US3221131A
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Push button switch for individual use or in an assembly of similar switches
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1963-11-12
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Granted: 1965-11-30
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Expires: 1983-11-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George J Bury
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 07:26
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H15/00; H01H15/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A SWITCH COMPRISING AN INTEGRAL HOUSING MEANS HAVING ONE SIDE FACE AND FLANGE MEANS EXTENDING THEREFROM TO PROVIDE A CONCAVITY FOR RECEIVING A PLURALITY OF CONTACT MEANS, SAID CONTACT MEANS BEING MOUNTED IN THE CONCAVITY OF SAID HOUSING MEANS, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID CONTACT MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING MEANS AND CAPABLE OF BEING FLEXED FROM A POSITION OF REST TO A SECOND POSITION WITH RESPECT TO ANOTHER OF SAID CONTACT MEANS, SAID CONTACT MEANS BEING IN ENGAGEMENT WITH ONE ANOTHER AT ONE SAID POSITIONS, A ONE-PIECE ELONGATED ACTUATOR MEANS SLIDABLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING MEANS AND ENGAGING THE MOVABLE FREE END OF SAID FLEXIBLE CONTACT MEANS SO AS TO IMPART MOVEMENT THERETO FROM SAID REST TO SAID SECOND POSITION, SAID ACTUATOR MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FACILITATING SLIDING MOVEMENT OF THE MOVABLE FREE END OF SAID FLEXIBLE CONTACT MEANS RELATIVE TO SAID ACTUATOR MEANS WHEN MOVED BETWEEN ITS POSITIONS,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A SWITCH COMPRISING AN INTEGRAL HOUSING MEANS HAVING ONE SIDE FACE AND FLANGE MEANS EXTENDING THEREFROM TO PROVIDE A CONCAVITY FOR RECEIVING A PLURALITY OF CONTACT MEANS, SAID CONTACT MEANS BEING MOUNTED IN THE CONCAVITY OF SAID HOUSING MEANS, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID CONTACT MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING MEANS AND CAPABLE OF BEING FLEXED FROM A POSITION OF REST TO A SECOND POSITION WITH RESPECT TO ANOTHER OF SAID CONTACT MEANS, SAID CONTACT MEANS BEING IN ENGAGEMENT WITH ONE ANOTHER AT ONE SAID POSITIONS, A ONE-PIECE ELONGATED ACTUATOR MEANS SLIDABLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING MEANS AND ENGAGING THE MOVABLE FREE END OF SAID FLEXIBLE CONTACT MEANS SO AS TO IMPART MOVEMENT THERETO FROM SAID REST TO SAID SECOND POSITION, SAID ACTUATOR MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FACILITATING SLIDING MOVEMENT OF THE MOVABLE FREE END OF SAID FLEXIBLE CONTACT MEANS RELATIVE TO SAID ACTUATOR MEANS WHEN MOVED BETWEEN ITS POSITIONS,
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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) | 1968-11-29 | 1969-05-31 | 1969-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-29 | 1973-05-31 | 1973-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-29 | 1977-05-31 | 1977-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |