US3207861A
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Dual switch assembly including two switches operated independently by a common driveshaft
Assignee: Tektronix Inc
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Filing: 1963-06-20
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Granted: 1965-09-21
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Expires: 1983-06-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:24
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H19/00; H01H19/02; H01H19/10; H01H19/20; H01H3/00; H01H3/32; H01H3/40; H01H3/54; H01H3/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: A FIRST SWITCH MEANS INCLUDING A FIRST SWITCH MEMBER, FOR CHANGING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OF A FIRST SET OF SWITCH CONTACTS IN SAID FIRST SWITCH MEANS, SAID FIRST SET OF CONTACTS, INCLUDING MOVABLE AND FIXED CONTACTS POSITIONED IN THE SAME PLANE; A SECOND SWITCH MEANS INCLUDING A SECOND SWITCH MEMBER, FOR CHANGING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OF A SECOND SET OF SWITCH CONTACTS IN SAID SECOND SWITCH MEANS, SAID SECOND SET OF CONTACTS INCLUDING MOVABLE AND FIXED CONTACTS POSITIONED IN THE SAME PLANE; A COMMON DRIVE SHAFT; AND COUPLING MEANS CONNECTING SAID DRIVE SHAFT TO SAID FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH MEMBERS AND INCLUDING A COMMON TRANSFER MEANS OPERATING AT ONE ROTATIONAL POSITION OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT FOR TRANSFERRING A FORCE APPLIED TO SAID DRIVE SHAFT EITHER TO SAID FIRST SWITCH MEMBER OR TO SAID SECOND MEMBER DEPENDING UPON THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT IN ORDER TO OPERATE SAID FIRST SWITCH MEANS AND SAID SECOND SWITCH MEANS INDEPENDENTLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: A FIRST SWITCH MEANS INCLUDING A FIRST SWITCH MEMBER, FOR CHANGING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OF A FIRST SET OF SWITCH CONTACTS IN SAID FIRST SWITCH MEANS, SAID FIRST SET OF CONTACTS, INCLUDING MOVABLE AND FIXED CONTACTS POSITIONED IN THE SAME PLANE; A SECOND SWITCH MEANS INCLUDING A SECOND SWITCH MEMBER, FOR CHANGING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OF A SECOND SET OF SWITCH CONTACTS IN SAID SECOND SWITCH MEANS, SAID SECOND SET OF CONTACTS INCLUDING MOVABLE AND FIXED CONTACTS POSITIONED IN THE SAME PLANE; A COMMON DRIVE SHAFT; AND COUPLING MEANS CONNECTING SAID DRIVE SHAFT TO SAID FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH MEMBERS AND INCLUDING A COMMON TRANSFER MEANS OPERATING AT ONE ROTATIONAL POSITION OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT FOR TRANSFERRING A FORCE APPLIED TO SAID DRIVE SHAFT EITHER TO SAID FIRST SWITCH MEMBER OR TO SAID SECOND MEMBER DEPENDING UPON THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT IN ORDER TO OPERATE SAID FIRST SWITCH MEANS AND SAID SECOND SWITCH MEANS INDEPENDENTLY.
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 |