US3242271A
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Electrical switch and improved contact finger and contact clip construction therefor
Assignee: Globe Union Inc
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Filing: 1963-07-12
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1983-07-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephan Kurt
- 👤 Dayle D Winnie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:44
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H19/00; H01H19/54; H01H19/56; H01H19/58; H01H11/00; H01H11/04; H01H11/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
SWITCH APPARATUS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A STATOR OF DI-ELECTRIC MATERIAL HAVING AN APERTURE THERETHROUGH, A PLURALITY OF CONTACT FINGERS MOUNTED ON SAID STATOR IN RELATIVE SPACED RELATION, A ROTOR ASSEMBLY SUPPORTED IN SAID APERTURE FOR MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID STATOR, SAID ROTOR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A BODY PORTION AND A FIRST CONTACT MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID BODY PORTION, SAID BODY PORTION INCLUDING A RADIALLY EXTENDING PORTION ENGAGING SAID STATOR TO PREVENT AXIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID BODY IN ONE DIRECTION RELATIVE TO SAID STATOR AND SAID FIRST CONTACT MEMBER SPACED AXIALLY FROM SAID RADIAL PORTION AND ENGAGING SAID STATOR TO PREVENT AXIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID BODY PORTION IN AN OPPOSITE DIRECTION, AND A PLURALITY OF FIRST CONTACT CLIPS MOUNTED ON SAID CONTACT FINGERS AND ARRANGED IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST CONTACT MEMBER FOR SELECTED ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
SWITCH APPARATUS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A STATOR OF DI-ELECTRIC MATERIAL HAVING AN APERTURE THERETHROUGH, A PLURALITY OF CONTACT FINGERS MOUNTED ON SAID STATOR IN RELATIVE SPACED RELATION, A ROTOR ASSEMBLY SUPPORTED IN SAID APERTURE FOR MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID STATOR, SAID ROTOR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A BODY PORTION AND A FIRST CONTACT MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID BODY PORTION, SAID BODY PORTION INCLUDING A RADIALLY EXTENDING PORTION ENGAGING SAID STATOR TO PREVENT AXIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID BODY IN ONE DIRECTION RELATIVE TO SAID STATOR AND SAID FIRST CONTACT MEMBER SPACED AXIALLY FROM SAID RADIAL PORTION AND ENGAGING SAID STATOR TO PREVENT AXIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID BODY PORTION IN AN OPPOSITE DIRECTION, AND A PLURALITY OF FIRST CONTACT CLIPS MOUNTED ON SAID CONTACT FINGERS AND ARRANGED IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST CONTACT MEMBER FOR SELECTED ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH.
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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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |