US3259202A
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Mercury switch system for automotive ignition cut-off
Assignee: CACHE VALLEY ENTERPRISES Inc
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Filing: 1963-08-27
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Granted: 1966-07-05
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Expires: 1983-08-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thurman F Griffeth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 12:17
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D49/00; B62D49/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
IN A DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE SPEED OF A MOVING VEHICLE, AT LEAST FOUR MERCURY SWITCHES ARRANGED IN OPPOSING PAIRS, EACH OF SAID SWITHES BEING SUPPORTED ON THE VEHICLE AT AN ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO THE HORIZONTAL, ONE SWITCH OF EACH PAIR BEING OPPOSITELY ORIENTED WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER SWITCH, ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT MEANS OPEREATIVELY CONNECTING EACH OF SAID SWITCHES TO MEANS CONTROLLING ACTUATION OF THE PRIME MOVER OF THE VEHICLE FOR INTERRUPTING ITS OPERATION UPON A SENSING BY SAID SWITCHES OF ANY UNDUE SHOCK, TILT, PIVOTAL MOTION OR EXCESSIVE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE, THE SWITCHES BEING SUPPORTED IN A HOUSING MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE, EACH PAIR OF SAID SWITCHES BEING SEPARATELY SUPPORTED IN A RELATIVE ORIENTATION DISPLACED 90* FROM EACH OTHER, AND ROTATABLE MEANS CARRIED BY THE HOUSING FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY TILTING AT LEAST ONE PAIR OF SAID SWITCHES IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
IN A DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE SPEED OF A MOVING VEHICLE, AT LEAST FOUR MERCURY SWITCHES ARRANGED IN OPPOSING PAIRS, EACH OF SAID SWITHES BEING SUPPORTED ON THE VEHICLE AT AN ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO THE HORIZONTAL, ONE SWITCH OF EACH PAIR BEING OPPOSITELY ORIENTED WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER SWITCH, ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT MEANS OPEREATIVELY CONNECTING EACH OF SAID SWITCHES TO MEANS CONTROLLING ACTUATION OF THE PRIME MOVER OF THE VEHICLE FOR INTERRUPTING ITS OPERATION UPON A SENSING BY SAID SWITCHES OF ANY UNDUE SHOCK, TILT, PIVOTAL MOTION OR EXCESSIVE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE, THE SWITCHES BEING SUPPORTED IN A HOUSING MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE, EACH PAIR OF SAID SWITCHES BEING SEPARATELY SUPPORTED IN A RELATIVE ORIENTATION DISPLACED 90* FROM EACH OTHER, AND ROTATABLE MEANS CARRIED BY THE HOUSING FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY TILTING AT LEAST ONE PAIR OF SAID SWITCHES IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS.
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) | 1969-07-04 | 1970-01-03 | 1970-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-04 | 1974-01-03 | 1974-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-04 | 1978-01-03 | 1978-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |