US3261935A
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Snap switch having means for moving a second contact towards a first contact prior to engagement thereof
Assignee: Hamilton Watch Co
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Filing: 1964-09-25
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Granted: 1966-07-19
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Expires: 1984-09-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald J Rogers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:37
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04C; G04C1/00; H; H01; H01H; H01H5/00; H01H5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A SNAP CLOSURE SWITCH FOR A UNIDIRECTIONAL DRIVE COMPRISING DRIVE MEANS AND A DRIVEN MEMBER, ONE-WAY CLUTCH MEANS INCLUDING A FIRST MOVABLE CONTACT COUPLING SAID DRIVE MEANS TO SAID DRIVEN MEMBER, A SECOND CONTACT POSITIONED IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST CONTACT, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID SECOND CONTACT TOWARDS SAID FIRST CONTACT JUST PRIOR TO ENGAGEMENT OF SAID CONTACTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
A SNAP CLOSURE SWITCH FOR A UNIDIRECTIONAL DRIVE COMPRISING DRIVE MEANS AND A DRIVEN MEMBER, ONE-WAY CLUTCH MEANS INCLUDING A FIRST MOVABLE CONTACT COUPLING SAID DRIVE MEANS TO SAID DRIVEN MEMBER, A SECOND CONTACT POSITIONED IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST CONTACT, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID SECOND CONTACT TOWARDS SAID FIRST CONTACT JUST PRIOR TO ENGAGEMENT OF SAID 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 |