US3194933A
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Arc reducing snap switch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-06-10
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Granted: 1965-07-13
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Expires: 1983-06-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ramstetter Rudolf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:05
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/26; H01H13/36; H01H13/46; H01H1/00; H01H1/12; H01H1/14; H01H1/24; H01H1/26; H01H1/28; H01H9/00; H01H9/30; H01H9/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A SNAP SWITCH COMPRISING A LEAF SPRING, MOVABLE CONTACT CARRIED BY SAID SPRING FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN TWO POSITIONS, A SWITCH OPERATING MEMBER, A SNAP MEMBER CONNECTING SAID OPERATING MEMBER AND SAID SPRING, WHEREBY UPON ACTUATION OF SAID OPERATING MEMBER SAID SPRING AND MOVABLE CONTACT WILL BE MOVED FROM EITHER OF SAID TWO POSITIONS TO THE OTHER WITH A SNAP ACTION, A FIXED ANNULAR CONTACT DISPOSED AT ONE OF SAID TWO POSITIONS AND PROVIDING A STOP FOR SAID MOVABLE CONTACT AT SAID ONE POSITION, A SECOND LEAF SPRING, AND AN AUXILIARY CONTACT CARRIED BY SAID SECOND SPRING, SAID AUXILIARY CONTACT BEING SURROUNDED BY AND OF A LENGTH TO PROJECT THROUGH SAID FIXED CONTACT, SAID AUXILIARY CONTACT BEING ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID FIXED CONTACT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A SNAP SWITCH COMPRISING A LEAF SPRING, MOVABLE CONTACT CARRIED BY SAID SPRING FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN TWO POSITIONS, A SWITCH OPERATING MEMBER, A SNAP MEMBER CONNECTING SAID OPERATING MEMBER AND SAID SPRING, WHEREBY UPON ACTUATION OF SAID OPERATING MEMBER SAID SPRING AND MOVABLE CONTACT WILL BE MOVED FROM EITHER OF SAID TWO POSITIONS TO THE OTHER WITH A SNAP ACTION, A FIXED ANNULAR CONTACT DISPOSED AT ONE OF SAID TWO POSITIONS AND PROVIDING A STOP FOR SAID MOVABLE CONTACT AT SAID ONE POSITION, A SECOND LEAF SPRING, AND AN AUXILIARY CONTACT CARRIED BY SAID SECOND SPRING, SAID AUXILIARY CONTACT BEING SURROUNDED BY AND OF A LENGTH TO PROJECT THROUGH SAID FIXED CONTACT, SAID AUXILIARY CONTACT BEING ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID FIXED CONTACT.
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 |