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Constant actuating force control switch with contact weld breaking means
Assignee: Bendix Corp
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Filing: 1961-06-07
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Granted: 1966-03-29
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Expires: 1981-06-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas K Kjellman
- 👤 Frank O Watson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:16
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H5/00; H01H5/04; H01H5/18; H01H1/00; H01H1/12; H01H1/14; H01H1/18; H01H3/00; H01H3/001; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S200/00; Y10S200/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A CONTROL SWITCH COMPRISING A HOUSING, A FLEXIBLE CONTACT ARM HAVING A PAIR OF LONGITUDINALLY SPACED RESILIENT TONGUES, A PAIR OF ABUTMENTS AGAINST WHIC THE FREE ENDS OF SAID TONGUES BEAR, MEANS FOR ADJUSTING ONE OF SAID ABUTMENTS IN A DIRECTION PERPENDICULAR TO SAID ARM, MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE OTHER OF SAID ABUTMENTS IN A DIRECTION PARALLEL TO SAID ARM, A DISPLACEMENT PRODUCING SENSING ELEMENT LINKED TO SAID ARM, AND A THERMALLY RESPONSIVE CONTACT ENGAGEABLE BY SAID ARM AND MOVABLE TRANSVERSELY TO SAID ARM IN RESPONSE TO CURRENT FLOW THERETHROUGH.
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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) | 1969-03-28 | 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 |