US3261930A
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Rotary selector switch with improved spring biasing structure
Assignee: Carlingswitch Inc
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Filing: 1964-11-06
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Granted: 1966-07-19
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Expires: 1984-11-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wesley T Sorenson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:49
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H19/00; H01H19/02; H01H19/10; H01H19/11; H01H19/54; H01H19/56; H01H19/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
ROTARY MULTIPLE SELECTOR SWITCH COMPRISING A HOUSING, A BASE CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING, A PLURALITY OF SPACED APART ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CONTACTS ARRAYED IN A CIRCLE ON SAID BASE, A COMMON CONTACT ON SAID BASE LOCATED CENTRALLY OF SAID CIRCULAR ARRAY OF CIRCUIT CONTACTS, A ROTATABLE SHAFT MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING, AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CONTACT ARM MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT AND ROTATED THEREBY, SAID ARM BEING YIELDABLY COUPLED AND ANGULARLY MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID SHAFT, FIRST BIASING MEANS ON SAID SHAFT YIELDABLY URGING A PORTION OF SAID CONTACT ARM INTO ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WITH SAID COMMON CONTACT, AND SECOND BIASING MEANS ON SAID SHAFT YIELDABLY URGING ANOTHER PORTION OF SAID CONTACT ARM TO MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION SELECTIVELY WITH ANY ONE OF SAID CIRCUIT CONTACTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
ROTARY MULTIPLE SELECTOR SWITCH COMPRISING A HOUSING, A BASE CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING, A PLURALITY OF SPACED APART ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CONTACTS ARRAYED IN A CIRCLE ON SAID BASE, A COMMON CONTACT ON SAID BASE LOCATED CENTRALLY OF SAID CIRCULAR ARRAY OF CIRCUIT CONTACTS, A ROTATABLE SHAFT MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING, AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CONTACT ARM MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT AND ROTATED THEREBY, SAID ARM BEING YIELDABLY COUPLED AND ANGULARLY MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID SHAFT, FIRST BIASING MEANS ON SAID SHAFT YIELDABLY URGING A PORTION OF SAID CONTACT ARM INTO ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WITH SAID COMMON CONTACT, AND SECOND BIASING MEANS ON SAID SHAFT YIELDABLY URGING ANOTHER PORTION OF SAID CONTACT ARM TO MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION SELECTIVELY WITH ANY ONE OF SAID CIRCUIT CONTACTS.
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) | 1969-07-18 | 1970-01-17 | 1970-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-18 | 1974-01-17 | 1974-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-18 | 1978-01-17 | 1978-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |