US3268702A
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Loosely mounted independent coupling means for adjusting contact pressure and contact arm position
Assignee: ITE Circuit Breaker Co
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Filing: 1965-02-05
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Granted: 1966-08-23
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Expires: 1985-02-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl E Gryctko
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:33
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H1/00; H01H1/12; H01H1/14; H01H1/22; H01H1/221; H01H1/226
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A CIRCUIT BREAKER COMPRISING A PAIR OF COOPERATING CONTACTS, A CONTACT ARM CARRYING ONE OF SAID CONTACTS; OPERATING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID CONTACT ARM FOR MOVING SAID CONTACT ARM BETWEEN A FIRST AND A SECOND POSITION WHEREIN SAID CONTACTS ARE DISENGAGED AND ENGAGED, RESPECTIVELY; SAID OPERATING MEANS INCLUDING A CARRIER HAVING A PIVOT MEANS TO WHICH SAID CONTACT ARM IS MOUNTED; A STUD INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID CARRIER AND SAID CONTACT ARM; SAID CONTACT ARM INCLUDING AN APERTURE WITH SAID STUD EXTENDING THERETHROUGH; A FIRST END OF SAID STUD LOCATED AT THE TOP SURFACE OF SAID CARRIER AND A SECOND END OF SAID STUD LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF SAID CONTACT ARM; SAID CONTACT ARM APERTURE HAVING A CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA SUFFICIENTLY GREATER THAN SAID STUD TO PERMIT PREDETERMINED MOVEMENT OF SAID STUD WITHIN SAID APERTURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A CIRCUIT BREAKER COMPRISING A PAIR OF COOPERATING CONTACTS, A CONTACT ARM CARRYING ONE OF SAID CONTACTS; OPERATING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID CONTACT ARM FOR MOVING SAID CONTACT ARM BETWEEN A FIRST AND A SECOND POSITION WHEREIN SAID CONTACTS ARE DISENGAGED AND ENGAGED, RESPECTIVELY; SAID OPERATING MEANS INCLUDING A CARRIER HAVING A PIVOT MEANS TO WHICH SAID CONTACT ARM IS MOUNTED; A STUD INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID CARRIER AND SAID CONTACT ARM; SAID CONTACT ARM INCLUDING AN APERTURE WITH SAID STUD EXTENDING THERETHROUGH; A FIRST END OF SAID STUD LOCATED AT THE TOP SURFACE OF SAID CARRIER AND A SECOND END OF SAID STUD LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF SAID CONTACT ARM; SAID CONTACT ARM APERTURE HAVING A CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA SUFFICIENTLY GREATER THAN SAID STUD TO PERMIT PREDETERMINED MOVEMENT OF SAID STUD WITHIN SAID APERTURE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-08-22 | 1970-02-21 | 1970-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-22 | 1974-02-21 | 1974-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-22 | 1978-02-21 | 1978-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |