US3211872A
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Door jamb switch with integral springcontact means
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1963-10-28
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Granted: 1965-10-12
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Expires: 1983-10-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald G Baer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:13
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/12; H01H13/14; H01H13/18; H01H13/183; H01H1/00; H01H1/12; H01H1/14; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/33
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
A DOOR JAMB SWITCH ASSEMBLY, COMPRISING, AN EXTERNALLY ANNULAR MAIN BODY PORTION HAVING THREE EXTERNAL RECESSES COINCIDING IN LOCATION WITH FLAT SIDES OF A TRIANGULAR INNER CAVITY HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY ROUNDED CORNERS EACH OF WHICH EXTENDS AXIALLY TO CORRESPONDING TRIPLE PASSAGE-FORMING MEANS INTEGRAL THEREWITH, WIRE TERMINATING CONTACT MEANS FITTED AXIALLY THROUGH THE PASSAGE MEANS, AN ENLARGED INSULATING MATERIAL PROVIDED ADJACENT TO SAID CONTACT MEANS IN A LOCATION AXIALLY REMOTE FROM SAID CAVITY AND FITTED SNUGLY INTO SEALING ENGAGEMENT PERIPHERALLY INSIDE THE PASSAGE MEANS, AT LEAST ONE SPRING MEANS HAVING A TAPERED ENDING EXTENDING INTO THE CAVITY FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CONTACT MEANS, A PLUNGER PORTION INCLUDING AN ENLARGED TRIANGULAR BASE INTEGRAL THEREWITH AND COMPLEMENTARY TO THE TRIANGULAR CAVITY OF SAID MAIN BODY PORTION AS WELL AS RECESSED IN CORNERS THEREOF TO ADMIT SAID TAPERED ENDING OF SAID SPRING MEANS, AND A METAL FACE PLATE PORTION HAVING A CENTRAL PASSAGE TO COMPLEMENT SAID PLUNGER PORTION AND HAVING MOUNTING LEGS EACH WITH A BUMP-LIKE DIMPLE EXTENDING INWARDLY FOR LOCKING INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH CORRESPONDING BODY PORTION EXTERNAL RECESSES, SAID TAPERED ENDING OF SAID SPRING MENS BEING SHIFTABLE INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FACE PLATE PORTION DUE TO LINEAR RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT OF SAID PLUNGER PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
A DOOR JAMB SWITCH ASSEMBLY, COMPRISING, AN EXTERNALLY ANNULAR MAIN BODY PORTION HAVING THREE EXTERNAL RECESSES COINCIDING IN LOCATION WITH FLAT SIDES OF A TRIANGULAR INNER CAVITY HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY ROUNDED CORNERS EACH OF WHICH EXTENDS AXIALLY TO CORRESPONDING TRIPLE PASSAGE-FORMING MEANS INTEGRAL THEREWITH, WIRE TERMINATING CONTACT MEANS FITTED AXIALLY THROUGH THE PASSAGE MEANS, AN ENLARGED INSULATING MATERIAL PROVIDED ADJACENT TO SAID CONTACT MEANS IN A LOCATION AXIALLY REMOTE FROM SAID CAVITY AND FITTED SNUGLY INTO SEALING ENGAGEMENT PERIPHERALLY INSIDE THE PASSAGE MEANS, AT LEAST ONE SPRING MEANS HAVING A TAPERED ENDING EXTENDING INTO THE CAVITY FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CONTACT MEANS, A PLUNGER PORTION INCLUDING AN ENLARGED TRIANGULAR BASE INTEGRAL THEREWITH AND COMPLEMENTARY TO THE TRIANGULAR CAVITY OF SAID MAIN BODY PORTION AS WELL AS RECESSED IN CORNERS THEREOF TO ADMIT SAID TAPERED ENDING OF SAID SPRING MEANS, AND A METAL FACE PLATE PORTION HAVING A CENTRAL PASSAGE TO COMPLEMENT SAID PLUNGER PORTION AND HAVING MOUNTING LEGS EACH WITH A BUMP-LIKE DIMPLE EXTENDING INWARDLY FOR LOCKING INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH CORRESPONDING BODY PORTION EXTERNAL RECESSES, SAID TAPERED ENDING OF SAID SPRING MENS BEING SHIFTABLE INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FACE PLATE PORTION DUE TO LINEAR RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT OF SAID PLUNGER PORTION.
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) | 1968-10-11 | 1969-04-12 | 1969-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-11 | 1973-04-12 | 1973-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-11 | 1977-04-12 | 1977-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |