US3236959A
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Rotary switch with replaceable contacts and detent apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-01-27
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Granted: 1966-02-22
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Expires: 1984-01-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Quanah P Holleman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:23
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H19/00; H01H19/54; H01H19/56; H01H19/58; H01H11/00; H01H11/04; H01H11/06; H01H21/00; H01H21/02; H01H21/18; H01H21/36; H01H21/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
IN A SWITCH OF THE ROTARY TYPE, A PANEL OF INSULATING MATERIAL, SAID PANEL HAVING AN OPENING THERETHROUGH, A ROTOR MOUNTED FOR ROTATION WITHIN SAID OPENING TO TURN IN THE PLANE OF SAID PANEL, CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED CONTACTS CARRIED BY OPPOSITE FACES OF THE PANEL ADJACENT SAID OPENING, SAID PANEL HAVING A SLOT THERETHROUGH EXTENDING FROM ONE EDGE OF THE PANEL TO SAID OPENING, SAID ROTOR HAVING A SLOT IN A PERIPHERAL PORTION ADAPTED TO BE ALIGNED WITH THE SLOT IN SAID PANEL, A WIPER ARM AT ONE FACE OF THE PANEL FOR ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING THE CONTACTS AT THE ASSOCIATED FACE OF THE PANEL, A WIPER ARM AT THE OPPOSITE FACES OF THE PANEL FOR ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING THE CONTACTS AT THE ASSOCIATED FACE OF THE PANEL, A BRIDGE ELEMENT CONNECTING SAID WIPER ARMS AND EXTENDING THROUGH THE SLOT IN THE ROTOR, AND MEANS SECURING THE WIPER ARMS TO THE ROTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
IN A SWITCH OF THE ROTARY TYPE, A PANEL OF INSULATING MATERIAL, SAID PANEL HAVING AN OPENING THERETHROUGH, A ROTOR MOUNTED FOR ROTATION WITHIN SAID OPENING TO TURN IN THE PLANE OF SAID PANEL, CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED CONTACTS CARRIED BY OPPOSITE FACES OF THE PANEL ADJACENT SAID OPENING, SAID PANEL HAVING A SLOT THERETHROUGH EXTENDING FROM ONE EDGE OF THE PANEL TO SAID OPENING, SAID ROTOR HAVING A SLOT IN A PERIPHERAL PORTION ADAPTED TO BE ALIGNED WITH THE SLOT IN SAID PANEL, A WIPER ARM AT ONE FACE OF THE PANEL FOR ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING THE CONTACTS AT THE ASSOCIATED FACE OF THE PANEL, A WIPER ARM AT THE OPPOSITE FACES OF THE PANEL FOR ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING THE CONTACTS AT THE ASSOCIATED FACE OF THE PANEL, A BRIDGE ELEMENT CONNECTING SAID WIPER ARMS AND EXTENDING THROUGH THE SLOT IN THE ROTOR, AND MEANS SECURING THE WIPER ARMS TO THE ROTOR.
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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) | 1969-02-21 | 1969-08-23 | 1970-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-21 | 1973-08-23 | 1974-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-21 | 1977-08-23 | 1978-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |