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US3206567A
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Key controlled switch arrangement
Assignee: Geosource Inc
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Filing: 1961-06-13
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Granted: 1965-09-14
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Expires: 1981-06-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clayton L Grimm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:15
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H36/00; H01H36/0006; H01H27/00; H01H27/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
KEY CONTROLLED SWITCHING MEANS COMPRISING A HOUSING, A LOCK MOUNTED ON SAID HOUISNG HAVING AN ACTUATING CAM MOVABLE IN A SINGLE DIRECTION BETWEEN LOCKED AND UNLOCKED POSITIONS IN RESPONSE TO TURNING OF A KEY IN THE LOCK, A SWITCH IN SAID HOUSING HAVING CONTACTS CLOSABLE BY MAGNETIC ATTRACTION, A MAGNETIC ONNECTED TO SAID ACTUATING CAM AND ROTATABLY MOVABLE THUROUGH ABOUT 90* OF ROTATION ABOUT A FIXED PIVOT SUPPORTR BETWEEN POSITIONS OF UNATTRACTION AND ATTRACTION TO SAID CONTACTS RESPECTIVELY CORRESPONDING TO SAID LOCKED AND UNLOCKED POSITIONS OF SAID CAM, AND A METALLIC STOP IN SAID HOUSING ADJACENT SAID MAGNET AND MAGNETICALLY ATTRACTABLE BY SAID MAGNET, SAID STOP BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH PORTIONS OF SAID MAGNET TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE FIXED PIVOT SUPPORT IN ITS SAID POSITIOPNS OF UNATTRACTION AND ATTRACTION TO SAID CONTACTS SO AS TO POSITIVELY RETAIN SAID MAGNET IN EACH OF SAID POSITIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
KEY CONTROLLED SWITCHING MEANS COMPRISING A HOUSING, A LOCK MOUNTED ON SAID HOUISNG HAVING AN ACTUATING CAM MOVABLE IN A SINGLE DIRECTION BETWEEN LOCKED AND UNLOCKED POSITIONS IN RESPONSE TO TURNING OF A KEY IN THE LOCK, A SWITCH IN SAID HOUSING HAVING CONTACTS CLOSABLE BY MAGNETIC ATTRACTION, A MAGNETIC ONNECTED TO SAID ACTUATING CAM AND ROTATABLY MOVABLE THUROUGH ABOUT 90* OF ROTATION ABOUT A FIXED PIVOT SUPPORTR BETWEEN POSITIONS OF UNATTRACTION AND ATTRACTION TO SAID CONTACTS RESPECTIVELY CORRESPONDING TO SAID LOCKED AND UNLOCKED POSITIONS OF SAID CAM, AND A METALLIC STOP IN SAID HOUSING ADJACENT SAID MAGNET AND MAGNETICALLY ATTRACTABLE BY SAID MAGNET, SAID STOP BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH PORTIONS OF SAID MAGNET TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE FIXED PIVOT SUPPORT IN ITS SAID POSITIOPNS OF UNATTRACTION AND ATTRACTION TO SAID CONTACTS SO AS TO POSITIVELY RETAIN SAID MAGNET IN EACH OF SAID POSITIONS.
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 |