US3225153A
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Interlocking mechanism for a dual rocker-button actuated electric multi-switch
Assignee: Carlingswitch Inc
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Filing: 1963-06-28
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Granted: 1965-12-21
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Expires: 1983-06-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Conrad I Carling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:58
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/20; H01H9/26; H01H23/00; H01H23/02; H01H23/12; H01H23/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A SWITCH COMPRISING A CASE, FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH BUTTONS MOUNTED PIVOTALLY SIDE BY SIDE ON SAID CASE, EACH BUTTON BEING PIVOTABLE ON A COMMON PIVOT AXIS FROM A CENTER-OFF POSITION ALTERNATIVELY INTO EITHER OF TWO OPPOSITE CIRCUIT CLOSING POSITIONS, A PAIR OF SPACED APART PROJECTIONS ON SAID FIRST BUTTON, SAID PROJECTIONS BEING DISPOSED AT OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE PIVOT AXIS OF SAID BUTTON, ONE OF SAID PROJECTIONS ENGAGING A CORRESPONDING EDGE OF SAID SECOND BUTTON WHEN A FIRST SELECTED ONE OF SAID TWO BUTTON HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN PIVOTED IN ONE DIRECTION TO ACIRCUIT CLOSING POSITION AND THE OTHER BUTTON IS THEN PIVOTED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION INTO A CIRCUIT CLOSING POSITION TO CAUSE THE FIRST SELECTED BUTTON TO RETURN TO ITS CENTER-OFF POSITION.
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) | 1968-12-20 | 1969-06-21 | 1969-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-20 | 1973-06-21 | 1973-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-20 | 1977-06-21 | 1977-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |