US3222465A
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Subminiature sealed thumbwheel switch with indicator and stop means
Assignee: EECO Inc
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Filing: 1964-03-23
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Granted: 1965-12-07
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Expires: 1984-03-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles B Huntress
- 👤 Gabrielian Henry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 02:03
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H19/00; H01H19/001; H01H19/54; H01H19/56; H01H19/58; H01H19/585; H01H19/02; H01H19/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A SEALED THUMBWHELL SWITCH COMPRISING; (A) AN INSULATING BOARD HAVING CONDUCTIVE PATHS FORMING STATIONARY SWITCH CONTACTS, (B) A HOUSING ATTACHED TO SAID BOARD, (C) A RECESS IN SAID HOUSING, (D) A JOURNAL AND A STOP UPON SAID HOUSING, (E) A ROTOR WITHIN SAID RECESS, (F) A SHAFT ATTACHED TO SAID ROTOR AND JOURNALED IN SAID JOURNAL, (G) PLURAL CONTACTS UPON SAID ROTOR TO BEAR UPON SAID STATIONARY CONTACTS, (H) A THUMBWHEEL ATTACHED TO SAID SHAFT, OUTSIDE OF SAID RECESS, (I) FIRST RESILIENT MEANS SURROUNDING SAID SHAFT TO SEAL SAID SHAFT WITHIN SAID JOURNAL WHILE ALLOWING ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT, (J) SECOND RESILIENT MEANS DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID BOARD AND THE PERIPHERY OF SAID HOUSING TO SEAL SAID BOARD TO SAID HOUSING, (K) SAID FIRST AND SECOND RESILIENT MEANS ADAPTED TO SEAL SAID ROTOR AND SAID STATIONARY CONTACTS WITHIN SAID RECESS, AND (L) MEANS UPON SAID THUMBWHEEL COACTIVE WITH SAID STOP TO LIMIT THE ROTATION OF SAID THUMBWHEEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A SEALED THUMBWHELL SWITCH COMPRISING; (A) AN INSULATING BOARD HAVING CONDUCTIVE PATHS FORMING STATIONARY SWITCH CONTACTS, (B) A HOUSING ATTACHED TO SAID BOARD, (C) A RECESS IN SAID HOUSING, (D) A JOURNAL AND A STOP UPON SAID HOUSING, (E) A ROTOR WITHIN SAID RECESS, (F) A SHAFT ATTACHED TO SAID ROTOR AND JOURNALED IN SAID JOURNAL, (G) PLURAL CONTACTS UPON SAID ROTOR TO BEAR UPON SAID STATIONARY CONTACTS, (H) A THUMBWHEEL ATTACHED TO SAID SHAFT, OUTSIDE OF SAID RECESS, (I) FIRST RESILIENT MEANS SURROUNDING SAID SHAFT TO SEAL SAID SHAFT WITHIN SAID JOURNAL WHILE ALLOWING ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT, (J) SECOND RESILIENT MEANS DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID BOARD AND THE PERIPHERY OF SAID HOUSING TO SEAL SAID BOARD TO SAID HOUSING, (K) SAID FIRST AND SECOND RESILIENT MEANS ADAPTED TO SEAL SAID ROTOR AND SAID STATIONARY CONTACTS WITHIN SAID RECESS, AND (L) MEANS UPON SAID THUMBWHEEL COACTIVE WITH SAID STOP TO LIMIT THE ROTATION OF SAID THUMBWHEEL.
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) | 1968-12-06 | 1969-06-07 | 1969-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-06 | 1973-06-07 | 1973-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-06 | 1977-06-07 | 1977-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |