US3219768A
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Lock side bar energized switch
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1963-05-07
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Granted: 1965-11-23
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Expires: 1983-05-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore H Johnstone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:16
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H27/00; H01H27/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
IN A SWITCH HOUSING HAVING A ROTATABLE LOCK CYLINDER DISPOSED THEREIN, SAID LOCK CYLINDER INCLUDING TUMBLERS MOVABLE IN RESPONSE TO A KEY TO FORM A LATERAL SLOT, AND A LOCK SIDE BAR MOVABLE FROM LOCKING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE HOUSING INTO SAID LATERAL SLOT TO FREE THE LOCK CYLINDER FOR ROTATION, AN ELECTRIC SWITCH COMPRISING: A MOVABLE CONDUCTING MEANS AND A STATIONARY CONDUCTING MEANS, SAID MOVABLE CONDUCTING MEANS BEING CARRIED BY THE LOCK SIDE BAR OF THE LOCK CYLINDER, SAID STATIONARY CONDUCTING MEANS HAVING INTERMITTENT SPACED NON-CONDUCTIVE AREAS THEREIN INTO WHICH SAID MOVABLE CONDUCTING MEANS IS POSITIONED TO BRING ABOUT A CONTINUOUS CONDUCTIVE PATH IN RESPONSE TO KEY INSERTION INTO THE LOCK CYLINDER.
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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) | 1968-11-22 | 1969-05-24 | 1969-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-22 | 1973-05-24 | 1973-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-22 | 1977-05-24 | 1977-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |