US3207860A
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Switch actuating mechanism with overtravel transmitting motion means
Assignee: Tri Tech Inc
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Filing: 1962-12-13
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Granted: 1965-09-21
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Expires: 1982-12-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Theodore Y Korsgren
- 👤 Neal M Lavado
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H21/00; H01H21/02; H01H21/04; H01H21/08; H01H21/085; H01H21/18; H01H21/22; H01H21/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
IN A SWITCH ACTUATING MECHANISM, IN COMBINATION, A CONTROL SHAFT ROTATABLE FROM A NEUTRAL POSITION TO AND BEYOND A SWITCH ACTUATING POSITION, CENTERING MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID CONTROL SHAFT FOR RESILIENTLY BIASING THE SAME TOWARD SAID NEUTRAL POSITION, A SWITCH ACTUATING ELEMENT MOVABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID SHAFT, AND OVER-TRAVEL MEANS INCLUDING A TORSION SPRING DISPOSED ABOUT SAID SHAFT AND HAVING TWO END PORTIONS FOR TRANSMITTING MOTION BETWEEN SAID SHAFT AND SAID SWITCH ACTUATING ELEMENT, ONE OF SAID END PORTIONS BEING MOVABLE WITH SAID SHAFT AND THE OTHER OF SAID END PORTIONS CONTROLLING SAID SWITCH ACTUATING ELEMENT, ROTARY MOVEMENT OF SAID SHAFT FROM SAID NEUTRAL POSITION BEYOND SAID SWITCH ACTUATING POSITION BEING RESISTED BY SAID TORSION SPRING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
IN A SWITCH ACTUATING MECHANISM, IN COMBINATION, A CONTROL SHAFT ROTATABLE FROM A NEUTRAL POSITION TO AND BEYOND A SWITCH ACTUATING POSITION, CENTERING MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID CONTROL SHAFT FOR RESILIENTLY BIASING THE SAME TOWARD SAID NEUTRAL POSITION, A SWITCH ACTUATING ELEMENT MOVABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID SHAFT, AND OVER-TRAVEL MEANS INCLUDING A TORSION SPRING DISPOSED ABOUT SAID SHAFT AND HAVING TWO END PORTIONS FOR TRANSMITTING MOTION BETWEEN SAID SHAFT AND SAID SWITCH ACTUATING ELEMENT, ONE OF SAID END PORTIONS BEING MOVABLE WITH SAID SHAFT AND THE OTHER OF SAID END PORTIONS CONTROLLING SAID SWITCH ACTUATING ELEMENT, ROTARY MOVEMENT OF SAID SHAFT FROM SAID NEUTRAL POSITION BEYOND SAID SWITCH ACTUATING POSITION BEING RESISTED BY SAID TORSION SPRING.
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) | 1968-09-20 | 1969-03-22 | 1969-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-20 | 1973-03-22 | 1973-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-20 | 1977-03-22 | 1977-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |