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Rotary multiple cam circuit disconnect and reconnect switch

Assignee: Collins Radio Co
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Filing: 1965-07-23
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1985-07-23
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Abstract

No abstract record available.

Inventors

  • 👤 Richard E Deasy

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-27 09:13
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H19/00; H01H19/54; H01H19/56; H01H19/563

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 109 words
A ROTARY MULTIPLE CONTACT SWITCH COMPRISING A BASE MEMBER, A PLURALITY OF FLEXIBLE SWITCH CONTACT ELEMENTS MOUNTED IN THE BASE MEMBER, A SHAFT ROTATABLY SUPPORTED IN THE BASE MEMBER, A CRESCENT-SHAPED CONDUCTING MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID SWITCH CONTACTS, A CAM MEMBER OF INSULATING MATERIAL ATTACHED TO THE SHAFT AND IN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SWITCH CONTACT ELEMENTS AND FORMED WITH HIGH AND LOW PORTIONS SUCH THAT THE SWITCH CONTACTS IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID LOW PORTION OF SAID CAM ENGAGES THE CRESCENT SHAPED MEMBER AND THE SWITCH CONTACTS IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE HIGH PORTION OF SAID CAM ARE HELD OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CRESCENT-SHAPED MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 109 words
A ROTARY MULTIPLE CONTACT SWITCH COMPRISING A BASE MEMBER, A PLURALITY OF FLEXIBLE SWITCH CONTACT ELEMENTS MOUNTED IN THE BASE MEMBER, A SHAFT ROTATABLY SUPPORTED IN THE BASE MEMBER, A CRESCENT-SHAPED CONDUCTING MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID SWITCH CONTACTS, A CAM MEMBER OF INSULATING MATERIAL ATTACHED TO THE SHAFT AND IN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SWITCH CONTACT ELEMENTS AND FORMED WITH HIGH AND LOW PORTIONS SUCH THAT THE SWITCH CONTACTS IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID LOW PORTION OF SAID CAM ENGAGES THE CRESCENT SHAPED MEMBER AND THE SWITCH CONTACTS IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE HIGH PORTION OF SAID CAM ARE HELD OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CRESCENT-SHAPED MEMBER.

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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) 1969-02-28 1969-08-30 1970-03-01 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1973-02-28 1973-08-30 1974-03-01 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1977-02-28 1977-08-30 1978-03-01 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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