US3200229A
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Sealed hinge for electrical switch
Assignee: ABB Inc USA
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Filing: 1962-04-30
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Granted: 1965-08-10
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Expires: 1982-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph A Turgeon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 07:46
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H33/00; H01H33/02; H01H33/025; H01H1/00; H01H1/58; H01H1/5833
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A HINGE FOR PIVOTALLY CONNECTING AN ELONGATED CONTACT BLADE TO A STATIONARY CONDUCTIVE SUPPORT STRUCTURE; SAID HINGE INCLUDING A FIRST AND SECOND CLAMP TERMINATING IN A FIRST AND SECOND OPEN HOUSING RESPECTIVELY; SAID STATIONARY CONDUCTIVE SUPPORT STRUCTURE INCLUDING A FIRST AND SECOND EXTENDING PORTION; SAID FIRST AND SECOND EXTENDING PORTIONS SUPPORTED WITHIN SAID FIRST AND SECOND HOUSINGS RESPECTIVELY; MEANS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND HOUSINGS TO SAID FIRST AND SECOND EXTENDING PORTIONS; SAID MEANS INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND CONTACT SUPPORT STRUCTURES FOR MAINTAINING HIGH PRESSURE CIRCUMFERENTIAL ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FIRST AND SECOND BEARING; ING EXTENSIONS, RESPECTIVELY; A FIRST AND SECOND BEARING; SAID FIRST AND SECOND BEARINGS MECHANICALLY CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND EXTENDING PORTIONS ANND SAID FIRST AND SECOND HOUSINGS AT RESPECTIVE LOCATIONS AXIALLY DISPLACED FROM THE LOCATION OF SAID CIRCUMFERENTIALLY CONTACT ENGAGEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A HINGE FOR PIVOTALLY CONNECTING AN ELONGATED CONTACT BLADE TO A STATIONARY CONDUCTIVE SUPPORT STRUCTURE; SAID HINGE INCLUDING A FIRST AND SECOND CLAMP TERMINATING IN A FIRST AND SECOND OPEN HOUSING RESPECTIVELY; SAID STATIONARY CONDUCTIVE SUPPORT STRUCTURE INCLUDING A FIRST AND SECOND EXTENDING PORTION; SAID FIRST AND SECOND EXTENDING PORTIONS SUPPORTED WITHIN SAID FIRST AND SECOND HOUSINGS RESPECTIVELY; MEANS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND HOUSINGS TO SAID FIRST AND SECOND EXTENDING PORTIONS; SAID MEANS INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND CONTACT SUPPORT STRUCTURES FOR MAINTAINING HIGH PRESSURE CIRCUMFERENTIAL ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FIRST AND SECOND BEARING; ING EXTENSIONS, RESPECTIVELY; A FIRST AND SECOND BEARING; SAID FIRST AND SECOND BEARINGS MECHANICALLY CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND EXTENDING PORTIONS ANND SAID FIRST AND SECOND HOUSINGS AT RESPECTIVE LOCATIONS AXIALLY DISPLACED FROM THE LOCATION OF SAID CIRCUMFERENTIALLY CONTACT ENGAGEMENT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3012123A
Cited
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 |