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR FOR ROTATING SAID SHAFT A PREDETERMINED ANGULAR EXTENT, SAID SECOND SET OF CONTACTS BEING ARRANGED TO EFFECT ENERGIZATION AND DEENERGIZATION OF SAID MOTOR, AND SAID THIRD CAM MEMBER BEING MAINTAINED IN OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION WITH SAID SECOND CAM FOLLOWER IN BOTH OF SAID SHAFT POSITIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A ROTARY PROGRAM TIMER SWITCH COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND SETS OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS, MEANS INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND CAM FOLLOWERS FOR ACTUATING SAID FIRST AND SECOND SETS OF CONTACTS, RESPECTIVELY, FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD CAM MEMBERS, A ROTATABLE SHAFT HAVING SAID CAM MEMBERS MOUNTED THEREON AND JOINTLY ROTATABLE THEREWITH, MEANS FOR MANUALLY TRANSLATING SAID SHAFT FROM A FIRST POSITION IN WHICH SAID FIRST CAM MEMBER IS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FIRST CAM FOLLOWER TO CONTROL A FIRST PROGRAM, TO A SECOND POSITION IN WHICH SAID SECOND CAM MEMBER IS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FIRST CAM FOLLOWER TO CONTROL A SECOND PROGRAM, MEANS INCLUDING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR FOR ROTATING SAID SHAFT A PREDETERMINED ANGULAR EXTENT, SAID SECOND SET OF CONTACTS BEING ARRANGED TO EFFECT ENERGIZATION AND DEENERGIZATION OF SAID MOTOR, AND SAID THIRD CAM MEMBER BEING MAINTAINED IN OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION WITH SAID SECOND CAM FOLLOWER IN BOTH OF SAID SHAFT POSITIONS.
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) | 1968-07-12 | 1969-01-11 | 1969-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-12 | 1973-01-11 | 1973-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-12 | 1977-01-11 | 1977-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |