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US3260828A
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Switch and blade therefor having meandering sections for contact pressure
Assignee: Controls Company of America
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Filing: 1963-12-30
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Granted: 1966-07-12
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Expires: 1983-12-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger J Cartier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:51
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H1/00; H01H1/12; H01H1/14; H01H1/24; H01H1/26; H01H19/00; H01H19/54; H01H19/60; H01H19/62; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A SWITCH BLADE WHICH IS ADAPTED TO BE SUPPORTED AT ONE END AND TO FLEX IN THE PLANE CONTAINING ITS LONGITUDINAL EDGES IN ORDER TO OPEN AND CLOSE SWITCH CONTACTS, SAID BLADE BEING PLANAR AND HAVING PROXIMAL AND DIATAL PORTIONS, THE PROXIMAL PORTION OF THE BLADE BEING OF SERPENTINE SHAPE DEFINED BY SLOTS EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY THEREOF, A BLADE ACTUATING POINT CARRIED BY THE BLADE AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A PRESSURE INPULSE TO FLEX SAID BLADE, SWITCH CONTACTS CARRIED BY THE BLADE WITH AT LEAST ONE OF SAID CONTACTS BEING DISPOSED ON THE DISTAL PORTION OF THE BLADE AND FACING IN THE DIRECTION IN WHICH THE BLADE MOVES IN RESPONSE TO A BLADE FLEXING IMPULSE, THE DISTAL PORTION OF
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A SWITCH BLADE WHICH IS ADAPTED TO BE SUPPORTED AT ONE END AND TO FLEX IN THE PLANE CONTAINING ITS LONGITUDINAL EDGES IN ORDER TO OPEN AND CLOSE SWITCH CONTACTS, SAID BLADE BEING PLANAR AND HAVING PROXIMAL AND DIATAL PORTIONS, THE PROXIMAL PORTION OF THE BLADE BEING OF SERPENTINE SHAPE DEFINED BY SLOTS EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY THEREOF, A BLADE ACTUATING POINT CARRIED BY THE BLADE AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A PRESSURE INPULSE TO FLEX SAID BLADE, SWITCH CONTACTS CARRIED BY THE BLADE WITH AT LEAST ONE OF SAID CONTACTS BEING DISPOSED ON THE DISTAL PORTION OF THE BLADE AND FACING IN THE DIRECTION IN WHICH THE BLADE MOVES IN RESPONSE TO A BLADE FLEXING IMPULSE, THE DISTAL PORTION OF
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) | 1969-07-11 | 1970-01-10 | 1970-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-11 | 1974-01-10 | 1974-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-11 | 1978-01-10 | 1978-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |