US3226520A
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Illuminated push button switch assembly including latching means
Assignee: S H COUCH CO Inc
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Filing: 1963-03-04
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Granted: 1965-12-28
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Expires: 1983-03-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter F Schuchard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:36
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/023; H01H13/70; H01H13/72
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A SWITCH ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A PANEL, MEANS COOPERATING WITH THE PANEL TO FORM A HOUSING, A PLURALITY OF ILLUMINATED PUSH BUTTON SWITCH SUBASSEMBLIES CARRIED BY THE HOUSING AND EACH COMPRISING, AN INSULATING BLOCK IN THE HOUSING, A LIGHT SOCKET MOUNTED ON THE BLOCK, A FIXED CONTACT DISPOSED ON THE SIDE OF THE SOCKET AND WITHIN THE HOUSING, A BODY HAVING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING AXIS AND CARRYING A CONTACT BLADE SUBSTNATIALLY IN THE PLANE OF THE FIXED CONTACT AND MOVABLE BETWEEN DEPRESSED AND RELEASED POSITIONS, A SPRING SURROUNDING THE SOCKET AND URGING THE BODY TO ITS RELEASED POSITION WHEREIN THE CONTACTS ARE IN ONE CONDITION, LATCHING MEANS DISPOSED OUTSIDE THE HOUSING AND ENGAGING THE BODY FOR HOLDING THE BODY IN A DEPRESSED POSITION UPON RESTRICTED MOVEMENT OF THE BODY ALONG
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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 |