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US3226493A
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Push button control unit
Assignee: Automatic Electric Laboratories Inc
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Filing: 1963-10-02
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Granted: 1965-12-28
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Expires: 1983-10-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Reimer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:36
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B15/00; H02B15/02; H02B15/04; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/10; H01H13/70; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING SIGNALS TO AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPRISING: A FRAME STRUCTURE HAVING A PLURALITY OF SLATS OF INSULATING MATERIAL HAVING COMPLEMENTARY SLOTS THEREIN WHICH INTERLOCK AT POINTS OF CROSS SECTION TO FORM THE WALLS OF RECTANGULAR SHAPED CELLS; A PUSH BUTTON ASSEMBLY RECEIVED IN EACH OF SAID CELLS FOR LONGITUDINAL SLIDING MOVEMENT AND INCLUDING A SHANK; MEANS COOPERATING WITH ONE OF EACH SAID SHANK FOR CONTAINING THE CORRESPONDING ASSEMBLY WITHIN THE REPECTIVE CELL; A RESTORING SPRING SURROUNDING THE SHANK AT SAID END; FINGER BUTTON MEANS AT THE OTHER END OF EACH OF SAID ASSEMBLY, SAID FINGER BUTTON MEANS INCLUDING AN INSULATOR PIECE HAVING LATERAL GUIDE SURFACES SLIDABLY MOVABLE ALONG SAID CELL WALLS; RELATIVELY MOVABLE CONTACT SPRINGS CARRIED BY SAD SLATS AND LOCATED WITHIN EACH SAID CELL AND ACTUATED IN RESPONSE TO THE MOVEMENT OF THE CORRESPONDING ASSEMBLY; TERMINATION MEANS; AND CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS PRINTED IN A PREDETERMINED PATTERN ON SAID SLOTS AND EXTENDING FROM SAID CONTACT SPRINGS TO SAID TERMIANTION MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING SIGNALS TO AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPRISING: A FRAME STRUCTURE HAVING A PLURALITY OF SLATS OF INSULATING MATERIAL HAVING COMPLEMENTARY SLOTS THEREIN WHICH INTERLOCK AT POINTS OF CROSS SECTION TO FORM THE WALLS OF RECTANGULAR SHAPED CELLS; A PUSH BUTTON ASSEMBLY RECEIVED IN EACH OF SAID CELLS FOR LONGITUDINAL SLIDING MOVEMENT AND INCLUDING A SHANK; MEANS COOPERATING WITH ONE OF EACH SAID SHANK FOR CONTAINING THE CORRESPONDING ASSEMBLY WITHIN THE REPECTIVE CELL; A RESTORING SPRING SURROUNDING THE SHANK AT SAID END; FINGER BUTTON MEANS AT THE OTHER END OF EACH OF SAID ASSEMBLY, SAID FINGER BUTTON MEANS INCLUDING AN INSULATOR PIECE HAVING LATERAL GUIDE SURFACES SLIDABLY MOVABLE ALONG SAID CELL WALLS; RELATIVELY MOVABLE CONTACT SPRINGS CARRIED BY SAD SLATS AND LOCATED WITHIN EACH SAID CELL AND ACTUATED IN RESPONSE TO THE MOVEMENT OF THE CORRESPONDING ASSEMBLY; TERMINATION MEANS; AND CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS PRINTED IN A PREDETERMINED PATTERN ON SAID SLOTS AND EXTENDING FROM SAID CONTACT SPRINGS TO SAID TERMIANTION MEANS.
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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) | 1968-12-27 | 1969-06-28 | 1969-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-27 | 1973-06-28 | 1973-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-27 | 1977-06-28 | 1977-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |