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Snap acting switch having a thin leaf spring with a portion thereof bent at an obtuse angle to the remainder
Assignee: COLUMBUS ELECTRIC Manufacturing CO
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Filing: 1960-06-07
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1980-06-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph H Stafford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:16
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/26; H01H13/36; H01H13/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A SNAP-ACTING SWITCH COMPRISING, A BASE COMPOSED OF INSULATING MATERIAL, AN ACTUATOR MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID BASE AND HAVING A PORTION MOVABLE IN AN ARCUATE PATH RELATIVE TO SAID BASE, A SNAP MEMBER CONSISTING OF A THIN LEAF SPRING, A PORTION THEREOF BEING BENT AT AN OBTUSE ANGLE TO THE REMAINDER OF THE SPRING, AND BEING IN A COMPRESSED BOW SHAPE AND ALWAYS REMAINING BOWED IN THE SAME DIRECTION, ONE END OF SAID COMPRESSED BOW SHAPED PORTION BEING ENGAGED BY SAID ACTUATOR MEMBER PORTION AND THE OTHER END OF SAID BOW SHAPED PORTION BEING FIXED TO THE BASE, SPACED STATIONARY CONTACTS, AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A SNAP-ACTING SWITCH COMPRISING, A BASE COMPOSED OF INSULATING MATERIAL, AN ACTUATOR MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID BASE AND HAVING A PORTION MOVABLE IN AN ARCUATE PATH RELATIVE TO SAID BASE, A SNAP MEMBER CONSISTING OF A THIN LEAF SPRING, A PORTION THEREOF BEING BENT AT AN OBTUSE ANGLE TO THE REMAINDER OF THE SPRING, AND BEING IN A COMPRESSED BOW SHAPE AND ALWAYS REMAINING BOWED IN THE SAME DIRECTION, ONE END OF SAID COMPRESSED BOW SHAPED PORTION BEING ENGAGED BY SAID ACTUATOR MEMBER PORTION AND THE OTHER END OF SAID BOW SHAPED PORTION BEING FIXED TO THE BASE, SPACED STATIONARY CONTACTS, AND
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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) | 1969-04-25 | 1969-10-25 | 1970-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-25 | 1973-10-25 | 1974-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-25 | 1977-10-25 | 1978-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |