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US3206564A
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Rotary electric switch with insulated wheel contact roller detent
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1963-05-24
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Granted: 1965-09-14
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Expires: 1983-05-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hauser Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-31 08:19
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H19/00; H01H19/54; H01H21/00; H01H21/02; H01H21/18; H01H21/36; H01H21/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
IN A ROTARY SWITCH, IN COMBINATION, A STATOR HOUSING HAVING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL INNER PHERIPHERY, A PLURALITY OF RECESSES ANGULARLY SPACED IN THE INNER PERIPHERY, STATIONARY CONTACT MEMBERS IN SAID RECESSES, A ROTATABLE SHAFT DISPOSED IN THE STATOR HOUSING, A ROTOR ROTATABLE WITH THE SHAFT, A CONTACT ROLLER ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN THE ROTOR, SPRING MEANS BIASING THE CONTACT ROLLER RADIALLY OUTWARDLY IN SAID ROTOR, A WHEEL ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON THE ROLLER TO ROLL ON THE INNER PERIPHERY OF THE STATOR HOUSING AND OPPOSE THE BIASING FORCE OF THE SPRING MEANS, AND SAID WHEEL AT LEAST PARTIALLY ENTERING EACH RECESS TO PERMIT THE CONTACT ROLLER TO ENGAGE THE STATIONARY CONTACT MEMBER IN THE RECESS WHEN THE SHAFT IS ROTATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
IN A ROTARY SWITCH, IN COMBINATION, A STATOR HOUSING HAVING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL INNER PHERIPHERY, A PLURALITY OF RECESSES ANGULARLY SPACED IN THE INNER PERIPHERY, STATIONARY CONTACT MEMBERS IN SAID RECESSES, A ROTATABLE SHAFT DISPOSED IN THE STATOR HOUSING, A ROTOR ROTATABLE WITH THE SHAFT, A CONTACT ROLLER ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN THE ROTOR, SPRING MEANS BIASING THE CONTACT ROLLER RADIALLY OUTWARDLY IN SAID ROTOR, A WHEEL ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON THE ROLLER TO ROLL ON THE INNER PERIPHERY OF THE STATOR HOUSING AND OPPOSE THE BIASING FORCE OF THE SPRING MEANS, AND SAID WHEEL AT LEAST PARTIALLY ENTERING EACH RECESS TO PERMIT THE CONTACT ROLLER TO ENGAGE THE STATIONARY CONTACT MEMBER IN THE RECESS WHEN THE SHAFT IS ROTATED.
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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 |