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US3197598A
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Self-locking push button switch operating device
Assignee: CRITON TECHNOLOGIES A WA CORP
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Filing: 1962-05-24
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1982-05-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James H Andersen
- 👤 Jr James W Amis
- 👤 Maurice D Fuller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:13
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/015; H02B1/04; H02B1/044; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/12; H01H13/14; H01H9/00; H01H9/16; H01H9/161; H01H9/162
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A PUSH-BUTTON SWITCH MECHANISM COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING A SWITCH-OPERATING MEMBER RECIPROCABLE THEREIN THROUGH A PREDETERMINED SWITCH-OPERATING RANGE AND BEYOND SAID RANGE IN A DIRECTION OUTWARDLY OF THE HOUSING, A SWITCH BASE TO WHICH SAID HOUSING IS LOCKINGLY CONNECTED, NORMALLY ENGAGED COOPERABLE LOCKING MEANS RESPECTIVELY CARRIED BY THE HOUSING AND BASE TO THUS LOCK THE HOUSING AND BASE TOGETHER, AND MEANS TO OPERATE THE LOCKING MEANS, INCLUDING ACTUATOR MEANS
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A PUSH-BUTTON SWITCH MECHANISM COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING A SWITCH-OPERATING MEMBER RECIPROCABLE THEREIN THROUGH A PREDETERMINED SWITCH-OPERATING RANGE AND BEYOND SAID RANGE IN A DIRECTION OUTWARDLY OF THE HOUSING, A SWITCH BASE TO WHICH SAID HOUSING IS LOCKINGLY CONNECTED, NORMALLY ENGAGED COOPERABLE LOCKING MEANS RESPECTIVELY CARRIED BY THE HOUSING AND BASE TO THUS LOCK THE HOUSING AND BASE TOGETHER, AND MEANS TO OPERATE THE LOCKING MEANS, INCLUDING ACTUATOR MEANS
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) | 1968-07-26 | 1969-01-25 | 1969-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-26 | 1973-01-25 | 1973-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-26 | 1977-01-25 | 1977-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |