US3242297A
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Electric switch superstructures
Assignee: Cutler Hammer Inc
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Filing: 1963-04-30
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1983-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl T Piber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:22
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/015; H02B1/04; H02B1/044; H01; H01H; H01H15/00; H01H15/02; H01H15/06; H01H15/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
IN AN ELECTRIC SWITCH, IN COMBINATION, A BASE, SWITCH CONTACTS AND OPERATING MECHANISM MOUNTED IN SAID BASE WITHIN A RECESS WHICH OPENS TO ONE SIDE OF SAID BASE, AND AN ASSEMBLY OVERLYING AND CLOSING THE RECESS IN SAID BASE, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A MEMBER FORMED OF AN ELECTRIC INSULATING MATERIAL HAVING MEANS FOR SECURING SAID MEMBER TO SAID BASE, A PAIR OF TRANSVERSELY SPACED L-SHAPED SLOTS OPENING THROUGH AN OUTER SURFACE AND OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID MEMBER AND A CENTRAL APERTURE COMMUNICATING WITH SAID RECESS IN SAID BASE, AND A SLIDE BUTTON OPERATOR MOUNTED TO SAID MEMBER FOR RELATIVE MOVEMENT THEREWITH, SAID SLIDE BUTTON HAVING RESILIENT LEG PORTIONS COMPLEMENTAL TO AND INTERFITTING WITH THE SLOTS IN SAID MEMBER AND HAVING AN INTEGRAL PORTION WHICH EXTENDS THROUGH SAID CENTRAL APERTURE AND HAS CONNECTION WITH THE SWITCH OPERATING MECHANISM IN SAID BASE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
IN AN ELECTRIC SWITCH, IN COMBINATION, A BASE, SWITCH CONTACTS AND OPERATING MECHANISM MOUNTED IN SAID BASE WITHIN A RECESS WHICH OPENS TO ONE SIDE OF SAID BASE, AND AN ASSEMBLY OVERLYING AND CLOSING THE RECESS IN SAID BASE, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A MEMBER FORMED OF AN ELECTRIC INSULATING MATERIAL HAVING MEANS FOR SECURING SAID MEMBER TO SAID BASE, A PAIR OF TRANSVERSELY SPACED L-SHAPED SLOTS OPENING THROUGH AN OUTER SURFACE AND OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID MEMBER AND A CENTRAL APERTURE COMMUNICATING WITH SAID RECESS IN SAID BASE, AND A SLIDE BUTTON OPERATOR MOUNTED TO SAID MEMBER FOR RELATIVE MOVEMENT THEREWITH, SAID SLIDE BUTTON HAVING RESILIENT LEG PORTIONS COMPLEMENTAL TO AND INTERFITTING WITH THE SLOTS IN SAID MEMBER AND HAVING AN INTEGRAL PORTION WHICH EXTENDS THROUGH SAID CENTRAL APERTURE AND HAS CONNECTION WITH THE SWITCH OPERATING MECHANISM IN SAID BASE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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 |