US3270149A
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Slide switch construction including lateral arm and detent structure
Assignee: Continental Wirt Electronics Corp
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Filing: 1966-02-25
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1986-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William F O'shea
- 👤 Joseph M Vananzi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:18
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H15/00; H01H15/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A SLIDE SWITCH, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A CONTACT ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AN INSULATING BASE MEMBER AND A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CONTACT ELEMENTS CARRIED BY SAID BASE MEMBER, A SLIDER ELEMENT OVERLYING SAID CONTACT ASSEMBLY HAVING A BODY PORTION MADE OF ELECTRICAL INSULATING MATERIAL AND AN ACTUATING ARM EXTENDING LATERALLY THEREFROM WTH AT LEAST ONE ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CONTACT BRIDGE HELD CAPTIVE TO THE UNDERPART OF SAID SLIDER BODY SO AS TO MOVE WITH AND MECHANICALLY ENGAGE A PAIR OF CONTACT ELEMENTS OF SAID CONTACT ASSEMBLY, A CASE ENCLOSING SAID SLIDER ELEMENT AND HAVING A TOP WALL AND DEPENDING FRONT AND REAR WALLS, SAID CASE TOP WALL OVERLYING SAID SLIDER BODY AND SAID CASE FRONT AND REAR WALLS EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND SAID SLIDER ELEMENT BODY TO THE INSULATING BASE MEMBER OF SAID CONTACT ASSEMBLY AND BEING LOCKED TO THE LATTER BY LOCKING EARS CARRIED BY SAID CASE FRONT AND REAR WALKLS, AND A DETENT PRESSURE PLATE OVERLYING SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A SLIDE SWITCH, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A CONTACT ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AN INSULATING BASE MEMBER AND A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CONTACT ELEMENTS CARRIED BY SAID BASE MEMBER, A SLIDER ELEMENT OVERLYING SAID CONTACT ASSEMBLY HAVING A BODY PORTION MADE OF ELECTRICAL INSULATING MATERIAL AND AN ACTUATING ARM EXTENDING LATERALLY THEREFROM WTH AT LEAST ONE ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CONTACT BRIDGE HELD CAPTIVE TO THE UNDERPART OF SAID SLIDER BODY SO AS TO MOVE WITH AND MECHANICALLY ENGAGE A PAIR OF CONTACT ELEMENTS OF SAID CONTACT ASSEMBLY, A CASE ENCLOSING SAID SLIDER ELEMENT AND HAVING A TOP WALL AND DEPENDING FRONT AND REAR WALLS, SAID CASE TOP WALL OVERLYING SAID SLIDER BODY AND SAID CASE FRONT AND REAR WALLS EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND SAID SLIDER ELEMENT BODY TO THE INSULATING BASE MEMBER OF SAID CONTACT ASSEMBLY AND BEING LOCKED TO THE LATTER BY LOCKING EARS CARRIED BY SAID CASE FRONT AND REAR WALKLS, AND A DETENT PRESSURE PLATE OVERLYING 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) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |