US3219782A
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Joystick control switch with electromagnetic detent
Assignee: Milacron Inc
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Filing: 1962-08-08
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Granted: 1965-11-23
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Expires: 1982-08-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard M Bissell
- 👤 Howard E Gilb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:36
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05G; G05G9/00; G05G9/02; G05G9/04; G05G9/047; G05G9/04785; B; B23; B23Q; B23Q15/00; G05G2009/04703; G05G2009/04707; G05G2009/0474; G05G2009/04744; G05G2009/04766; G05G2009/0477
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A JOYSTICK CONTROL SWITCH COMPRISING A HOUSING, A JOYSTICK LEVER SUPPORTED IN SAID HOUSING INTERMEDIATE ITS ENDS FOR UNIVERSAL PIVOTING MOVEMENT, SAID LEVER HAVING A NEUTRAL POSITION AND AT LEAST ONE ACTIVE POSITION, A PLURALITY OF SWITCHES MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING, A PLUNGER ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID SWITCHES FOR OPERATING THE SAME, MEANS ON SAID LEVER INSIDE OF SAID HOUSING FOR ACTUATING SAID PLUNGERS WHEN THE LEVER IS MOVED FROM ITS NEUTRAL POSITION TO AN ACTIVE POSITION, MEANS FOR RESILIENTLY URGING SAID LEVER INTO ITS NEUTRAL POSITION, AN ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATOR SUPPORTED IN SAID HOUSING, DETENT MEANS ON SAID ACTUATOR AND COOPERATING WITH THE END OF SAID LEVER INSIDE OF SAID HOUSING FOR HOLDING THE LEVER IN AN ACTIVE POSITION, SAID YIELDABLE MEANS FOR SAID LEVER COOPERATING WITH SAID DETENT MEANS TO RELEASABLY HOLD SAID LEVER IN AN ACTIVE POSITION WHEN SAID ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATOR IS ENERGIZED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A JOYSTICK CONTROL SWITCH COMPRISING A HOUSING, A JOYSTICK LEVER SUPPORTED IN SAID HOUSING INTERMEDIATE ITS ENDS FOR UNIVERSAL PIVOTING MOVEMENT, SAID LEVER HAVING A NEUTRAL POSITION AND AT LEAST ONE ACTIVE POSITION, A PLURALITY OF SWITCHES MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING, A PLUNGER ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID SWITCHES FOR OPERATING THE SAME, MEANS ON SAID LEVER INSIDE OF SAID HOUSING FOR ACTUATING SAID PLUNGERS WHEN THE LEVER IS MOVED FROM ITS NEUTRAL POSITION TO AN ACTIVE POSITION, MEANS FOR RESILIENTLY URGING SAID LEVER INTO ITS NEUTRAL POSITION, AN ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATOR SUPPORTED IN SAID HOUSING, DETENT MEANS ON SAID ACTUATOR AND COOPERATING WITH THE END OF SAID LEVER INSIDE OF SAID HOUSING FOR HOLDING THE LEVER IN AN ACTIVE POSITION, SAID YIELDABLE MEANS FOR SAID LEVER COOPERATING WITH SAID DETENT MEANS TO RELEASABLY HOLD SAID LEVER IN AN ACTIVE POSITION WHEN SAID ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATOR IS ENERGIZED.
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) | 1968-11-22 | 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 |