US3243528A
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Dual action electrical switch
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1964-05-28
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Granted: 1966-03-29
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Expires: 1984-05-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ross E Brady
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:18
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H25/00; H01H25/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A DUAL ACTION ELECTRICAL SWITCH, COMPRISING AN ACTUATION PLUNGER SUPPORTED SO AS TO BE BOTH ROTATABLE AND SLIDEABLE, AND END OF SAID PLUNGER BEING BEVELED, A SWITCH MEANS COMPRISING A MOVEABLE SWITCH MEMBER POSITIONED OVER AND SHAPED TO CONFORM AT LEAST IN PART TO THE BEVELED END OF THE ACTUATION PLUNGER, AND BIASING MEANS URGING SAID SWITCH MEMBER TOWARD SAID BEVELED END OF THE PLUNGER, WHEREBY PUSHING THE ACTUATION PLUNGER WILL CAUSE MOMENTARY ACTUATION OF SAID SWITCH MEMBER WHEN SAID PLUNGER IS ALIGNED IN A ROTARY POSITION CAUSING MATING OF THE BEVELED END OF THE PLUNGER WITH THE MOVEABLE SWITCH MEMBER, AND WHEREBY ROTATING SAID ACTUATION PLUNGER A PARTIAL TURN AND OUT OF MATING ALIGNMENT WITH SAID SWITCH MEMBER WILL CAUSE CONTINUOUS ACTUATION OF SAID SWITCH MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A DUAL ACTION ELECTRICAL SWITCH, COMPRISING AN ACTUATION PLUNGER SUPPORTED SO AS TO BE BOTH ROTATABLE AND SLIDEABLE, AND END OF SAID PLUNGER BEING BEVELED, A SWITCH MEANS COMPRISING A MOVEABLE SWITCH MEMBER POSITIONED OVER AND SHAPED TO CONFORM AT LEAST IN PART TO THE BEVELED END OF THE ACTUATION PLUNGER, AND BIASING MEANS URGING SAID SWITCH MEMBER TOWARD SAID BEVELED END OF THE PLUNGER, WHEREBY PUSHING THE ACTUATION PLUNGER WILL CAUSE MOMENTARY ACTUATION OF SAID SWITCH MEMBER WHEN SAID PLUNGER IS ALIGNED IN A ROTARY POSITION CAUSING MATING OF THE BEVELED END OF THE PLUNGER WITH THE MOVEABLE SWITCH MEMBER, AND WHEREBY ROTATING SAID ACTUATION PLUNGER A PARTIAL TURN AND OUT OF MATING ALIGNMENT WITH SAID SWITCH MEMBER WILL CAUSE CONTINUOUS ACTUATION OF SAID SWITCH MEMBER.
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) | 1969-03-28 | 1969-09-27 | 1970-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-28 | 1973-09-27 | 1974-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-28 | 1977-09-27 | 1978-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |