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US3259703A
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Distributor mechanism having magnetically responsive ball
Assignee: Clevite Corp
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Filing: 1963-07-30
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Granted: 1966-07-05
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Expires: 1983-07-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Herman Lansing Vail
- 👤 Alfred L W Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:47
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02P; F02P3/00; F02P3/12; H; H01; H01H; H01H1/00; H01H1/06; H01H1/12; H01H1/14; H01H1/16; H01H33/00; H01H33/60; H01H33/66; H01H36/00; H01H36/0006; H01H36/0053
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A HIGH VOLTAGE VACUUM SWITCH COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A SUBSTANTIALLY CIRCULAR HOUSING MEMBER OF ELECTRICALLY INSULATING MATERIAL HAVING AN AIR EVACUATED CIRCULAR CAVITY DEFINING A PASSAGEWAY; AN INPUT CONDUCTOR AND AN OUTPUT CONDUCTOR EACH PROJECTING INTO SAID HOUSING MEMBER AND EACH TERMINATING PROXIMATE TO SAID PASSAGEWAY SUBSTANTIALLY FLUSH WITH THE SURFACE THEREOF: MAGNETICALLY RESPONSIVE MEANS MOVABLY DISPOSED WITHIN SAID PASSAGEWAY; AND A ROTATABLY DISPOSED MAGNETIC ACTUATOR ARRANGE PROXIMATE TO SAID MAGNETICALLY RESPONSIVE MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID MEANS ALONG SAID PASSAGEWAY TO ESTABLISH, PERIODICALLY, A CLOSED ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BETWEEN SAID CONDUCTORS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A HIGH VOLTAGE VACUUM SWITCH COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A SUBSTANTIALLY CIRCULAR HOUSING MEMBER OF ELECTRICALLY INSULATING MATERIAL HAVING AN AIR EVACUATED CIRCULAR CAVITY DEFINING A PASSAGEWAY; AN INPUT CONDUCTOR AND AN OUTPUT CONDUCTOR EACH PROJECTING INTO SAID HOUSING MEMBER AND EACH TERMINATING PROXIMATE TO SAID PASSAGEWAY SUBSTANTIALLY FLUSH WITH THE SURFACE THEREOF: MAGNETICALLY RESPONSIVE MEANS MOVABLY DISPOSED WITHIN SAID PASSAGEWAY; AND A ROTATABLY DISPOSED MAGNETIC ACTUATOR ARRANGE PROXIMATE TO SAID MAGNETICALLY RESPONSIVE MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID MEANS ALONG SAID PASSAGEWAY TO ESTABLISH, PERIODICALLY, A CLOSED ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BETWEEN SAID CONDUCTORS.
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 |