US3196227A
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Interlocking operating mechanism
Assignee: Cutler Hammer Inc
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Filing: 1962-05-17
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Granted: 1965-07-20
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Expires: 1982-05-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Uriel F Carter
- 👤 Arthur F Kolb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:55
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H21/00; H01H21/02; H01H21/18; H01H9/00; H01H9/20; H01H9/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
IN AN ELECTRICAL CONTROL DEVICE: (A) A FIRST ELECTRICAL SWITCH HAVING A FIRST OPERATING MEMBER EXTENDING THEREFROM; (B) A SECOND ELECTRICAL SWITCH HAVING A SECOND OPERATING MEMBER EXTENDING THEREFROM; (C) A DRIVE MEMBER ENGAGING SAID FIRST OPERATING MEMBER AND SAID SECOND OPERATING MEMBER; (D) A ROTARY OPERATING MEMBER HAVING FIRST AND SECOND ACTUATING POSITIONS AND AN INTERMEDIATE POSITION; TION; (E) MEANS CONNECTING SAID ROTARY MEMBER TO SAID DRIVE MEMBER TO ACTUATE SAID FIRST ELECTRICAL SWITCH WHEN SAID ROTARY MEMBER IS ROTATED IN A FIRST DIRECTION FROM SAID INTERMEDIATE POSTION AND FOR ACTUATING SAID SECOND ELECTRICAL SWITCH WHEN SAID ROTARY MEMBER IS ROTATED IN A SECOND DIRECTION FORM SAID INTERMEDIATE POSITION WHEREBY SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ARE ALTERNATELY AND INDIVIDUALLY ACTUATED; (F) INTERLOCKING MEANS SEPARATE FROM SAID DRIVE MEMBER AND DRIVEN BY SAID ROTARY MEMBER WHEN A SWITCH IS ACTUATED FOR BLOCKING THE MOVEMENT OF THE OPERATING MEMBER OF THE OTHER OF THE SWITCHES WHEREBY SIMULTANEOUS ACTUATION FO SAID FIRST AND SECOND SWITCHES IS PREVENTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
IN AN ELECTRICAL CONTROL DEVICE: (A) A FIRST ELECTRICAL SWITCH HAVING A FIRST OPERATING MEMBER EXTENDING THEREFROM; (B) A SECOND ELECTRICAL SWITCH HAVING A SECOND OPERATING MEMBER EXTENDING THEREFROM; (C) A DRIVE MEMBER ENGAGING SAID FIRST OPERATING MEMBER AND SAID SECOND OPERATING MEMBER; (D) A ROTARY OPERATING MEMBER HAVING FIRST AND SECOND ACTUATING POSITIONS AND AN INTERMEDIATE POSITION; TION; (E) MEANS CONNECTING SAID ROTARY MEMBER TO SAID DRIVE MEMBER TO ACTUATE SAID FIRST ELECTRICAL SWITCH WHEN SAID ROTARY MEMBER IS ROTATED IN A FIRST DIRECTION FROM SAID INTERMEDIATE POSTION AND FOR ACTUATING SAID SECOND ELECTRICAL SWITCH WHEN SAID ROTARY MEMBER IS ROTATED IN A SECOND DIRECTION FORM SAID INTERMEDIATE POSITION WHEREBY SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ARE ALTERNATELY AND INDIVIDUALLY ACTUATED; (F) INTERLOCKING MEANS SEPARATE FROM SAID DRIVE MEMBER AND DRIVEN BY SAID ROTARY MEMBER WHEN A SWITCH IS ACTUATED FOR BLOCKING THE MOVEMENT OF THE OPERATING MEMBER OF THE OTHER OF THE SWITCHES WHEREBY SIMULTANEOUS ACTUATION FO SAID FIRST AND SECOND SWITCHES IS PREVENTED.
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) | 1968-07-19 | 1969-01-18 | 1969-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-19 | 1973-01-18 | 1973-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-19 | 1977-01-18 | 1977-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |