US3206561A
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Expansible multiple contact switch
Assignee: Philips North America LLC
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Filing: 1961-11-02
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Granted: 1965-09-14
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Expires: 1981-11-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Fordeck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H1/00; H01H1/12; H01H1/14; H01H1/24; H01H1/242; H01H3/00; H01H3/60; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/712; H01R12/714; H01R31/00; H01R31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A SWITCH ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: A NON-CONDUCTIVE SUPPORT CARRYING AN ARRAY OF COPLANAR ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS HAVING THEIR ENDS DISPOSED IN SPACED RELATION TO ONE ANOTHER TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED AREA OF SAID SUPPORT COMMON TO SAID CONDUCTORS; A SWITCH MEMBER HAVING A GENERALLY CONICAL SURFACE THEREON DISPOSED ADJACENT SAID EXPOSED AREA; AND AN EXPANSIBLE MEMBER NORMALLY DISPOSED ON SAID EXPOSED AREA OF SAID SUPPORT ADJACENT THE ENDS OF SAID CONDUCTORS, SAID EXPANSIBLE MEMBER HAVING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE SURFACE AND ENCIRCLING SAID SWITCH MEMBER, SAID SWITCH MEMBER BEING MOVABLE IN ONE DIRECTION TO ENGAGE THE CONICAL SURFACE WITH SAID EXPANSIBLE MEMBER TO EXPAND AND SLIDE SAID EXPANSIBLE MEMBER FROM SAID EXPOSED AREA INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS TO ELECTRICALLY INTERCONNECT THEM AND MOVABLE IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO SLIDE SAID EXPANSIBLE MEMBER OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A SWITCH ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: A NON-CONDUCTIVE SUPPORT CARRYING AN ARRAY OF COPLANAR ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS HAVING THEIR ENDS DISPOSED IN SPACED RELATION TO ONE ANOTHER TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED AREA OF SAID SUPPORT COMMON TO SAID CONDUCTORS; A SWITCH MEMBER HAVING A GENERALLY CONICAL SURFACE THEREON DISPOSED ADJACENT SAID EXPOSED AREA; AND AN EXPANSIBLE MEMBER NORMALLY DISPOSED ON SAID EXPOSED AREA OF SAID SUPPORT ADJACENT THE ENDS OF SAID CONDUCTORS, SAID EXPANSIBLE MEMBER HAVING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE SURFACE AND ENCIRCLING SAID SWITCH MEMBER, SAID SWITCH MEMBER BEING MOVABLE IN ONE DIRECTION TO ENGAGE THE CONICAL SURFACE WITH SAID EXPANSIBLE MEMBER TO EXPAND AND SLIDE SAID EXPANSIBLE MEMBER FROM SAID EXPOSED AREA INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS TO ELECTRICALLY INTERCONNECT THEM AND MOVABLE IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO SLIDE SAID EXPANSIBLE MEMBER OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS.
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) | 1968-09-13 | 1969-03-15 | 1969-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-13 | 1973-03-15 | 1973-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-13 | 1977-03-15 | 1977-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |