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US3264444A
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Actuating means for microswitches
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-01-24
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Granted: 1966-08-02
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Expires: 1984-01-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Krauss Otto
- 👤 Bahmann Franz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:48
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/12; H01H13/14; H01H13/18; H01H13/186
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
IN A MICROSWITCH, IN COMBINATION, HOUSING MEANS; PLUNGER MEANS HAVING AN ELONGATED PORTION PROJECTING FROM THE INTERIOR OF SAID HOUSING MEANS AND TERMINATING IN AN OUTER END, HAVING A LONGITUDINAL AXIS, AND SUPPORTED BY SAID HOUSING MEANS FOR LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT ALONG SAID AXIS BETWEEN A PAIR OF END POSITIONS WHERE SAID OUTER END OF SAID PLUNGER MEANS INTERSECTS SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS AT A PAIR OF PREDETERMINED POINTS, RESPECTIVELY; LEVER MEANS ENGAGING SAID OUTER END OF SAID PLUNGER MEANS FOR DISPLACING THE LATTER ALONG SAID AXIS; AND SUPPORT MEANS CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING MEANS AND SUPPORTING SAID LEVER MEANS FOR TRUNING MOVEMENT ABOUT AN AXIS LOCATED IN A PLANE NORMAL TO SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID PLUNGER MEANS AND INTERSECTING SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS MIDWAY BETWEEN SAID POINTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
IN A MICROSWITCH, IN COMBINATION, HOUSING MEANS; PLUNGER MEANS HAVING AN ELONGATED PORTION PROJECTING FROM THE INTERIOR OF SAID HOUSING MEANS AND TERMINATING IN AN OUTER END, HAVING A LONGITUDINAL AXIS, AND SUPPORTED BY SAID HOUSING MEANS FOR LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT ALONG SAID AXIS BETWEEN A PAIR OF END POSITIONS WHERE SAID OUTER END OF SAID PLUNGER MEANS INTERSECTS SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS AT A PAIR OF PREDETERMINED POINTS, RESPECTIVELY; LEVER MEANS ENGAGING SAID OUTER END OF SAID PLUNGER MEANS FOR DISPLACING THE LATTER ALONG SAID AXIS; AND SUPPORT MEANS CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING MEANS AND SUPPORTING SAID LEVER MEANS FOR TRUNING MOVEMENT ABOUT AN AXIS LOCATED IN A PLANE NORMAL TO SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID PLUNGER MEANS AND INTERSECTING SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS MIDWAY BETWEEN SAID POINTS.
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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 |