US3223798A
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Variable timer switch
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1963-04-18
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Granted: 1965-12-14
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Expires: 1983-04-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Everett C Armentrout
- 👤 Jost S Sucro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:40
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H43/00; H01H43/30; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/15; Y10T74/1558; Y10T74/1584; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20582; Y10T74/20612; Y10T74/20624
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
IN CONTROL APPARATUS, AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH, SAID SWITCH COMPRISING A BODY, A TEMPERATURE RESPONSIVE MULTIPLE POSITION SWITCHING MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID BODY, A CYCLE CONTROL HAVING MEANS FOR APPLYING A MECHANICAL IMPULSE TO SAID TEMPERATURE RESPONSIVE MULTIPLE POSITION SWITCHING MEANS FOR MOVING SAID SWITCHING MEANS FROM A FIRST POSITION TO A SECOND POSITION, SAID SWITCHING MEANS INCLUDING A BIMETALLIC ELEMENT AND A HEATER THEREFOR, SAID SWITCHING MEANS RESPONSIVE IN SAID SECOND POSITION TO A TEMPERATURE CHANGE FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID SWITCHING MEANS FROM SAID SECOND POSITION TO SAID FIRST POSITION IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID BIMETALLIC ELEMENT BY SAID HEATER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
IN CONTROL APPARATUS, AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH, SAID SWITCH COMPRISING A BODY, A TEMPERATURE RESPONSIVE MULTIPLE POSITION SWITCHING MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID BODY, A CYCLE CONTROL HAVING MEANS FOR APPLYING A MECHANICAL IMPULSE TO SAID TEMPERATURE RESPONSIVE MULTIPLE POSITION SWITCHING MEANS FOR MOVING SAID SWITCHING MEANS FROM A FIRST POSITION TO A SECOND POSITION, SAID SWITCHING MEANS INCLUDING A BIMETALLIC ELEMENT AND A HEATER THEREFOR, SAID SWITCHING MEANS RESPONSIVE IN SAID SECOND POSITION TO A TEMPERATURE CHANGE FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID SWITCHING MEANS FROM SAID SECOND POSITION TO SAID FIRST POSITION IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID BIMETALLIC ELEMENT BY SAID HEATER.
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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) | 1968-12-13 | 1969-06-14 | 1969-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-13 | 1973-06-14 | 1973-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-13 | 1977-06-14 | 1977-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |