US3259720A
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Thermostatic control with manual reset
Assignee: Therm O Disc Inc
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Filing: 1963-07-12
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Granted: 1966-07-05
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Expires: 1983-07-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford S Odson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:50
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H37/00; H01H37/02; H01H37/32; H01H37/52; H01H37/54; H01H37/5409; H01H37/64; H01H37/70; H01H2037/705; H01H37/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A THERMOSTATIC CONTROL COMPRISING A HOUSING FORMING A SWITCH CHAMBER, AN ELECTRIC SWITCH IN SAID HOUSING HAVING A MOBILE CONTACT AND A FIXED CONTACT, A SNAPACTING ARM OF FLEXIBLE METAL MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING AND CARRYING SAID MOBILE CONTACT, SAID ARM HAVING TWO STABLE POSITIONS AND YIELDABLE RESISTING MOVEMENT OUT OF EITHER OF SAID POSITIONS, SAID MOBILE CONTACT BEING HELD AGAINST SAID FIXED CONTACT BY SAID ARM WHEN THE ARM IS IN ONE OF SAID STABLE POSITIONS AND BEING HELD OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID FIXED CONTACT WHEN THE ARM IS SNAPPED TO THE OTHER OF SAID POSITIONS, MEANS FOR ACTUATING THE ARM TO SNAP IT TO SAID OTHER OF SAID POSITIONS COMPRISING A BIMETALLIC DISC PERIPHERALLY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING AND A BUMPER CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID ARM AND THE CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID DISC, AND RESET MEANS SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING FOR ENGAGING SAID ARM TO SNAP IT TO SAID ONE OF SAID POSITIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A THERMOSTATIC CONTROL COMPRISING A HOUSING FORMING A SWITCH CHAMBER, AN ELECTRIC SWITCH IN SAID HOUSING HAVING A MOBILE CONTACT AND A FIXED CONTACT, A SNAPACTING ARM OF FLEXIBLE METAL MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING AND CARRYING SAID MOBILE CONTACT, SAID ARM HAVING TWO STABLE POSITIONS AND YIELDABLE RESISTING MOVEMENT OUT OF EITHER OF SAID POSITIONS, SAID MOBILE CONTACT BEING HELD AGAINST SAID FIXED CONTACT BY SAID ARM WHEN THE ARM IS IN ONE OF SAID STABLE POSITIONS AND BEING HELD OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID FIXED CONTACT WHEN THE ARM IS SNAPPED TO THE OTHER OF SAID POSITIONS, MEANS FOR ACTUATING THE ARM TO SNAP IT TO SAID OTHER OF SAID POSITIONS COMPRISING A BIMETALLIC DISC PERIPHERALLY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING AND A BUMPER CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID ARM AND THE CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID DISC, AND RESET MEANS SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING FOR ENGAGING SAID ARM TO SNAP IT TO SAID ONE OF SAID POSITIONS.
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 |