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US3259716A
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Magnetically operated switch
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1964-11-19
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Granted: 1966-07-05
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Expires: 1984-11-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ole K Nilssen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:43
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H36/00; H01H36/0006; H01H36/0046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
IN AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE, A BODY STRUCTURE, A DOOR MOUNTED ON SAID BODY STRUCTURE FOR MOVEMENT INTO AN OPEN POSITION AND A FULLY CLOSED POSITION, A MAGNETIC REED SWITCH MOUNTED IN SAID BODY STRUCTURE, A PERMANENT MAGNET FLEXIBLY MOUNTED ADJACENT SAID MAGNETIC REED SWITCH AND PROVIDING SUFFICIENT MAGNETOMOTIVE FORCE ON SAID MAGNETIC REED SWITCH TO CAUSE SAID SWITCH TO CLOSE, AND MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID DOOR AND ENGAGING SAID PERMANENT MAGNET WHEN SAID DOOR IS FULLY CLOSED FOR MOVING SAID PERMANENT MAGNET SUFFICIENTLY FROM SAID MAGNETIC REED SWITCH TO CAUSE SAID SWITCH TO OPEN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
IN AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE, A BODY STRUCTURE, A DOOR MOUNTED ON SAID BODY STRUCTURE FOR MOVEMENT INTO AN OPEN POSITION AND A FULLY CLOSED POSITION, A MAGNETIC REED SWITCH MOUNTED IN SAID BODY STRUCTURE, A PERMANENT MAGNET FLEXIBLY MOUNTED ADJACENT SAID MAGNETIC REED SWITCH AND PROVIDING SUFFICIENT MAGNETOMOTIVE FORCE ON SAID MAGNETIC REED SWITCH TO CAUSE SAID SWITCH TO CLOSE, AND MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID DOOR AND ENGAGING SAID PERMANENT MAGNET WHEN SAID DOOR IS FULLY CLOSED FOR MOVING SAID PERMANENT MAGNET SUFFICIENTLY FROM SAID MAGNETIC REED SWITCH TO CAUSE SAID SWITCH TO OPEN.
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 |