US3200213A
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Adjustable lever-actuated open-blade snap-action electrical switch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-07-19
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Granted: 1965-08-10
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Expires: 1983-07-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Frank W Murphy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:11
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H5/00; H01H5/04; H01H5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A SNAP SWITCH COMPRISED BY A PLANAR BASE, A REST CONTACT MOUNTED ON SAID BASE, A BRACKET MOUNTED ON SAID BASE, A MOVABLE CONTACT CARRYING MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AT ITS REAR END ON SAID BRACKET AND NORMALLY POSITIONED AT AN ACUTE ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID BASE, A MOVABLE CONTACT ON SAID MOVABLE CONTACT CARRYING MEMBER POSITIONED OVER THE REST CONTACT, A LEVER, PLUAL PIVOT MEANS CARRIED BY SAID LEVER SELECTIVELY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID BRACKET FOR VARYING THE EFFECTIVE LENGTH OF SAID LEVER RELATIVE TO ITS PIVOT POINT AND A COILED TENSION SPRING HAVING ITS AXIS INCLINED AT A LESSER ACUTE ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO THE BASE THAN THE MOVABLE CONTACT CARRYING MEMBER, ONE END CONNECTED TO SAID MEMBER AND THE OTHER END CONNECTED TO SAID LEVER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A SNAP SWITCH COMPRISED BY A PLANAR BASE, A REST CONTACT MOUNTED ON SAID BASE, A BRACKET MOUNTED ON SAID BASE, A MOVABLE CONTACT CARRYING MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AT ITS REAR END ON SAID BRACKET AND NORMALLY POSITIONED AT AN ACUTE ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID BASE, A MOVABLE CONTACT ON SAID MOVABLE CONTACT CARRYING MEMBER POSITIONED OVER THE REST CONTACT, A LEVER, PLUAL PIVOT MEANS CARRIED BY SAID LEVER SELECTIVELY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID BRACKET FOR VARYING THE EFFECTIVE LENGTH OF SAID LEVER RELATIVE TO ITS PIVOT POINT AND A COILED TENSION SPRING HAVING ITS AXIS INCLINED AT A LESSER ACUTE ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO THE BASE THAN THE MOVABLE CONTACT CARRYING MEMBER, ONE END CONNECTED TO SAID MEMBER AND THE OTHER END CONNECTED TO SAID LEVER.
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) | 1968-08-09 | 1969-02-08 | 1969-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-09 | 1973-02-08 | 1973-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-09 | 1977-02-08 | 1977-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |