US3229053A
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Printed circuit push button switch device with cam follower contact actuating structure
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1962-10-15
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1982-10-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore D Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:26
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H1/00; H01H1/12; H01H1/36; H01H1/40; H01H1/403; H01C; H01C10/00; H01C10/50; H01H9/00; H01H9/02; H01H9/0214; H01H9/0235; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20468
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
IN COMBINATION, AN INSULATING BOARD HAVING AT LEAST THREE CONTACTS ON ONE SURFACE THEREOF, A CONDUCTIVE CONTACTOR ARRANGED TO SLIDE RECTILINEARLY ALONG SAID SURFACE OF SAID BOARD AND IN CONTACT WITH AT LEAST ONE OF SAID CONTACTS, A PUSH BUTTON MOUNTED TO BE MOVED TRANSVERSELY OF SAID BOARD, AND MEANS COUPLING SAID PUSH BUTTON TO SAID CONDUCTIVE CONTACTOR SO THAT THE MOTION OF SAID PUSH BUTTON IN ONE DIRECTION CAUSE SAID CONTACTOR TO SLIDE ALONG SAID BOARD INTO CONTACT FIRST WITH A SECOND AND THEN WITH A THIRD CONTACT, AND THE SUBSEQUENT MOTION OF THE PUSH BUTTON IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION CAUSES SAID CONTACTOR TO SLIDE ALONG SAID BOARD TO BREAK CONTACT FIRST WITH SAID THIRD CONTACT AND THEN WITH SAID SECOND CONTACT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
IN COMBINATION, AN INSULATING BOARD HAVING AT LEAST THREE CONTACTS ON ONE SURFACE THEREOF, A CONDUCTIVE CONTACTOR ARRANGED TO SLIDE RECTILINEARLY ALONG SAID SURFACE OF SAID BOARD AND IN CONTACT WITH AT LEAST ONE OF SAID CONTACTS, A PUSH BUTTON MOUNTED TO BE MOVED TRANSVERSELY OF SAID BOARD, AND MEANS COUPLING SAID PUSH BUTTON TO SAID CONDUCTIVE CONTACTOR SO THAT THE MOTION OF SAID PUSH BUTTON IN ONE DIRECTION CAUSE SAID CONTACTOR TO SLIDE ALONG SAID BOARD INTO CONTACT FIRST WITH A SECOND AND THEN WITH A THIRD CONTACT, AND THE SUBSEQUENT MOTION OF THE PUSH BUTTON IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION CAUSES SAID CONTACTOR TO SLIDE ALONG SAID BOARD TO BREAK CONTACT FIRST WITH SAID THIRD CONTACT AND THEN WITH SAID SECOND CONTACT.
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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) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |