US3254184A
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Sequential thermally responsive switch mechanism
Assignee: Pace Inc
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Filing: 1964-07-09
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Granted: 1966-05-31
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Expires: 1984-07-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Huffman
- 👤 Frank T Piacent
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:54
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H37/00; H01H37/02; H01H37/32; H01H37/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
SWITCH MECHANISM COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, SUPPORT MEANS, A SWITCH MEMBER MOUNTED BY THE SUPPORT MEANS SHAPED TO PROVIDE A FIRST SWICH ARM AND A SECOND SWITCH ARM, SAID FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH ARMS BEING FLEXIBLE, MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS MOUNTED BY THE SUPPORT MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH THE SWITCH MEMBER FOR ACTUATING THE FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH MEANS, A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID THIRD SWITCH ARM MOUNTED BY THE SUPPORT MEANS ARRANGED TO BE ENGAGED BY THE SECOND SWITCH ARM TO CONTROL A FIRST CIRCUIT, A THERMORESPONSIVE ELEMENT MOUNTED BY THE SUPPORT MEANS, CONTACTS CARRIED BY THE FIRST SWITCH ARM AND SAID ELEMENT ARRANGED TO BE ENGAGED AND DISENGAGED FOR CONTROLLING A SECOND CIRCUIT, SAID FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH ARMS BEING MOVABLE BY SAID MANUALLY OPEABLE MEANS TO POSITIONS WHEREBY THE FIRST CIRCUIT IS ESTABLISHED DURING THE PERIODS THAT THE SECOND CIRCUIT IS ESTABLISHED THROUGH THE FIRST SWITCH ARM AND THE THERMORESPONSIVE ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
SWITCH MECHANISM COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, SUPPORT MEANS, A SWITCH MEMBER MOUNTED BY THE SUPPORT MEANS SHAPED TO PROVIDE A FIRST SWICH ARM AND A SECOND SWITCH ARM, SAID FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH ARMS BEING FLEXIBLE, MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS MOUNTED BY THE SUPPORT MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH THE SWITCH MEMBER FOR ACTUATING THE FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH MEANS, A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID THIRD SWITCH ARM MOUNTED BY THE SUPPORT MEANS ARRANGED TO BE ENGAGED BY THE SECOND SWITCH ARM TO CONTROL A FIRST CIRCUIT, A THERMORESPONSIVE ELEMENT MOUNTED BY THE SUPPORT MEANS, CONTACTS CARRIED BY THE FIRST SWITCH ARM AND SAID ELEMENT ARRANGED TO BE ENGAGED AND DISENGAGED FOR CONTROLLING A SECOND CIRCUIT, SAID FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH ARMS BEING MOVABLE BY SAID MANUALLY OPEABLE MEANS TO POSITIONS WHEREBY THE FIRST CIRCUIT IS ESTABLISHED DURING THE PERIODS THAT THE SECOND CIRCUIT IS ESTABLISHED THROUGH THE FIRST SWITCH ARM AND THE THERMORESPONSIVE ELEMENT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-05-30 | 1969-11-29 | 1970-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-30 | 1973-11-29 | 1974-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-30 | 1977-11-29 | 1978-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |