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Magnetic tripped circuit breaker
Assignee: ZINSCO ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
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Filing: 1963-05-14
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1983-05-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ross E Locher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:05
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H73/00; H01H73/48; H01H73/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
IN A CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCH HAVING A MANUALLY ACTUATED OFF-ON SWITCH MECHANISM AND AN AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT BREAKING MECHANISM MOUNTED IN A CASE, THE AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT BREAKING MECHANISM INCLUDING A LATCH MOVABLE BETWEEN A NEUTRAL POSITION AND A CIRCUIT INTERRUPTED POSITION TO AUTOMATICALLY INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT, THE COMBINATION OF: A LATCH RELEASE MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID LATCH ADJACENT THE OTHER END THEREOF TO HOLD SAID LATCH IN A NEUTRAL POSITION; A FIRST TRIP MEMBER ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID LATCH RELEASE MEMBER ADJACENT SAID OTHER END TO MOVE SAID LATCH RELEASE MEMBER OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID LATCH; ELECTROMAGNETIC MEANS DISPOSED AT AND BEYOND SAID OTHER END FOR CAUSING SAID FIRST TRIP MEMBER TO MOVE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
IN A CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCH HAVING A MANUALLY ACTUATED OFF-ON SWITCH MECHANISM AND AN AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT BREAKING MECHANISM MOUNTED IN A CASE, THE AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT BREAKING MECHANISM INCLUDING A LATCH MOVABLE BETWEEN A NEUTRAL POSITION AND A CIRCUIT INTERRUPTED POSITION TO AUTOMATICALLY INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT, THE COMBINATION OF: A LATCH RELEASE MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID LATCH ADJACENT THE OTHER END THEREOF TO HOLD SAID LATCH IN A NEUTRAL POSITION; A FIRST TRIP MEMBER ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID LATCH RELEASE MEMBER ADJACENT SAID OTHER END TO MOVE SAID LATCH RELEASE MEMBER OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID LATCH; ELECTROMAGNETIC MEANS DISPOSED AT AND BEYOND SAID OTHER END FOR CAUSING SAID FIRST TRIP MEMBER TO MOVE
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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) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |