US3233058A
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Plunger-operated snap-action switch
Assignee: Schulz Tool and Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1963-08-29
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1983-08-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gunter H Horst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:07
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/50; H01H13/56; H01H13/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A SNAP-ACTION, PUSH-BUTTON SWITCH COMPRISING: (A) A HOUSING; (B) A PUSH BUTTON SLIDABLY DISPOSED IN SAID HOUSING AND MOVABLE FROM AN UNACTUATED TO A DEPRESSED POSITION; (C) AN ACTUATOR; (D) MEANS IN SAID HOUSING ROTATABLY MOUNTING SAID ACTUATOR IN SAID HOUSING; (E) MEANS ON SAID PUSH BUTTON FOR ROTATING SAID ACTUATOR FROM ONE POSITION TO ANOTHER WHEN SAID PUSH BUTTON IS DEPRESSED; (F) SPRING MEANS INCLUDING A FIRST SPRING FOR URGING SAID ACTUATOR AGAINST SAID PUSH BUTTON TO MOVE SAID PUSH BUTTON INTO ITS UNACTUATED POSITION; (G) TWO SPACED APART CONTACT BRUSHES FIXEDLY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING OPPOSITE SAID PUSH BUTTON; (H) A CONTACT MOVABLE OVER SAID CONTACT BRUSHES AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A SNAP-ACTION, PUSH-BUTTON SWITCH COMPRISING: (A) A HOUSING; (B) A PUSH BUTTON SLIDABLY DISPOSED IN SAID HOUSING AND MOVABLE FROM AN UNACTUATED TO A DEPRESSED POSITION; (C) AN ACTUATOR; (D) MEANS IN SAID HOUSING ROTATABLY MOUNTING SAID ACTUATOR IN SAID HOUSING; (E) MEANS ON SAID PUSH BUTTON FOR ROTATING SAID ACTUATOR FROM ONE POSITION TO ANOTHER WHEN SAID PUSH BUTTON IS DEPRESSED; (F) SPRING MEANS INCLUDING A FIRST SPRING FOR URGING SAID ACTUATOR AGAINST SAID PUSH BUTTON TO MOVE SAID PUSH BUTTON INTO ITS UNACTUATED POSITION; (G) TWO SPACED APART CONTACT BRUSHES FIXEDLY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING OPPOSITE SAID PUSH BUTTON; (H) A CONTACT MOVABLE OVER SAID CONTACT BRUSHES AND
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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) | 1969-01-31 | 1969-08-02 | 1970-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-31 | 1973-08-02 | 1974-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-08-02 | 1978-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |