US3264431A
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Compact switching apparatus employing fuse as movable contact
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1962-11-07
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Granted: 1966-08-02
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Expires: 1982-11-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred W Hodgson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:57
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A SWITCHING APPARATUS ASSEMBLY COMPRISING FIRST SWITCH MEANS INCLUDING A SET OF CONTACT MEMBERS OPERABLE BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS, A FUSE HAVING ONE END CONDUCTIVELY COUPLED TO ONE OF SAID CONTACT MEMBERS, MEANS PIVOTABLY MOUNTING SAID ONE END OF THE FUSE TO MAKE THE OTHER END OF THE FUSE SWINGABLE IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS ABOUT SAID ONE END, FIRST DISCONNECT CONTACT MEANS COUPLED TO SAID OTHER END OF THE FUSE AND MOVABLE THEREWITH, DISCONNECT SWITCH MEANS INCLUDING SAID FIRST DISCONNECT CONTACT MEANS AND STATIONARY SECOND DISCONNECT CONTACT MEANS IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE FIRST DISCONNECT CONTACT MEANS, MOVABLE MEANS COUPLED TO SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A SWITCHING APPARATUS ASSEMBLY COMPRISING FIRST SWITCH MEANS INCLUDING A SET OF CONTACT MEMBERS OPERABLE BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS, A FUSE HAVING ONE END CONDUCTIVELY COUPLED TO ONE OF SAID CONTACT MEMBERS, MEANS PIVOTABLY MOUNTING SAID ONE END OF THE FUSE TO MAKE THE OTHER END OF THE FUSE SWINGABLE IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS ABOUT SAID ONE END, FIRST DISCONNECT CONTACT MEANS COUPLED TO SAID OTHER END OF THE FUSE AND MOVABLE THEREWITH, DISCONNECT SWITCH MEANS INCLUDING SAID FIRST DISCONNECT CONTACT MEANS AND STATIONARY SECOND DISCONNECT CONTACT MEANS IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE FIRST DISCONNECT CONTACT MEANS, MOVABLE MEANS COUPLED TO SAID
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-08-01 | 1970-01-31 | 1970-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-01 | 1974-01-31 | 1974-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-01 | 1978-01-31 | 1978-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |